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Promotional materials

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 497 Collections and/or Records:

"Capcom Takes Home the Arcade Challenge!" publicity folder, 1989

 Item — Location Game publisher publicity kits
Identifier: PROMO-KITS.CAPCOM.01
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of folders and catalogs that video game publishers used to advertise their games. Based on the included information, it is unclear if these were intended for retailers or the press, possibly both, since they contain information about product ordering as well as general press releases. Unless otherwise noted, the original provenance of these folders is unclear.

Dates: Publication: 1989
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-KITS, Game publisher publicity kits, brochures, and catalogs, assorted

Capcom USA, DuckTales "Sales Treasure" flyer, est. 1989

 Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.CAPCOM.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is an unorganized collection of miscellanous video game flyers, likely sourced from trade show events. These items may be reorganized in the future as this collection grows.

Dates: Publication: est. 1989
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FLYERSMISC, Video game flyers, assorted

Capture Book Of King's Field, 1996

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-FROMSOFT-KF.1
Abstract

"Capture book of the King's Field series by FromSoftware for PlayStation. Covers games I, II, and III. 24 pages."

Dates: 1996
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FROMSOFT, FromSoftware promotional material collection / King's Field series

"CocaCola" concept trailer [miniDV], circa late 2000 or early 2001

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-URU-CONCEPT.03
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates: circa late 2000 or early 2001
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / CYAN, Cyan collection / Uru / "Parable" pitch and concept videos

Coleco, "Donkey Kong by Nintendo" flyer, 1982

 Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.COLECO.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is an unorganized collection of miscellanous video game flyers, likely sourced from trade show events. These items may be reorganized in the future as this collection grows.

Dates: Copyright: 1982
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FLYERSMISC, Video game flyers, assorted

Consumer Electronics Show clipped flyers

 Collection
Identifier: PROMO-CESFLYERS
Abstract

Around the time of the twice-annual Consumer Electronics Expo (CES), electronics trade magazines would include flyers for upcoming CES booths. These flyers have been clipped from their magazines.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1987–1991
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Consumer Electronics Show clipped flyers

Culture Brain, Kung-Fu Heroes flyer, 1988

 Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.CULTUREBRAIN.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is an unorganized collection of miscellanous video game flyers, likely sourced from trade show events. These items may be reorganized in the future as this collection grows.

Dates: Copyright: 1988
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FLYERSMISC, Video game flyers, assorted

Cyan collection

 Collection
Identifier: CYAN
Abstract Cyan is the developer of the Myst adventure game series. Based in the Spokane, WA area, the company has been continuously producing games since 1987. Cyan are active custodians of their own history: A significant amount of production materials from the making of their games has been retained at Cyan's headquarters in a storage room known internally as the "Cyan Vault," including hundreds of videotapes from the production and promotion of their games, particularly Riven: The Sequel to Myst...
Dates: Publication: 1989–2008
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection

Dark Souls art booklet, 2011

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-FROMSOFT-DS-DS1.04
Abstract

"Small booklet of art from Dark Souls by FromSoftware for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. 6 pages; postcard sized."

Dates: 2011
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FROMSOFT, FromSoftware promotional material collection / Dark Souls series / Dark Souls [I]

Dark Souls box art and insert, 2011

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-FROMSOFT-DS-DS1.05
Abstract

"Box art and insert from Dark Souls by FromSoftware for PlayStation 3."

Dates: 2011
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / PROMO-FROMSOFT, FromSoftware promotional material collection / Dark Souls series / Dark Souls [I]

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