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Promotional materials

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 579 Collections and/or Records:

Tommo Jr. Winter 1993 Mail Order Catalog, Winter 1993

 Item — Location Retailer catalogs
Identifier: PROMO-RETAILER.TOMMO.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection currently includes several dozen video game and software retailer catalogs. This includes both physical and mail-order retailers. Catalogs sent directly by game publishers are separately (see "Video game publisher product catalogs").

Dates: Publication: Winter 1993
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Retailer catalogs

Untitled "Take Immediate Action" PlayStation demo disc, SCUS-94232 [PlayStation CD-ROM], 1997

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-FROMSOFT-AC-AC1.10
Abstract

"Demo Disc for several PlayStation games, including Armored Core by FromSoftware. PBPX 95003" PlayStation product code SCUS-94232. Although this disc is untitled, it seems to share contents and serial number with PlayStation Interactive CD Sampler Disc, Volume 5.

Dates: 1997
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / FromSoftware promotional material collection / Armored Core series / Armored Core [1]

Unused Riven commercial, no audio [VHS], 1997

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-PROMOTION.07
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: 1997
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection / Riven: The Sequel to Myst / Promotion

Uru: Ages Beyond Myst teaser trailer [miniDV], est. 2002 or 2003

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-URU-PROMO.07
Abstract

This is a similar trailer to the "Uru: Online Ages Beyond Myst" trailer, but with the finalized game title.

Dates: est. 2002 or 2003
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection / Uru / Promotion

Uru: Ages Beyond Myst trailer [E3 2003?] [VHS], 2003

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-URU-PROMO.02
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: 2003
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection / Uru / Promotion

Uru concept teasers [miniDV], est. 2000 or 2001

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-URU-PROMO.04
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: est. 2000 or 2001
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection / Uru / Promotion

"Uru: Online Ages Beyond Myst" teaser trailers [miniDV], est. 2002 or 2003

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-URU-PROMO.06
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: est. 2002 or 2003
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Cyan collection / Uru / Promotion

Vic Tokai, Chesterfield flyer, circa 1988

 Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.VICTOKAI.1
Abstract

This is a flyer for the unreleased NES port of the Famicom game Chesterfield (or Chester Field).

Dates: Publication: circa 1988
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Video game flyers, assorted

Vic Tokai, Product Line 1991–1992 foldout, circa 1991

 Item — Location Game publisher publicity kits
Identifier: PROMO-KITS.VICTOKAI.1
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: circa 1991
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game publisher publicity kits, brochures, and catalogs, assorted

Video game flyers, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC
Scope and Contents

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: 1971–1999
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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