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Technical materials

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Activision and Lightspan Partnership hard drive backup [Macintosh disk image], 1988–1994

 Series
Identifier: VOLK-1
Scope and Contents

This hard drive (titled "nonnetwork backups-1" when recovered) contains files from William Volk's work at Activision from 1988–1994, as well as some files and videos related to Volk's work at Lightspan Partnership.

Dates: 1988–1994
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / William Volk papers

Future Game Technologies [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item — Location CGDC 1989 tapes
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.15
Abstract

"What's the extrapolation of current trends in entertainment platforms? How will optical media change the way we design games? What will entertainment software be like in the 90's? Will interactive entertainment really become a part of most American households?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings

Future Game Technologies, side A [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.15.A
Abstract

"What's the extrapolation of current trends in entertainment platforms? How will optical media change the way we design games? What will entertainment software be like in the 90's? Will interactive entertainment really become a part of most American households?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings / Future Game Technologies [audiocassette]

Future Game Technologies, side B [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.15.B
Abstract

"What's the extrapolation of current trends in entertainment platforms? How will optical media change the way we design games? What will entertainment software be like in the 90's? Will interactive entertainment really become a part of most American households?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings / Future Game Technologies [audiocassette]

Lightspan Partnership hard drive backup [Macintosh disk image], 1995

 Series
Identifier: VOLK-2
Scope and Contents

This hard drive (titled "nonnetwork backups-2" when recovered) primarily contains files from William Volk's work at Lightspan Partnership in 1994. A substantial amount of this backup is personal correspondence, particularly about Volk's interest in recumbent cycling.

Dates: 1995
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / William Volk papers

Mark Flitman papers

 Collection
Identifier: FLITMAN
Abstract Mark Flitman is a retired game producer who worked at game publisher primarily in the Chicago area from the 90s–2000s, including Konami, Acclaim, Mindscape, Midway, and Atari. In his career, Flitman often worked on product strategy for game publishers and managed the production of licensed game titles, in particular video games based on Marvel and DC comics properties and The Simpsons. Flitman was also a producer for Midway's line of extreme sports game adaptations, such as NFL Blitz and MLB...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1990–2012
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

The Developer's Library of Books and Tools [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 3:15pm

 Item — Location CGDC 1989 tapes
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.21
Abstract

"It doesn't matter what you know, as long as you know where to find it. What are the essentials for your bookshelf and your hard drive? The Robinsons will cover the necessary resources for IBM, Mac, and Amiga developers." —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 3:15pm
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings

The Developer's Library of Books and Tools, side A [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 3:15pm

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.21.A
Abstract

"It doesn't matter what you know, as long as you know where to find it. What are the essentials for your bookshelf and your hard drive? The Robinsons will cover the necessary resources for IBM, Mac, and Amiga developers." —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 3:15pm
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings / The Developer's Library of Books and Tools [audiocassette]

The Developer's Library of Books and Tools, side B [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 3:15pm

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.21.B
Abstract

"It doesn't matter what you know, as long as you know where to find it. What are the essentials for your bookshelf and your hard drive? The Robinsons will cover the necessary resources for IBM, Mac, and Amiga developers." —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 3:15pm
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Game Developers Conference presentations / Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 talk recordings / The Developer's Library of Books and Tools [audiocassette]

William Volk papers

 Collection
Identifier: VOLK
Abstract William Volk was the Vice President of Technology at Activision from 1988–1994. As VP of technology, Volk was involved with high-level production and technology decisions throughout Activision at a transitional moment for video game and computer hardware. He served as technical lead for Activision's efforts to produce multimedia titles and oversaw the company's adoption of new platforms including multimedia-compatible computers, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, 3DO, and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1988–1994; Existence: backup created October 26, 1994
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

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