Press materials

Sunsoft flyer collection, Summer CES 1987, May 30 – June 2, 1987

Collection — Location Video game flyers, assorted

Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.SUNSOFT.87SCES

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: May 30 – June 2, 1987

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

Sunsoft "The Titleholder!" publicity folder, 1989

Item — Location Game publisher publicity kits

Identifier: PROMO-KITS.SUNSOFT.89

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

T-HQ, "Coming Attractions!" flyer, 1991

Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted

Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.THQ.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: 1991

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

Taito "The Play That Pays" publicity folder, 1988

Item — Location Game publisher publicity kits

Identifier: PROMO-KITS.TAITO.88

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: Copyright: 1988

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

"Talent: John Keston, Project: 'Riven', Tape 1 of 3" [Betacam], October 23, 1997

Item

Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-TALENT.1.1

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...