Video Game History Foundation’s Massive Digital Library Is Now Open To The Public

Following a tantalizing sneak peek previously, the Video Game History Foundation has formally unveiled its grand digital archive this week. Intended as a freely available resource for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike, the VGHF Digital Library currently houses over 30,000 carefully selected files chronicling half a century of video game evolution. Due to high interest, you may find it challenging to gain access at this moment in time.

This non-profit organization promises a trove of rare finds for visitors, including vintage video game magazines no longer in print, exclusive game development resources, artworks, promotional items, and other gaming memorabilia. Over 1,500 of these treasures can be easily searched through full-text searches.

Since establishing the Video Game History Foundation back in 2017, we’ve been diligently working on this project. Now, it gives us immense pride to commence offering access to our digital library as part of our ongoing mission to make video game history easily accessible to all.

As believers that with the proper resources, anyone can become a video game historian, we eagerly anticipate the fresh narratives our archive will ignite. Furthermore, we hope this endeavor encourages those within the video game industry to recognize the significance of preserving their work and supporting initiatives like ours.

For a more convenient experience, the library offers multiple search methods for your perusal. These range from searching by author, specific games, publishers, or various categories. You can also enjoy magazines like Game Informer, PlayStation Magazine, and GamePro, among others. Other notable features include E3 event maps dating back to the first 12 years of the show, over a hundred hours of Myst series production footage, and an extensive collection of promotional materials from From Software, curated by archivist Kris Urquhart.

It’s noteworthy that the VGHF partially depends on public funding to function. If you’re interested in contributing to a meaningful project, consider clicking this link to assist in the group’s various initiatives aimed at safeguarding video game history and enhancing its accessibility.

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2025-01-30 20:39