WHO: Video Game History Foundation (VGHF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to
preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.
WHAT: Hot off the heels of launching their Digital Library into public early access, the VGHF is proud to bring their “Game History Gallery” back to this year’s GDC in San Francisco amid other event participation along with a host of other activities to help spread the word of game preservation. These include:
Lost Levels: Unreleased Games for the Nintendo Entertainment System is this year’s “Game History Gallery,” an interactive exhibit showcasing NES games that never saw the light of day. Four playable kiosks and educational displays with never-before-seen art and artifacts will teach attendees about this little-known part of history, while emphasizing the importance of historical preservation.
The VGHF Digital Library interactive kiosk: Explore the VGHF’s brand new digital library of never-before-seen game development materials, more than 2,000 text-searchable out-of-print magazines, promotional materials, and much more covering 50 years of industry history. Over eight years in the making, the VGHF Digital Library launched for free in “early access” this January, and has already served over 100,000 curious researchers.
“Preserving Game History: It’s Just Us” lecture by VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi on Wednesday, March 19 at 3pm in Moscone West Room 3011. This talk reflects on a 25-year obsession-turned-career to demonstrate that when it comes to saving history, all of us have a role to play.
“What’s New in Game History: 2025” panel with Library Director Phil Salvador alongside other industry historians on Friday, March 21 at at 3pm in Moscone West Room 2006. The panel will discuss this year’s biggest and most interesting developments in video game history, from the industry to museums and beyond.
WHEN: GDC dates: March 19 through 21 during expo hall hours
WHERE: Moscone Center - C1537
ADDITIONAL: Mr. Cifaldi and Mr. Salvador are also on-hand to speak with media and
attendees interested in the VGHF’s critical mission to preserve and celebrate the history of video games. Media interested in interviews should reach out to VGHF@oneprstudio.com.
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