Sega Genesis Promo Tapes, circa 1989 videogamesfoundation 2013-02-17 | Promo tape of Sega Genesis. Probably used in 1989 CES and in some large retailers. It also shows some of the system initial games.
Documentary about the Arcades of the 70 and 80s videogamesfoundation 2012-01-22 | With the rise of the Arcade videogames machines, also came a new industry. In less than two decades, this one has proved to be extremely profitable for their producers, influencing other means, and the entire social sphere. This documentary addresses those early years of reference, the major manufacturers and designers, showing how - through technological advances or conceptual - they allowed the transformation of this young industry; from a simple phenomenon in to a global profitable industry.
Tennis for two [1958] videogamesfoundation 2011-11-19 | In 1958, William Higginbotham created "Tennis for Two," as an entertainment based project for a technology exposition. This is one of the very first "video games" concepts to be introduced and available to the general public.
Magnavox Odyssey 2 commercials [1978-1983] videogamesfoundation 2011-11-10 | After the release of the Magnavox Odyssey 2 a lot of commercials started to appear for the system, either from Maganvox itself or other retailers chains. It's also important to check the last one, since it's the unreleased Magnavox Odyssey 3 for the USA market. Nevertheless, this one was released in Europe by the name Philips Videopac G7400.
Fairchild Channel F Commercial [1976] videogamesfoundation 2011-11-10 | In 1976, Fairchild release their video game system called Fairchild Video Entertainment System. Soon afterwards, commercials started to be broadcasted, presenting the system unique possibilities.
Magnavox Odyssey Commercials [1973] videogamesfoundation 2011-11-09 | During 1973 Magnavox started to broadcast a series of commercials regarding the Magnavox Odyssey and it's unique experiences.
Ralph Baer and Bill Harrison testing the Brown Box [1969] videogamesfoundation 2011-11-08 | In 1969, Ralph Baer was testing alongside his college Bill Harrison their new entertainment invention called "Brown Box". This prototype would later be the Magnavox Odyssey [1972] and start one of the most profitable industries in the world.
