Season of Giving
Help us continue to preserve, celebrate, and teach the history of video games!
Unlike many similar organizations, our funding relies almost entirely on individual contributions from generous donors just like you. If you’re able to give this year, there is no better time than right now!
Your donation will be DOUBLED
Thanks to our generous sponsors, up to $23,500 of our fundraising goal will be matched!
Want to TRIPLE your contribution? Check to see if your employer matches donations, then send us the receipt and we’ll add it to our fundraiser!
UPDATE: We did it!!! Every dollar-for-dollar donation challenge by our sponsors has been met by our incredible community of video game history enthusiasts!
We could still use your support if you’re able to give, but note that we are no longer able to double your donation.
Want to see your logo here?
Sponsorships are still available! Reach out to info@gamehistory.org
Holiday Countdown Calendar
We’re celebrating the holidays by sending you lots of digital goodies! Every day from December 1st to 25th, check your inbox for something cool from us – think of it as an advent calendar, but instead of chocolates you get a video game history treat!
Not on our email list? Don’t miss a day! Sign up below:
December 1
A classic game documentary, restored.
See how games were made in the 1990s, in stunning new quality.
December 2
Nintendo’s Lost 8-Bit Console
In the mid-1980s, Nintendo of America tried to predict the future.
December 3
Retro Gaming…in the 1990s?
Nostalgia was alive and well, even in the PS1 days of yore.
December 4
Eclipse: The Demo that Sold 3D to Nintendo
How a 17-year-old in the UK set the course for Nintendo’s future.
December 5
Newly-Discovered Footage from E3 2000
Take a tour of the booths and check out Metal Gear Solid 2, Dinosaur Planet and more!
December 6
The Humans Who Made Grand Theft Auto
A rare look at the people who created a phenomenon, from deep within our archives.
December 7
The Game Awards…of 1999
Will Ocarina of Time win game of the year? Will Half-Life be recognized? And why is Coolio here??
December 10
Christmas shopping for games in the 80s
Let’s play “I Spy” in the Toys ‘R’ Us video game aisle.
December 11
Sing Along with the Konami Song
Konami commissioned a song to inspire its staff. Three decades later, it inspired us instead.
December 13
Introducing the VGHF Digital Library!
A sneak preview of the future of gaming’s past.
December 15
Mutant League Action Figures!
Is Mutant League “for wimps?” Ask this child!
December 16
Mario Breaks Through the Iron Curtain
Rarely-seen art from Nintendo’s historic Tetris deal.
December 17
Let’s go to the Daikatana Party!
John Romero is about to make you his guest.
December 18
Is This the First GDQ Prize?
Speedruning history is video game history.
December 19
Sega Wants You to See The Future
Playing games in a headset? It’ll never work.
December 20
A Day in the Life of Bubsy
Rare photos of a 90s platform mascot in its natural environment.
December 21
It’s A Very Sunsoft Christmas
If you’re a 1990s mom afraid of violent video games, this infomercial is for you!
December 22
Army Men Under the Tree
Vintage video game marketing unearthed.
December 23
Video Game Christmas Cards (1/2)
Deck the halls with corporate mascots
December 24
Video Game Christmas Cards (2/2)
Dawn we now our festive hedgehog
December 25
Super Sushi Pinball
Sony’s second ever game for the U.S. was lost, until now.
Come back on December 25!
The Video Game History Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.
The Video Game History Foundation’s Tax ID is 81-1737317.
Contributions by U.S. taxpayers are deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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