Video Game History Foundation

Arcades & Retro in Oakland, California

Type: Preservation Org

Founded in 2016 by Frank Cifaldi, the Video Game History Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has built the first dedicated video game history research library in the United States. It collects design documents, source code, press materials, and rare artifacts, and recovers lost art for game publishers. Its archive is based in the East Bay near Oakland and Emeryville. Based in Oakland, California. Game preservation organizations work to keep games, hardware, and development history accessible - digitizing source code, restoring lost titles, archiving developer interviews, and advocating against the deletion of cultural artifacts. Many depend on memberships and grants. Check gamehistory.org for current hours, services, releases, or membership info.

Website: https://gamehistory.org/