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- Hallmark "Video Games" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2006
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Hallmark "Video Games" Christmas Ornament, 2006
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Galoob "Game Genie" Video Game Enhancer, 1990-1991 -
- 1990-1991
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Galoob "Game Genie" Video Game Enhancer, 1990-1991
- Activision Video Game, "River Raid," 1982 -
- 1982
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Activision Video Game, "River Raid," 1982
- Sega Video Game, "Daytona USA," 1995 - Released to arcades in 1994, Sega's <em>Daytona USA</em> thrilled gamers with its detailed graphics and multi-player capabilities. Up to eight cabinets could be linked together, allowing eight different players to compete in a single race. The home version, issued for the Sega Saturn in 1995, wasn't quite as sophisticated but still captured the excitement of American stock car racing.
- 1995
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Sega Video Game, "Daytona USA," 1995
Released to arcades in 1994, Sega's Daytona USA thrilled gamers with its detailed graphics and multi-player capabilities. Up to eight cabinets could be linked together, allowing eight different players to compete in a single race. The home version, issued for the Sega Saturn in 1995, wasn't quite as sophisticated but still captured the excitement of American stock car racing.
- Atari Video Game, "Star Raiders," with Video Touch Pad, 1976-1982 -
- 1976-1982
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Atari Video Game, "Star Raiders," with Video Touch Pad, 1976-1982
- Certificate of Authenticity for Video Game Recovered in 2014 from the 1983 Atari Video Game Burial Site - In 1983, rumors circulated: Atari was bankrupt, and was dumping truckloads of games into a New Mexico landfill. Victim to the "Video Game Crash," the company buried 700,000 cartridges in the desert. The story became an obscure pop culture legend -- until "The Atari Tomb" was unearthed in 2014. This document captures the history of the world's first video game excavation.
- April 26, 2014
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Certificate of Authenticity for Video Game Recovered in 2014 from the 1983 Atari Video Game Burial Site
In 1983, rumors circulated: Atari was bankrupt, and was dumping truckloads of games into a New Mexico landfill. Victim to the "Video Game Crash," the company buried 700,000 cartridges in the desert. The story became an obscure pop culture legend -- until "The Atari Tomb" was unearthed in 2014. This document captures the history of the world's first video game excavation.
- Atari Video Game, "Pole Position," 1983 - <em>Pole Position</em> was a top hit at American arcades in 1982. The home version, issued the following year for the Atari 2600 console, enjoyed similar success. Its full-color landscapes and challenging Formula One-inspired gameplay brought new realism to racing video games. <em>Pole Position</em> is regarded as one of the most influential racing games of all time.
- 1983
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Atari Video Game, "Pole Position," 1983
Pole Position was a top hit at American arcades in 1982. The home version, issued the following year for the Atari 2600 console, enjoyed similar success. Its full-color landscapes and challenging Formula One-inspired gameplay brought new realism to racing video games. Pole Position is regarded as one of the most influential racing games of all time.
- Atari Video Game, "Indy 500," 1977 - When the Atari 2600 launched in 1977, <em>Indy 500</em> was one of the first nine titles advertised. It was made in the spirit of full-size coin-operated arcade racing games. The home version of <em>Indy 500</em> was played using a special driving controller with a fully rotating dial that gave players greater control over their vehicles.
- 1977
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Atari Video Game, "Indy 500," 1977
When the Atari 2600 launched in 1977, Indy 500 was one of the first nine titles advertised. It was made in the spirit of full-size coin-operated arcade racing games. The home version of Indy 500 was played using a special driving controller with a fully rotating dial that gave players greater control over their vehicles.
- Ouya Video Game System, Model I, 2013 - The OUYA is a home video game console that was designed with the "indie gamer" in mind. Users can download games for play, but the system's most unique feature is its integrated game development software. The console is innovative for creating a level playing field where games by award-winning professionals compete for popularity alongside those of independent game designers.
- 2013
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Ouya Video Game System, Model I, 2013
The OUYA is a home video game console that was designed with the "indie gamer" in mind. Users can download games for play, but the system's most unique feature is its integrated game development software. The console is innovative for creating a level playing field where games by award-winning professionals compete for popularity alongside those of independent game designers.
- Certificate of Authenticity for Video Game Recovered in 2014 from the 1983 Atari Video Game Burial Site - In 1983, rumors circulated: Atari was bankrupt, and was dumping truckloads of games into a New Mexico landfill. Victim to the "Video Game Crash," the company buried 700,000 cartridges in the desert. The story became an obscure pop culture legend -- until "The Atari Tomb" was unearthed in 2014. This document captures the history of the world's first video game excavation.
- April 26, 2014
- Collections - Artifact
Certificate of Authenticity for Video Game Recovered in 2014 from the 1983 Atari Video Game Burial Site
In 1983, rumors circulated: Atari was bankrupt, and was dumping truckloads of games into a New Mexico landfill. Victim to the "Video Game Crash," the company buried 700,000 cartridges in the desert. The story became an obscure pop culture legend -- until "The Atari Tomb" was unearthed in 2014. This document captures the history of the world's first video game excavation.