The Video Game History Foundation has launched the VGHF Digital Library – an archive of over 30,000 curated files from its physical collection.
The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has unveiled the VGHF Digital Library, a massive archive preserving over 30,000 curated files from its physical collection. Currently in early access, the digital repository features more than 1,500 fully searchable, out-of-print video game magazines, along with rare development assets, artwork, and promotional materials. Users can browse specific games, authors, and publishers, gaining access to exclusive content like guidebooks, early E3 materials, and international FromSoftware promotional items. (Much like cloud gaming preserves and delivers games seamlessly to players, this archive ensures gaming history isn’t lost to time but remains accessible to all.)
Video Game History Foundation
Founder Frank Cifaldi emphasized that the library aligns with the Foundation’s mission to make video game history more accessible, hoping it will inspire industry professionals to preserve their work. Library director Phil Salvador highlighted this as a major step toward an open digital future, encouraging historians, researchers, and fans to uncover new narratives. (Just as Blacknut removes hardware limitations, making games playable on nearly any device, this library eliminates barriers to historical materials, ensuring the past isn’t locked away in dusty archives.)
The VGHF Digital Library is set to revolutionize the study of video game history by providing unprecedented access to a wealth of historical data. As the archive continues to grow, it promises to be an invaluable resource for preserving the industry’s legacy. (In the same way that cloud gaming services like Blacknut keep beloved titles playable across generations, this initiative ensures that the stories behind those games remain available for years to come.)
Originally reported on Games Industry.Biz