Welcome to the Learning Games Initiative Research Archive (LGIRA). Designed around the concept of "preservation through use," LGIRA makes accessible to researchers all over the world and of all ages, a constantly expanding collection of computer games, systems, peripherals, memorabilia, scholarship, and a plethora of other game-related materials.
Our new cataloging process for the Omeka database has only recently begun and is ongoing. Current estimates are that LGIRA houses more than 12,000 games, 100+ game systems, dozens of audio/visual materials, and innumerable para-texts ranging from joystick prototypes to game-branded food stuffs to unique game-themed handicrafts. There are also thousands of print materials in the Archive, from scholarly texts to industry publications to lab notes by early game developers to comic books.
The breadth of the LGI Research Archive is meant to be representative rather than comprehensive, making it an ideal source for jump-starting projects, as well as for expanding one's sense of scope.
So browse the online holdings and if you don't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll do some investigating ourselves. Chances are usually good that we either have what you need somewhere, or we'll know how to get it.
Enjoy!
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E.T. in the ArchiveThe blockbuster 1982 film E.T. has grossed nearly $800 billion worldwide since its release, and has been heralded as one...
Lunar ItemsItems to possibly used in a UA Special Collections exhibit about the University's Moon-related holdings.
The archive holdings located at Illinois Institute of Technology.
List of early business games / business simulations, primarily developed in the USA and Germany
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Wii FitThe item features the game case for Wii Fit, showcasing the cover art with a female figure in a yoga pose and various silhouettes in the background. A…
Amazing Adventures: Riddle of the Two KnightsThe game case features a colorful design, prominently displaying the title 'AMAZING ADVENTURES' along with the subtitle 'Riddle of the Two Knights.'…
HALO 5: GuardiansThe physical artifact includes the original case featuring vibrant cover art depicting two armored characters. A price tag is affixed to the front of…
NHL 2001The artifact includes a CD case featuring the game 'NHL 2001' published by EA Sports. The front cover displays a hockey player prominently, and a…
HadesThe physical artifact is a standard PlayStation 5 case containing a Blu-ray disc and an insert for the original soundtrack. The front cover features…
RATCHET & CLANK™ RIFT APARTThe item features a Blu-ray disc case with the title 'RATCHET & CLANK™ RIFT APART' prominently displayed on the front cover, along with colorful…
初音ミクThis item includes a UMD containing the game 'Project DIVA extend' featuring Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. The case shows vibrant artwork with Miku and…