Primary Works Consulted

"Atari Video Games Take Plunge into Concrete." The Sydney Morning Herald 3 Oct. 1983: Web. 8 Jan. 2013. <http://news.google.com/newspapers? nid=1301&dat=19831003&id=jYZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0eYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4157,1731438>. This newspaper article detailed the circumstances surrounding Atari's discarding of cartridges and the growth in the personal computer industry. It was used on the Video Game Crash page to emphasize Atari's fall. Brookes, Jason. "Special F/X Chips." Super Play Feb. 1993: 2011: The Year of Retro Gaming Project. Web. 20 Jan. 2013. <http://retro2011.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html>. This blog featured a magazine article elaborating on the importance of Special F/X chips in regard to the SNES during the time period it was released from Super Play. These snapshots are used on the Home Consoles page. Brosan, Roberto, and George Segal. The Computer, Machine of the Year. 3 Jan. 1983. TIME Magazine. Web. 8 Jan. 2013. <http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19830103,00.html>. I consider this TIME Magazine cover to be a primary source because this is a primary artifact from the year TIME named the computer, machine of the year, in 1983. This image was used on the Video Game Crash page. Buck, Richard. "Robot Lets Firm Toy With Success - Electronic Playmate Opens Doors For Redmond Video-Game Maker." The Seattle Times 11 Feb. 1986, Third ed., Economy: C1. Access World News - Student Edition. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. This was a primary newspaper article written during the time the NES was released and confirmed R.O.B. as a major marketing strategy to boost NES sales. Buck, Richard. "Video Games Get Back in the Picture." The Seattle Times 3 June 1986, Third ed., Economy: C1. Access World News - Student Edition. Web. 26 Oct. 2012.

This newspaper article stated facts about Nintendo entering the American video game industry after becoming a sensation in Japan. "Campus Life: Virginia; It's Addictive, It's Expensive, It's Nintendo!" The New York Times 23 Apr. 1989: Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/1989/04/23/style/campus-life-virginia-it-saddictive-it-s-expensive-it-s-nintendo.html>. Nintendo was a big sensation to not just children, but to college students as well, as this article described. I used a quote from this article on the Home page. Cheung, David. Miyamoto & Mushrooms. Wired. 13 Dec. 2011. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/12/miyamoto-interview-transcript/>. This is a primary photo of Shigeru Miyamoto posing against a mushroom background. This photograph was used for the banner linking to Shigeru Miyamoto on the Notable Figures page. Christie, Dan. R.O.B. the Robot in Action NES Robotic Operating Buddy Working. YouTube. 26 Nov. 2011. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqK5qZ31CN8>. This is a video recording demonstrating R.O.B.'s ability to move and lift items. It was used on the Turning Point page. Cooper, Charles. "Has Nintendo Been R.O.B.bing Software Makers?" Computer & Software News 7 Mar. 1988: 42. Computer Database. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do? id=GALE%7CA6286572&v=2.1&u=nysl_li_jhsch&it=r&p=CDB&sw=w>. This newspaper article dealt with Nintendo's strict business policies towards software developers. Corr, O. Casey. "Nintendo's `Super' Game Plan More Machine, More Money." The Seattle Times 28 Aug. 1991, final ed., News: A1. Access World News - Student Edition. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. This article introduced the SNES and was quoted on the Home Consoles page. Dodd, Randall. "New Nintendo System Really Brings Arcade Games Into The Home." The Seattle Times 20 Apr. 1986, Sunday ed., Scene: K6. Access World News - Student Edition. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. First person account of NES. Part 2

- -. "Nintendo System Tried To Walk Line Between Game and Computer." The Seattle Times 13 Apr. 1986, Sunday ed., Scene: K6. Access World News - Student Edition. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. First person account of NES. Part 1 This was a two part primary newspaper article written shortly after the NES was released. Dodd gave his firsthand account of the NES system. Based on this hands-on review, I was able to draw conclusions on the strong, lasting impact of the NES. Donkey Kong. Classic Games Arcade. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. <http://www.classicgamesarcade.com/game/21595/donkey-kong-classic-game.html>. This flash game simulates the Donkey Kong arcade game, in which Nintendo's trademark characters made their first appearance. Donkey Kong arcade machine 1981. The International Arcade Museum. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7610#ytplayer>. This is a photograph of a primary artifact, an authentic Donkey Kong arcade machine. I used it on the Early Electronic Games page. Fils-Aime, Reggie. Nintendo E3 2005 Press Conf. (Event) - Part 1 of 4. E3 2005. Los Angeles, California. May 2005. YouTube. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=z36IEil4Kak>. I cited a statement by Reggie Fils-Aime in this video for the Home page. Fils-Aime, Reggie. Nintendo Wii U Demo and Reggie Fils-Aime Interview. Interview by Paul Vigna. YouTube. 14 Sept. 2012. Web. 23 Jan. 2013.<https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=R5NcFSIZDEs>. Wall Street Journal interviewed Reggie Fils-Aime about his hopes for the Wii U. Used on the Home Consoles page. Game Boy Advance SP JPN Commercial. By Nintendo. YouTube. 23 Jan. 2009. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSTO_uDdpI>.

This was a commercial released in Japan advertising the Game Boy Advance SP. Used on the Handheld Consoles page. "GameCube: It's Stylish, but Does It Have Enough Power?" seattlepi.com 5 Nov. 2001: Web. 6 Dec. 2012. <http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/GameCube-It-s-stylish-but-does-it-have-enough1070797.php>. This is a review of the GameCube written recently after its release. Goodreads. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/360610-what-if-everything-you-seeis-more-than-what-you>. I discovered a quote by Shigeru Miyamoto on this website and used it on the Shigeru Miyamoto page. Hanafuda Cards. Club Nintendo. Web. 22 Dec. 2012. <https://club.nintendo.com/rewardsdetails/a/10505.do>. Nintendo sells this complete Hanafuda deck printed with Nintendo's characters on them, such as Mario and Peach. This image was used on the Playing Card Company page. Johnston, Chris. "Farewell, Game Boy." EGM 1997: Virtual-Boy. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. <http://www.virtual-boy.org/images/egm_gunpei_yokoi.jpg>. This is a page from a magazine article written in remembrance of Gunpei Yokoi recently after his death. A summary of his life working at Nintendo and a chronological list of his most prominent creations are included. I featured this image on the Gunpei Yokoi page. Kattoulas, Velisarios. "Gumpei Yokoi, 56, Created Gameboy : Video GameMaster Dies In Japan." The New York Times 9 Oct. 1997: Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/09/business/worldbusiness/09iht-game.t.html>. Article written at time of Yokoi's death, touching upon his background. Quote by Hidehiko Sekizawa, executive director at Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living used on Turning Point page.

Kershaw, Jonathan. Game & Watch Collection. Game and Watch Now! Web. 22 Jan. 2013. <http://www.gameandwatchnow.com/>. I consider this website and the photographs taken to be a primary source because all the Game & Watch photos are taken from Kershaw's personal collection and Kershaw has firsthand knowledge of all the devices. This photo was used on the Home Consoles page. Koi Koi Flash Game. GameDesign. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. <http://www.gamedesign.jp/flash/hanafuda/hanafuda_e.html>. A flash game of Koi Koi using Hanafuda cards with original art. Instructions are also explained. Miyamoto, Shigeru. "Q&A: Shigeru Miyamoto Looks Into Nintendos Future." Interview by Wired.com. Wired. Cond Nast, 13 Dec. 2011. Web. 5 Dec. 2012. <http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/12/miyamoto-interview-transcript/>. Wired.com's interview with Shigeru Miyamoto about the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. - -. Shigeru Miyamoto Interview (2002). Interview by Kikizo.com. Internet Archive. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://archive.org/details/shigeru-miyamoto-interview>. Interview video regarding Miyamoto's new Managing Director position used on Shigeru Miyamoto page. National Videogame Archive. 2012 ed. National Media Museum, Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Collection/NewMedia/NationalVideogameArchive.as px>. A collection of descriptions with pictures of Nintendo's consoles used on the Handheld Consoles and Turning Point pages. "Nintendo Suffers Ahead of Wii U Launch." The Telegraph [United Kingdom] 24 Oct. 2012, Technology: Web. 20 Nov. 2012. <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/videogames/nintendo/9630995/Nintendo-suffers-ahead-of-Wii-U-launch.html>. This recent article describes Nintendo's audacity in their attempt to release the Wii U in competition with smartphones.

Nintendo 'Wii U' - E3 2011 Presentation. By Nintendo. YouTube. 7 June 2011. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEMz4ZieCwM>. Nintendo's Wii U official E3 presentation video used on Home Consoles page. Nintendo 3DS Commercial. By Nintendo. YouTube. 19 Jan. 2011. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe7IUMaOGT0>. Nintendo 3DS commercial video used on Home Consoles page. Pac Man. Classic Games Arcade. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. <http://www.classicgamesarcade.com/game/21593/pac-man-classic-arcade-flash-game.html>. This is a flash replication of the much beloved Pac Man game in arcades. Parkin, Simon. "Is Shigeru Miyamoto's Game Over at Nintendo?" The Guardian. Guardian Media, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/apr/26/shigeru-miyamotos-game-overnintendo>. - -. "Shigeru Miyamoto: A Rushed Game Is Forever Bad." The Guardian. Guardian Media, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/apr/27/shigeru-miyamoto-rushed-gameforever-bad>. Parkin's interview with Shigeru Miyamoto himself discussing his future plans, Nintendo's most recent projects, retirement, and reflecting on Miyamoto's legacy. I quoted Parkin on the Shigeru Miyamoto page. Semrad, Edward J. "New Nintendo System Way Ahead of the Field." The Milwaukee Journal 5 Oct. 1985: Web. 15 Jan. 2013. <http://news.google.com/newspapers? id=SmgaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VyoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3852%2C4114965>. This image of a newspaper article reviewing the NES is used on the Turning Point page. Shigeru Miyamoto Reflects on His Legacy and Retirement. YouTube. 3 Jan. 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHA9FS3D9vw>.

Shigeru Miyamoto reveals plans for the future in this video clip on the Shigeru Miyamoto page. Shigeru Miyamoto's Intro - E3 2012 Nintendo Press Conf. By Nintendo. YouTube. 5 June 2012. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN3BS5IV3r8>. Shigeru Miyamoto introduced the Wii U in this video clip on the Home Consoles page. Tennyo, Hikari. Hanafuda Cards. Ko So A Do Blog. Wordpress, 16 Dec. 2012. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. <http://kosoado.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/shpadoinkle-hanafuda-cards/>. I consider the photo from this blog to be a primary source because the author physically owned the Hanafuda cards. This photo was used for the banner linking to Playing Card Company from the Early Days page. VirtualNES. Emulation Collective, Web. 10 Jan. 2013. <http://www.virtualnes.com/index.html>. This website houses a collection of online NES game emulations. It only provides the games that the webmasters have original cartridges for. Many of these games were integrated into my website. Wayne, Leslie. "The Battle for Survival at Warner." The New York Times 8 Jan. 1984, Business: Web. 21 Nov. 2012. <http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/computergames/16/192/790>. Atari accounted for a third of Warner Communication's income at its peak, but the Video Game Crash caused a drastic turn of events. This image was used on the Video Game Crash page. Wii Advertisement. ToyRUs. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. <http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp? categoryId=3539182&locale=en_CA>. Image of a ToysRUs advertisement for the Wii used on the Home Consoles page.