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Title: Compute Magazine's Entertainment Software Showcase, Compute Magazine's Entertainment Software Showcase
Identifier: dv_00117
Creator: Compute Magazine, Simitar Entertainment (cover art, distribution)
Contributor: Lucasfilm Ltd., Origin Games, Sierra On-line, Spectrum HoloByte
Dates: 1990
Box: 2009-232/1
Resource: Warren Spector papers
Description: Produced video with an advertisement for the Ad Lib sound card and gameplay demos from software companies Lucasfilm Games, Origin, Sierra On-Line and Spectrum HoloByte. The ads reference changes in gaming technology, with many spotlighting sound card support, 256-color VGA graphics and point-and-click interfaces. Spectrum HoloByte's segments are notable for using live actors and stock film footage. Color picture with mono sound. Original VHS recorded at SLP speed. Order form is in the sleeve with the original VHS. Manufacturer catalog number is 2270.

Title: Origin: New Releases (1990), Origin: New Releases (1990)
Identifier: dv_00094
Creator: Origin Systems
Dates: 1990
Box: 2009-232/1
Resource: Warren Spector papers
Description: Narrated video demo of upcoming Origin games, to be released in the spring of 1990. The demo includes gameplay examples of "Ultima VI," "Bad Blood," "Space Rogue," "Windwalker," "Knights of Legend," and "Omega."