Episode 147: H.E.R.O.

Atari game developer John Van Ryzin and Digital Eclipse Technical Director Kevin Wilson both join host Frank Cifaldi to reminisce about the Atari 2600 title, and Frank’s favorite game, H.E.R.O.. We also explore John’s early career, his entry into game development, programming limitations of the 2600 (RAM, timing issues, etc.), the spiritual sequel to H.E.R.O.…

The Secrets of Sega Channel: VGHF recovers over 100 Sega Channel ROMs (and more)

Our project to preserve the history of Sega Channel — including over 100 new Sega Channel ROMs.

Winter Fundraiser Calendar of Events

Video events all month long!

“It’s incredible, dudes!” Preserving the MaxiVision Power Video Challenge tape

A bonus for our winter fundraiser: We’ve re-digitized a campy piece of NES history at the highest quality possible.

Our impact in 2025

2025 was our biggest year ever. See how your support has helped video game history.

Library Highlight: The art of GamePro

We’ve digitized the first 200 CDs in our massive collection of art and screenshots sent to GamePro magazine.

Our first narrative collection: the Andrew Nelson papers

A new archival collection from the writer of the mystery game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time.

Discovering early Activision history in the William Volk papers

Dig into the early production history of Activision in this new digital collection from former Activision vice president William Volk.

Library Highlight: 23 years of Music and Gaming

Our new library collection celebrates the origins of the community-run Music and Gaming Festival.

VGHF acquires early game magazine Computer Entertainer

The magazine, which ran from 1982–1990, has been released into the Creative Commons for anyone to use.