February 17
Words cannot express our gratitude to you, our illustrious Kickstarter donors.It is because of you that we are able to write this update, in which we detail the amazing... Read more
February 4
And here are some preview shots of the space!
January 28
Pssst...
Hey, wanna see something neat?
Wanna see something else cool? Check out Macross, the compiler used at LucasFilm Games. We have released it as open source! Macross was used... Read more
January 20
Today, we shipped off the last remaining reward packages: the international orders. These required a lot of extra work, so please forgive us for the... Read more
January 16
Remember, we had a Retro Computing Lab in the old building? Well it's taken a step up in the current space. Check this out:
And, a preview of... Read more
January 7
We've been working very hard, every day of the new year, moving stuff, painting, setting up shelves and unpacking boxes. First up, naturally, was our storage... Read more
December 30, 2015
All of the walls are in, all the base painting is done, and we've begun to shift around the boxes of stuff. This... Read more
December 15, 2015
We're shipping rewards all week long, so keep an eye on the mail for your stuff! We're staggering the shipping across this week, so as not to choke the post... Read more
December 4, 2015
While physical rewards ship next week, you should have already gotten an email by now for your digital rewards, which can be picked up at Humble Bundle. Be sure to... Read more
When we opened our doors four years ago, it was only thanks to the kindness and generosity of our early donors that we... Read more
November 30, 2015
A short update today to share some really boring photos of carpentry.
This is the classroom, and it will have those nice big windows in it to make it inviting... Read more
November 19, 2015
Behold, our final layout design for the space!
There are a few differences between this and the final layout, most notably the fact that we will have some kiosks around... Read more
November 10, 2015
It has come to our attention that some people don't know where their survey can be found. Sadly, we cannot link you directly to it, due to it being an... Read more
November 5, 2015
If you have not yet filled out your survey for our Kickstarter, you're going to be missing out on your rewards! Your deadline is Monday, as we're ordering shirts and... Read more
October 27, 2015
SUMMARY: In this final rule, the Librarian of Congress adopts exemptions to the
provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) that prohibits
circumvention of technological measures that control access... Read more
October 26, 2015
We are moved.
We did it ahead of schedule, under budget, and with many backs injured. If you were all standing here in the room with us right now, we’d... Read more
October 22, 2015
Short update today. We're busy working up proposals for layouts and design ideas. Internet and security are being installed now, and the floors are having their second coat of paint... Read more
October 17, 2015
We signed the lease for 3400 Broadway today! This is a 5 year lease, and it will give us a great place to continue to grow and expand our operations.... Read more
October 15, 2015
Remember when we said we'd work very quickly to get you your rewards? We just sent out the surveys, so get to answering the questions! The sooner everyone answers, the... Read more
Thank you everyone for your support! We've reached our goal, and we're signing a lease this weekend! We'll be open by January, and hope to have plenty of neat updates... Read more
October 14, 2015
Today's video comes from Gaurav Mathur, an industry veteran with a message for you!
There's no reason to let up on spreading the word about us. Now that it's... Read more
October 13, 2015
Remember when we posted an entire update about freakin' boxes? We weren't fooling around when we said we were putting things in boxes and preparing to move. Behold, some of... Read more
You did it! It's happening! We're so excited! All the hard work we've put in over the last four years, and especially, over the last 6 months, is now paying... Read more
October 12, 2015
With a little over $1,000 left to go, we have shifted into high gear on our end. We didn't post an update yesterday because we were all at the Museum,... Read more
October 10, 2015
Our final Smash 4 Tournament is taking place right now, with a $200 prize pool! It's a big blow out for our biggest community at the MADE. We'll return with... Read more
October 9, 2015
We've spent a lot of time in these updates highlighting the flashy, game-specific work we do. We've had a lot of cool projects that show off well in video, such... Read more
October 8, 2015
Come be our 300th backer! We sit at 299 right now!
We're also here to show off a quick rendering done of the new space. This is just one idea... Read more
In honor of reaching $42K, we give you, Tim Schafer!
With only 1 week left, we're nearing our goal and readying our collection for the haul down the street... Read more
October 7, 2015
We try not to be pessimistic, but 7 days left to raise $19,000 is beginning to make us nervous. We need to pull out all the stops to make this... Read more
October 6, 2015
In our work to preserve the history of the videogame industry, we've found that there are a number challenges when it comes to actively keeping games playable in our modern... Read more
October 5, 2015
Today's update is video only, in order to inspire you to spread the word about the MADE's Kickstarter! We have only 10 days left to reach our goal!
October 3, 2015
We spent all day packing, and then running around and finding more super cheap boxes. Thankfully, we found said boxes just as the day was ending, after having filled our... Read more
October 2, 2015
We're preparing for the move, already! Call us optimistic, but we feel it's time to start putting things in boxes and stacking them in an orderly fashion.
As such, this... Read more
October 1, 2015
For those of you who may not be aware of all of our work, we endeavor to save all forms of gaming related materials. When the opportunity arose to build... Read more
September 30, 2015
We've hit the middle of our Kickstarter, and it's time to take a little trip down memory lane.
Two years ago, we recovered the 6 lost episodes of the GamePro... Read more
September 29, 2015
Remember when we said we'd toured some spaces a week ago? We've made a decision on the space we're looking to move into, and have entered negotiations for the lease!... Read more
September 28, 2015
Almost since we began our classes, Paikea has been coming to learn about programming. Since she started coming to our free classes 3 years ago, she's gone on to win... Read more
Last fall, we hosted our Baseball games exhibit, featuring all manner of games across all types of systems. The Bay Area is a hotbed of baseball, with the Giants threepeating,... Read more
September 26, 2015
We've finally crossed the 200 backers mark! To celebrate, here's Erin Hoffman's "I Support the MADE" Video!
We had a big party today! Maybe you heard about it! Lots of... Read more
September 25, 2015
Tomorrow is our 4th anniversary party! We'll be open from 12-6 and offering lots of party games, such as Donkey Konga and DDR. Bring the whole family!
Today's "I Support... Read more
September 24, 2015
Greetings folks. We're a t$26k and counting, which is spectacular. We could gush, but rather, we felt it was time to drop a whole bunch of more information, videos, and... Read more
September 23, 2015
We've hit the 50% mark! Thanks to your help, we're now halfway to our goal of $50,000 to move the museum! To celebrate, here's Rick Johnson's "I Support the MADE"... Read more
September 22, 2015
We're right on the cusp of 200 backers, and on the edge of 50% of our goal! We need your help on Twitter and Facebook to spread the word and... Read more
September 21, 2015
Are you a fan of the Amiga? We sure are! That's why we're thrilled to have Dave Needle in today's chapter of "I Support the MADE" videos! A big thanks to... Read more
You've seen Tim Schafer (Psychonauts), Tom Hall (Wolfenstein 3D), and Kate Edwards (IGDA) submit their "I Support the MADE" videos, and we want you to join in on the fun!... Read more
September 19, 2015
How far we've come in just 24 hours! Our exhibit hall has been sponsored! We're now 40% toward our goal! We're so overjoyed we're ready to start posting our stretch... Read more
September 18, 2015
We've officially reached the 20% mark, folks! What a great way to start our campaign to expand! Thank you all for your help. And a big thanks to Crystal Silva for... Read more
"I Support the MADE" videos have been coming in steadily, and today's entry comes from Kate Edwards, the executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA).
There have been... Read more
September 16, 2015
Our friends Brian Fargo, Tim Schafer, Danny O'Dwyer and Peter Brown all made videos stating that they support the MADE. We're hoping you'll take the time to make a short... Read more
Thank you everyone for contributing to our Kickstarter effort! We're off to a great start! Today, we saw one of our limited rewards go flying off the shelf, but there... Read more
