Английская Википедия:Iam8bit

iam8bit, Inc. is a media production and merchandising company, video game publisher and artist collective based in Los Angeles, California. iam8bit hosts an online store that primarily sells collectible vinyl records of video game soundtracks, but also sells t-shirts, artwork, pins and other merchandise. iam8bit also frequently collaborates with Skybound Games to produce physical editions of independent video games.^[1]^[2] The company also owns an art gallery in Los Angeles that hosts various exhibitions annually.

History

iam8bit started off as an art show surrounding pop culture fandom in the spring of 2005. The event, and subsequent company of the same name, were created and founded by video game and tech journalist Jon M. Gibson, and film director Amanda White, who is also known for producing the mockumentary I'm Still Here.^[3]

After its inception as an art event, iam8bit became a full-fledged lifestyle brand, focused on the artistic side of gaming. Beginning with a collection of "limited edition" T-shirts adorned with popular images from the exhibition, the company would go on to design events and merchandising for other companies.

Chronicle Books published an official collection of pieces from the inaugural show in April 2005 entitled, iam8bit: Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the '80s, and was promptly carried in stores like Urban Outfitters, Barnes and Nobles, Giant Robot, and many other museum and boutique shops. A sequel to the book, called SUPER i am 8-bit: More Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the '80s, was published by Insight Editions in June 2010.

iam8bit, as a merchandising brand, started off with a collection of limited edition T-shirts adorned with popular images from the art exhibit. The company would branch out to be a collectible vinyl records in 2010, with the promotion of Disney's video game Tron: Evolution.

A partnership with Blik,^[4] a manufacturer of vinyl wall decals, was formed Шаблон:When after the company created a custom, large-scale window installation for iam8bit's office. The result was a series of removable Space Invader-style wall stickers that, after several years, had been a consistently selling product for Blik.Шаблон:Citation needed In 2007, iam8bit formed another partnership with Couch Guitar Straps^[5] to create a line of straps created for use with Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

For New Line's 2008 DVD release of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, iam8bit produced numerous supplemental features, including the "iam8bit Music & Gallery," which featured Donkey Kong-inspired art from the first three years of the iam8bit art show, as well as an accompanying soundtrack by renowned micro-musicians like 8 Bit Weapon, ComputeHer, and others. For this DVD, Gibson, as a writer and producer, and director Gabe Swarr also created an original, one-minute animated short, entitled A Really, Really Brief History of Donkey Kong,^[6] featuring music by 8 Bit Weapon, which received both critical and fan praise.^[7] Gibson, along with IGN Entertainment Editorial Director Chris Carle, provided a full-length commentary track recounting the cultural and historical significance of the 1980s arcade scene.

Productions

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Mega Man 9 Press Kit (2008)

In the summer of 2008, iam8bit was hired by Capcom to create the cover artwork for Mega Man 9. The cover art, done by Gerald de Jesus (part of the iam8bit artist collective), was made to be similar the American box art of the original Mega Man game, often considered to be "ugly" by the fanbase.^[8] According to Chris Kramer, Senior Director of Communications and Community at Capcom Entertainment, "the marketing group [decided] if we were going to release a game that looked like it came from 1987 that we should run the whole marketing campaign as if we were working in the games industry in 1987".^[9]

A "limited edition" press kit using that cover art was then created by iam8bit.^[10] Being as faithful to the original 1987 release as possible, the iam8bit crew disassembled hundreds of vintage Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges, magnetized them, and inserted mini "asset" CDs inside, featuring an array of screenshots, character art, etc. originally intended for members of the media, but later sold to fans via the online Capcom Store.^[11] The cartridges were then packaged in a custom-created, classic-looking Nintendo Entertainment System box, complete with shrink-wrap and bargain bin price tags (i.e. "SALE $9.99"). The fanfare for the press kit resulted in eBay listings of upwards of $1,200, making it one of the most sought-after promotional items in video game history.^[12]

Tricell Progenitor Virus Detection Kit (2009)

In March 2009, the Tricell Progenitor Virus Detection Kit was created to promote the release of Resident Evil 5 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The kit, designed to look like an off-the-shelf pregnancy tester, was sent to select news reporters and members of video game/technology media, and later sold in limited quantities to consumers via the Capcom Store.^[13] The box lacks all Capcom or iam8bit company branding, focusing only on the fictional corporation of Tricell from within Resident Evil 5.

Inside of the kit had Tricell-branded protective nitrile gloves, surgical mask, hand sanitizer, and a bio-hazard bag, as well as a two "Advanced Detection & Suppression Technology Discs".^[14] Inserting the discs into the console had a fictitious anti-virus detector "analyze" your system, detecting various levels of infection with the Progenitor virus.^[15]

Tron Evolution Vinyl (2010)

In promotion for the release of the 2010 video game "Tron: Evolution," iam8bit Productions produced a custom vinyl picture disc^[16] that was sent out to an exclusive list of journalists. Only 200 vinyls were reportedly printed, featuring some of the game's soundtrack produced by DJ Sascha Dikiciyan, and visual design by artist Jim Rugg.

Marvel VS Capcom 3 Fight Club LA (2011)

Days before the launch of Marvel VS Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, iam8bit threw another in their seminal "Fight Club" series.Шаблон:Clarify The event hosted over 1,500 fans over 3 hours and featured an almost complete version of the game. It was also the first public demo location to have the Nintendo 3DS handheld, featuring Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition. Community members started lining up for the event at 1:00 am, 19 hours before doors opened.Шаблон:Citation needed

I'm With Coco (2010)

In January 2010, in collaboration with artist Mike Mitchell, iam8bit took part in the viral sensation "I'm With Coco" (the original image was created by Mitchell).

The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary – Hyrule Room (2011)

To commemorate The Legend of Zelda's 25th Anniversary, Nintendo of America enlisted the help of iam8bit to create a Zelda style conference room in their Redwood City, California headquarters. The design and artwork for the conference room was done by Gerald de Jesus, and featured various references to the series' games.^[17]

Alita: Battle Angel – Passport to Iron City (2019)

In February 2019, Twentieth Century Fox collaborated with iam8bit to create "Passport to Iron City", a recreation of Alita: Battle AngelШаблон:'s setting for fans to tour. "Passport to Iron City" was available in New York City, Los Angeles, and Austin, Texas.^[18]

Exhibitions

The iam8bit art exhibition is produced annually and held in Los Angeles. Featured artists include Gary Baseman, James Jean, Tim Biskup, Seen, Luke Chueh, Joe Ledbetter, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Amy Sol, Brandon Bird, Mike Mitchell, and hundreds of others.

Year	Show Date	Location	Official Title
2005	April 18 – May 19	Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight
2006	April 18 – May 19	Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight
2007	April 17 – May 12	Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight
2008	August 14 – September 7	World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
2011	August 11 – September 10	iam8bit Gallery (2147 W. Sunset Blvd)
2013	June 7 – June 30	iam8bit Gallery (2147 W. Sunset Blvd)	iam8bit Entertainment System
2015	June 18 – July 5	iam8bit Gallery (2147 W. Sunset Blvd)	iam8bit: 10th Anniversary
2017	June 13 – June 25	iam8bit Gallery (2147 W. Sunset Blvd)	iam8bit: A Love Story

Games published


Title	Original release year	Developer(s)	Additional publisher(s)	Genre(s)	Platform(s)	Ref.
Aladdin	1993	Virgin Games USA	Nighthawk Interactive	Platform	Sega Genesis	^[19]
The Artful Escape	2021	Beethoven & Dinosaur	Annapurna Interactive	Platform	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[20]
Battletoads	1991	Rare	Xbox Game Studios	Beat 'em up	Nintendo Entertainment System	^[21]
Bear and Breakfast	2022	Gummy Cat	Armor Games Studios	Management simulation	Nintendo Switch	^[22]
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery	2021	Silver Lining Studio	Akupara Games, Akatsuki Taiwan	Adventure	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[23]
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk	2023	Team Reptile	Team Reptile	Action-adventure, platform	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch	^[24]
Carto	2020	Sunhead Games	Humble Games	Puzzle	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[25]
Cozy Grove	2021	Spry Fox	The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild	Adventure, simulation	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[26]
Creature in the Well	2019	Flight School Studio, NWM Interactive	Flight School Studio	Action, dungeon crawler	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[27]
Cuphead	2017	Studio MDHR	Studio MDHR	Run-and-gun	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	^[28]
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut	2019	ZA/UM	ZA/UM	Role-playing	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	^[29]
Donut County	2018	Ben Esposito	Annapurna Interactive	Puzzle	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[30]
Earthworm Jim 1+2	1994, 1995	Shiny Entertainement	Interplay Entertainment	Run-and-gun	Super Nintendo Entertainment System	^[31]
Eastward	2021	Pixpil	Chucklefish	Action-adventure	Nintendo Switch	^[32]
Etherborn	2019	Altered Matter	Akupara Games	Adventure, puzzle	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[33]
Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum	2022	Retrotainment Games, Digital Eclipse	None	Platform	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Entertainment System	^[34]
Gone Home	2013	The Fullbright Company	Annapurna Interactive	Adventure	Nintendo Switch	^[35]
Gorogoa	2017	Buried Signal	Annapurna Interactive	Puzzle	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[36]^[30]
Grim Fandago Remastered	2015	Double Fine Productions	Double Fine Productions	Adventure	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[37]
Grindstone	2019	Capybara Games	Capybara Games	Puzzle, adventure	Nintendo Switch	^[38]
Hyper Light Drifter	2016	Heart Machine	Heart Machine	Action role-playing	PlayStation 4	^[39]
Inside	2016	Playdead	Playdead	Puzzle, platform	PlayStation 4	^[40]
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition	2020	Cardboard Computer	Annapurna Interactive	Adventure	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[41]
The Lion King	1994	Westwood Studios	Nighthawk Interactive	Platform	Super Nintendo Entertainment System	^[19]
Manifold Garden	2019	William Chyr Studio	William Chyr Studio	Puzzle	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[42]
Mega Man 2	1988	Capcom	Capcom	Action, platform	Nintendo Entertainment System	^[43]
Mega Man X	1993	Capcom	Capcom	Action, platform	Super Nintendo Entertainment System	^[43]
Mutazione	2019	Die Gute Fabrik	Akupara Games	Adventure	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[44]
Neon White	2022	Angel Matrix	Annapurna Interactive	First-person shooter, platform	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[45]
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition	2015	Moon Studios	Xbox Game Studios	Metroidvania	Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	^[46]
Ori and the Will of the Wisps	2020	Moon Studios	Xbox Game Studios	Metroidvania	Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	^[46]
Ori: The Collection	2021	Moon Studios	Xbox Game Studios	Metroidvania	Nintendo Switch	^[47]
Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition	2019	Mobius Digital	Annapurna Interactive	Action-adventure	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[48]
The Pathless	2020	Giant Squid	Annapurna Interactive	Action-adventure	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[49]
Psychonauts	2005	Double Fine Productions	Double Fine Productions, Limited Run Games	Platform	PlayStation 4, Xbox One	^[50]
Psychonauts 2	2021	Double Fine Productions	Xbox Game Studios	Platform	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S	^[50]
Rez Infinite	2016	Enhance Games, Resonair, Monstars	Enhance Games	Music	PlayStation 4	^[51]
Sayonara Wild Hearts	2019	Simogo	Annapurna Interactive	Action, music	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[52]
Sea of Stars	2023	Sabotage Studio	Sabotage Studio	Role-playing	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch	^[53]
Spinch	2020	Queen Bee Games	Akupara Games	Platform	Nintendo Switch	^[54]
Spiritfarer	2020	Thunder Lotus Games	Thunder Lotus Games	Management simulator	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[55]
Stray	2022	BlueTwelve Studio	Annapurna Interactive	Adventure	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5	^[56]
Street Fighter II	1991	Capcom	Capcom	Fighting	Super Nintendo Entertainment System	^[57]
Telling Lies	2019	Sam Barlow, Furious Bee	Annapurna Interactive	Interactive film	PlayStation 4	^[36]
Toem	2021	Something We Made	Something We Made	Photography	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[58]
Untitled Goose Game	2019	House House	Panic	Stealth	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch	^[59]
Wattam	2019	Funomena	Annapurna Interactive	Puzzle, platform	PlayStation 4	^[60]
We Are OFK	2022	Team OFK	Team OFK	Visual novel, music	PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch	^[61]
What Remains of Edith Finch	2017	Giant Sparrow	Annapurna Interactive	Adventure	PlayStation 4	^[62]
What the Golf?	2019	Triband	Triband	Sports	Nintendo Switch	^[63]

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