| An action-packed celebration of games culture that tracks the development of videogames from the first computer game to arcade-era hits and the very latest from today's billion dollar industry. Original illustrations by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto and concept sketches behind classics like Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto, rarely-seen consoles, controllers, arcade machines, packaging and collectables are brought together in a showcase of game history like no other. Over 125 playable games. |
| Times | Open daily 10am - 6pm, Late night Thursdays until 9pm |
| Cost | Full $15, Concession $10, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $44. Show your valid Metcard on Thursday nights and Adults enter at Concession rates |
| Location | Federation Square, cnr Flinders & Swanton Sts, Melbourne |
| How To Get There | Tram 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 48, 64, 67, 70, 72, 75 |
| More Information | Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Phone: (03) 9655 1995
Web: http://www.acmi.net.au/ |
| Proudly Sponsored by Yarra Trams |
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| Exhibition Review | This is no ordinary exhibition! The latest offering from ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, lets you play your way through the history of video games. Even before you see anything, your ears will detect the bleeps and whirs reminiscent of a games arcade when you were younger. And you’re not just allowed to play… you are encouraged to! There are over 125 games here so there really is something for every age group. Leave enough time to explore them all (you may have to wait at some games). It’s not just games though. You can see the arcade console from Jaws – the first link between movies and games. Also concept sketches of game characters, drawings of how a game is created plus heaps of interesting facts and figures. But in the end, it’s all about the games. Whether you want to re-live a part of your childhood or just see how much has changed from simplistic “Pong” to the latest Nintendo, this is great family fun. This show has come a long way from London for its only Australian showing so don’t miss it!
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