Game On Exhibition at London Science Museum

brian · 16 November 2006, 09:51

Just a heads up for anyone who may find it interesting. I went to it yesterday. It was my revenge for going to a boring museum in the morning

There are a whole bunch of arcade machine classic you can play on (think space invaders, galaxian, centipede etc). Pong on a big screen, I beat my dad 10-0 and wife 10-1. The rest of the exhibition is mostly a selection of console games up to the present day. Not much Amiga there though, other than one running lemmings.

It will cost you £8.5/ticket to get in. Could easily spend several hours in there if you aren't dragging along someone who doesn't find it interesting.

Brian.

P-J · 16 November 2006, 10:56

I couldn't possibly make it, but that does sound pretty cool. I've never been to a retro(ish) expo type thing before and it would be cool to be able to chat to people and play two player oldskool style. Most of my RL mates aren't interested unless the pad has at least 10 buttons :/

Dastardly · 16 November 2006, 11:18

I was supposed to going to this as part of my birthday treats but I opted for a new LCD screen for my games room instead

Would have been nice though.

PJ - Im also from Warwickshire. Whereabouts are you? I have a mate called PJ and am wondering if you are the same dude.

long shot i know.

killergorilla · 16 November 2006, 11:24

Ah I see it's back again! I went last year with the missus when it was in the Barbican. It was a good laugh, love playing Asteroids and Pacman on the original arcade machines. I still can't play defender for shit though

I'm in London this weekend... might pop in if I can.

gizmomelb · 16 November 2006, 13:14

there's a games exhibition on this weekend in Melbourne, Australia as well. There's supposed to be demonstrations of the PS3, Wii and a classic arcade with full size arcade machines. luvvly!

P-J · 16 November 2006, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dastardly

PJ - Im also from Warwickshire. Whereabouts are you? I have a mate called PJ and am wondering if you are the same dude.

long shot i know.

Hehe, probably is a long shot! I live in Leamington Spa-- Where does your mate live?

Dastardly · 16 November 2006, 13:46

Heh yeah it was a long shot but there arent that many PJs out there I reckon

My mate lives in Nuneaton which isnt that far really.

P-J · 16 November 2006, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dastardly

My mate lives in Nuneaton which isnt that far really.

Funnily enough I know a guy called 'CJ' who lives out in Nuneaton...

quahappy · 16 November 2006, 16:57

ffs - Since I've moved to Yorkshire three years ago there seems to be more and more retro/console/computer exhibitions taking place in London, when there were originally none (public access anyway).

Ah well..... catch up on news here and elsewhere no doubt.

DamienD · 16 November 2006, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by quahappy

ffs - Since I've moved to Yorkshire three years ago there seems to be more and more retro/console/computer exhibitions taking place in London, when there were originally none (public access anyway).

Then move to London my friend

We can have retro gaming weekend sessions...

quahappy · 16 November 2006, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

Then move to London my friend

We can have retro gaming weekend sessions...

An offer I can't refuse. If I'm visiting my sisters in Essex sometime, I'll be knocking on your door. That would be

Move to London? Nooooo..... lived in Essex and worked in London for years. I'm sticking to the peace and laid-back nature of Yorkshire, although I STILL get strange looks from shop staff cos of my London accent. Tsk. Charming.

....also still waiting for sareks invitation for all of us to visit his retro games den.

God, I must have been to everyone of the PCW show at Earls Court. Bringing home bags of freebies like posters, stickers, etc, etc. Ahh, those were the days.

DamienD · 16 November 2006, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by quahappy

An offer I can't refuse. If I'm visiting my sisters in Essex sometime, I'll be knocking on your door. That would be

Essex hey... I'm right next to Tower Bridge

Let me know when you're around

Antiriad · 17 November 2006, 17:35

Going Cody?

16 November 2006, 09:51	#1
brian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fareham / UK Age: 45 Posts: 23	Game On Exhibition at London Science Museum Just a heads up for anyone who may find it interesting. I went to it yesterday. It was my revenge for going to a boring museum in the morning There are a whole bunch of arcade machine classic you can play on (think space invaders, galaxian, centipede etc). Pong on a big screen, I beat my dad 10-0 and wife 10-1. The rest of the exhibition is mostly a selection of console games up to the present day. Not much Amiga there though, other than one running lemmings. It will cost you £8.5/ticket to get in. Could easily spend several hours in there if you aren't dragging along someone who doesn't find it interesting. Brian.

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16 November 2006, 10:56	#2
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	I couldn't possibly make it, but that does sound pretty cool. I've never been to a retro(ish) expo type thing before and it would be cool to be able to chat to people and play two player oldskool style. Most of my RL mates aren't interested unless the pad has at least 10 buttons :/

16 November 2006, 11:18	#3
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	I was supposed to going to this as part of my birthday treats but I opted for a new LCD screen for my games room instead Would have been nice though. PJ - Im also from Warwickshire. Whereabouts are you? I have a mate called PJ and am wondering if you are the same dude. long shot i know.

16 November 2006, 11:24	#4
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	Ah I see it's back again! I went last year with the missus when it was in the Barbican. It was a good laugh, love playing Asteroids and Pacman on the original arcade machines. I still can't play defender for shit though I'm in London this weekend... might pop in if I can.

16 November 2006, 13:14	#5
gizmomelb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: melbourne Age: 55 Posts: 541	there's a games exhibition on this weekend in Melbourne, Australia as well. There's supposed to be demonstrations of the PS3, Wii and a classic arcade with full size arcade machines. luvvly!

16 November 2006, 13:46	#7
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	Heh yeah it was a long shot but there arent that many PJs out there I reckon My mate lives in Nuneaton which isnt that far really.

16 November 2006, 16:57	#9
quahappy Born again WinUAE user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Age: 56 Posts: 1,667	ffs - Since I've moved to Yorkshire three years ago there seems to be more and more retro/console/computer exhibitions taking place in London, when there were originally none (public access anyway). Ah well..... catch up on news here and elsewhere no doubt.

17 November 2006, 17:35	#13
Antiriad The Sacred Armour Of Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sussex, UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,141	Going Cody?

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