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Discover how the early video games of the 80s and early 90s helped circulate a stylised vision of Australia to the world. Stereotypes, market forces and pop-culture momentum blend into a strange, revealing snapshot of the era.
Visit the iconic underwater city of Rapture in this gameplay clip from BioShock, co-developed by 2K Australia.
Visit the iconic underwater city of Rapture in this gameplay clip from BioShock, co-developed by 2K Australia.
The NFSA houses a growing collection of video games, dating back to the 1980s.
Learn about the five distinct Australian-designed pinball machines housed in the collection.
A classic Australian soap, a British meteorologist and an illicit fan game.
Over 96% of classic Australian video games are critically endangered. But it’s not game over!
Search or browse decades of pop culture. We’re made of memories — find yours.
Evolutions and revolutions of game dev, consoles and Australian gaming culture.
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