Game On Exhibition
State Library of Queensland
17 November 2008 - 15 February 2009
Get ready to play your way through the history of video games. This action-packed celebration of gaming culture has thrilled more than one million players of all ages around the world, and now it’s here in Brisbane.
Game On tracks the development of video games from the earliest computer games to arcade-era hits and the very latest from today’s billion-dollar industry. With more than 100 playable games, as well as rarely seen consoles, controllers and collectables, this is a showcase of games history like no other.
Read our guide to Game On for ticket prices, location, opening hours, transport options and more. And get some practice in with our free online games, including Frogger, Space Invaders and Asteroids. Also, make sure you check out some classic TV commercials for video games.
The games begin when the working week ends!
Gather your friends and colleagues and head to the State Library after work on Fridays for a… more
| Dates |
Fri 28 November 2008 - Fri 13 February 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
THE ELEMENTS OF GAMING SUMMER WORKSHOP-Games and Art.
QUT Creative Industries Precinct and the International Game Developers Association –… more
| Dates |
Sat 17 January 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
DEEPEN THE CONVERSATION: Wired Women.
From mad keen gamers to producers working on some of the most cutting edge interactive entertainment, Wired… more
| Dates |
Wed 28 January 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
Queensland’s more than 18 videogame development companies and tailor-made educational programs provide significant opportunities for anyone… more
| Dates |
Fri 6 February 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
THE ELEMENTS OF GAMING - Games and Audio.
QUT Creative Industries Precinct and the International Game Developers Association – Brisbane Chapter… more
| Dates |
Sat 7 February 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
This exhibition is organised and toured by Barbican Art Gallery which is owned and funded by the City of London Corporation.
