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The Evolution of Computer Games - in Toronto
By Syd Bolton - June 27th, 2008
Microsoft likes to win. They’re doing a pretty good job on the console front these days, but if you think they forgot about PC gaming, think again. We’ve seen the “Games for Windows” brand show up to help PC owners not only identify games intended for that platform, but also in determining if said game will run on a given setup.
Stepping back into a time where in some ways it was easier to play a computer (and in other ways, harder) Microsoft has commissioned the Personal Computer Museum in Brantford to help create a display in Toronto entitled “Evolution: 30 Years of Computer Games.”
The exhibit is open to the public Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28 2008 from 12pm-5pm at Interaccess, 9 Ossington Street (near Queen) in Toronto, Ontario. Admission is free.
Come out and get a taste of over 20 classic computers playing your favorites like Space Invaders!, GORF, Choplifter!, Half-Life, Sam & Max Hit the Road, and more. There’s even a secret hidden game within the venue with no information on it. While you are there, soak up the culture and browse the museum brochure. It might be enough for you to make the trip to the bigger display in Brantford.
The Evolution of Computer Games - in Toronto”
Looks like a pretty cool exhibit. The Interaccess page should be promoting this more. How often to people in the city get to see pcs of historical significance?
Gotta make a field trip for the Toronto Thumbs staff to visit the PC Museum this summer.