Sheffield's National Video Game Museum (NVM) has announced a major revamp.
The museum, located in Castlegate in Sheffield City Centre, will be offering 'imaginative creative activities' every day throughout this summer, thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. An activity theme titled 'Made in Sheffield' will celebrate the heritage of video games created in Sheffield over the years, along with activities titled 'The Arcade' and 'The Lab'.
NVM features hands-on experiences with a huge range of gaming devices, including arcade units, consoles and retro computers. It boasts more than 5,000 items, including both technology and memorabilia, celebrating the rich history of video games. A registered charity, it has welcomed more than 250,000 visitors since opening in Sheffield in 2018.
From the 24th of July to the 3rd of September, the museum will be open every day, promoting a 'summer of fun'.
Cat Powell, Director of Visitor Experience at the NVM said, “There are so many different ways to engage with The National Videogame Museum this summer! The team have worked hard to create a range of creative activities, which change throughout the holidays, giving visitors the perfect excuse to come back more than once and explore why videogames play such a role in our lives; all within our newly revamped space.”
A beta version of 'Undisputed' will be available to play, before its official release to the public. This new boxing game was developed by Sheffield studio Steel City Interactive, and will feature 70 fighters to battle friends and family with.
Along with renewing their most popular exhibits, the museum has also opened a public call for photographs, celebrating memories of gaming. They are asking the public for photographs, particularly from the 1980s and 1990s, of people playing or interacting with consoles or arcade units. These will be used for a new digital collection, preserving people's memories of their 'vibrant social interactions' while gaming.
Sheffield has a rich history in video game sector. The city was home to legendary developer Gremlin Graphics in the 1980s and 1990s, bringing us games such as Zool and the Actua Sports series. It is succeeded today by Sumo Digital, who have worked on AAA series such as LittleBigPlanet, Hitman, and Hogwarts Legacy.
The National Video Game Museum is a must-visit for gaming enthusiasts of all ages. Visit the website (link) for times and prices.
Dates for activities:
The Arcade - “how we play together” - 24th July to 11th August
The Lab - “how we learn together” - 12th August to 25th August
Made In Sheffield - “how we make together” - 26th August - 3rd September
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