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Game Worlds now open at ACMI

September 18, 2025 By ausretrogamer

🎮 Game Worlds Exhibition Now Open at ACMI – A Playable Journey Through Gaming History

Melbourne’s ACMI (the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) has officially launched its latest blockbuster exhibition, Game Worlds — a must-visit for gamers, retro enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the evolution of interactive entertainment.

Spanning over 50 years of video game history, Game Worlds invites visitors to explore more than 30 iconic titles through 44 playable moments, original builds, rare design materials, and hands-on prototypes. This is not just a showcase — it’s a fully immersive experience.

🕹️ What You’ll Play and See

From pixelated farms to sprawling online realms, Game Worlds features a curated selection of genre-defining games, including:

Minecraft
Final Fantasy XIV Online
The Elder Scrolls Online
SimCity
Stardew Valley
World of Warcraft
The Sims
Neopets

And for fans of Aussie game development, the exhibition includes a spotlight on the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, giving visitors a rare glimpse into the next chapter of Team Cherry’s beloved franchise.

image source: ACMI

🛍️ Exclusive Loot for Collectors

No exhibition is complete without merch — and Game Worlds delivers. ACMI is offering limited-edition collectibles from Neopets, Stardew Valley, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, alongside ACMI-produced books that dive deep into the stories behind your favourite games.

Whether you’re a retro gamer, MMO veteran, or indie game aficionado, Game Worlds is a celebration of the creativity, community, and culture that define gaming.

📍 Location: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
🎟️ Tickets & Info: Visit ACMI’s website for details

Happy 25th Anniversary Blizzard Entertainment!

December 1, 2016 By Ms. ausretrogamer

Good Game’s Goose Mangus did an awesome story on the history of Blizzard Entertainment on this week’s show to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary (25 years – can you believe it?!). Check it out below:

The games

Source: Good Game on YouTube

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May 15, 2015 By Ms. ausretrogamer

Image source: CSA

We all love having a pocket full of coins and tokens to feed our arcade addiction, but you may be reluctant to part with these treasures.

Club Nintendo Commemorative Coins:
The Year Of Luigi & Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary
Image source: Nintendo Life & Nintendo Life Forums

Nintendo Power 100th Issue Commemorative Coins
Image source: Ripten

1982 World’s Fair Arcade Tokens
Image source: Video Games Memorabilia Museum (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Ms Pac-Man)

SegaWorld Sydney Token
Image source: Video Games Memorabilia Museum

Time-Out Arcade Tokens
Image source: Dork Dimension

Chuck E. Cheese Arcade Tokens
Image source: Dork Dimension

Assorted Arcade Tokens
Image source: Classic Plastic

Image source: Boing Boing

Pikachu Coin For The Polynesian Nation Of Niue
Image source: Numista

Doctor Who Coins By The Perth Mint Australia

Batman & Superman Coins
Image source: Royal Canadian Mint & Royal Canadian Mint

Star Trek Coins For Island Of Tuvalu
Image source: The Perth Mint via Geekologie

Star Wars Coins For The Polynesian Nation Of Niue
Image source: New Zealand Mint via Geekologie

World Of Warcraft CoinsImage source: Amazon (Alliance & Horde)

Coin Paintings by Andre Levy
Image source: Tales You Lose via Toxel

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Ms. ausretrogamer
Editor and Researcher at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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