"There's a huge amount to be learned" - how the pioneering years of gaming are being preserved for a new generation in a corner of south London
Kingston University is hosting an exhibition called the Archive of Retro Computing (ARC), showcasing over 65 retro computers and consoles from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s. Led by computer science course leader Paul Neve, the collection aims to preserve gaming and computing history, offering insights into the pioneering years of the industry and the individuals behind them. The exhibit highlights the importance of physical media and hands-on learning in an increasingly digital and transient gaming future.
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- Entities
- Xbox
- Computer Science Education
- Commodore 64
- Kingston University
- PlayStation 1
- Jerry Lawson
- Paul Neve
- PlayStation 2
- Personal Computing History
- ZX81
- Sam Coupé
- Vectrex
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum
- Manic Miner
- Clive Sinclair
- Rick Dickinson
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