National videogame museum reopens in sheffield!

[solarman]

You could always make your own with a raspberry pi, an old lcd monitor and a joystick

[Wazzock]

9 minutes ago, Gunstar_Hero said:

Can't understand the moaning on here, its a decent location not far from train/tram/bus depots, 11 quid is good value for entertainment these days, and most of all its something different and a selling point for Sheffield, in what is the fastest growing area in the entertainment sector.

 

As for will people return after one visit, well there are 1000's of classic retro games so if they rotate the games I'm sure people will

 

I popped in for a quick look on saturday, sadly I didn't have time to go in fully, but our lass is treating me for my Birthday I'm really looking forward to it.

 

I hope people go and give it a try, these really are the sort of ventures we should be supporting in Sheffield

 

 

There will be exhibitions and events also, so things won't stay the same.

[apelike]

29 minutes ago, Wazzock said:

The Videogames industry was worth over 100 BILLION dollars last year, how is that a marginal or lower interest enterprise??

I think you are confusing the modern video games industry with the past retro style industry which is what this museum is about. The former I definitely support and are now 17 hours into playing Assassins Creed Odyssey.

Edited November 26, 2018 by apelike

[Locksley]

1 hour ago, apelike said:

I think you are confusing the modern video games industry with the past retro style industry which is what this museum is about. The former I definitely support and are now 17 hours into playing Assassins Creed Odyssey.

You do realize the museum also has a lot of newer games, as well early access to games currently in development? You can even book time with VR headsets. It's most certainly not just retro games.

[Mister M]

2 hours ago, Gunstar_Hero said:

Can't understand the moaning on here, its a decent location not far from train/tram/bus depots, 11 quid is good value for entertainment these days, and most of all its something different and a selling point for Sheffield, in what is the fastest growing area in the entertainment sector.

 

As for will people return after one visit, well there are 1000's of classic retro games so if they rotate the games I'm sure people will

 

I popped in for a quick look on saturday, sadly I didn't have time to go in fully, but our lass is treating me for my Birthday I'm really looking forward to it.

 

I hope people go and give it a try, these really are the sort of ventures we should be supporting in Sheffield

 

 

I agree that it's in a really convenient location, and it will be an assett to the city centre. Sadly, moaning and whining about Sheffield seems to be some people's favourite passtime....It just gets really grating

[apelike]

43 minutes ago, Locksley said:

You do realize the museum also has a lot of newer games, as well early access to games currently in development? You can even book time with VR headsets. It's most certainly not just retro games.

Ah, then I take back what I said. For me however I'd rather sit in comfortable surroundings with a game that I can save and still be able to play the following day. But what ever people enjoy is fine and I have already stated I hope it is a success.

Edited November 26, 2018 by apelike

[Baron99]

Give it a chance I say. Nottingham'a loss is our gain as far as I can see. 

 

Not asking for any SCC (council tax payer),  handout to move here & prices seem reasonable when compared with going to the like of a cinema or football in the city. 

 

From what I saw a few years ago, Sheffield Hallam Uni is one of the main places in the UK for developing games programmers, so it's logical that this should be here. 

 

There wouldn't be such moaning is the National Football Museum was being relocated from Manchester back to its proper home of Sheffield, would there? 

Give it a chance I say. Nottingham'a loss is our gain as far as I can see. 

 

Not asking for any SCC (council tax payer),  handout to move here & prices seem reasonable when compared with going to the like of a cinema or football in the city. 

 

From what I saw a few years ago, Sheffield Hallam Uni is one of the main places in the UK for developing games programmers, so it's logical that this should be here. 

 

There wouldn't be such moaning is the National Football Museum was being relocated from Manchester back to its proper home of Sheffield, would there? 

 

Edited November 26, 2018 by Baron99
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[bassett one]

still cannot see this working in sheffield,to many expenses in my opinion

[Resident]

1 hour ago, bassett one said:

still cannot see this working in sheffield,to many expenses in my opinion

Other than food, drink and entry, what costs are there? 

[jon&emma]

1 hour ago, Resident said:

Other than food, drink and entry, what costs are there? 

Non !