It all started with the venerable Pong in 1972 and now has evolved to the to the photorealistic, immersive games of today. We are talking about the history of videogaming. At a new show coming to Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington, visitors can step inside a game and become a character or try operating a supersized Nintendo controller, play Tetris on a giant Game Boy, and test their knowledge of retro video game music.
! In this upcoming special exhibition, visitors will discover how innovation has shaped the video game industry. Game Changers is a fascinating journey, exploring the past and examining how the intersection of audio, storytelling, graphics, and gameplay creates the immersive environment of current video gaming systems.
The exhibition showcases original concept art, storyboards, level designs, and scripts of some of the most influential games ever created, including audio clips from industry experts explaining the game development of some of the most loved games. Guests can test their skills with games that have significantly changed the gaming experience, including Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Angry Birds, Space Invaders, Flower, and Adventure. “Playing through this exhibition brought back a lot of childhood memories. I think families and visitors of all ages will enjoy the nostalgia, “says- Lynna Nguyen, Acting Curator.
Game Changers is a travelling exhibition created by the Canada Science and Technology Museum. The exhibition is on view at Joseph Brant Museum from May 10 – September 13, 2025. The Museum is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am to 4pm. To learn more, visit museumsofburlington.ca/exhibition/game-changers.
I remember Johnny Papalias Monarch Vending. It must have been a great way to wash money. He had one of those Pac-Man consoles in every variety store in the City.
Nobody messed with his machines.