Beyond The Games

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Beyond The Games

 

Go ‘behind the screens’ and discover the tools and technology that make game development possible. This category showcases development kits, original artwork, promotional materials, magazines and fan letters, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind game creation and post game reflection. Explore how games go from concept to launch and the profound impact they’ve had on both the industry and the people who bring them to life.

Click on the objects below for more detailed information. Objects are listed alphabetically.

Game Developer Barbie

‘Game Developer Barbie’ was created by toy company Mattel and released as part of the company’s ‘Career’ line of dolls in 2016.

Lucozade ‘Larazade’ bottles

Whilst the star of Lara Croft might not burn quite as bright as it once did, there are few that have ever had as big an impact.

Munchman Tabletop Game

The Munchman Tabletop Game is an electronic game based on Tomy’s Pac-Man arcade game.

Needle-felted Videogame Figures

This collection of hand crafted, needle-felted figures features an array of videogame characters and videogame inspired designs.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Original Soundtrack

In 2014, Sega released a soundtrack album for the game Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The album contained sixty-eight tracks.

Zelda Zine 1 Zelda Zine 1, Volume 1 of 3: Wisdom

Zelda Zine is a series of fan-made magazines by artist Corey Schmitz. They featured fan art from The Legend of Zelda universe.

Collection Catalogue

Our online catalogue offers access to a wide range of entries, each detailing whether the item is currently on display in the Museum.

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