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Computer games are now one of the most powerful and popular forms of the moving image.


We all know that they are fun, but what else can computer games be? Games Lab celebrates the past, present and future of games, and looks deeper to discover that they are a fascinating reflection of our culture. morearrow


current exhibition

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best of the independent games festival 2007

A sensational selection of winners and nominees from the 'Sundance' festival for games.


competiton

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project joystick competition
Entries have now closed for ACMI and BigPond Games' initiative to give you the opportunity of a lifetime to turn your game idea into reality. What a game! What a competition! And here are the winners...

feature articles

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Paul Green talks with Paul Marino, Director of the Machinima Film Festival and Executive Director of the Academy of Machinima Arts and Sciences.

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parents, kids and videogames: what's the score?
Here parents can gain a better understanding of videogames and their content. It explains the reasons why kids enjoy videogames, addresses parental concerns that surround them, and offers commonsense tips (pdf 541kb).

extras

> View past exhibitions in the Games Lab, read essays, articles and interviews with game makers in games resources
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