The arcade era came to a premature end in the mid 1980s. Arcades around the world were being shut down, and to many arcade gamers this meant their dreams were crushed. Chasing Ghosts tells the story of these lost dreams. The documentary is the fourth in our series of Arcade related screenings. Every Tuesday at Mediamatic. Please RSVP.
The film
The market crash of the mid 1980s also meant the end of the Arcade era. Arcade players had dedicated their lives to these magical places, and they were utterly disappointed when the arcades disappeared. Some moved on and left the gaming world, others devoted their lives to preserving the arcade gaming legacy. The choice one has to make between chasing ghosts or a life in reality?
More information
The movie starts at 19.30 and is in English. An all-inclusive ticket (entrance to the Arcade exhibition before 19.00, and to the movie) sets you back €7,50. A ticket to just the movie (after 19.00) is €5,-. Location: Mediamatic Bank, Vijzelstraat 68 Amsterdam. The documentary lasts approximately 90 minutes. Check the Arcade event page for more movies.
Arcade
This screening is part of Mediamatic's latest exhibition, Arcade: an expanding collection of old and new games and installations. Arcade is open until March 27th, 2011. On weekdays between 13.00 and 19.00 and on the weekend from 13.00 to 18.00. Exhibition space meets arcade. Come play with us.
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Magical mystery tour ending soon..
Well, an Arcade is still something magical and yes, my dreams will be crushed and I will be left disillusioned when this one closes next month..
(but life goes on ;-)
It would make a nice tourist attraction as well.. what can we do to keep it open forever ?
RE: Magical mystery tour ending soon..
What can we do to have another Ignite talk about games as well?
I really enjoyed myself during these talks.
he Maarten,
another one is on its way! March 25th. keep an eye on the website, I'll be posting something about it real soon.
Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade
I'm kinda gonna miss this 'temporary arcade' when it's gone. There are to few left :S I should probably move to Japan :P