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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you! Since launching our Behind the Screens survey, we’ve been very pleased with the positive response from across the games industry. A huge thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete it and share their knowledge with us. Take part: forms.gle/bE8YrvrBaMnB...

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Behind the Screens: UK Videogame Preservation Survey

The Behind the Screens survey intends to establish a general picture of what videogame related collections already exist in the UK, and to assess levels of awareness towards videogame preservation and...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The next VHS webinar takes place this Wed 23rd Sept. Ravi Abbott (Curator of Game On at the Barbican) will be giving a presentation about Player-Led Preservation 🕹️ Reserve your free spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vhs-webina...

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VHS Webinar: Player-Led Preservation: Oral History and Provenance

Player-led preservation: oral history, provenance within private collecting circles, and the fan culture keeping gaming's past alive.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Massive thanks to @curatorgeoff.bsky.social, Lee Hibberd, Katherine Wynn, and everyone at @natlibscot.bsky.social and @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social for inviting me to the Playable Heritage conference this week. Really hope it leads to some tangible progress on videogame heritage. 🤞

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎮 Help us map the UK’s videogame heritage We’ve launched the UK’s first nationwide survey of videogame-related collections, and we want to hear from developers, publishers, studios, collectors and industry professionals. Take part: forms.gle/z9a1qhVopYMT...

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Behind the Screens: UK Videogame Preservation Survey

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We’ve launched the UK’s first nationwide survey of videogame-related collections, and we want to hear from developers, publishers, studios, collectors and industry professionals. Help us preserve the stories, artefacts and archives of our games industry. Take part: forms.gle/z9a1qhVopYMT...

Image of a man and woman looking into a glass cabinet displaying museum objects, within a museum setting.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did you know 2026 is a very special year for the Magnavox Odyssey? 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Magnavox Odyssey's journey.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

As it is my birthday, I decided to upload the first version of the NVM UK island. The museum area is pretty well complete, although not a 1 to 1 recreation (some things are hard to replicate!). Dream address is DA-7919-4041-2531. Please do tag me and/or @nvmuk.bsky.social if you visit!

Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Luna the tapir speaks to a dreaming character. The text in the speech bubble reads 'Your dream of NVM UK is filed under the Dream Address DA-7919-4041-2531.'

Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A player character emotes joy. She stands in an area decorated with tables, chairs, computers, games consoles, display cases, and wall panels to look like the interior of a videogame museum.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Sneak peek at part of the National Videogame Museum I've been making in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This is 'Platform X', where we have a number of screens linked by a common theme. Currently this is showcasing different playable versions of Space Invaders. #ACNH #NVM

Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons showing a player character in front of customised panels decorated to look like screens playing different versions of Space Invaders.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I like museums a normal amount. 👀

Screenshot of my Steam library entry for Two Point Museum showing 492.4 hours played and 49 out of 49 achievements complete.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you're interested in videogame preservation and digital heritage, check out the next (free!) Videogame Heritage Society Webinar on 14 August at 13:00 BST. Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vhs-webina...

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VHS Webinar Series: Emerging Formats and Digital Storytelling

Giulia Carla Rossi (The British Library) speaks about collecting, curating and preserving emerging formats at the British Library.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Check out our latest blog post featuring an interview with cosplayer Hiker Charlie, who has donated some props to the museum! They are currently on display as part of our 'Together We Play' exhibition. thenvm.org/blog/from-po...

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From Pokémania to Cosplay - National Videogame Museum

We speak to well known cosplayer ‘Hiker Charlie’ about his journey from childhood gamer to Pokémon Hiker. - National Videogame Museum

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

So I have just learned of the existence of most of these and we MUST get them all for the museum (even if the PediSedate is slightly, um...twisted? I get the point but also, errrk.) The sewing machine though...😍 cultrface.co.uk/7-game-boy-a...

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7 Game Boy Accessories You May Not Have Heard Of ― Cultrface

Here's a list of some of the strangest Game Boy accessories you'll ever see, from the PediSedate to the Singer Izek.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Exhibition mostly-installed. @leaheline.bsky.social has done such amazing work and I am gonna miss her so much when she goes on maternity leave! Now onto the backlog of emails and routine collections management that has built up...but first, I sleep. 😴

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Blathers Animal Crossing - Sleepy Owl Moments

Alt: Gif of Blathers from Animal Crossing falling asleep in the museum. Sleep well, buddy.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Why do videogames matter to you? This summer, we’re exploring what makes videogames special to you, the players, in a new exhibition. Together We Play puts personal videogame stories, memories and collections centre stage. thenvm.org/togetherwepl...

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Played @badvikinggames.bsky.social 's Strange Horticulture over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's an atmospheric puzzler which is fairly simple and straightforward, but with an engaging narrative and gameplay loop. Looking forward to trying Strange Antiquities next!

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

In lieu of doing anything constructive with my day, I made these. Enjoy! #ACNH

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

People out there building incredibly professional Muppet-style puppets: you are artists, you are living your best lives, I love and cherish you, I envy your skill and dedication and work. (Yes I have been looking at high-quality Muppet replicas on etsy again; no I am not drunk. I just love Muppets.)

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

So, update on the Animal Crossing NVM project: hit 3-stars last week, had KK Slider visit, and unlocked a whole bunch of stuff (landscaping, hotel, Harv's island co-op, Brewster's cafe, gyroids, probably more I'm forgetting. Done a bunch of terraforming, but still need to do a bit more.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Always share older women in games. ❤️ As the man says, we've been here the whole time!

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Wishing a happy, safe, and positive Pride to everyone this June, and always. 🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The NVM @nvmuk.bsky.social is so MCM London this weekend! Pop by our table with @mayamada.com to play some Dunk Dunk and share your player stories for a future exhibition!

Photo of paper cards in different colours with question prompts inviting people to share their videogame stories and memories

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Celebrating 25 years married to my wonderful, fun, kind and silly husband today. I kind of can't believe it...here's to 25 more. ❤️ (If only I did not have a hideous cold and a cough which sounds like my lungs are full of sand 😭)

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

May be considering getting a second copy of ACNH to make a National Videogame Museum island on my partner's Switch so I don't have to reset my own island to make it. Technically I could use the same cartridge but then I can't transfer all the recipes, furniture, etc. over. I may be spiraling...

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The Beautiful Games Club @beautifulgamesclub.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

✨ The Beautiful Games Club goes live ✨ For our first ever minisode, we took the podcast on the road - recording live on stage at New Games Plus as part of @londongamesfest.bsky.social! Watch along here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZKj...

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The Beautiful Games Club @beautifulgamesclub.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Say hello to the Beautiful Games Club 👋 It's like a book club, but for games that we feel are deserving of a little bit of special attention. By the team at @ustwogames.co.uk! In our first episode, we play Neva (2024) by @nomada.studio and @devolverdigital.com. Watch now: youtu.be/S06PzRG2Kek

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What Makes a Game Beautiful? - Neva (2024) | The Beautiful Games Club

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Sillycat Glassblower @sillycatglass.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Mon Coeur est ton Univers❤️✨️ My Heart is your Universe❤️✨️

Coeur anatomique en verre de couleur rouge avec une galaxie en inclusion.Création réalisée par moi.

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

EFGAMP member spotlight: The LOAD ZX Museum in Cantanhede (Portugal) is hosting the ZX Spectrum GOTY Awards on 21 Feb 2026, 15:00. Fresh homebrew, an international jury, and a community-voted Hall of Fame classic. Watch live on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@LOADZX

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LOAD ZX Spectrum

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

EFGAMP keeps growing! We'd like to welcome: Video Game Culture (DE) @hi-score.bsky.social (DE) Video Game History Museum (HR) IVIPRO – Italian Videogame Program (IT) @umbradynamics.bsky.social (UK) to the European network for game preservation, archives, and museums! 🎉 efgamp.eu/2026/01/19/u...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Did you spot us on last night's BBC Look North? Our upcoming project, ‘Behind the Screens’, was featured on the evening news, featuring Co-CEO and Creative Director John O’Shea, who spoke about the cultural value of the UK games industry. Watch now - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Look North (Yorkshire) - Evening News: 15/01/2026

The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Come work with us! ❤️

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Y'ALL it has taken me way too long to upload these (my phone keeps logging me out of Bsky) but the Monument Valley model is finally on display and IT LOOKS SO GOOD!! It's one of my very favourite things in the museum now. Hugely grateful to @ustwogames.co.uk for allowing us to look after it. ❤️

Photograph of a large model of a level from the game Monument Valley in pink, coral, and light green. There are four small figures of Crows and one of the playable character, Ida. Five of the towers have turrets with onion-shaped swirled domes. The model is in a display case.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I've gotten sneak peeks at some of the crafts that will be at our Festive Social and they're all amazing! Definitely going to nab some gifts next week!

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Having finally binged all three of these gorgeous games in the last two weeks, I'm really excited for this one! (And also for ✨something✨ coming to the museum in a few weeks... 👀)

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I also have to give a special mention to the very sweet notes from two students who let me know that I did well despite my sore throat. 😭💖 Thanks again to @michellegrant.bsky.social for bringing your class along!

A small paper note held up in a classroom that reads 'we loved it, thank you NVM. Even though you had a sore throat you did great.'

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

We had such a fun #TakeoverDay with @st-marys.bsky.social this afternoon! Super excited about their visit to us and we had some brilliant ideas for future games and exhibits in the Museum Makers Workshop they took part in! Looking forward to next year @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social!

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads 'I want more donkey kong games, because I think it is fun to play.'

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads ' a running game that you run in real life'.

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads 'make music', 'make your own game' and 'more dancing things'.

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Exhibit' and childs handwriting that reads 'Mario Kart Exhibit'

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Really looking forward to welcoming @st-marys.bsky.social to the museum on Friday for KIMs #TakeoverDay 2026! Excited to see the ideas their mini-curators will come up with for videogames in museums... 👾🎮 @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social @michellegrant.bsky.social

Hand holding up a sticker in the National Videogame Museum. The sticker reads 'Kids in Museums, I've been taken over, takeover day'.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Can you help us reach our holiday funding goal? thenvm.org/corporate-gi...

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As a dual citizen (for now), words can barely express the level of contempt I hold for Palantir and Peter Thiel. The NHS is troubled, thanks in part to >10 years of cuts, but a US-style system is not the solution; turning over all of our most private data to amoral, anti-human actors even less so.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Listening to some game music to help me concentrate while I WFH today (🤧) and I am reminded that the Sims Medieval soundtrack had no business going as hard as it did (for a medieval nerd like me, anyway.)

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Austin Kelmore @austinkelmore.com · 04/11/2025

Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help them survive and fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union. Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts. actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

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Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!

Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Event Announcement!!!! Join us on the 11th December for a festive evening of games, gifts and crafting! We’ve got creative workshops, a unique makers market, and festive drinks available. Our gallery will be open to play throughout the evening Book Now thenvm.org/festive-soci...

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

LOAD ZX Museum becomes 1st Portuguese EFGAMP member. Officially recognized as a project of cultural interest by the Portuguese Ministry of Culture it is regarded as the 1st museum in the world devoted to honouring the legacy of the ZX Spectrum Celebrate its 5th anniversary on Nov 2🎉 loadzx.com/en

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LOAD ZX Spectrum - World's first Museum dedicated to our first personal computer

The LOAD MUSEUM is dedicated to the ZX Spectrum, which was for many Portuguese and foreigners (Spanish, English, etc.) their first personal computer. The Museum also includes many other equipments rel...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

One ticket. All summer. Unlimited play. For the first time ever, we’ve introduced a new summer ticket – your key to unlimited visits to the National Videogame Museum until the 1st September. ✅ One ticket ✅ Unlimited visits ✅ All summer long! Book your ticket - thenvm.org

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Eu. Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects @efgamp.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

EFGAMP is organizing a panel discussion at gamescom congress on Collecting and Preserving Gaming Cultural Heritage: Status Quo and Challenges Speakers are: Sandra M. Winterberg, Melanie Fritsch, Piotr Gnyp, Natalia Kovalainen, Marco Accordi Rickards, Andreas Lange more: efgamp.eu/2025/08/12/e...

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We've acquired the historic game magazine Computer Entertainer. As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free. Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...

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John O’Shea @johnoshea.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

…And then a flying visit to see the @gameslondon.bsky.social team and collect a mysterious & beautiful object they were looking after, for a future display @nvmuk.bsky.social. (thanks @ustwogames.co.uk - more soon!)

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Something exciting is loading… Creativity takes centre stage at the National Videogame Museum this summer. Get ready for Make It! Play It! Plus, one ticket gets you unlimited visits all summer long ☀️ Your summer of play starts here. Make it. Play it. Book it. www.thenvm.org/make-it-play-it

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We’re excited to share that the National Videogame Museum will be representing the UK at the World Expo 2025 Osaka this summer! We have developed ‘Videogames Transforming Lives’, which will showcase the transformative power of videogames through an immersive new exhibition. 1/2

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Showcasing UK Gaming Excellence on the World Stage - National Videogame Museum

The NVM is working towards Museum Accreditation, which is Arts Council England’s Industry Standard for UK museums and galleries.

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