The First Arcade Video Game, Computer Space, 1971

Here’s our Director of Special Events, Seamus Keane, with George Portugal of Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, talking a little bit about the history of Computer Space, the first commercially available arcade video game, created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney before they founded Atari.

About The Arcade Age Exhibit

Over 50 playable classic arcade games.

The Arcade Age explores the short history of video arcade games through exhibits and gameplay, just as they were intended to be experienced - in an arcade!

The exhibit tells the story of video arcade games; from the pioneers in the early 40s and 50s to the golden age in the late 70s and early 80s to its crash, revival, and ultimate decline in the 90s. It is a story of the creative and innovative people who explored groundbreaking technologies, the games that sprung from their ingenuity, and a culture that was shaped by their developments.

Complete with unforgettable favorites like Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Space Invaders, Centipede, Donkey Kong, and more, all of the games are set to free-play.

Details and ticketing:
https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan...