The National Videogame Arcade in Nottingham - the world's first permanent centre on games culture from the creators of GameCity - is now open to the public.

Situated on Carlton Street in the city centre, the four-floor space organisers have compared it to the same way the British Film Institute has a dedicated space for film.

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It hosts vintage machines and consoles through to experimental games and hardware, as well as programmes for education and research.

The Arcade currently hosts a permanent exhibition - A History of Games in 100 Objects - which maps the history of games in the UK from the first game-playing computer in 1951 to the Oculus Rift.

It will also host four rolling exhibitions a year. The first, Jump!, explores the gameplay mechanic through a series of interactive exhibits and playable games, from 1981's Donkey Kong through to last year's Destiny.

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"Videogames are pioneering new forms of creative expression and engagement with technology," said co-director Jonathan Smith.

"A new generation is growing up with games that shape their fundamental conceptions of social interaction, creativity and learning.

"At this incredibly exciting time, The National Videogame Arcade invites everyone to share in the discovery of new ways for people to play together."

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The National Videogame Arcade is open Tuesday through to Sunday, including Bank Holidays, and tickets start from £6.50 for concessions, £8.50 for adults and £25 for a family of four.

The organisers tested the venue during last year's GameCity, who see the Arcade as a natural extension of the annual cultural games festival.

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