Computer games, Berlin

This item appears on page 75 of the July 2011 issue.

Showing the evolution of video games, the Computerspielemuseum (Computer Game Museum, Karl-Marx-Allee 93a, 10243 Berlin, Germany; phone +49 30 60988577) has opened in Berlin, featuring over 300 games, interactive installations, computer hardware and art. Among exhibits are about 50 influential gaming machines, a 3-D simulator and a restored prototype virtual-reality system. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. except Tuesday. €8 ($11.30) adult or €5 senior.