Rochester, N.Y. – A new exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play opened on Friday, showcasing an often-untold aspect of gaming history.
The exhibit is focused on Japan’s long history of independent game development, and features unique artifacts highlighting the culture’s evolution through four different eras.
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Attendees are able to try their hand at several playable games and learn how indie game development has inspired other forms of media like novels, anime, and film.
“While indie games have had their spotlight for the last 15 or so years here in the West, Japan has had a history of independently published games since the 1970s, predating the buzzword itself,” says Lindsey Kurano, curator of electronic games, in a statement.
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