videoludica. game culture 

From the original website:

"Get ready for Melbourne's must-see exhibition of 2008 - the action-packed celebration of games culture that has thrilled over one million players of all ages around the world. Game On tracks the development of videogames from the first computer game to arcade-era hits and the very latest from today's billion dollar industry.

Original illustrations by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto and concept sketches behind classics like Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto provide unique insight into the creative process of game development. Rarely-seen consoles, controllers, arcade machines, packaging and collectables are brought together in a showcase of game history like no other."

One section in particular has been curated for ACMI by Henry Lowood, Curator for History of Science & Technology Collections, Stanford University Libraries.
It explores the history of MMOs dating back to early MUDs (Multiuser Dungeons). Also featured is a program of machinima - films created using game engines - curated by Paul Marino, director of the Machinima Film Festival.

Link: Exhibition Details

Link: Talks and Screenings

Link Special Event: Gamerthon