NVM Launches Survey to Map UK Video Game Collections
The National Videogame Museum and Ukie are seeking to document industry assets and private collections across the UK through a new initiative.
The National Videogame Museum (NVM) has officially launched a new initiative titled "Behind the Screens," a nationwide survey designed to map the landscape of video game collections across the UK. The project aims to identify and catalog development materials, hardware, design documents, and marketing assets currently held by industry professionals and private collectors.
This initiative is a collaborative partnership between the NVM and the trade body Ukie. According to gamesindustry.biz, the project is supported by funding from the BFI's Screen Heritage Fund, which seeks to preserve the history of screen-based media.
Preserving Gaming History
The NVM, which opened in Sheffield in 2018, currently houses a collection of approximately 5,000 objects. By launching this survey, the museum hopes to broaden its understanding of the UK's gaming heritage beyond its existing inventory, ensuring that critical industry artifacts are identified and preserved for future study.
Quick answers
What is the goal of the Behind the Screens survey?
The survey aims to map and gather information on video game collections in the UK, including hardware, design documents, development materials, and marketing assets.
Who is partnering on this project?
The National Videogame Museum is partnering with the trade body Ukie, with funding provided by the BFI's Screen Heritage Fund.