Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition!
Airside is hosting the 'Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition!', which explores how gaming extends beyond simple personal entertainment and has become an integral part of Hong Kong's cultural tapestry. Check out the wall of gaming consoles to find vintage consoles such as the Atari 2600 from the 70s, the Nintendo Famicom from the 80s, over 300 Nintendo games from the 80s and 90s, and more; and try your hand at 'The King of Fighters '98' and 'Bubble Bubble' on arcade machines.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Little Fighter 2', the exhibiton will feature the remastered game with an Airside-exclusive backdrop of the famous Kowloon Walled City for an added touch of Hong Kong heritage.
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