Museum exhibit casts video game art in a new light

Asian American Arcade art by Ken Taya

It’s a bit hard to believe that an industry which started with something as basic as Pong could now be perceived as high art. But video games certainly have achieved that status. A new exhibit which opened Thursday night at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian American Experience showcases and celebrates the “creative power of this… Read More…

Paul Allen’s quest: A 32-bit computer built by Interdata

A Digital Equipment Corp. PD-P 7, one of many old computers in Allen's computer museum

We already know that Paul Allen is a super geek, but how far does his passion for computers really go? The Wall Street Journal today has a fascinating story on how the Microsoft co-founder — known for his collections of vintage aircraft and guitars — is now on the prowl for old computers. Those old… Read More…