Just what video game fans need! Scheduled for completion in 2026, the world's largest video game museum, Odyssée, will open its doors in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Seine-et-Marne. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the famous youtuber Benoît Theveny, better known by his pseudonym Tev, came to fruition thanks to an exceptional participatory funding campaign, and even received the support and high patronage of President Emmanuel Macron.
Located in the heart of the Seine-et-Marne region, Odyssée promises total immersion in the world of video games through a dedicated 3,500 m² space. This initiative, which comes in the wake of the 2023 edition of Paris Games Week, aims to retrace the exciting history of video games. Tev and his team, enriched by the world's largest console collection - over 2,200 pieces assembled by enthusiast Ludovic Charles - have captured the imagination of over 22,000 contributors, raising over 1.75 million euros before the fund-raising campaign closed.
But Odyssée is more than just an exhibition of iconic consoles and games. The project envisages the creation of a veritable Japanese village within the museum, featuring stores, restaurants and a host of activities celebrating Japanese popular culture, a country that is a forerunner and central to thevideo game industry. This additional dimension aims to enrich the visitor experience, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of Japanese streets, known for their close ties with the video game industry.
The announcement of this opening has generated considerable excitement, not only within the gamer community, but also on an institutional level. President Macron, in a statement broadcast on Tev's Twitch Ici Japon channel, expressed his admiration for the project's ability to unite such a large community, and his commitment to facilitating the realization of this temple dedicated to the art of video gaming. The convergence of culture, history and technology seems to find in the Odyssey Museum a promising expression, both a testimony to the past and a vector of inspiration for the future of video games. We look forward to 2026!
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Location
Bussy-Saint-Georges
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77600 Bussy Saint Georges
Access
RER A station "Bussy-Saint-Georges".
