A visitor tries out VR glasses. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Game On, the first touring exhibition to explore the history and culture of video and computer games, will be held in Shenzhen over August 17-October 14, its first visit to China after touring more than 30 countries.

The exhibition will showcase 150 games, including classic ones such as Super Mario, Pac-Man and StreetFighter. And it will also feature games using virtual reality.

The show organized by Shenzhen-based Blooming Investment and Barbican Art Gallery, London, first opened in 2002 at the Barbican Center.