# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dinner with a Curator: “Press Start: World War II in Video Games”
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Since the release of Castle Wolfenstein in 1981, video games have brought players into the world of World War II in increasingly immersive ways. From first-person shooters like Call of Duty to action-adventure experiences such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and grand strategy titles like Hearts of Iron IV, video games have become a major way many people engage with the legacy of the World War II—and as technology and storytelling have evolved, so have portrayals of the conflict. Join Assistant Curator Brandon Daake as he explores how video games have interpreted World War II over the past four decades by examining where history and gameplay intersect, how developers balance entertainment with authenticity, and the role interactive media plays in shaping public understanding of the war.

This program is the first installment in a two-part exploration of World War II in modern media. Join us again on Saturday, August 1, for “History to Hollywood: World War II in Film” as we shift focus to the silver screen.

Dinner with a Curator is an evening of dinner and history hosted by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar culinary team and Museum professionals. Guests participate in discussion on a featured topic related to World War II, which is interpreted through the Museum's collection and a theme-inspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials. Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Buy yours here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/dinner-curator-press-start-world-war-ii-video-games
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/dinner-with-a-curator-press-start-world-war-ii-in-video-games/200030265678659
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, entertainment, gaming, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130
- **lat**: 29.94295
- **long**: -90.07012
- **full address**: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games  being held?
  - **A:** Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games  takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games ?
  - **A:** Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games  is organized by The National WWII Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dinner with a Curator:  Press Start: World War II in Video Games  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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