Modern world is faced with an ever faster and efficient development of information and communication technology; with digital media having earned its place in everyday lives of the wider public, new approaches to learning have found their way to non-formal and informal education. As implementation of digital media is finding its foothold in education, new opportunities are arising for museums and heritage to use the possibilities of such media, especially when communicating information regarding heritage. One of the most prominent media of today are video games, along with their specific ability to allow individuals an immersive experience; as such, video games are allowing individuals to develop intrinsic motivation and enjoy a personal experience different from other media (web sites, movies, photographs, etc.). Video games hold the potential to be a powerful tool for the presentation of cultural heritage in an inovative, interesting and interactive way. This thesis serves as a gateway into the world of video games and its possibilites in the realm of heritage; it analyses different ways heritage is currently interpreted in video games, discusses communication in the context of its trustworthiness and usability outside the entertainment industry (identifying the border between educational and entertaining aspects of video games), determining target groups and the possibilities of setting up a direct connection between video games and museum exhibits. Dangers of unprofessional presentation of heritage through video games is also discussed throughout the thesis as well as suggestions on how it could be handled in the future.