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The Strong Museum announced the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, including Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill, with the selection based on icon-status, longevity, geographic reach, and influence; the ceremony took place at The Strong’s ESL Digital Worlds venue.
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced the 2024 finalists for potential induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, including games like Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, SimCity, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Ultima: The First Age of Darkness, and You Don’t Know Jack. These games are recognized for their significant influence on video games and popular culture, and the public can vote for their top three choices, with the final inductees to be revealed on May 9.
The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame span four decades of gaming, from Atari Asteroids to Guitar Hero, with nominees including Metroid, SimCity, Resident Evil, and more. Fans can vote online until March 21, and the top three games will form a "Player's Choice" ballot. The inductees will be announced on May 9, recognizing games for their longevity, influence on video game design, and pop culture impact.
The Last of Us, developed by Naughty Dog, has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, which recognizes games that have enjoyed popularity over a sustained period and have influenced the industry or popular culture. Other titles in the Class of 2023 include Computer Space, Barbie Fashion Designer, and Wii Sports. The World Video Game Hall of Fame was established in 2015 to chronicle the history of the medium.
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced the four inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2023: The Last of Us, Wii Sports, Barbie Fashion Designer, and Computer Space. The games were selected based on their influence and popularity over time. The Strong will showcase the inductees on a permanent basis in a new World Video Game Hall of Fame space, opening on June 30th.
The Strong National Museum of Play in New York has unveiled a nearly 20-foot-tall Donkey Kong arcade cabinet, which was created with the help of Nintendo. The cabinet will be available for visitors to play once it is fully installed on June 30. The Strong National Museum of Play is dedicated to gaming and is home to the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced 12 finalists for induction in May, including Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Fashion Designer, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Computer Space, FIFA International Soccer, GoldenEye 007, The Last of Us, NBA 2K, Quake, Wii Sports, and Wizardry. The winners will be chosen by a panel of experts and the public, with fan voting underway online through March 22. The Hall of Fame recognizes influential games across various platforms that have had a far-reaching impact on popular culture or the video game industry.
The nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame class of 2023 have been announced, including games such as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Barbie Fashion Designer, and Angry Birds. The winners will be chosen later this year based on their icon-status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence. Fans can also vote for their favorite finalists as part of a "Player's Choice" ballot. Past inductees include Ms. Pac-Man, Minecraft, and Super Mario Bros.