2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The next round of World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists were announced today, which includes Metroid and several other titles.
There’ll be twelve finalists in total. Outside of Metroid, Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, SimCity, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Ultima, and You Don’t Know Jack are up for potential induction.
Wii Sports selected for World Video Game Hall of Fame
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The Strong today announced the final selections for the class of 2023 inductees at the World Video Game Hall of Fame, including Wii Sports.
Nintendo’s title is one of four titles that were selected. Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, and The Last of Us will be inducted as well.
2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s the middle of March, which means we now have the lineup of finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame – this time for 2023.
Wii Sports and GoldenEye 007 are the two notable Nintendo-related selections. The other finalists include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Fashion Designer, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Computer Space, FIFA International Soccer, The Last of Us, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time selected for World Video Game Hall of Fame
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is joining the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play, it’s been announced. Ms. Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution, and Sid Meier’s Civilization have also been selected.
The 2022 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame were announced back in March. Assassin’s Creed, Candy Crush Saga, Minesweeper, NBA Jam, PaRappa the Rapper, Resident Evil, Rogue, and Words with Friends ultimately didn’t make the cut.
2022 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s the middle of March, which means it’s time to find out about the annual finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame – this time, it’s the 2022 edition. The Strong announced the lineup today.
Below are the finalists for the 2022 World Video Game Hall of Fame:
2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees announced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
During an online ceremony today, the Strong National Museum of Play announced the inductees for the 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame. Animal Crossing, Microsoft Flight Simulator, StarCraft, and And Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? have been chosen.
The finalists were announced last month. Call of Duty, FarmVille, FIFA International Soccer, Guitar Hero, Mattel Football, Pole Position, Portal, and Tron were also nominated, but will not be inducted.
Inductees of previous years can be found below.
2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Strong will again be inducting new games into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Today, the twelve finalists were revealed, including the original Animal Crossing.
The full lineup is as follows:
2020 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees announced
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch, Switch eShop, Wii U | 0 comments
The Strong National Museum of Play today announced the final lineup for its 2020 inductees. Bejeweled, Centipede, King’s Quest, and Minecraft have all been selected.
Back in March, the original twelve nominees were announced. Frogger, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, NBA Jam, Nokia Snake, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego were ultimately not chosen.
To recap, below are the inductees from previous years:
2020 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed the twelve finalists for 2020 induction. A number of games are actually returning such as Super Smash Bros. Melee. There are brand new nominees as well, including GoldenEye 007.
The full lineup is as follows:
2019 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees announced
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Twelve finalists were recently announced for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The field has been narrowed down, and three inductees have now been selected. Super Smash Bros. Melee didn’t make it in the end, but Super Mario Kart has been chosen. The SNES racer will be joined by Colossal Cave Adventure, Microsoft Windows Solitaire, and Mortal Kombat.
These new inductees are on permanent view at The Strong museum in Rochester, New York. They can be found on the second floor along with past winners.
