Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Pokemon among the finalists for World Video Game Hall of Fame

The Strong National Museum of Play will be making its first selection for the World Video Game Hall of Fame in June. Nominees have now been announced, and the lineup includes The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Pokemon, and more.

The entire listing of finalists is as follows:

Angry Birds
DOOM
FIFA
The Legend of Zelda
Minecraft
The Oregon Trail
Pac-Man
Pokémon
Pong
The Sims
Sonic the Hedgehog
Space Invaders
Super Mario Bros.
Tetris
World of Warcraft

The winner will be chosen based upon its iconic status, longevity, notoriety, and overall impact on the entertainment industry. A committee of journalists and industry bigwigs will be making the decision.

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