The Strong National Museum of Play has announced the 12 games nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame, including titles like SimCity, Metroid, and Neopets. The public can vote for their favorites, and the inductees will be announced on May 9. The nominees span decades and have had a significant influence on pop culture and the gaming industry. Last year's inductees included Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us, and Wii Sports, bringing the total recognized games to 44.
This article highlights 16 games that were ahead of their time and had a significant impact on the gaming industry. From Death Stranding's asynchronous cooperation to Ghostbusters' innovative "bank account" system, these games pushed boundaries and introduced new ideas. Other notable games include EarthBound's satirical writing, Metal Gear Solid's storytelling and gameplay mechanics, Skyrim's expansive open world, and Ultima Underworld's immersive gameplay. The article also mentions Baldur's Gate 3's reactive RPG experience, Mirror's Edge's first-person parkour mechanics, Portal's groundbreaking physics-based puzzles, and Grand Theft Auto III's open-world design. Additionally, Fortnite's evolving world, Final Fantasy VII's narrative ambition, Portopia's influence on adventure games, Titanfall's unique mech combat, and Doom's revolutionary first-person shooter gameplay are recognized.
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.
