The Strong National Museum of Playing has announced the 12 games that will be nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2024. asteroid, elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Mist, Neopets, Resident Evil, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawks Pro Skater, Ultima, and you don't know jack.
“This year's finalists have the honor of competing for a spot in the 10th class of the World Video Game Hall of Fame,” John Paul C. Dyson, director of Strong's International Center for the History of Electronic Games, said in a statement. Ta. “Even after 10 years, there is no shortage of worthy candidates who have had a huge impact on pop culture and the gaming industry itself. These games span decades. asteroid is an arcade icon of the late 70's. mist It showed the potential of CD-ROM technology in the 90s. neopets In the 2000s, it became a staple of free browser-based games.and guitar heroAlthough it was founded less than 20 years ago, it has already proven its staying power. ”
The public will vote for their favorite games on the World Video Game Hall of Fame website, and the top three games will be added to the ballot. The other ballots were submitted by an international selection advisory committee, which the Strong Museum says includes “journalists and scholars knowledgeable about the history of video games and their role in society.” . The public vote will run from March 14th to March 21st for him. Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at his May 9th in-person ceremony.
last year, barbie fashion designer, computer space, the last of usand Wii sports It has been added to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, beating out games like . Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA International Soccer, GoldenEye 007, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry. To date, 44 games have been recognized as part of the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
In a news release, The Strong Museum explained why each game deserves a place in the World Video Game Hall of Fame:
asteroid: Atari's released in 1979. asteroid It offered players challenging gameplay, sparkling graphics, and intense sound effects in an action-packed spatial setting.This game quickly replaced the popular game space invaders It ran in many arcades and sold over 70,000 arcade units, making it Atari's best-selling coin-operated game. The home version of the game, now available on the Atari 2600, took the game's popularity to new heights and brought it into the living rooms of millions.
elite: Developed in the UK and released in 1984, elite pioneered innovative 3D graphics and the idea of open-world gaming by allowing players to control ships sailing through the galaxy. The expansive world and strategic elements helped create a generation of games with endless play possibilities. grand theft auto 3 and eve online. elite proved to be one of the most popular games of the British personal computer boom of the 1980s, and had a dramatic influence on the design of other games.
Guitar Hero: Harmonix released in 2005 guitar hero We challenged players to unleash their inner rock star by following the on-screen sounds and strumming to the beat of popular music on a plastic guitar. Its broad appeal, licensed music, and social gameplay have spawned other similar titles, including some of the most popular. rock band. Activision, which acquired the rights to the game, guitar hero Compatible with almost all platforms, including home consoles, computers, handhelds and mobile devices.of guitar hero The series has sold over 25 million units and 60 million songs worldwide, earning over $2 billion.
Metroid: Nintendo's metroid Released in 1986, it introduced players to a futuristic world filled with innovative adventure and exciting music. This game is a combination of Nintendo platforms, Super mario bros. and non-linear story elements legend of zelda, provides a new gameplay experience. The protagonist, Samus, gave the gaming industry its first playable human female character in a mainstream video game. This game launched her franchise of 13 major titles and sold her more than 20 million copies worldwide.
mist: Released by Broderbund in 1993, mist Welcomed players to an enchanting world of mysterious puzzles and unforgettable scenery.game It took advantage of early CD-ROM technology and offered large storage capacities, but slow loading times. However, this disc worked well with the game's slow-paced, meditative style, allowing it to create an immersive world. mist became the best-selling computer game of the 1990s, selling over 6 million copies.
neopets: Neopets debuted in 1999 and quickly became a staple of browser-based free-to-play games. In the online world of Neopia, players can explore different lands, care for pets, and participate in a strong social element with the opportunity to chat with other players and form guilds. Masu. neopets It also demonstrated the potential of the Internet in gaming and served as a testing ground for cyber safety mechanisms and immersive advertising. At its peak in 2005, neopets has 25 million active users and remains popular more than 20 years later.
resident evil: This wasn't the first horror video game, though. resident evil (or resident evil (well known in Japan) The first game to popularize the “survival horror” genre. It was created by game director Shinji Mikami and released by Capcom in 1996. resident evil spawned a multi-billion dollar media franchise while also helping to prove that video games could provide mature entertainment to older teenagers and adults. As of 2022, the cumulative box office gross of films based on the Resident Evil series has exceeded his $1.2 billion.
sim city: Released by Maxis in 1989, sim city It helped expand the video game audience by offering a city-building simulator that appealed to adults as well as children. Based on real-life urban design principles, players can now build their cities and respond to ever-changing problems. The game spawned numerous sequels and derivative works, including being inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. sims— and influenced the development of many city-building simulation games and real-time strategy games such as: command and governance and era of empire.
Tokimeki Memorial: Konami's Tokimeki Memorial After its release in 1994, it brought a consistent narrative, colorful graphics, unparalleled depth of choice, and engaging gameplay to the dating simulator genre. Although it was never localized outside of Japan, its influence on game design was far-reaching and paved the way for graphic adventure games. , visual novels, dating sims, and role-playing games to further invest in personal relationships as part of the gameplay loop.
tony hawk pro skater: Released by Neversoft/Activision in 1999, tony hawk pro skater Bringing the sport and culture of skateboarding into millions of homes. With a memorable soundtrack, players blasted off ramps and jumps, using the environment as a playground to pull off high-scoring tricks. The legendary Tony Hawk himself said that this game “ignored my career and overshadowed his.” Its success led to a sequel and generated sales of approximately $1.4 billion.
altima: Ultima: The First Dark Age It helped define the computer role-playing genre. It was designed by Richard Garriott and released in 1981. altima It combines role-playing mechanics, a huge fictional world, and fantasy and science fiction themes. altima's innovative gameplay laid the foundation for one of the most enduring and influential game series of all time (eight sequels). Many top game designers believe this game inspired later role-playing games. dragon quest and Final Fantasy.
you don't know jack: developer of you don't know jack Reimagined the format of television game shows for the home video game market. Debuted in 1995, you don't know jack A multiplayer party game that combines witty questions and humor. Sequels and spin-offs have continued to be successful on Facebook and mobile platforms, and the Steam version was extremely popular during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
