It exists a place in the world where all gamers want to visit: Video Game Hall of Fame. A place that permanently exhibits all the titles that have marked historyThis magical space is located in The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
The Strong National Museum of Play It was founded by the toy and doll collector Margaret Woodbury Strong in 1968. Originally, it had just one building on 13.5 acres in downtown Rochester. Today, it has grown so much that It is one of the largest history museums in the United States.
A place for video games
It all started in 2009, when the museum created CInternational Center for the History of Electronic GamesLittle by little, what is today began to be built the most complete public collection of video game merchandise, currently has with more than 55,000 articles.
In view of its growth, June 4, 2015 Jon-Paul C. Dyson, director of the History Center, inaugurated the Video Game Hall of Fame. With the aim of recognize the games electronics of all kinds, which have been a great influence in the world of video games and popular culture.
The nominees
And like in video games, The race for a place in the Hall of Fame is not easy.. Yes ok anyone can nominate a game. But to have a position you must first go through an International Committee made up of academics, video game history specialists and journalists.
The criteria that the video game must meet to be nominated are:
- Be an Icon: It should be widely recognized and remembered.
- Longevity: It must be more than a passing fad and continue to gain popularity over time.
- Geographical scope: The game must have crossed international borders.
- Influence: It must have significantly influenced the design and development of other games, other forms of entertainment, or popular culture.
A privileged position
So far only 24 wonderful and unforgettable entries have been made. video games:
- World of Warcraft – 2015
- DOOM – 2015
- Pac-Man – 2015
- Pong – 2015
- Super Mario Bros. – 2015
- Tetris – 2015
- The Sims – 2016
- Sonic the Hedgehog – 2016
- Space Invaders – 2016
- Grand Theft Auto III – 2016
- The Legend of Zelda – 2016
- The Oregon Trail – 2016
- Donkey Kong – 2017
- Halo: Combat Evolved – 2017
- Street Fighter II – 2017
- Pokémon Red and Green – 2017
- Final Fantasy VII – 2018
- John Madden Football – 2018
- Spacewar! – 2018
- Tomb Raider – 2018
- Colossal Cave Adventure – 2019
- Microsoft Solitaire – 2019
- Mortal Kombat – 2019
- Super Mario Kart – 2019
Finally, the video game industry has found its place. pay tribute to the characters who have given us hours of entertainment. We hope We will soon know who the new nominees are. vying for a spot in the hall. Tell us in the comments. What other video game should be in the Hall of Fame?
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