After a close competition, the National Museum of Play in the United States announced the video games that will be entering the Video Game Hall of Fame 2019The new immortal classics are: Mortal Kombat, Colossal Cave Adventure, Super Mario Kart, and Microsoft Solitaire.
The selection of the 4 classics was made from 12 finalists, among which Candy Crush Saga and Super Smash Bros. Melee stood out. In choosing the classics, the museum's directors explained that they took into account those who “They have significantly influenced the video game industry, popular culture, and society in general.” And without further ado, here we have the 2019 winners.
Games that entered the Video Game Hall of Fame
Colossal Cave Adventure
This curious title was the first adventure video game ofDeveloped by Willie Crowther and Don Woods in 1977The game had no graphics and relied on players to type commands. At the time, computer fonts were point-based and used the Fortra programming language, which not everyone understood.
Despite this, Colossal Cave Adventure quickly won the hearts of young gamers., due to the ease with which it was to enter the cave from different points and explore through the different sections.
The museum explained that including Colossal Cave Adventure among the classics that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019 is a tribute to the arcade game that inspired and brought fantasy video games to life. “The best games ignite the imagination,” says Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The Strong's International Center for the History of Electronic Games.
Microsoft Solitaire
The first game for those who learn to use the PC, the Microsoft Solitaire conquered the world in 1990And since then, it's been distributed worldwide on more than a billion computers. It's played 35 billion games per year, in more than 200 markets around the world and in 65 different languages.
“Solitaire showed that sometimes Analog games may be even more popular in the digital world and it showed that there was a market for these, which appealed to people of all walks of life,” says Jeremy Saucier, assistant vice president of electronic gaming and performance. He adds that “In many ways, helped pave the way for the growth of the casual video game market which remains so popular today.”
Mortal Kombat
In 1992 Mortal Kombat brought cutting-edge graphics and unique arcade fighting stylesAnd it became a cult franchise, with numerous releases, music albums, action figures, a theatrical show, and even Hollywood movies.
Digital Games Commissioner Andrew Borman said: “Beyond its controversial content and its role in sparking debate about the role of violent video games in society, Mortal Kombat, the iconic characters and its sequels have kept players coming back again and again.” And despite this entry into the Video Game Hall of Fame, it's hard to believe that he wasn't there.
Super Mario Kart
In 1992, Nintendo put a new spin on family fun with Super Mario Kart. For this installment, he combined the best of racing with the beloved characters from his Super Mario Bros. franchise, thus popularizing the go-kart subgenre.
Super Mario Kart has sold millions of copies on the entertainment system Super Nintendo and has spawned a dozen other titles on consoles, handheld devices, and arcade games.
“Super Mario Kart really stood out as a social game that attracted players of all skill levels, especially with its engaging multiplayer setup,” says Julia Novakovic, the museum’s archivist. She adds, “It invited friends, family, and gaming fans of all ages on an unforgettable ride that has made it a l“the longest-running racing series in gaming history.”
Without a doubt andThese 4 classics deserve their place in the video game hall of fame. Above all, because they're still as relevant today as the day they came out. And if you don't believe it, you can find countless emulators for these games online. Tell us in the comments. What other game should be on this list?
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