15 finalists selected for Video Game Hall of Fame 2016

30 March 2016

The Strong National Museum of Play has announced its list of 2016 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

According to a report by Gamespot, the games were selected due to their influence and popularity.

“These 15 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists span decades, gaming platforms, and countries of origin – but what they all have in common is their undeniable impact on the world of gaming and popular culture,” said Strong.

The 2016 finalists are listed below.

  • Elite
  • Final Fantasy
  • Grand Theft Auto III
  • John Madden Football
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Minecraft
  • Nürburgring
  • The Oregon Trail
  • Pokemon Red and Green
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization
  • The Sims
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Space Invaders
  • Street Fighter II
  • Tomb Raider

This article originally appeared on MyBroadband and is republished with permission.

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  1. BeoTeK
    30.03.2016 at 06:13

    Elite or Sonic should either take it, they paved the way for newer games and really set a precedence for the gaming industry.

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