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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