Image via Strong National Museum of Play The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced the 2024 inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday. Inductees include Resident Evil (1996), Ultima (1981), Sim City (1989), Myst (1993) and Asteroids (1979).
The 12 finalists also included Metroid and Tokimeki Memorial, among others.
The Strong founded the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2015. The hall's first class of games were Pong (1972), Pac-Man (1980), Tetris (1984), Super Mario Bros. (1985), Doom (1993) and World of Warcraft (2004).
In 2016, The Strong introduced The Legend of Zelda (1986), Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), Space Invaders (1978), Grand Theft Auto III (2001), The Oregon Trail (1971) and The Sims (2000).
In 2017, inductees included: Donkey Kong (1981), Halo: Combat Evolved (2001), Pokémon Red and Green (1996), and Street Fighter II (1991).
In 2018, inductees included: Spacewar! (1962), John Madden Football (1990), Tomb Raider (1996) and Final Fantasy VII (1997).
In 2019, inductees included: Giant Cave Adventure (1976) Microsoft Windows Solitaire (1990), Mortal Kombat (1992) and Super Mario Kart (1992).
The Strong nominated 12 nominees in 2020, with inductees including Bejeweled (2001), Centipede (1981), King's Quest (1980) and Minecraft (2011).
In 2021, The Strong inducted Animal Crossing (2001), Microsoft Flight Simulator (1982), StarCraft (1998) and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1985).
In 2022, The Strong introduces: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), Ms. Pac-Man (1982), Dance Dance Revolution (1998) and Sid Meier's Civilization (1991).
In 2024, Strong introduced: Wii Sports (2006), Fashion Designer Barbie (1996), Computer Space (1971) and The Last of Us (2013).
The museum describes the selection process:
Anyone can nominate a game for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The final selection was made based on the advice of journalists, academics, and other individuals familiar with the history of video games and their role in society.
The public can vote for any candidate, as a member of the voting committee.
The museum's International Center for Video Game History is hosting a permanent display of Hall of Fame inductees in the eGameRevolution exhibit. The museum also houses the Brian Sutton-Smith Game Archive and Library, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Woodbury School, and the American Magazine of Play.
Source: Meng National Museum of Play