The International Video Game Hall of Fame includes new games from finalists, including Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA International Soccer, Goldeneye 007, NBA 2K, Quake, and Wizardry.
The above tricks beat the games Barbie Fashion Designer, computer space, Last of us And Wii Sport. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum in New York State on June 30 this year.
Barbie Fashion Designer was created in 1996, at a time when many games were aimed at men. Game published by Digital Domain/Mattel Media, dproved that a computer game for girls can be a successand sold over 500,000 copies in two months.
“The title helped to greatly expand the video game market and sparked important – and still ongoing – discussions about gender and stereotyping in games. Barbie Fashion Designer has also been an innovator in bridging the gap between digital and physical media by allowing players to design clothes for their Barbie dolls and print them on specialty fabrics.” says in a press release.
Computer Space is the first true commercial video game., which was released in 1971 as a coin operated arcade game. It was developed by Atari co-founders Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney in conjunction with computer makers Nutting Associates.
“While it wasn’t a bestseller or a real commercial success, it took video games out of university and research computer labs and into a wider cultural realm.” sums up the achievements of the arcade game museum.
The Last of Us was released by Naughty Dog and Sony in 2013. “Game through deep story, intimate exploration of humanity, captivating cutscenes and unforgettable characters. quickly stood out in the crowded genre of post-apocalyptic zombie games. Over 200 magazines named it Play of the Year 2013. Since then, her story has reached Hollywood and inspired a 2023 HBO adaptation that is watched by millions every week.”
Launched in 2006 with the Nintendo Wii console, Wii Sports has brought motion technology to living rooms around the world. With a simple movement of the controller, players could serve a tennis ball, throw a bowling ball, or control a golf ball.
“Simple mechanics made the game accessible to almost everyone – it could be played by both young children and the elderly – and it helped redefine the term “player”. The game ultimately helped Nintendo sell over 100 million Wii consoles worldwide.”
The World Video Game Hall of Fame at the National Strong Museum was created in 2015 to honor electronic games that have played a major role in the history of the wider video game medium and their role in society. The new space to house the Hall of Fame will open on June 30, 2023 at the museum’s campus in Rochester, New York. This is a huge museum dedicated to the basics of games and imagination, founded in 1968. very interactive and includes collections and exhibits of board games and video games.
Source :Indian TV
