The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as the nominees for the 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame have been unveiled by The Strong National Museum. The list of nominees this year is nothing short of iconic, including timeless classics like Asteroids, Elite, Guitar Hero, Metroid, Myst, Neopets, Resident Evil, Tokimeki Memorial, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Ultima, and You Don't Know Jack.
"The finalists this year have the honor of competing to be in the 10th class of inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame," remarked Jon-Paul C. Dyson, director of The Strong's International Center for the History of Electronic Games.
Dyson highlighted the diverse influence of the nominated games over the years, stating, "Even 10 years in, there's no shortage of deserving contenders that have had enormous influence on pop culture or the game industry itself. These games span decades. Asteroids is an icon of the late 70s arcade. Myst showed the potential of CD-ROM technology in the 90s. Neopets became a staple of browser-based, free games as we entered the 2000s. And Guitar Hero, which is less than 20 years old, has already proven its staying power."
Excitingly, voting for this year's inductees is now open to the public. Fans can cast their votes here from March 14 to March 21, with the official announcement of the inductees scheduled for May 9. As the anticipation builds, speculation is rife about which games will earn a place in the prestigious Hall of Fame alongside titles like Pong, Wii Sports, StarCraft, and Animal Crossing.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame, housed at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, celebrates the rich history and impact of video games on society and culture. For a full list of all inducted games and to learn more about the hall of fame, visit the official website.
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