One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most influential title of all-time is. As is the case with all forms of art and media, the video game industry is constantly being reshaped by the influence of other titles, often with entire genres stemming from standalone successful games. While this question is difficult to truly answer, the World Video Game Hall of Fame seeks to try, as the 12 finalists have been shared.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame serves to commemorate the legacy and history of the gaming industry by honoring some of the most pivotal games ever made in a yearly nomination. The criteria for determining the nominees comes down to icon status, longevity, geographical reach, and most critically, influence. Once the 12 finalists are narrowed down from the thousands of submissions, a panel of experts holds a vote and the top ranking entries end up with the honor of being inducted into the hall of fame.
This year’s finalists are as follows:
- Age of Empires
- Angry Birds
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Defender
- Frogger
- Goldeneye 007
- Golden Tee
- Harvest Moon
- Mattel Football
- NBA 2K
- Quake
- Tamagotchi
Each of these has undeniably had major influence on the greater gaming space in their own ways and are all deserving of their nomination. A public ballot is open between now and March 13th, with the top three submissions earning a vote as one member of the greater voting panel. The final results for this year’s inductees will be announced on May 8th, so keep an eye out to find out which will be joining the ranks as some of the greatest video games of all-time!
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Written by Abbie Maxwell
Lifelong Nintendo fangirl, Abbie holds a special place in her heart for video games. She has always strived to provide tips and tricks to make the experiences of those who share her passions that much better.
