Coolest Video Games Compete for Fame!
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, has a super exciting announcement! They’ve picked some of the most awesome video games ever made as finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2025. These games are like the legends of the gaming world, and they’ve been chosen because they’re super influential, loved by lots of people, and have been around for a long time[1][5]. Let’s meet the finalists!
Meet the Finalists: A Mix of Old and New
The finalists this year are a real mix of games from different times and types. Here they are:
- Age of Empires: This game has been a big deal on computers since 1997. It’s all about building and fighting in different historical times[1].
- Angry Birds: You might have played this on your phone! It started in 2009 and has been downloaded billions of times since[1][5].
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare: This first-person shooter game came out in 2007 and changed the way we play online with friends[1][5].
- Defender: This arcade game from 1981 is a classic that’s still loved today for its challenging gameplay[1].
- Frogger: Another arcade classic from 1981, Frogger has even been in popular TV shows like “Seinfeld”[1].
- GoldenEye 007: This game for the Nintendo 64 in 1997 was a big deal because it let you play with your friends on the same screen[1][5].
- Golden Tee Golf: This arcade golf game has been in bars and arcades since 1989 and is still popular today[1].
- Harvest Moon: This game from 1996 lets you live in a peaceful farming world, which was a big change from action games at the time[1].
- Mattel Football: This was one of the first big handheld electronic games, released in 1977, and started the trend of playing games on the go[1].
- NBA 2K: This sports game series has had a big impact on esports, with professional leagues and all[1].
- Quake: This first-person shooter game from the late 1990s changed how we play 3D games and started esports as we know it[1][5].
- Tamagotchi: This digital pet from 1996 was a big hit because it blended toys and video games[1].
You Can Help Pick the Winners!
From now until March 13, you can vote for your favorite games. The top three games with the most votes will be part of the selection committee’s final choice[5]. Then, on May 8, 2025, we’ll find out which games will join the Hall of Fame[1][5]!
Why These Games Matter
Each of these games has had a big impact on the gaming world. They’ve made gaming more fun, more social, and more exciting. Even if you haven’t played them all, you’ve probably played games that were inspired by them. So, let’s celebrate these gaming legends and look forward to seeing which ones will join the Hall of Fame!
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