Strong Museum inducts four games into World Video Game Hall of Fame
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Updated · News10NBC · May 7
Strong Museum inducts four games into World Video Game Hall of Fame
9 articles · Updated · News10NBC · May 7
Announced in Rochester, New York, the 2026 inductees are Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer and Silent Hill, chosen over eight other finalists.
Experts worldwide, public voters and attendees at a game developers conference selected the winners for iconic status, longevity, global reach and cultural influence.
The hall of fame, launched in 2015, honours games shaping entertainment and society; last year's inductees were Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake and Tamagotchi.
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