The World Video Game Hall of Fame announces its 2024 inductees

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There are a lot of great video games, but only a select few are considered pivotal enough to earn a place within the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Established in 2015 and located within The Strong National Museum of Play, the Hall of Fame highlights titles that meet four major criteria—iconic status, longevity, international reach, and cultural influence.

People apparently were up for the challenge, however—Myst became the bestselling computer release of the 1990’s, with over 6 million editions purchased by gamers. Where Myst confounded its fans, Resident Evil terrified them. Capcom’s 1996 PlayStation title helped launch the “survival horror” subgenre by pitting players against ruthless zombies and gruesome monsters, all while forcing them to conserve scarce ammunition and supplies.

 

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