The Strong National Museum of Play has revealed the 12 games nominated for the 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame. Among the nominees: 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,” stated Jon-Paul C. Dyson, director of The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games. “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.”
The World Video Game Hall of Fame invites fans to cast their votes, once per day, for their favorite games via its website. The three most popular games will then be included in the final ballot. In addition, the International Selection Advisory Committee, comprised of journalists and scholars knowledgeable in video game history and societal impact, will also submit their nominations. Public voting is accessible from March 14 to March 21. The inductees will be officially announced during an in-person ceremony on May 9, 2024.
[Source]: The Strong National Museum of Play: World Video Game Hall of Fame Reveals 12 Finalist for 2024 – [Archive] – [Screenshot]; 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists – [Archive] – [Screenshot].