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Space Invaders and 5 other groundbreaking games inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Space Invaders and 5 other groundbreaking games inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

7 months ago

Space Invaders and 5 other groundbreaking games inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

7 months ago


If you were a fan of zapping aliens with lasers while playing Space Invaders, you’ll probably be pleased to hear it is one of the classic games that has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

Inductees in the class of 2016 honoured at The Strong museum in Rochester, New York, also included The Oregon Trail, along with Grand Theft Auto III, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Legend of Zelda and The Sims.

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The winners were chosen from among 15 finalists that included John Madden Football, Elite, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, Nurburgring, Pokemon Red and Green, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Street Fighter II and Tomb Raider.

The Strong established the hall last year to recognise electronic games that had longevity and influenced the gaming industry or society.


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