2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame winners announced
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Key Points:
- The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, which include Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill, with no Nintendo-made titles this year.
- The original finalists also featured iconic games such as Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, and Tokimeki Memorial.
- Induction criteria focus on a game's iconic status, longevity, international reach, and significant influence on gaming, entertainment, or popular culture.
- The 2026 winners were revealed at a ceremony held at the Hall of Fame’s new location within the ESL Digital Worlds exhibits at The Strong museum.
- The announcement invites public engagement by asking which games fans believe deserved induction this year.
