3/25/2019

VIDEO GAME : ''HALL OF FAME''


THE WORLD Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries, hall officials said Thursday after after narrowing the field to 12.

''Will Centipede' devour our competition? Can 'Mortal Kombat' fights its way to victory? Will Microsoft Windows Solitaire' play its cards correctly?'' the Hall of Fame said in a news release revealing this year's 12 finalists. ''Can Super Mario Kart' speed fast the finish line? Is 'NBA 2K' a slam dunk.

The other contenders are : ''Candy Crush,'' 'Colossal Cave Adventure' ''Dance Dance Revolution,'' ''Half Life,' ''Myst,'' ''Sid Meir's Civilization'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee.''

An expert committee will choose which of the finalists will be inducted May 2. Gamers can weigh in with an online ballot through March 28.

The World Video Game Hall Of Fame, housed on the The Strong museum in Rochester, recognizes individual electronic games of all types - arcade, console, computer, hand-held and mobile.

Those deemed worthy of the hall have left a mark on the video game industry or pop culture and been popular over time and across countries.

Last year, ''John Madden Football'' ''Spacewar!'' ''Tomb Raider'' and ''Final Fantasy VII'' were honored. The Class of 2019 will be the fifth group to go into the hall since it was established in 2015.

Newzoo analysts estimated the video market at nearly $140 billion in 2018, with more than 2.3 billion active gamers. The number dwarf the $43.4 billion in revenue generated by the American film industry.

The 12 Hall of Fame finalists span decades, gaming platforms and countries of origin, but all have had no impact, said Jon Paul Dyson, director of The Strong's International Center for the History of of Electronic Games.

''Whether it's a true pioneer like 'Colossal Cave Adventure,'' a mobile gaming phenomenon like 'Candy Crush' that's been played by hundreds of million, or a game like 'Mortal Kombat' that pushed boundaries and changed the landscape of the gaming industry,'' Dyson said, ''they're among the most influential games of all times. [Agencies]

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