US EditionWorld Video Game Hall of Fame inducts ’80s and ’90s classics
- On May 8, 2025, Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007, and Quake were honored with induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the museum dedicated to play and games in Rochester, New York.
- The Hall of Fame annually selects 12 finalists and votes with expert and fan input to honor games with staying power and industry influence.
- Defender, a 1981 arcade game from Williams Electronics, challenged players with punishing difficulty, while Tamagotchi bridged toys and digital pets.
- GoldenEye 007, a 1997 first-person shooter from Nintendo and Rare, featured a four-person multiplayer mode that influenced subsequent games.
- Quake, released by Id Software in 1996, set a new industry standard with its 3D engine, and its code continues to appear in modern games decades later.
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World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has four new inductees. The Class of 2025 was enshrined Thursday in recognition of how they challenged players and changed the industry.
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Spectrum NewsWorld Video Game Hall of Fame inducts GoldenEye 007, Defender, Tamagotchi, Quake
The Hall of Fame recognizes arcade, console, computer, handheld and mobile games that have had staying power and influenced the video game industry.
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