![]() ![]() “Halo: Combat Evolved” (2001): A launch game for Microsoft’s Xbox system, the science-fiction game sold more than 6 million copies and inspired sequels, spin-offs, novels, comic books and action figures. “Final Fantasy VII” (1997): The Sony Playstation’s second-most popular game introduced 3-D computer graphics and full motion video, selling more than 10 million units. “Donkey Kong” (1981): Helped to launch the career of game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and sold an estimated 132,000 arcade cabinets. More about this year’s finalists, according The Strong: The class of 2017 will be the third group to go into the young hall, joining “DOOM,” ″Grand Theft Auto III,” ″The Legend of Zelda,” ″The Oregon Trail,” ″Pac-Man,” ″Pong,” ″The Sims,” ″Sonic the Hedgehog,” ″Space Invaders,” Tetris, “World of Wardcraft,” and “Super Mario Bros.,” whose title character got his start in this year’s “Donkey Kong” entry. The hall of fame recognizes electronic games that have achieved icon status and geographical reach, and that have influenced game design or popular culture. “What they all have in common is their undeniable impact on the world of gaming and popular culture,” said Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games.” ![]()
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