The World Video Game Hall of Fame is set to welcome a number of new iconic titles, and the shortlist features games from different eras. Among the finalists are Tamagotchi, the virtual animal that has captivated millions of gamers, and GoldenEye 007, a Nintendo 64 staple.

They will face stiff competition from cult titles such as Frogger, Quake, Harvest Moon, Age of Empires and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Other legendary games such as Golden Tee, NBA 2K, Mattel Football and Defender are also in the running, alongside a more recent contender, Angry Birds.

The competition is organised by The Strong National Museum of Play, based in New York State, USA.

Competing games are judged by a panel of journalists on a number of criteria: innovation, influence, iconic status, longevity and geographical reach. In other words, GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi and Quake have every chance of winning this year.

The public also plays a key role in the selection by voting for their favourite titles. Voting is open until 13 March, and the three games with the most votes will be included in the final selection process, alongside those chosen by the international advisory committee.

The winners will be officially announced on Thursday 8 May. Which game do you think deserves to join legends such as Pong, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda in the World Game Hall of Fame? You can make your voice heard here.

Source : Retro Dodo