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CNET
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi and Quake Blast Into Video Game Hall of Fame for 2025
If you grew up blasting aliens at the arcade, there's a good chance you're familiar with at least one of this year's Video Game Hall of Fame inductees. The World Video Game Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class this week, celebrating four games that helped define an era: GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi, Quake and Defender. These titles were selected for their cultural influence, staying power and contributions to the evolution of gaming. From a pioneering multiplayer shooter (GoldenEye 007) to the game that sparked the virtual pet craze (Tamagotchi), these titles have an influence that reaches beyond the gaming industry. The Hall of Fame, which is housed at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, recognizes games that shaped the gaming industry and permeated pop culture. This year's inductees join a roster of classics, including Tetris, Pac-Man, Minecraft and The Legend of Zelda, cementing their place in gaming history. "This quartet of games represent leaps in technology and how people played when they arrived in the 1980s and 1990s," CNET senior reporter and video games expert David Lumb said. "With respect to the other nominees, these four earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, each being so popular that they were practically inescapable in their day. First-person shooters, side-scrollers, couch co-op shooters and digital pocket pals -- all of these are iconic entries in video gaming history." GoldenEye 007 (1997) GoldenEye 007 revolutionized first-person shooters on consoles. First-person shooters were largely seen as a PC genre, dominated by games like Doom and Quake. GoldenEye 007's use of four-player split-screen multiplayer mode was legendary, cementing local multiplayer as a staple of console gaming. The video game, based on the James Bond film, became the third best-selling title for the Nintendo 64, trailing only Super Mario 64 and Mario. Tamagotchi (1996) Tamagotchi introduced the world to virtual pet care, blurring the line between gaming and real life. The keychain-size device let players feed, clean and care for a digital pet, turning everyday moments into interactive gameplay. It became a global craze, especially among girls and younger kids, a demographic often overlooked by game developers in the '90s. Defender (1981) Defender challenged players with its intense gameplay and complex controls, setting a new standard for arcade difficulty. It pioneered the side-scrolling shooter while introducing complex, multibutton controls, including thrust, reverse, fire, smart bomb and hyperspace, making it one of the most demanding and skill-based arcade games of its era. It really helped separate casual players from hardcore gamers. Quake (1996) Quake raised the bar for 3D gaming with its fully real-time 3D graphics and gritty, atmospheric design. It didn't just change how games looked, it changed how we played, thanks to its groundbreaking online multiplayer. On top of that, its modding tools helped kick-start a vibrant community, letting players create everything from new levels to entirely new games. These four titles were selected from a list of 12 finalists, which included notable games like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger and NBA 2K. Since its inception in 2015, the Hall of Fame has recognized nearly 50 games that have shaped the gaming landscape.
CNET
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi, Quake Blast Into Video Game Hall of Fame For 2025
If you grew up blasting aliens at the arcade, there's a good chance that you're familiar with at least one of this year's Video Game Hall of Fame World Video Game Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class this week, celebrating four games that helped define an era: GoldenEye 007, Tamagotchi, Quake and Defender. These titles were selected for their cultural influence, staying power and contributions to the evolution of gaming. From a pioneering multiplayer shooter (GoldenEye 007) to the game that sparked the virtual pet craze (Tamagotchi), these titles have an influence that reaches beyond the gaming industry. The Hall of Fame, which is housed at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, recognizes games that shaped the gaming industry and permeated pop culture. This year's inductees join a roster of classics, including Tetris, Pac-Man, Minecraft and The Legend of Zelda, cementing their place in gaming history. "This quartet of games represent leaps in technology and how people played when they arrived in the 1980s and 1990s," CNET senior reporter and video games expert David Lumb says. "With respect to the other nominees, these four earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, each being so popular that they were practically inescapable in their day. First-person shooters, side-scrollers, couch co-op shooters and digital pocket pals -- all of these are iconic entries in video gaming history." GoldenEye 007 (1997) GoldenEye 007 revolutionized first-person shooters on consoles, which were largely seen as a PC genre, dominated by games like Doom and Quake. Its use of four-player split-screen multiplayer mode was legendary, cementing local multiplayer as a staple of console gaming. The video game, based on the James Bond film, became the third best-selling title for the Nintendo 64, trailing only Super Mario 64 and Mario. Tamagotchi (1996) Tamagotchi introduced the world to virtual pet care, blurring the line between gaming and real life. The keychain-sized device let players feed, clean and care for a digital pet, turning everyday moments into interactive gameplay. It became a global craze, especially among girls and younger kids, a demographic often overlooked by game developers in the '90s. Defender (1981) Defender challenged players with its intense gameplay and complex controls, setting a new standard for arcade difficulty. It pioneered the side-scrolling shooter while introducing complex, multi-button controls, including thrust, reverse, fire, smart bomb and hyperspace, making it one of the most demanding and skill-based arcade games of its era. It really helped separate casual players from hardcore gamers. Quake (1996) Quake raised the bar for 3D gaming with its fully real-time 3D graphics and gritty, atmospheric design. It didn't just change how games looked, it changed how we played, thanks to its groundbreaking online multiplayer. On top of that, its modding tools helped kickstart a vibrant community, letting players create everything from new levels to entirely new games. These four titles were selected from a list of 12 finalists, which included notable games like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger and NBA 2K. Since its inception in 2015, the Hall of Fame has recognized nearly half 50 games that have shaped the gaming landscape.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts 4 nostalgic classics: What do you think of their picks?
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry. Making up the Class of 2025 are: Defender, the 1981 arcade game that raised the bar on difficulty; Tamagotchi, the digital pets that bridged toys and video games; GoldenEye 007, whose four-person mode influenced multiplayer games that followed; and Quake, which debuted in 1996 with a 3D engine that became the new standard for the industry. The winners emerged from a field of 12 finalists that included Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, and NBA 2K. Advertisement 7 The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees for 2025. AP 7 Class of 2025 included the arcade game Defender, Tamagotchi digital pets, GoldenEye 007 and Quake. AP 7 Defender, released by Williams Electronics, combined intense gameplay and a complicated control scheme with a horizontally scrolling shooter. Strong National Museum of Play / YouTube The Hall of Fame each year recognizes arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile games that have had staying power and influenced the video game industry or pop culture. Advertisement Id Software's 1996 Quake was recognized for its lasting influence, with a game code that 'is a literal legacy' and continues to be used in some games after nearly 30 years, electronic games curator Lindsey Kurano said. Quake co-creator John Romeo, on hand to see his game enshrined, said he and the other developers worked on the game for an exceptionally long time, a year and a half, playing it constantly. 'We knew that what we were building into the game was going to make people who had played our previous game, Doom, even happier with the addition of a programming language built into the game,' he said in remarks aired on Advertisement 'We're just really happy with the impact that Quake made on the world,' he said. The best-selling Defender, released by Williams Electronics, proved that players would embrace complex and challenging games in the arcade, the experts said. It combined intense gameplay and a complicated control scheme with a horizontally scrolling shooter. 7 According to electronic games curator Lindsey KuranoId, Id Software's 1996 'Quake' was recognized for its game code that 'is a literal legacy.' Strong National Museum of Play / YouTube 7 The handheld egg-shaped Tamagotchi is credited with sparking the popularity of pet simulation video games, where players care for their virtual pet. Strong National Museum of Play / YouTube Advertisement 'Defender's punishing gameplay raised the level of competition in arcades, and it was among the first games to truly separate dedicated players from more casual ones,' Jeremy Saucier, assistant vice president for interpretation and electronic games, said. The 1996 launch of Tamagotchi is credited with sparking the popularity of pet simulation video games. The handheld egg-shaped electronic game allowed owners to care for a virtual pet from birth through death, feeding, playing with and cleaning up after it by pressing buttons. Collections manager Kristy Hisert said Tamagotchi offered something different than the popular video game electronics of the time. 'It provided players with feelings of connection, caring, and customization, a respite from competition and fighting games,' she said. Neopets, Nintendogs and other social media and app-based versions of pet simulation games would follow. 7 GoldenEye 007 was based on the James Bond film 'GoldenEye.' Strong National Museum of Play / YouTube 7 GoldenEye 007 was a first-person shooter game, known for its four-person multiplayer mode. Strong National Museum of Play / YouTube GoldenEye 007 was based on the 1995 James Bond spy film 'GoldenEye' and was the third best-selling game for the Nintendo 64, behind Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64. The result of a 1997 partnership between Nintendo and Rare, the first-person shooter game was known for its four-person multiplayer mode, which Hall of Fame experts said influenced many multiplayer games that followed. The World Video Game Hall of Fame is inside The Strong National Museum of Play. Anyone can nominate a video game for consideration. Museum staff name 12 finalists each year and solicit votes from experts and fans before announcing the winners.
Engadget
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
GoldenEye 007 and Quake join the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Strong National Museum of Play The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 inductees today. The Strong National Museum of Play announced that the newest entries are GoldenEye 007 from Rare, Quake by id Software, Defender from Williams Electronics and Tamagotchi by Bandai. The four games chosen "have significantly influenced popular culture and the video game industry," the museum said in its press release. The other impactful games nominated for inclusion this year are Age of Empires , Angry Birds , Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 , Frogger , Golden Tee , Harvest Moon , Mattel Football and NBA 2K . The selections may spark some serious nostalgia for those of us who grew up in the 90s. I remember being deeply envious of my classmates who had little Tamagotchi pets to care for, and I have fond memories of smack-talking my friends during late-night GoldenEye matches. Last year's inductees also highlighted favorites from that era like Myst , Resident Evil and SimCity .
Japan Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007 and Quake
This photo, provided by The Strong Museum in Rochester, N.Y., shows "Defender", "GoldenEye 007", "Quake", and "Tamagotchi", the newest inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. (The Strong Museum via AP) The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry. Making up the Class of 2025 are: Defender, the 1981 arcade game that raised the bar on difficulty; Tamagotchi, the digital pets that bridged toys and video games; GoldenEye 007, whose four-person mode influenced multiplayer games that followed; and Quake, which debuted in 1996 with a 3D engine that became the new standard for the industry. The winners emerged from a field of 12 finalists that included Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Frogger, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, and NBA 2K. The Hall of Fame each year recognizes arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile games that have had staying power and influenced the video game industry or pop culture. The best-selling Defender, released by Williams Electronics, proved that players would embrace complex and challenging games in the arcade, the experts said. It combined intense gameplay and a complicated control scheme with a horizontally scrolling shooter. 'Defender's punishing gameplay raised the level of competition in arcades, and it was among the first games to truly separate dedicated players from more casual ones," Jeremy Saucier, assistant vice president for interpretation and electronic games, said. The 1996 launch of Tamagotchi is credited with sparking the popularity of pet simulation video games. The handheld egg-shaped electronic game allowed owners to care for a virtual pet from birth through death, feeding, playing with and cleaning up after it by pressing buttons. Collections manager Kristy Hisert said Tamagotchi offered something different than the popular video game electronics of the time. "It provided players with feelings of connection, caring, and customization, a respite from competition and fighting games,' she said. Neopets, Nintendogs and other social media and app-based versions of pet simulation games would follow. GoldenEye 007 was based on the 1995 James Bond spy film 'GoldenEye' and was the third best-selling game for the Nintendo 64, behind Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64. The result of a 1997 partnership between Nintendo and Rare, the first-person shooter game was known for its four-person multiplayer mode, which Hall of Fame experts said influenced many multiplayer games that followed. Id Software's 1996 Quake was also recognized for its lasting influence, with a game code that 'is a literal legacy' and continues to be used in some games after nearly 30 years, electronic games curator Lindsey Kurano said. "Of few games can it be said that its DNA — its code — continues to be present in modern games, decades after release,' she said. The World Video Game Hall of Fame is inside The Strong National Museum of Play. Anyone can nominate a video game for consideration. Museum staff name 12 finalists each year and solicit votes from experts and fans before announcing the winners. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
