Decades of Video Game History Represented in 2023 Hall of Fame Finalists
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Finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame come from the last 4 decades, ranging from 1979's Asteroids to 2005's Guitar Hero.
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Games are nominated based on longevity, geographic reach, influence on game design and pop culture. Fans can vote online until March 21.
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Myst showed the potential of CD-ROM technology in the 1990s. Guitar Hero popularized licensed music and social gameplay, selling over 25 million units.
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Resident Evil pioneered the "survival horror" genre spawning a billion-dollar film franchise.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater ignited Hawk's career while also overshadowing it, generating $1.4 billion in game sales.