What is a Video Game Hall of Fame?
A video game hall of fame is an organization or institution that recognizes and celebrates the most influential games and game creators in the industry. The idea behind such an entity is to honor those who have made significant contributions to the world of gaming, either through the creation of iconic games or the advancement of gaming technology.
While there is no official video game hall of fame yet, there are several organizations that have started to recognize and celebrate the achievements of influential game developers and games in the industry.
The National Videogame Museum and Hall of Fame
One of the most well-known organizations that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of game creators is The National Videogame Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Dallas, Texas. This organization was founded in 2007 and has already inducted several influential game creators into its hall of fame.
Some of these include Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda series, John Carmack, co-founder of id Software and creator of the Doom series, and Ralph Baer, inventor of the first home video game console.
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
Another organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of game creators is The International Game Developers Association (IGDA). This organization was founded in 1982 and has over 30,000 members from around the world.
While the IGDA doesn’t have a physical hall of fame, it does recognize and celebrate the achievements of game developers through its annual IGDA Choice Awards and Hall of Fame.
The Video Game Hall of Fame (VGHOF)
The VGHOF is another organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of game creators. This organization was founded in 2015 and has already inducted several influential game creators into its hall of fame, including Shigeru Miyamoto, John Carmack, and Ralph Baer.
Conclusion
While there is no official video game hall of fame yet, several organizations have started to recognize and celebrate the achievements of influential game developers and games in the industry.