World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees

The Strong National Museum of Play announces the 2021 inductees into its World Video Game Hall of Fame. The four honorees are Animal Crossing, Microsoft Flight Simulator, StarCraft, and Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? These were selected from a list of finalists first announced in March:
It’s official! Animal Crossing crossed the finish line. Microsoft Flight Simulator flew past the competition. StarCraft battled its way to victory. And Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? trekked into history. These four iconic games—which have influenced popular culture and the video game industry—today joined the World Video Game Hall of Fame. They emerged from a field of finalists that also included: Call of Duty, FarmVille, FIFA International Soccer, Guitar Hero, Mattel Football, Pole Position, Portal, and Tron.