Quake and GoldenEye Inducted into the 2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame

So, here’s the thing. I stumbled upon this little nugget of news, and I kinda can’t stop thinking about it. Like, maybe I’m someone who gets way too excited about video games, or maybe it’s just… whatever. Anyway, let me tell you about these games that just got a shiny spot in the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Picture this: Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi. I know, right? Crazy mix, but they’ve made their mark.

Now, these classics were picked from a crowd of 2025 hopefuls. Seriously, can you imagine the pressure? Up against heavy-hitters like Age of Empires and even Angry Birds. (Yeah, the one with the flinging birds. Go figure.)

So, why these four? It seems they’re not just about that nostalgia trip. Each one left some kind of mark on pop culture—or the gaming world, or, you know, wherever. The folks at The Strong—it’s this museum that’s all about play and games—have this checklist: icon status, longevity, reach, and influence. Pretty straightforward, yet probably not? Funny thing, Quake is a second shot for id Software. Doom made it to the club back in 2015. Good for them, I guess.

What’s more, the judges had a whole lot to say about why Defender and the rest are such a big deal. Not sure I caught all of it, got a bit sidetracked wondering if I still have my old Tamagotchi somewhere…

Oh, speaking of time, since 2015, they’ve let 49 games join the Hall. Last time they added Asteroids, Myst, and SimCity. I suppose they all deserve a pat or… a pixelated round of applause for sticking around so long.

Anyway, there it is. A bit chaotic, but that’s the rundown.