The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries, hall officials said Thursday after narrowing the field to 12.
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An expert committee will choose which of the finalists will be inducted May 2. Gamers can weigh in with an online ballot through March 28.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame , housed at The Strong museum in Rochester, recognizes individual electronic games of all types 91裸聊视频� arcade, console, computer, hand-held and mobile. Those deemed worthy of the hall have left a mark on the video game industry or pop culture and been popular over time and across countries.
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Newzoo analysts estimated the video game market at nearly $140 billion in 2018, with more than 2.3 billion active gamers. The numbers dwarf the $43.4 billion in revenue generated by the American film industry.
The 12 Hall of Fame finalists span decades, gaming platforms and countries of origin, but all have had an impact, said Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The Strong91裸聊视频檚 International Center for the History of Electronic Games.
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The Associated Press
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