Calling all gamers to help pick World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees. Twelve finalists were named for the class of 2018, pitting "Ms. Pac-Man" against "John Madden Football."
Also announced Tuesday are: "Asteroids," ''Call of Duty," ''Dance Dance Revolution," ''Final Fantasy VII," ''Half-Life," ''King's Quest," ''Metroid," ''Minecraft," ''Spacewar!," and "Tomb Raider."
New this year, the hall is inviting gamers to weigh in on inductees. Online balloting closes April 4.
A panel of experts will vote as well.
The winners will be inducted May 3 at a ceremony at the hall of fame, which is inside The Strong museum in Rochester.
Electronic games of all types—arcade, console, computer, handheld and mobile—are eligible. Honorees are recognized for their popularity and influence on other games and pop culture.
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