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SaysWho? Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 https://gizmodo.com/microsofts-solitaire-is-finally-getting-honored-in-the-1834477609 About Colossal Cave Adventure: Text-based Colossal Cave Adventure debuted in 1976 and conjured up an immersive, interactive fantasy world despite the limits of primitive computer technology. While the game had no graphics and relied on players typing written commands, it still offered a fully-realized realm to explore, with treasures to find and puzzles to solve. It laid the foundation for an entire genre of fantasy and adventure games, and it directly inspired other pioneering titles, such as Adventureland and Zork, which helped launch the commercial computer game industry. “The best games fire the imagination,” says Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games. “Anyone who first typed a command like ‘get lamp’ into Colossal Cave Adventure could see the power of electronic games to create magical worlds of the imagination.” About Microsoft Solitaire: Based on a centuries-old card game, Microsoft Solitaire debuted in 1990 on the Windows 3.0 computing platform and became ubiquitous around the world. Since then, Microsoft Solitaire has been distributed on over a billion computers and is now played 35 billion games per year in over 200 markets around the world and is localized into 65 languages. “The game proved that sometimes analog games can be even more popular in the digital world and demonstrated that a market existed for games that appeal to people of all types,” says Jeremy Saucier, assistant vice president for electronic games and interpretation. “In many ways, it helped pave the way for the growth of the casual gaming market that remains so popular today.” About Mortal Kombat: Mortal Kombat brought cutting-edge graphics and unique fighting styles to the arcade when it launched in 1992. The game’s over-the-top depictions of violence also spurred international debate, including Congressional hearings in the United States that spurred the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in 1994, and provided that games weren’t just for kids. By pushing the boundaries in terms of content and what players could do with their in-game characters, Mortal Kombat spawned an entire franchise—including games, music albums, action figures, a theatrical stage show, and Hollywood movies. Says Digital Games Curator Andrew Borman, “Beyond its controversial content and role in triggering debate about the role of violent video games in society, Mortal Kombat’s compelling gameplay, iconic characters, and many sequels have kept players coming back again and again.” About Super Mario Kart: Nintendo’s Super Mario Kart combined the thrill of racing games with the beloved characters of its Super Mario Bros. franchise. Released in 1992, the game built on previous racing games and popularized the go-kart subgenre. Super Mario Kart has sold millions of copies on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and generated a dozen other titles across consoles, handhelds, and arcade games that have sold more than 100 million units. “Super Mario Kart truly excelled as a social game that appealed to players of all skill levels, especially with its engaging multi-player settings,” says Julia Novakovic, archivist. “It invited friends, family, and gaming fans of all ages along for an unforgettable ride that has made it the longest-running racing series in gaming history.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 There's a Video Game Hall of Fame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: There's a Video Game Hall of Fame? Yes, the Strong Museum in New York created one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pikachu said: Yes, the Strong Museum in New York created one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, Mr.Vic20 said: There's a Video Game Hall of Fame? I've done the past three years of hall of fame threads and this means you didn't notice them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: I've done the past three years of hall of fame threads and this means you didn't notice them No it just means I've likely forgotten! All of my on board memory is now handily consumed by a combination of my 12 current projects at work and family specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I'm really liking how Easy Allies' Hall of Greats is shaping up so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbobo Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I can taste the early 90s in that Mortal Kombat ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Pikachu said: Yes, the Strong Museum in New York created one. As in the Strong Children's Hospital in Rochester, that Strong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckFly Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Pikachu said: Yes, the Strong Museum in New York created one. The Strong Museum is something special, in general, if you have the chance and are passing by Rochester, NY, or making a day trip. And Strong Hospital has been instrumental in diagnosing my daughters special needs as a child on the spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxEvil AshxX Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 5 hours ago, crispy4000 said: I'm really liking how Easy Allies' Hall of Greats is shaping up so far. Hmm.. not hating on Bloodborne or anything, but it seems really out of place on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, XxEvil AshxX said: Hmm.. not hating on Bloodborne or anything, but it seems really out of place on that list. Probably because it’s newer. Still had to beat another dozen or so classic game nominations to make it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Easy Allies has gained a new follower due to their sublime taste in including Bloodborne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I would think Paper Mario TTYD would have appeared to be the outlier. To those who haven't played it. It's secretly one of Nintendo's best games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 5/3/2019 at 8:10 AM, Mr.Vic20 said: No it just means I've likely forgotten! All of my on board memory is now handily consumed by a combination of my 12 current projects at work and family specifics. Sounds like you need a better CPU and HDD. See @legend for approved upgrade components. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, Spawn_of_Apathy said: Sounds like you need a better CPU and HDD. See @legend for approved upgrade components. Vic doesn't need my help, we all know he'll sort by price from highest to lowest and choose the first item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I'd put the first DaS on the list over BB. I mean, souls like is basically a genre now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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