Angry Birds, FIFA, Dragon Quest, and Silent Hill inducted into Video Game Hall of Fame

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-05-07 14:30

The Strong National Museum of Play has inducted four new games into its World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2026. The chosen titles are the influential mobile phenomenon Angry Birds, the foundational JRPG Dragon Quest, the original FIFA International Soccer, and the psychological horror classic Silent Hill. These games join a prestigious list of 49 other influential titles recognized for their impact on the video game industry. AI

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Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) · 2026-05-07 14:30

Angry Birds and FIFA International Soccer join the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Silent Hill and Dragon Quest round out the class of 2026.
Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Matt Gardner, Senior Contributor · 2026-05-07 19:41

‘FIFA’, ‘Angry Birds’, And More Inducted To 2026 Video Game HOF

The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four more big hitters from gaming’s past and present, and there’s every chance you’ll be surprised at its picks.