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Class of 2025 Inductees Are Here!
The International Video Game Hall of Fame proudly announces Class of 2025 Inductees. In going through the rigorous process of screening, vetting and voting by our committees of industry experts, we're very happy to share the valued people, organizations and products...
WHY DON’T WE ‘PLAY’ GAMES ANYMORE?
There’s a reality setting in that I think we all suspect but haven’t yet taken the time to fully digest. To put it simply, in our current incarnation as gamers, it seems less people PLAY video games than WATCH video games. Yes, this seems like a strange premise to...
Brand New Look, Same Historical Relevance!
In the last few years, the world of interactive entertainment has gone through quite the transition in terms of content, player expectations and varied experiences that continue to drive the biggest form of entertainment in the world. Recognizing the video game...
Is our future disappearing?
The Inception of Digital Fun... An arcade was destination entertainment. It was the place you went to visit your favorite video game, and if you had the time and money, drop a quarter for a single use experience and possibly strive to make it on the high score board...
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International Video Game Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2025 Inductees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Video Game Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2025 Inductees, Invites Global Discussion on Gaming's Greatest! OTTUMWA, IA – September 25th, 2025 – The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) today proudly announces the...
International Video Game Hall of Fame to Announce 2025 Class of Inductees!
Ottumwa, IA – September 18th, 2025 -The International Video Game Hall of Fame (IVGHOF) is proud to announce it will officially reveal their highly-anticipated Class of 2025 Inductees on September 25th, 2025. This exciting announcement will coincide with the...
45 Years of the Best (and Weirdest) Pac-Man Merchandise
Beyond energizing a burgeoning electronic game marketplace Pac-Man immediately became a merchandising machine generating billions of dollars of revenue over the decades. Let’s take a look at some of the best—and in some cases weirdest—examples of Pac-Man merch through the years.
Chuck’s Arcade: Banking on a Brand?
Can brand-name recognition alone be enough to make Chuck’s stand out and keep customers coming back? Recognizing the importance of on-location social gaming in keeping the legacy of electronic gaming alive and thriving, we welcome any new venture that places a spotlight on video games old and new.