The Video Game Hall of Fame
@vghof.bsky.social
Four UK-based writers from @SegaManiaMagazine bring you a podcast that inducts the greatest video games into the Hall of Fame based on your votes!
The polls across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied and we have a spooky winner. The game with ghosts going into the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
Luigi's Mansion!
Thanks for voting. Podcast ep. '61. Games With Ghosts' in all pod places.
Next up: 16-bit games!
#Nintendo #GameSky
Luigi's Mansion!
Thanks for voting. Podcast ep. '61. Games With Ghosts' in all pod places.
Next up: 16-bit games!
#Nintendo #GameSky
November 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If we're inducting games based on the quality of its ghosts, then #StarWars Arcade has one of the best ones.
Guided by the ghostly synthesised voice of Obi Wan, the game's Death Star runs were mind-blowing at the time.
This is a true icon - vote it in the Hall of Fame below!
#Atari #GameSky
Guided by the ghostly synthesised voice of Obi Wan, the game's Death Star runs were mind-blowing at the time.
This is a true icon - vote it in the Hall of Fame below!
#Atari #GameSky
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
You want ghosts? #TheSims has ghosts you can make yourself through all sorts of mischief!
It's also one of the biggest franchises in #gaming and has been an absolute phenomenon since its original inception back in 2000.
If you want it in the Hall of Fame, vote below!
#PCGame #GameSky #Sims
It's also one of the biggest franchises in #gaming and has been an absolute phenomenon since its original inception back in 2000.
If you want it in the Hall of Fame, vote below!
#PCGame #GameSky #Sims
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
One of the most important games of all time also has one of the spookiest locations, with a lovely early-internet creepypastas spooking it up even more.
If you want the legendary Pokemon Red/Blue in hte Hall of Fame, vote below!
#Pokemon #Nintendo #spooky #RetroGame #GameSky #Halloween
If you want the legendary Pokemon Red/Blue in hte Hall of Fame, vote below!
#Pokemon #Nintendo #spooky #RetroGame #GameSky #Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
One of the most important games of all time also has one of the spookiest locations, with a lovely early-internet creepypastas spooking it up even more.
If you want the legendary Pokemon Red/Blue in hte Hall of Fame, vote below!
#Pokemon #Nintendo #spooky #RetroGame #GameSky #Halloween
If you want the legendary Pokemon Red/Blue in hte Hall of Fame, vote below!
#Pokemon #Nintendo #spooky #RetroGame #GameSky #Halloween
One of the greatest console launch titles ever, and a real left-field pitch from #Nintendo - Luigi's Mansion is the ghost game GOAT. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, put your poltergust away and get voting now!
#LuigisMansion #GameCube #horrorgame #spookymonth #Halloween #GameSky #Switch2
#LuigisMansion #GameCube #horrorgame #spookymonth #Halloween #GameSky #Switch2
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 AM
One of the greatest console launch titles ever, and a real left-field pitch from #Nintendo - Luigi's Mansion is the ghost game GOAT. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, put your poltergust away and get voting now!
#LuigisMansion #GameCube #horrorgame #spookymonth #Halloween #GameSky #Switch2
#LuigisMansion #GameCube #horrorgame #spookymonth #Halloween #GameSky #Switch2
Which of these games with ghosts should be in the Video Game Hall of Fame?
1️⃣ Luigi's Mansion
2️⃣️ Pokemon Red/Blue
3️⃣ The Sims
4️⃣ Star Wars Arcade (1983)
📅 Ends: November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ Luigi's Mansion
2️⃣️ Pokemon Red/Blue
3️⃣ The Sims
4️⃣ Star Wars Arcade (1983)
📅 Ends: November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Which of these games with ghosts should be in the Video Game Hall of Fame?
1️⃣ Luigi's Mansion
2️⃣️ Pokemon Red/Blue
3️⃣ The Sims
4️⃣ Star Wars Arcade (1983)
📅 Ends: November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ Luigi's Mansion
2️⃣️ Pokemon Red/Blue
3️⃣ The Sims
4️⃣ Star Wars Arcade (1983)
📅 Ends: November 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
Episode 61 of our podcast is live! In it, we're nominating 👻games with ghosts👻 for the Video Game Hall of Fame.
It's in all pod places now, and the #spooky poll's coming imminently for you to vote for your favourite to be inducted.
#Halloween #GameSky
open.spotify.com/episode/7zAH...
It's in all pod places now, and the #spooky poll's coming imminently for you to vote for your favourite to be inducted.
#Halloween #GameSky
open.spotify.com/episode/7zAH...
61. Games With Ghosts
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October 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Episode 61 of our podcast is live! In it, we're nominating 👻games with ghosts👻 for the Video Game Hall of Fame.
It's in all pod places now, and the #spooky poll's coming imminently for you to vote for your favourite to be inducted.
#Halloween #GameSky
open.spotify.com/episode/7zAH...
It's in all pod places now, and the #spooky poll's coming imminently for you to vote for your favourite to be inducted.
#Halloween #GameSky
open.spotify.com/episode/7zAH...
The polls across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied, and the winning category for podcast episode 62 (after our spooky Halloween special) will be 16-bit games!
We've inducted 13 of them so far. What's the best 16-bit game not currently in the Hall of Fame?
#SNES #Sega #MegaDrive #GameSky
We've inducted 13 of them so far. What's the best 16-bit game not currently in the Hall of Fame?
#SNES #Sega #MegaDrive #GameSky
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The polls across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied, and the winning category for podcast episode 62 (after our spooky Halloween special) will be 16-bit games!
We've inducted 13 of them so far. What's the best 16-bit game not currently in the Hall of Fame?
#SNES #Sega #MegaDrive #GameSky
We've inducted 13 of them so far. What's the best 16-bit game not currently in the Hall of Fame?
#SNES #Sega #MegaDrive #GameSky
How'd you get on with Steve's #Sega quiz in episode 60 of our podcast?
@sim2k.bsky.social was the winner on the pod, and his prize was to induct any previously-nominated game from episodes 51-59.
He chose to induct the wonderful Skies of Arcadia, so in it goes!
#GameSky #Dreamcast #JRPG
@sim2k.bsky.social was the winner on the pod, and his prize was to induct any previously-nominated game from episodes 51-59.
He chose to induct the wonderful Skies of Arcadia, so in it goes!
#GameSky #Dreamcast #JRPG
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
How'd you get on with Steve's #Sega quiz in episode 60 of our podcast?
@sim2k.bsky.social was the winner on the pod, and his prize was to induct any previously-nominated game from episodes 51-59.
He chose to induct the wonderful Skies of Arcadia, so in it goes!
#GameSky #Dreamcast #JRPG
@sim2k.bsky.social was the winner on the pod, and his prize was to induct any previously-nominated game from episodes 51-59.
He chose to induct the wonderful Skies of Arcadia, so in it goes!
#GameSky #Dreamcast #JRPG
Following our Bonus Inductions Special episode, we have a whole bunch of new inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to #BaldursGate, #Castlevania Symphony of the Night, #FinalFantasy IX and #Sonic Adventure!
Podcast episode 60 in all pod places now: t.co/3TDTMjpd8m #GameSky
Congratulations to #BaldursGate, #Castlevania Symphony of the Night, #FinalFantasy IX and #Sonic Adventure!
Podcast episode 60 in all pod places now: t.co/3TDTMjpd8m #GameSky
October 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Following our Bonus Inductions Special episode, we have a whole bunch of new inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to #BaldursGate, #Castlevania Symphony of the Night, #FinalFantasy IX and #Sonic Adventure!
Podcast episode 60 in all pod places now: t.co/3TDTMjpd8m #GameSky
Congratulations to #BaldursGate, #Castlevania Symphony of the Night, #FinalFantasy IX and #Sonic Adventure!
Podcast episode 60 in all pod places now: t.co/3TDTMjpd8m #GameSky
Which category should nominate games for the Video Game Hall of Fame from next?
1️⃣ 16-bit Games
2️⃣️ EA Games
3️⃣ Game Boy Games
4️⃣ Sexy Games
📅 Ends: October 24, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ 16-bit Games
2️⃣️ EA Games
3️⃣ Game Boy Games
4️⃣ Sexy Games
📅 Ends: October 24, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Which category should nominate games for the Video Game Hall of Fame from next?
1️⃣ 16-bit Games
2️⃣️ EA Games
3️⃣ Game Boy Games
4️⃣ Sexy Games
📅 Ends: October 24, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ 16-bit Games
2️⃣️ EA Games
3️⃣ Game Boy Games
4️⃣ Sexy Games
📅 Ends: October 24, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
Episode 60 of our podcast is now live, and you know what that means - it's time to (say it with us) force 'em in! Four games get inducted, all the upcoming categories get picked, we do a Sega quiz, and chat a buncha shite. In all pod places now!
#GameSky #Sega
open.spotify.com/episode/0yz6...
#GameSky #Sega
open.spotify.com/episode/0yz6...
60. Bonus Inductions Special #6 + QUIZ!
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October 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Episode 60 of our podcast is now live, and you know what that means - it's time to (say it with us) force 'em in! Four games get inducted, all the upcoming categories get picked, we do a Sega quiz, and chat a buncha shite. In all pod places now!
#GameSky #Sega
open.spotify.com/episode/0yz6...
#GameSky #Sega
open.spotify.com/episode/0yz6...
The polls from Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied and we have a winner. The #Sega game going in the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
Streets of Rage!
Also! A second #MegaDrive entry comes from the winner of @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social Tim's nominations, Ecco the Dolphin!
Thanks for voting x
Streets of Rage!
Also! A second #MegaDrive entry comes from the winner of @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social Tim's nominations, Ecco the Dolphin!
Thanks for voting x
October 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The polls from Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied and we have a winner. The #Sega game going in the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
Streets of Rage!
Also! A second #MegaDrive entry comes from the winner of @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social Tim's nominations, Ecco the Dolphin!
Thanks for voting x
Streets of Rage!
Also! A second #MegaDrive entry comes from the winner of @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social Tim's nominations, Ecco the Dolphin!
Thanks for voting x
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With a loveable cast of characters, huge variety of locations to explore, and spectacular airship battles, #SkiesofArcadia is one of the greatest #JRPGs ever made. If you want this #Dreamcast masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #RetroGame
October 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
With a loveable cast of characters, huge variety of locations to explore, and spectacular airship battles, #SkiesofArcadia is one of the greatest #JRPGs ever made. If you want this #Dreamcast masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #RetroGame
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#SonictheHedgehog first mainline 3D title was an absolute triumph of speed and style, and it has a true banger of a soundtrack to boot. Have 3D #Sonic games ever been better? If you want the Blue Blur’s #Dreamcast classic in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky
October 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
#SonictheHedgehog first mainline 3D title was an absolute triumph of speed and style, and it has a true banger of a soundtrack to boot. Have 3D #Sonic games ever been better? If you want the Blue Blur’s #Dreamcast classic in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky
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The arcades thrived on great beat ‘em ups, but #Sega wanted to create one for the home, and they made an all-timer with #StreetsofRage. One of the most stylish and quintessentially #Sega games ever made, if you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #MegaDrive
October 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The arcades thrived on great beat ‘em ups, but #Sega wanted to create one for the home, and they made an all-timer with #StreetsofRage. One of the most stylish and quintessentially #Sega games ever made, if you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #MegaDrive
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Serving as the perfect jumping-on point and arguably the series’ apex, #Yakuza 0 tells an incredible story whilst being stuffed with some of the most enjoyable nonsense you’ll ever play. If you want RGG Studios’ masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #LikeADragon #GameSky
October 4, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Serving as the perfect jumping-on point and arguably the series’ apex, #Yakuza 0 tells an incredible story whilst being stuffed with some of the most enjoyable nonsense you’ll ever play. If you want RGG Studios’ masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #LikeADragon #GameSky
Serving as the perfect jumping-on point and arguably the series’ apex, #Yakuza 0 tells an incredible story whilst being stuffed with some of the most enjoyable nonsense you’ll ever play. If you want RGG Studios’ masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #LikeADragon #GameSky
October 4, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Serving as the perfect jumping-on point and arguably the series’ apex, #Yakuza 0 tells an incredible story whilst being stuffed with some of the most enjoyable nonsense you’ll ever play. If you want RGG Studios’ masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #LikeADragon #GameSky
The arcades thrived on great beat ‘em ups, but #Sega wanted to create one for the home, and they made an all-timer with #StreetsofRage. One of the most stylish and quintessentially #Sega games ever made, if you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #MegaDrive
October 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The arcades thrived on great beat ‘em ups, but #Sega wanted to create one for the home, and they made an all-timer with #StreetsofRage. One of the most stylish and quintessentially #Sega games ever made, if you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #MegaDrive
#SonictheHedgehog first mainline 3D title was an absolute triumph of speed and style, and it has a true banger of a soundtrack to boot. Have 3D #Sonic games ever been better? If you want the Blue Blur’s #Dreamcast classic in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky
October 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
#SonictheHedgehog first mainline 3D title was an absolute triumph of speed and style, and it has a true banger of a soundtrack to boot. Have 3D #Sonic games ever been better? If you want the Blue Blur’s #Dreamcast classic in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky
With a loveable cast of characters, huge variety of locations to explore, and spectacular airship battles, #SkiesofArcadia is one of the greatest #JRPGs ever made. If you want this #Dreamcast masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #RetroGame
October 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
With a loveable cast of characters, huge variety of locations to explore, and spectacular airship battles, #SkiesofArcadia is one of the greatest #JRPGs ever made. If you want this #Dreamcast masterpiece in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post! #Sega #GameSky #RetroGame
Episode 59 of our podcast is now live, and it's the one you've all been waiting for. It's time to bring on @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social creator, Tim, and nominate some #Sega games!
In all pod places now: open.spotify.com/episode/2Kvv...
In all pod places now: open.spotify.com/episode/2Kvv...
59. Sega Games
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October 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Episode 59 of our podcast is now live, and it's the one you've all been waiting for. It's time to bring on @segamaniamagazine.bsky.social creator, Tim, and nominate some #Sega games!
In all pod places now: open.spotify.com/episode/2Kvv...
In all pod places now: open.spotify.com/episode/2Kvv...
Your votes across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied, and the shmup going into the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
R-Type!
Thanks to all who voted. Podcast episode '58. Shoot 'Em Ups' everywhere now: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4zcmzHxLLWb
#Rtype #shmup #arcade #GameSky
R-Type!
Thanks to all who voted. Podcast episode '58. Shoot 'Em Ups' everywhere now: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4zcmzHxLLWb
#Rtype #shmup #arcade #GameSky
September 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Your votes across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied, and the shmup going into the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
R-Type!
Thanks to all who voted. Podcast episode '58. Shoot 'Em Ups' everywhere now: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4zcmzHxLLWb
#Rtype #shmup #arcade #GameSky
R-Type!
Thanks to all who voted. Podcast episode '58. Shoot 'Em Ups' everywhere now: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4zcmzHxLLWb
#Rtype #shmup #arcade #GameSky
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Gruesome gore meets 80s action sci-fi (and heavy RoboCop references) in Midway’s classic, relentless twin stick shooter Smash TV.
If you’ll buy that for a dollar and want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#SHMUP #SmashTV #RetroGames #Arcade #GameSky
If you’ll buy that for a dollar and want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#SHMUP #SmashTV #RetroGames #Arcade #GameSky
September 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Gruesome gore meets 80s action sci-fi (and heavy RoboCop references) in Midway’s classic, relentless twin stick shooter Smash TV.
If you’ll buy that for a dollar and want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#SHMUP #SmashTV #RetroGames #Arcade #GameSky
If you’ll buy that for a dollar and want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#SHMUP #SmashTV #RetroGames #Arcade #GameSky
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There's no doubt that Treasure's classic vertical shooter revitalised a dying genre and remains one of the finest, most creative shooters ever made.
If you want Radiant Silvergun in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Sega #Saturn #RetroGames #SHMUP #GameSky
If you want Radiant Silvergun in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Sega #Saturn #RetroGames #SHMUP #GameSky
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
There's no doubt that Treasure's classic vertical shooter revitalised a dying genre and remains one of the finest, most creative shooters ever made.
If you want Radiant Silvergun in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Sega #Saturn #RetroGames #SHMUP #GameSky
If you want Radiant Silvergun in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Sega #Saturn #RetroGames #SHMUP #GameSky