The Video Game Hall of Fame
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From humble beginnings as a cheeky bonus minigame in PGR2, Geometry Wars went to on become one of the most captivating and endearing games on the console, and is a modern shmup masterpiece.
If you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Xbox #Xbox360 #RetroGames #GameSky #SHMUP
If you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Xbox #Xbox360 #RetroGames #GameSky #SHMUP
September 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From humble beginnings as a cheeky bonus minigame in PGR2, Geometry Wars went to on become one of the most captivating and endearing games on the console, and is a modern shmup masterpiece.
If you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Xbox #Xbox360 #RetroGames #GameSky #SHMUP
If you want it in the Video Game Hall of Fame, like this post!
#Xbox #Xbox360 #RetroGames #GameSky #SHMUP
The votes across Twitter and BlueSky have been counted and the game represented in Smash Bros. that goes into the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
Star Fox 64!
Thanks for voting. Podcast episode '57. Games Represented in Smash Bros.' everywhere now!
t.co/pAvPtF21px
#StarFox #Nintendo #GameSky
Star Fox 64!
Thanks for voting. Podcast episode '57. Games Represented in Smash Bros.' everywhere now!
t.co/pAvPtF21px
#StarFox #Nintendo #GameSky
September 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The votes across Twitter and BlueSky have been counted and the game represented in Smash Bros. that goes into the Video Game Hall of Fame is...
Star Fox 64!
Thanks for voting. Podcast episode '57. Games Represented in Smash Bros.' everywhere now!
t.co/pAvPtF21px
#StarFox #Nintendo #GameSky
Star Fox 64!
Thanks for voting. Podcast episode '57. Games Represented in Smash Bros.' everywhere now!
t.co/pAvPtF21px
#StarFox #Nintendo #GameSky
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that embodies the joy of exploration, tells an utterly engrossing story and features one of the deepest combat systems (too deep for some!) in JRPG history. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #Xenoblade #Nintendo #JRPG #NintendoSwitch2 #GameSky
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that embodies the joy of exploration, tells an utterly engrossing story and features one of the deepest combat systems (too deep for some!) in JRPG history. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #Xenoblade #Nintendo #JRPG #NintendoSwitch2 #GameSky
Anyone can play Bomberman. Everyone loves Bomberman. One of gaming's true icons, his SNES debut established him as a global star and gamers of all ages have enjoyed the series ever since. If you want Super Bomberman in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #Bomberman #SNES #Nintendo #RetroGames #GameSky
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Anyone can play Bomberman. Everyone loves Bomberman. One of gaming's true icons, his SNES debut established him as a global star and gamers of all ages have enjoyed the series ever since. If you want Super Bomberman in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #Bomberman #SNES #Nintendo #RetroGames #GameSky
An enduring N64 classic, Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars from round our way) has aged like a fine wine. Mixing hardcore on-rails shooting with cinematic set-pieces, it's a game so good Nintendo simply cannot better it. If you want it in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #StarFox #GameSky #Nintendo #N64
August 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A frantic, funny and fantastic shooter that is unmistakably SNK to its core, the Neo Geo MVS classic continues to wow with its gorgeous pixel art and timeless gameplay. If you want Metal Slug in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #GameSky #MetalSlug #RetroGames #Nintendo #SNK #NeoGeo #Arcade #Retro
August 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A frantic, funny and fantastic shooter that is unmistakably SNK to its core, the Neo Geo MVS classic continues to wow with its gorgeous pixel art and timeless gameplay. If you want Metal Slug in the Hall of Fame, like this post! #GameSky #MetalSlug #RetroGames #Nintendo #SNK #NeoGeo #Arcade #Retro
The poll results across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied and we have a winner! With 38% of the votes, the inevitable #DOOM is the 75th game inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame!
Yeah we're shocked it took this long too!
Podcast ep. '56. '90s PC Games' everywhere now: t.co/sEkskSmqyM
Yeah we're shocked it took this long too!
Podcast ep. '56. '90s PC Games' everywhere now: t.co/sEkskSmqyM
August 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The poll results across Twitter and BlueSky have been tallied and we have a winner! With 38% of the votes, the inevitable #DOOM is the 75th game inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame!
Yeah we're shocked it took this long too!
Podcast ep. '56. '90s PC Games' everywhere now: t.co/sEkskSmqyM
Yeah we're shocked it took this long too!
Podcast ep. '56. '90s PC Games' everywhere now: t.co/sEkskSmqyM
