Smithsonian Exhibition

Portal just won a few hours ago at the Smithsonian video game history exhibition and will be on display next year!

http://americanart.si.edu/exhibition...nninggames.pdf

Nice list they have there... got lots of my personal favs.

[Spaceguy5]

I think they're too biased on next-gen games though because virtually ALL of them are new releases <_____________<

Originally Posted by Spaceguy5

I think they're too biased on next-gen games though because virtually ALL of them are new releases <_____________<

huh? They're categorized according to age of the system. PS3 section would obviously have... you know... PS3 games.

[Xebec]

I don't agree with most of that list.....

[itkbiney]

I don't have adobe reader on the pc I'm on at the moment but can anyone tell me if Metal Gear Solid 2 made the list? I know it was nominated atleast

Yes, both 1 and 2 made it.

[itkbiney]

Originally Posted by TheMeatwad

Yes, both 1 and 2 made it.

Awesome, I'm glad 2 made the list instead of 3. MGS2 doesn't get enough credit truly one of the greatest games ever made.

[NewDisaster]

I has a sad about Shining Force 2. Also, I'm shocked that Minecraft technically falls under "Combat/Strategy."

But yay, Portal. I think I am going to definitely visit this exhibit. It looks really fascinating.

[MutantMonkey]

Considering the criteria on how they chose games, the list looks solid.

When I was first looking at it, I though it had to do with the most influential, or something along those lines.

[Simian_]

Nothing makes you feel older than having your favorite games on display in a ♥♥♥♥ing museum.

I saw Minecraft and almost had a spit-take.

I can't say its a bad list... but it's not my personal favorites.

[MutantMonkey]

Originally Posted by A_Fat_Pigeon

I saw Minecraft and almost had a spit-take.

I can't say its a bad list... but it's not my personal favorites.

It's not about favorites.

...with a focus on
striking visual effects, the creative use of new technologies, and the most influential artists and designers.

[Whatus]

Portal and Minecraft are on there. I like the list. Also, No CoD game made it. Excellent.

Originally Posted by MutantMonkey

It's not about favorites.

Yes... I got that.... I'm not mentally challenged

Portal and Minecraft deserve to be there and they're favorites of mine! The rest of the list... deserves to be there too but they're not exactly my favorite games... Oh well. I just like to point out my opinion on a forum. Hurrdurr