Overview
- The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced the 2026 class, adding Angry Birds, Silent Hill, FIFA International Soccer, and Dragon Quest, and said the games are now on display.
- Museum staff select a shortlist using influence, icon status, longevity, and global reach, then open public voting from that list, which this year also featured Frogger, Galaga, League of Legends, Mega Man, PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Skyrim, and Tokimeki Memorial.
- Curators credited Angry Birds with helping launch the mobile gaming boom and changing how people used smartphones with simple touch controls and bold design.
- The team praised Silent Hill for shifting horror toward psychological fear with 3D presentation and atmosphere that aimed to unsettle players beyond simple jump scares.
- FIFA International Soccer was recognized for immediate success and worldwide impact, anchoring a series that sold more than 325 million games, while Dragon Quest was cited for shaping Japanese role-playing games over four decades.