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2020 World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists
The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame names the 12 finalists for 2020: Bejeweled, Centipede, Frogger, GoldenEye 007, Guitar Hero, King’s Quest, Minecraft, NBA Jam, Nokia Snake, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
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