In Real Life

Video Game Hall Of Fame Cancels This Year’s Gala Weekend

After a grand opening that last year enshrined the first class of the International Video Game Hall of Fame and attracted nationwide media exposure, the IVGHOF has found it does not have enough money for an encore.


September 10, 2010
News

Technically, Billy Mitchell Never Set The Donkey Kong Jr Record

The notorious arcade champion Billy Mitchell was certified as the new world record holder in Donkey Kong Jr at his induction to the International Video Game Hall of Fame last month. But Mark Kiehl had already beaten his score.


August 10, 2010
News

Pac-Man Is Speechless At His Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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The first class of inductees of the International Video Game Hall of Fame at Ottumwa, Iowa, included 28 real people – and one video game character. Here is Pac-Man’s enshrinement during Saturday’s ceremony, with a Namco representative accepting the award.


August 8, 2010
In Real Life

Billy Mitchell Again Is Champion Of Donkey Kong — And Jr. Too

On the day he was to be enshrined with the inaugural class of the International Video Game Hall of Fame, Billy Mitchell was once again certified as the world record holder in Donkey Kong – and also Donkey Kong Jr.


August 5, 2010
News

The Cooperstown Model Comes To Video Games

Whether you think it should be in Tokyo, Silicon Valley or elsewhere, the International Video Game Hall of Fame inducts its inaugural class this weekend in Ottumwa, Iowa. Today, the mayor went on NPR to justify why it belongs there.


July 18, 2010
News

The Incoming Class Of The International Video Games Hall Of Fame

The International Video Games Hall of Fame inducts its first class in August. Located in Ottumwa, Iowa, known for its ties to the gaming’s early arcade days, the Hall will enshrine more twice as many high score champions as developers.


July 13, 2010
News

Hero Of King Of Kong To Be Enshrined In Hall Of Fame

Steve Wiebe, the protagonist of the documentary The King of Kong, famous for his pursuit of Donkey Kong’s all-time record, will be enshrined alongside the game’s creator with the first class inducted by the International Video Games Hall of Fame.