Space Invaders joins gaming hall of fame

Space Invaders has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, almost 40 years after its release. The 1978 space shooter was honoured alongside Sonic the Hedgehog, The Legend of Zelda, The Oregon Trail, Grand Theft Auto III and The Sims. They join the six inaugural titles from 2015: Doom, Pong, Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros, Tetris and World of Warcraft. Titles are selected for the US-based museum based on their status among players, longevity and influence. Hall of fame games become permanent exhibits at The Strong museum of play in Rochester, New York.