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Dragon Quest inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

gamingMay 7, 202615134

Square Enix’s Dragon Quest was one of four games inducted into the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, joining Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill. The franchise debuted in Japan on May 27, 1986 and was released in the U.S. as Dragon Warrior before growing into a long-running role-playing series. The Hall of Fame nod recognizes Dragon Quest’s enduring design and cultural legacy that helped shape console RPG conventions. Being inducted alongside Silent Hill and global hits FIFA and Angry Birds underscores Dragon Quest’s cross-generational impact and makes it a key title for anyone exploring video game history.

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