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2013

• Hitman HD Trilogy - Xbox 360 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Hitman HD Trilogy - PlayStation 3 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (Wizard's Edition) - PlayStation 3 version released. (United Kingdom)

2012

• Cartoon Wars - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• Double Fine Happy Action Theater - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Draw Something - v1.0.7 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Draw Something - v1.0.7 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective - v1.00.00 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Hearts and Hooves Day Puzzles - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Robokill 2: Leviathan Five - v1.0 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Ultimate Battle Zombies - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)

2011

• Antimatière - Kongregate release - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops - First Strike - Xbox 360 version released. (United States)
• Mr. Smoozles Goes Nutso - Freeware release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Limited Edition) - Impulse release - Windows version released. (United States and Canada)
• Pac-Man: Championship Edition - PSP version released. (United States)
• Photo Phantasy: Spot the Differences - Nintendo DS version released. (United States)
• Return to Zork - GOG.com release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Samurai Shodown - Neo Geo version - PSP version released. (United States)
• Space Invaders Infinity Gene - Verizon release - BREW version released. (United States)
• The UnderGarden - PlayStation Store release - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)

2010

• 4:32 - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Alex Kidd in Shinobi World - SEGA Master System version - Wii version released. (United States)
• Alien Assault - v1.021 release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Deep Silver GmbH - Koch Media announces to close the studio.
• Global Agenda - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Hockey Fights - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• KOCH Media Holding GmbH - The company announces to close its Deep Silver GmbH development studio.
• Sam & Max: Season One - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Sam & Max: Season Two - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tales of Monkey Island - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 5 - Rise of the Pirate God - WiiWare release - Wii version released. (United States)
• Tumblebugs 2 - Wii version released. (Worldwide)
• Youda Legend: The Golden Bird of Paradise - MacGameStore release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)

2009

• A Wizard's Odyssey - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Consume - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Custody - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Inkheart - Nintendo DS version released. (France)
• Lost in the City - Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Mastermind: World Conqueror - Kongregate release - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Tibet Quest - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Zero Punctuation - Browser version released. (Worldwide)

2008

• 7 Wonders of the Ancient World - Electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Adventures of Lolo 2 - NES version - Wii version released. (France)
• Avencast: Rise of the Mage - Keep case version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Avencast: Rise of the Mage - Jewel case version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Balls of Fury - Wii version released. (France)
• Ben 10: Protector of Earth - PSP version released. (Germany)
• Big Red Button Entertainment, Inc. - Company co-founded by E. Daniel Arey and founded with Bob Rafei.
• Burnout Paradise - Xbox 360 version released. (New Zealand and Ukraine)
• Burnout Paradise - PlayStation 3 version released. (New Zealand)
• Caribbean Hideaway - Oberon Media electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Caribbean Hideaway - PlayFirst electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Coil - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• DEFCON - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Gran Turismo 5: Prologue - Retail version - PlayStation 3 version released. (Hong Kong)
• Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - Russian version (Slipcase release) - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom - Xbox 360 version released. (France)
• Mario Party 8 - Wii version released. (South Africa)
• RoboBlitz - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Showtime Championship Boxing - Wii version released. (France)
• Super Mario Galaxy - Wii version released. (South Africa)
• The Golden Horde - Jewel case - Windows version released. (Russia)
• The Golden Horde - Keep case - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (Gold Edition) - GamersGate digital download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (Platinum Edition) - GamersGate digital download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2007

• Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare - CD-ROM version release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare - DVD-ROM version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• City Life: World Edition - Windows version released. (United States)
• Clean Asia! - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• DR Studios - The strategy game Heart of Empire: Rome is cancelled by publisher Paradox Interactive AB.
• F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon - Xbox 360 version released. (Russia)
• Hothead Games, Inc. - The company announces to have joined forces with Cambrian House Inc. to create crowdsourced games.
• Maelstrom - "1C:КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ИГРУШЕК" series - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Paradox Interactive AB - The company cancels the strategy game Heart of Empire: Rome by Deep Red Games.
• PeaceMaker - Macintosh version released. (United States)
• PeaceMaker - Windows version released. (United States)
• Prey - Macintosh version released. (Austria, Germany and Switzerland)
• Real MYST - GameTap Release - Windows version released. (United States and Canada)
• The Truth About Game Development - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Wild West Billy - MSN Games download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2006

• Blitzkrieg - PC Powerplay 02/2006 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)
• DROD: Journey to Rooted Hold - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Dao Jian Feng Mo Lu 2 - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Destroyer Command - PC PowerPlay 02/2006 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)
• PopCap Games, Inc. - The company expands into overseas markets with the opening of PopCap Games International, based in Dublin, Ireland. The new operations center serves as a local hub for PopCap’s European and Asian business activities, as well as studio facilities for international games and new title development.
• Rag Doll Kung Fu - Windows version released. (Russia)
• The Sims: Mega Deluxe - Macintosh version released. (Austria, Germany and Switzerland)
• Torrente 3: El Protector - PlayStation 2 version released. (Spain)
• Wanted: A Wild Western Adventure - Computer Bild Spiele 03/2006 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)
• We Love Katamari - PlayStation 2 version released. (Belgium and United Kingdom)
• We Love Katamari - PlayStation 2 version released. (Sweden)
• Zulu Gems - RealArcade release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2005

• A Sound of Thunder - Game Boy Advance version released. (United States)
• ANSTOSS 4: Der Fußballmanager - International - Windows version released. (Russia)
• American McGee presents SCRAPLAND - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Bejeweled Deluxe - v2.45ve (Pocket PC) - Windows Mobile version released. (Worldwide)
• Beyond Atlantis - Re-Release - Windows version released. (France)
• BreakQuest - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• CSI Double Pack - Windows version released. (United States)
• F+F Distribution GmbH - Company founded.
• In-Fusio - The company acquires German publisher Mobile Scope AG.
• Jungle Run - DoJa version released. (Europe)
• Midway Games, Inc. - The company forms a new subsidiary with an office in Munich, Germany: Midway Games GmbH
• Mobile Scope AG - Company acquired by In-Fusio.
• Q'Bicles - Windows version released. (United States)
• Subway Scramble - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• THQ Inc. - Alex Garden, Relic Entertainment's founder and Director of Product Development after the acquisition by THQ, leaves the publisher to work on other unnamed projects.
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Espionage Pack - Windows version released. (United States)
• Tomb Raider: Quest for Cinnabar - ExEn version released. (Europe)
• Versailles II: Testament of the King - Dice budget release - Windows version released. (Europe)
• World Soccer: Winning Eleven 8 International - PlayStation 2 version released. (United States)
• World Soccer: Winning Eleven 8 International - Xbox version released. (United States)

2004

• Dance Dance Revolution: Ultramix - Xbox version released. (United Kingdom)
• Fast Lanes Bowling - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Fruit Factory - ExEn version released. (Europe)
• Shado Fighter - J2ME version released. (Asia and Europe)
• South Park - J2ME version released. (Europe)
• Sphere Madness - ExEn version released. (Europe)
• XIII - Windows version released. (Russia)

2003

• Apex - Xbox version released. (United Kingdom)
• Compile - Compile ceases trading. Assets are transferred to the newly established company Aiky, headed by founder Masamitsu Niitani.
• Gunfight - AtariAge release - Atari 2600 version released. (Worldwide)
• Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown - Windows version released. (Russia)
• The Terminator - ExEn version released. (Europe)

2002

• Bool - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Creatures - Uses the original Creatures PC concept, but is a different game. - Game Boy Advance version released. (United States)
• Dark Age of Camelot - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Disney•Pixar Monsters, Inc. - Game Boy Advance version released. (United Kingdom)
• Disney•Pixar's Monsters, Inc. Scare Island - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• Disney•Pixar's Monsters, Inc. Scare Island - PlayStation 2 version released. (Australia)
• Fairy Tale about Father Frost, Ivan and Nastya - Keep case release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Fairy Tale about Father Frost, Ivan and Nastya - Jewel case release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Frontier Groove, Inc. - Company established in Japan.
• Laser Squad: Nemesis - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Patrician II: Quest for Power - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Solaris 1.0.4. - Windows version released. (Russia)
• UEFA Champions League Season 2001/2002 - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• UEFA Champions League Season 2001/2002 - Windows version released. (Portugal)
• Winter Sports - ExEn version released. (Europe)
• XBill - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)

2001

• Arthur's Knights: Tales of Chivalry - Box release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Electronic Arts, Inc. - The Official US Playstation Magazine prints the first info on SSX: DVD, Sled Storm 2 and NBA Street, all of which are part of the next wave of EA Sports BIG titles.
• Lü Bu yu Diao Chan - Windows version released. (Taiwan)
• Monster Bass! - Magical 1500 release - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Sno-Cross Championship Racing - Dreamcast version released. (United States)
• Syphon Filter - Spike Library #004 - PlayStation version released. (Japan)

2000

• ANSTOSS 3: Der Fußballmanager - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Dune 2000 - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• Konami GB Collection Vol. 1 - Game Boy Color version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ludigames S.A. - The company is founded.
• Nox - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Wild Metal Country - Dreamcast version released. (United States)

1999

• Blocks - Fellesforbundet.no release - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Eliminator - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)

1998

• BlitzBombers - Amiga version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kirby's Star Stacker - Nintendo Power release - SNES version released. (Japan)
• Steel Reign - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• U.F.O.s - Windows version released. (Russia)

1997

• Game & Watch Gallery - Game Boy version released. (Japan)

1996

• Bermuda Syndrome - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Cyberia - PlayStation version released. (United States)
• Grolier Interactive Inc. - The company name is changed to Grolier Interactive Inc.
• Resurrection: Rise 2 - PlayStation version released. (United States)

1995

• Kirby's Avalanche - SNES version released. (United States)
• Kirby's Avalanche - SNES version released. (Canada)
• Kirby's Dream Course - SNES version released. (United States)
• Kirby's Dream Course - SNES version released. (Canada)

1994

• Banpresoft Co., Ltd. - Banpresto Co., Ltd. establishes subsidiary company Banpre Kikaku Co., Ltd. to design and develop consumer video games.

1993

• Steel Machine - CD-i version released. (France, Germany, The Netherlands and United Kingdom)
• WinFight - Version 0.7b - Windows 3.x version released. (Worldwide)

1992

• First Queen II: Sabaku no Joō - Sharp X68000 version released. (Japan)
• Secret Agent - v1.0 was released - DOS version released. (United States)
• Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break - Game Boy version released. (Japan)

1991

• D.I.S.C. - Commodore 64 version released. (Germany)
• Dark Ages: Volume I - Prince of Destiny - v1.0 was released - DOS version released. (United States)
• SUPER Volley ball - Genesis version released. (Japan)
• id Software, Inc. - Company founded in Shreveport, Louisiana.

1987

• Subnodule - Apple II version released. (United States)

1986

• Revs - Commodore 64 version released. (United Kingdom)