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2013

• Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny - GameStar XL 04/2013 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)

2012

• Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming - v1.0.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Asura's Wrath - Xbox 360 version released. (Japan)
• Asura's Wrath - PlayStation 3 version released. (Japan)
• Dracula: The Last Sanctuary - v1.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Masters of Constantinople - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Spirit of Wandering: The Legend - v1.0 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Spirit of Wandering: The Legend - v1.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• The Last Story - Wii version released. (Australia)
• Wargame: European Escalation - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2011

• Bejeweled Blitz Live - XBLA release - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Bulletstorm - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Bulletstorm - PlayStation 3 version released. (Russia)
• Bulletstorm - Xbox 360 version released. (Russia)
• CreaVures - Steam release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• CreaVures - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Overclocked: A History of Violence - GameStar XL 04/2011 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Pitfall! - Game Room release - Windows Phone version released. (Worldwide)
• Plants vs. Zombies - bada version released. (Worldwide)
• Snail Mail - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• Starry - Linux version released. (Worldwide)
• Starry - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 - Launch of the Screaming Narwhal - GameStar 04/2011 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)

2010

• Alice in Wonderland: An Adventure Beyond the Mirror - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Apparitions: Kotsmine Hills - Download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Arsenal of Democracy - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Art of Murder: Cards of Destiny - Windows version released. (United States)
• Avalanche Snowboarding - BREW version released. (United States)
• Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Castle of Magic - webOS version released. (Worldwide)
• Champions Online - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Deadly Premonition - Xbox 360 version released. (United States and Canada)
• Dizzypad - Frog Jump Fun - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Handango, Inc. - Handango, Inc. is acquired by PocketGear, Inc.
• Heavy Rain - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• Last Rebellion - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States and Canada)
• Max & the Magic Marker - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Metal Slug XX - PSP version released. (United States and Canada)
• Napoleon: Total War - Windows version released. (United States)
• Napoleon: Total War (Limited Edition) - Windows version released. (United States)
• PocketGear, Inc. - PocketGear acquires Handango, Inc.
• Risen - Xbox 360 version released. (United States)
• Rocksteady Studios Ltd - Warner Bros. announces to have acquired a majority stake in the studio.
• Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet - MacGameStore release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing - Nintendo DS version released. (United States)
• Sprill and Ritchie: Adventures in Time - GamersGate release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Hoth Mission Pack - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery - GOG.com release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tropical Dream: Underwater Odyssey - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Warner Bros. - The company announces to have acquired a majority stake in the development studio Rocksteady Studios Ltd.

2009

• 3 Stars of Destiny - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Abronium Party - Xbox 360 version released. (Worldwide)
• Around the World in 80 Days - MacGameStore.com release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Boonka - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity - Shrapnel Games download release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Onslaught - WiiWare release - Wii version released. (United States and Canada)
• Pitstop II - C64 version - Wii version released. (United States)
• Ranch Rush - Freshgames download release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• SlamIt Pinball: Big Score - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• SlamIt Pinball: Big Score - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• The Last Ninja - C64 version - Wii version released. (United States)
• The Wizard's Pen - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tibet Quest - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• World Karate Championship - C64 version - Wii version released. (United States)

2008

• Blingster Battle - BREW version released. (Mexico)
• Seven Minutes - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Slaves to Armok: God of Blood - Chapter II: Dwarf Fortress - v0.27.176.38b - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Slaves to Armok: God of Blood - Chapter II: Dwarf Fortress - v0.27.176.38b - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2007

• 7 Wonders of the Ancient World - Windows version released. (France)
• 9 Squared, Inc. - Spanish company LaNetro Zed acquires all of the MonsterMob group holdings, including 9 Squared.
• Adrenalin: Extreme Show - Windows version released. (France)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - PlayStation 2 version released. (New Zealand)
• Battlestations: Midway - Windows version released. (Poland)
• Belief & Betrayal - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Blazing Wings - 0.4.1 release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Bomberman Land Touch! - Nintendo DS version released. (United Kingdom)
• Boxing Manager - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Chili Con Carnage - PSP version released. (Australia)
• Chili Con Carnage - PSP version released. (France)
• Crackdown - Xbox 360 version released. (Poland)
• Crackdown - Xbox 360 version released. (France)
• Crackdown - Xbox 360 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Determinance - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• FIFA Manager 07: Extra Time - EA Link downloadable version - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Final Fantasy XII - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Final Fantasy XII - PlayStation 2 version released. (Greece)
• Final Fantasy XII - PlayStation 2 version released. (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden)
• Ghost Rider - PSP version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ghost Rider - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Infernal - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Infernal - Windows version released. (France)
• Kawasaki Quad Bikes - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kawasaki Quad Bikes - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kawasaki Snowmobiles - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kawasaki Snowmobiles - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kid Icarus - NES version - Wii version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kororinpa: Marble Mania - Wii version released. (United Kingdom)
• Kororinpa: Marble Mania - Wii version released. (Belgium and The Netherlands)
• Pandemic: Extinction of Man - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Resident Evil 4 - Windows version released. (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden)
• Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Supreme Commander - Windows version released. (France)
• The Mark - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• The Show - Windows version released. (Germany)
• TrackMania United - Windows version released. (Germany)
• TrackMania United (Limited First Edition) - Windows version released. (Germany)
• VFR Real Scenery: South East England - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Vivisector: Beast Within - Windows version released. (France)

2006

• America's Army: Rise of a Soldier - Xbox version released. (France)
• Baten Kaitos Origins - GameCube version released. (Japan)
• Black - PlayStation 2 version released. (France)
• Black - Xbox version released. (Finland)
• Black - PlayStation 2 version released. (Finland)
• Black - Xbox version released. (France)
• Black - PlayStation 2 version released. (Italy)
• Black - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Clannad - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Crashday - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Crashday - Windows version released. (Asia and Europe)
• Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening (Special Edition) - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• EverQuest II: Kingdom of Sky - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Final Fantasy II - Game Boy Advance version released. (Australia)
• Frantix - PSP version released. (Japan)
• GripShift - PSP version released. (Japan)
• Ibara - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Kinnikuman: Muscle Generations - PSP version released. (Japan)
• Mad Tracks - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Madagascar - Platinum Release - PlayStation 2 version released. (Germany)
• Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time - Nintendo DS version released. (Australia)
• Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner - PSP version released. (Japan)
• SEGA AGES 2500 Vol.22: Advanced Daisenryaku - Doitsu Dengeki Sakusen - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• SEGA AGES 2500 Vol.25: Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Sonic Riders - Xbox version released. (Japan)
• Sonic Riders - GameCube version released. (Japan)
• Sonic Riders - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Star Wars: Empire at War - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - Platinum release - PlayStation 2 version released. (Germany)
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - Classics release - Xbox version released. (Germany)
• Steel Beasts Pro (Personal Edition) - Digital release - Windows version released. (Other)
• Suikoden I+II - PSP version released. (Japan)
• Suikoden V - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• TOCA Race Driver 3 - Windows version released. (France)
• TOCA Race Driver 3 - Xbox version released. (France)
• The Con - PSP version released. (Japan)
• The King of Fighters: Neowave - Xbox version released. (Japan)
• The Sword of Etheria - PlayStation 2 version released. (France)
• TubeTwist: Quantum-Flux Edition - MacGameStore release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• War World: Tactical Combat - Version 1.09 - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)

2005

• Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War - PlayStation 2 version released. (France)
• Astro Boy - PlayStation 2 version released. (Australia and New Zealand)
• Blood Will Tell: Tezuka Osamu's Dororo - PlayStation 2 version released. (Australia)
• Bricks of Egypt - v1.11 - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Industry Giant II - PC Games 04/05 covermount - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Last Half of Darkness: Shadows of the Servants - Windows version released. (United States)
• Mob Enforcer - Xbox version released. (United States and Canada)
• Project: Snowblind - Xbox version released. (United States)
• Project: Snowblind - PlayStation 2 version released. (United States)
• Top Gear RPM Tuning - Windows version released. (Poland)

2004

• Legends of Wrestling II - GameCube version released. (France)
• Northland - Macintosh version released. (United States)

2003

• Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of War - Windows version released. (United States)
• Necromania: Trap of Darkness - 2. German release - Windows version released. (Germany)

2002

• The Longest Journey - Second release, Keep Case - Windows version released. (Spain)

2001

• Arcade Party Pak - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• Grandia II - Dreamcast version released. (United Kingdom)
• Pacific Century CyberWorks Japan K.K. - The company announces to acquire VR1 Entertainment, Inc.
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen - Box release - Windows version released. (Russia)
• VR1 Entertainment, Inc. - Pacific Century CyberWorks Japan K.K. announces to acquire the company for $38 million.
• Wizardry: Knight of Diamonds - The Second Scenario - Game Boy Color version released. (Japan)
• Wizardry: Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario - Game Boy Color version released. (Japan)
• Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord - Game Boy Color version released. (Japan)

2000

• Cool Boarders 4 - PlayStation version released. (France)
• NBA in the Zone 2000 - Nintendo 64 version released. (United States)

1999

• Atari Interactive, Inc. - Hasbro Interactive signs agreement with The Tetris Company and Blue Planet Software to publish the next generation of Tetris (r) for PSX and PC. The new title will be "The Next Tetris".

1998

• Battlecruiser 3000AD - Freeware release - DOS version released. (Worldwide)

1996

• Advanced Power Dolls 2 - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• Alone in the Dark 2 - SEGA Saturn version released. (Japan)
• BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat - SNES version released. (Japan)
• Blockids - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• Front Mission: Gun Hazard - SNES version released. (Japan)
• Hyper 3D Taisen Battle Gebockers - SEGA Saturn version released. (Japan)
• Hyper Crazy Climber - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• Kanako - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge - SEGA Saturn version released. (Japan)
• PGA Tour 96 - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• Power Dolls FX - PC-FX version released. (Japan)
• Real Bout Fatal Fury - Neo Geo CD version released. (United States)
• Shadowrun - SEGA CD version released. (Japan)
• Thunderstrike 2 - SEGA Saturn version released. (Japan)
• Tuned Heart - PC-98 version released. (Japan)

1995

• Fleet Defender - CD-ROM release - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• Fleet Defender - Floppy Disk release - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• Mario's Game Gallery - Windows version released. (United States)
• Mario's Game Gallery - version 1.0 - DOS version released. (United States)

1993

• Bodyconquest II: Kyūseishu - TurboGrafx-16 version released. (Japan)

1992

• Brain Games For Windows - Windows 3.x version released. (Worldwide)

1991

• Hole in One - SNES version released. (Japan)
• Pop Breaker - Game Gear version released. (Japan)

1990

• Arctic - NES version released. (Japan)
• Code Name: Viper - NES version released. (Japan)
• Diablo - TurboGrafx-16 version released. (Japan)
• Gradius - Game Boy version released. (Japan)
• Kiteretsu Daihyakka - NES version released. (Japan)
• Nishimura Kyōtarō: Hokutosei no Onna - TurboGrafx CD version released. (Japan)
• The New Zealand Story - TurboGrafx-16 version released. (Japan)
• Tiger Road - TurboGrafx-16 version released. (Japan)