This Day in Game History (April 27)

Take-A-Way was released
version 4 - Mainframe version (United States)

Game & Watch Gold: Lion was released
Gold Series (LN-08) - Dedicated handheld version (Japan)

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha was released
Disk 1 - NES version (Japan)

Dragon Buster II: Yami no Fūin was released
NES version (Japan)

Susanoō Densetsu was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Final Fantasy III was released
NES version (Japan)

Soccer Mania was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Barunba was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

SD Snatcher was released
MSX version (Japan)

Aoi Blink was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Super Soccer was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Mercenary Force was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Karakuri Kengōden: Musashi Lord was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Shockman was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Kirby's Dream Land was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Midway Home Entertainment, Inc.

The company is founded.

Game Boy Gallery was released
Game Boy version (United Kingdom)

Ehrgeiz

Company founded.

Eracha was released
DOS version (South Korea)

Wondersoft's Game Pack was released
Windows 3.x version (United States)

Star Fox 64 was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

Super Smash Bros. was released
Nintendo 64 version (United States)

Perfect Life was released
Windows version (Japan)

Wuz↑b? Produce: Street Dancer was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

Dance Dance Revolution: Club Version - Dreamcast Edition was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Lattice was released
Major Wave Series - PlayStation version (Japan)

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

Dragon Engine was released
Beta 1.20 - DOS version (Worldwide)

EverGrace was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Samba De Amigo was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

2K Australia Pty. Ltd

The Australian division of Irrational Games is established in Canberra, headed by Jonathan Chey.

Sorcerian: Shichisei Mahō no Shito was released
Limited music CD edition - Dreamcast version (Japan)

Ø Story was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Simple 1500 Series: Vol.28 - The Dungeon RPG was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Starlancer was released
Windows version (United States)

Art Camion Sugorokuden was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Rally de Europe was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Ghost Story Games, LLC

The Australian division of Irrational Games is established in Canberra, headed by Jonathan Chey.

Memories Off: Pure was released
Neo Geo Pocket Color version (Japan)

Picture Puzzle was released
Neo Geo Pocket Color version (Japan)

NBA in the Zone 2000 was released
Game Boy Color version (United States)

United Game Artists

Company founded.

Power Stone 2 was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Breath of Fire IV was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Tropico was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Disney Phonics Quest was released
Macintosh version (United States, Canada)

eRacer was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Löwenzahn 5: Geschichten aus Natur, Umwelt und Technik was released
Macintosh / Windows hybrid release - Windows version (Germany)

PuffBOMB was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Strategy 3: The Dark Legions was released
registered download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Colin McRae Rally 04 was released
Mophun version (Worldwide)

Xing Interactive C.V.

The company opens an office in Indonesia with the purpose of publishing and distributing PC and video games in that country: Xing International Asia, Ltd.

Xing Interactive B.V.

The office is set up in Indonesia, with the purpose of publishing and distributing PC and video games in that country.

Motocross Mania 3 was released
Xbox version (United States)

Essential Sudoku DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Knight Tales: Land Of Bitterness was released
J2ME version (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

The Adventures of Darwin was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.27 - Panzer Dragoon was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon was released
PSP version (Japan)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.26 - Dynamite Deka was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sound Novel Portable: Machi - Unmei no Kōsaten: Tokubetsu-hen was released
PSP version (Japan)

Smarties: Meltdown was released
PlayStation 2 version (Italy, Spain)

Étude Prologue: Yureugoku Kokoro no Katachi was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Petz: Dogz 2 was released
<i>Ochaken no Heya DS</i> - Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Buzz! The Mega Quiz was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

God of War II (Special Edition) was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Forge was released
download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Stargate Online Trading Card Game was released
Windows version (United States)

The Equestrian was released
Windows version (Germany)

SingStar: Pop Hits was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Vitetris was released
version 0.40 - Linux version (Worldwide)

Corvette Evolution GT was released
Nintendo DS version (United States, Canada)

Jewel Match was released
Nintendo DS version (Germany)

Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Lilt Line was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Alive 4-ever Returns was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Monsters: Deluxe was released
PSP version (United States)

Winds of Steel was released
Android version (Worldwide)

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was released
retail release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs Strike was released
Wii version (The Netherlands)

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was released
Wii version (United States)

Onslaught was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was released
PSP version (United States)

Dead to Rights: Retribution was released
PlayStation 3 version (Canada)

LEGO Minifigures: Street Skater was released
Lego.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Elite Echelon Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A+ Ace 2 King was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Super Mario Bros. Crossover was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Super Street Fighter IV was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley was released
PSP version (United States)

Grepolis was released
v1.11 - Browser version (Worldwide)

Zenonia 3: The Midgard Story was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Order & Chaos: Online was released
v1.0.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Heroes of Zulula was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Unpleasant Horse was released
v1.0.1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Spike: A Love Story was released
Newgrounds release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Nin²-Jump was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

The 7th Guest: Infection was released
v1.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Zynga Mobile UK

It is announced that Wonderland Software was acquired by Zynga Game Network.

Sci-Fighters was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Trouble Witches Neo! was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Clash of Elementalists was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (Japan)

Outland was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Mister Jump was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Voxeliens was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Kikokugai was released
Windows version (Japan)

El Chavo was released
Wii version (Mexico)

Gothic: Complete Collection was released
retail release - Windows version (Czechia, Slovakia)

dtp entertainment AG

dtp entertainment AG files for insolvency

City Zombified was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Cherry Tree High: Comedy Club! was released
cherrytreehigh.com download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Salvage Youth was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dark Dimensions: Wax Beauty (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adam's Venture: Episode 3 - Revelations was released
Windows version (Germany)

Ribbon of Green was released
soyasushi.webs.com download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Google Zerg Rush was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Living Legends: Ice Rose was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Aliens vs Romans was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Gun Princess 2 was released
64Digits release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vectrex Multicart Bundle was released
Vectrex version (Worldwide)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Milly and Marty's Mega-Market Mayhem! was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sunk was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

The Way of the Pixelated Fist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Earthtongue was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

InsanZ: The Cake is a Lie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chalkboard Pinball was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Cosmochoria was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Microgue was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Cube Escape: Seasons was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition - Day One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Son of Nor was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ys Chronicles 1 was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Koi-Koi Japan was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Abandoned Knight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Fiscal Ship was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Emerge: Cities of the Apocalypse was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pico Park was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Battles of the Ancient World was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Fragmented was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

State of Anarchy was released
Steam Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pathfinder Adventures was released
v1.00 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

North was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Apestorm: Full Bananas was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

PBS KIDS Games was released
initial release - iPad version (United States)

Picross e7 was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Girls Escape the Hell was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Wailing Heights was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kader Muhurleri was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Evony: The King's Return was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Desire: Remaster Ver. was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

The Panic Room was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Lost in Reefs: Antarctic was released
Play+Smile release - Windows version (Germany)

Big Hunter was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Dark Romance: The Swan Sonata (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Disco Caldo was released
Game Jolt release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Snooker Nation Championship 2016 was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Falling Stars: War of Empires was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Slice, Dice & Rice was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

1 vs 1: Global Operations was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Expeditions: Viking was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Match Land was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Magic Room Escape was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

NieR: Automata (Digital Premium Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Hong Kong, South Korea)

Summer Lesson: Miyamoto Hikari Collection was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan)

Blackjack Bailey VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Agatha Knife was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bunny Hop League was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tanzia was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Slowdrive was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Riptale was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Desire: Remaster Ver. (Shokai Genteiban) was released
PS Vita version (Japan)

Comet Strike was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Titan Slayer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.01 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Airis was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.02 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Treasure of the Forgotten City was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Tsuihō Senkyo was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Binary Dash was released
v1.0.60 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Dr. Doyle & The Mystery Of The Cloche Hat was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ana the Game was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ancient Rus was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bendy and the Ink Machine was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Firebird: The Unfinished was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Welcome to Basingstoke was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

My Car was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

NoReload Heroes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Magic Scroll Tactics was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

MazM: The Phantom of the Opera was released
v1.1.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

PositronX was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Thin Silence was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Muffled Warfare was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Battlecruiser was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Reframed was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fairy Escape was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Seyenapse Pte. Ltd.

Launched CREATE VR game on Oculus (desktop VR).

Capsular was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lock Her Up: The Trump Supremacy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ages of Mages: The Last Keeper was released
steam release 0.9.9.7 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Monster Prom was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Not So Middle Ages was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Spring in Japan: Mosaic Edition was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Korgan was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Apocryph was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Quest of Vidhuraa was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition (Day One Edition) was released
Nintendo Switch version (France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Mosaic: Game of Gods II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rolling Line was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Infinitely up 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moving Out was released
download release - Xbox One version (United Kingdom)

Knock Harder was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SnowRunner was released
download release - Xbox One version (United Kingdom)

Amanda's Magic Book 2 was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SnowRunner: Year 1 Pass was released
download release - Xbox One version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

BattleParty was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sweet Solitaire: School Witch was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Test: Hypothesis Rising was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Wild Darkness was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Puzzle Cats was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

What Makes Us Special was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Infinite Dronin was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Chopper was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Taste of the Past was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Bloody Paws Unleashed was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pog was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pandemic Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Garden Magic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Simona's Requiem was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dome Romantik was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Heal Hitler was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Spike: Volleyball Story was released
Initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Super Huey 1 & 2 Airdrop was released
GOG.com release (Commodore 64 versions) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sixit was released
v2.2104.3701 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Klotzen! Panzer Battles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Forgotten Hill: Tales was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Abyss Memory: Fallen Angel and the Path of Magic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Trespasser was released
itch.io download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Building Bar Company was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Elemental Angel III was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Echoes of Mana was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Holomento was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Subway Hero Run was released
v0.1.2625 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Romans: Age of Caesar was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Prehistoric Kingdom was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bramble: The Mountain King was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Cursed Fables: Twisted Tower was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Heritage Pack was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)