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)

Mercenary Force was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Aoi Blink was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Barunba was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Super Soccer was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Soccer Mania was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

SD Snatcher was released
MSX 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.

Ehrgeiz

Company founded.

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

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)

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

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

Ghost Story Games, LLC

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

Samba De Amigo was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

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

Breath of Fire IV was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Ø Story was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

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

Power Stone 2 was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

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

Rally de Europe was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

United Game Artists

Company founded.

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

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

2K Australia Pty. Ltd

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

EverGrace was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

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

Perfect Life was released
Windows version (Japan)

Art Camion Sugorokuden was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Starlancer was released
Windows version (United States)

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

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

Tropico was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

eRacer was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

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

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

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)

Motocross Mania 3 was released
Xbox version (United States)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Sudoku DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

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

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

The Equestrian was released
Windows version (Germany)

Forge was released
download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Vitetris was released
version 0.40 - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

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)

Jewel Match was released
Nintendo DS version (Germany)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winds of Steel was released
Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heroes of Zulula was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Nin²-Jump was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Outland was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Zynga Mobile UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Voxeliens was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Google Zerg Rush was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Kikokugai was released
Windows version (Japan)

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

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

dtp entertainment AG

dtp entertainment AG files for insolvency

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

El Chavo was released
Wii version (Mexico)

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

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

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

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

Sunk was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

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

Vectrex Multicart Bundle was released
Vectrex version (Worldwide)

Earthtongue was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

Cosmochoria was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Fiscal Ship was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airis was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agatha Knife 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slowdrive was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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)

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

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

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

Riptale was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

Apocryph was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Seyenapse Pte. Ltd.

Launched CREATE VR game on Oculus (desktop VR).

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)

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

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

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

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

Reframed 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)

Spring in Japan: Mosaic Edition was released
Big Fish Games 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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BattleParty 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pog was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prehistoric Kingdom was released
Early Access version (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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mercenaries Lament: Requiem of the Silver Wolf was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Goblin's Expedition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

NFBL: National Fantasy Basketball League was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Family Bash was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Huanying Jiaru Qiqu She was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

L/Right Reflection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Commander: World War II was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

The Last Case of Benedict Fox was released
download release - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

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

ArcRunner was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

At the dream end 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)