This Day in Game History (July 27)

EarthBound Beginnings was released
NES version (Japan)

Dr. Mario was released
NES version (Japan)

Bikkuriman World: Gekitō Sei Senshi was released
NES version (Japan)

D-Again: The 4th Unit Five was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

Sonic Spike was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

STED: Iseki Wakusei no Yabō was released
NES version (Japan)

Bases Loaded 3 was released
NES version (Japan)

Lode Runner: Lost Labyrinth was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Tasmania Story was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Batman: The Video Game was released
Genesis version (Japan)

Monster Bash was released
Monster Bash "Lite" v2.1, a 3 level shareware version (as opposed to the regular 10 level) episode released - DOS version (United States)

SegaSaturn Modem (included games) was released
Virtua Fighter Remix bundle - SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Gromada was released
Windows version (Russia)

Darkstone was released
Windows version (United States)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company receives first "Online Privacy Seal" under ESRB Privacy Online certification program.

Dancing Stage: featuring True Kiss Destination was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Hidden & Dangerous was released
Windows version (United States)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

EA/Maxis' The Sims is top-grossing PC Game of first half of 2000 by PC Data.

Virtua Athlete 2000 was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Digimon World 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Twilight Syndrome: Saikai was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

pop'n music: Animation Melody was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

beatmania featuring Dreams Come True was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Baroque Syndrome was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

TimeScape: Journey to Pompeii was released
Box release - Windows version (Russia)

Winning Lure was released
retail release - PlayStation version (Japan)

Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited

The company acquires ED-Vantage Software, Inc.

Meitantei Conan: Nishi no Meitantei - Saidai no Kiki!? was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

Sentimental Graffiti 2 was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Embrace in the Sand was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

beatmania Best Hits was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Spin Jam was released
PlayStation version (United States, Canada)

G-mode Co., Ltd.

Company established.

Zusar Vasar was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Stretch Panic was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: A Twitch in Time! was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Apocripha/0: Alex Disc was released
Windows version (Japan)

Hooligans was released
Windows version (Russia)

The Settlers: Fourth Edition was released
Windows version (United States)

Police Tactical Training was released
Windows version (Japan)

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Shiro no Shō was released
Game Boy Color version (Japan)

Max Payne was released
Windows version (Italy)

Titus Interactive, S.A.

Titus Interactive holds over 50% of Interplay voting rights. On 18 September, a new board of directors is appointed.

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis was released
Windows version (Japan)

Eurotour Cycling was released
Windows version (Germany)

Pirates of Treasure Island was released
v1.02 - Windows version (United States)

The King of Fighters: Neowave was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Hypnotix, Inc.

The company is acquired by Electronic Arts and the team joins EA Tiburon in Orlando, Florida.

EA Orlando

The company is joined by the Hypnotix team when Electronic Arts acquires the company.

Matrix Games, Ltd.

The company acquires the rights to the VASSAL Engine from Vassal Engineering, software that lets you create your own, individually branded, commercial standalone application that moderates any turn-based game for human-vs-human play. Matrix Games will provide the online presence and distribution channel.

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Joker's Quest was released
Windows Mobile version (Worldwide)

Coloris was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

We/Are* (Genteiban) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sengoku Basara 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Mario Hoops 3 on 3 was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Kinnikuman: Muscle Grand Prix Max was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Blood+: Souyoku no Battle Rondo was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Let's Ride! Friends Forever was released
Windows version (Germany)

Bullet Witch was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Torikago no Mukougawa was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Soundvoyager was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Digidrive was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Mutsuboshi Kirari: Hoshi Furu Miyako was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Orbient was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Zegapain XOR was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Import Tuner Challenge was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Global Defence Force: Tactics was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Eat, Sleep, Play, Inc.

The formation of the company is announced.

Heracles: Chariot Racing was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

The World Ends with You was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Aurora: The Secret Within was released
Windows version (United States)

Shooting Love, 2007 was released
Sega NAOMI release - Arcade version (Japan)

Little Busters! was released
Windows version (Japan)

Kaos Online was released
Windows version (Brazil)

Melty Blood: Act Cadenza Ver.B was released
Windows version (Japan)

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete was released
Dreierpack release - Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Chatroom was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

ELIMIN8! was released
Commodore 64 version (Worldwide)

Creeper World was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HB Arcade Cards was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

Sudoku Student was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

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

Irekae IQ Crossword DX was released
DoCoMo Tetris & Get Petit App release - DoJa version (Japan)

Seven was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Soredemo, Watashi wa Aishiteiru was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden)

Amazing Heists: Dillinger was released
Big Fish Games download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Legendo's The Three Musketeers: One for All! was released
Wii version (United States)

Ninja was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift was released
Retail release - Xbox 360 version (United States)

Tricky Truck was released
First release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rock Band: Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01 was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

The Guild 2: Renaissance was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany)

Rock Band: Juanes - Pack 01 was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Space Quest 1+2+3 was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chuck E. Cheese's Party Games was released
Wii version (United States)

Gameloft Australia Pty Ltd.

A development studio in Auckland is opened

U-Ventures: Return to the Cave of Time was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Collector's Edition) was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

The Lost Kingdom Prophecy was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

CastleMiner was released
XNA Indies release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Silent Ops was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Hungribles was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

Dead Horde was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gesundheit! was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

From Dust was released
Xbox Live Arcade release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Blipzkrieg was released
Armor Games release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Wanderlust: Rebirth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hyper Fighters was released
Retail release - Wii version (United Kingdom)

One Piece: Unlimited Cruise SP 2 was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United Kingdom)

Total Recall Game was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Teslapunk was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Sable Maze: Sullivan River (Collector's Edition) was released
MacGameStore release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tatakai Tank Rush! was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Own Pet Dragon was released
v3.3.3 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

SuperSonic Jack was released
iPhone version (United States)

Legend of Kay: Anniversary was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Icy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Boneless Zombie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Heart of Ember was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vaccum Filter was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rock Dawg Offroad Crawling was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

The Suomi RPG was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

1bitHeart was released
Freem! download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pixel Space_ was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rocket Ball was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Strange Night was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Heroes of the Seven Seas was released
Gear VR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Wordsweeper by POWGI was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

BalanCity was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Absolut Deadmau5 was released
GearVR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Antihorror was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ratz Instagib was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Castle Invasion: Throne Out was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Mini Sports Collection was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Big Bang Racing was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

LEGO Ninjago: WU-CRU was released
v1.0.0 - Android version (Worldwide)

Orbital was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Corona Blossom Vol.1: Gift From the Galaxy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Loco Dojo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mysteries of Fence was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dawn of Revenge was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Little Adventure on the Prairie was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Cube Shift was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

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

Windstorm: The Game was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HammerHelm was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Swipe was released
download release - New Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

The Hero Unmasked! was released
v1.0.2 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.03 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Physical Contact: Speed was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Rat Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tank Battle: Pacific was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Overcooked!: Special Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Immortal Planet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Business Tour was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Qbics Paint was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

X: Rebirth - VR Edition was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Achievement Hunter: Cromulent was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Parascientific Escape: Crossing at the Farthest Horizon was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Dragonflight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Fighting Fantasy: Legends was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Impresja was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dr. Dungeon's Madman! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sokoban Land DX was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Just in Time Incorporated was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Darkside Detective was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Spy and the Labyrinth was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Wunderwaffe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Gold of the Incas Solitaire was released
Windows version (Germany)

Dude Simulator 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Loot Box Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mosaics Galore was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Guilty Summer Kiss 2: Bloody Secret was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

King & Assassins was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

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

The Banner Saga Trilogy (Bonus Edition) was released
Xbox One version (United States)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.05 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Poopee Wars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Final Light, The Prison was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Hotel Remorse was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Police Pursuit was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Midnight Calling: Arabella was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Battle of Worldviews was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Alien Shooter 2: The Legend was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Ubermosh: Santicide was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Road Z Survival: The Last Winter was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Outpost Nine: Episode 1 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

WarioWare: Gold was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

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

Auto Brawl Chess was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Aggretsuko: The Short-Timer Strikes Back was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Toilet Management Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Othercide was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

DuelVox was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ad Agency Tycoon was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nonogram.com Color was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Merc Zone was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

One Way: The Elevator was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Night Book was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Beside Myself was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dungless 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Winds & Leaves was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

11 Islands: Story of Love was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tribes of Midgard was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

NEO: The World Ends with You was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Vermillion was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HighFleet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tribes of Midgard (Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay)

DeMagnete VR was released
Oculus Rift version (Oculus store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

LGBT: Color by Number for Adults was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

Gin Rummy was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Creepy Tale Bundle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nightingale was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Noah's Heart was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Fire Commander was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arsonist Heaven was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Cartoon Network BMX Champions was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Captain Bones: A Pirate's Journey was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cross Summoner:R was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Taisho x Alice: Heads & Tails was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Train Valley: Console Edition was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Drift King was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Voltage High Society was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Anonymous;Code was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

The Sheep Quiz was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Egglien was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

As Guilty As the Moon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Candy Sweet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Disfigure was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Delivery INC was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arcadia: Colony was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arcadian Atlas was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Chronos Rebellion was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Lonely Ride was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Komorebi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Makabaka was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Access Denied: Escape was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cabin of Shadows: Dueling Impostors was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Future Project was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Witch's Rhythm Puzzle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Project Sphinx was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (Japan)

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Elite Status: Platinum Concierge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

On This Day in Game History

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