This Day in Game History (April 29)

Bally Entertainment Corporation

Bally Manufacturing Corporation is incorporated as a publicly traded company.

Planets was released
Mainframe version (United States)

Sangokushi Retsuden: Ransei no Eiyūtachi was released
Genesis version (Japan)

MegaMind was released
Meganet Game Library release - Genesis version (Japan)

Pyramid Magic was released
Meganet Game Library release - Genesis version (Japan)

Pro Yakyū GG League was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

TrashMan was released
Version 1.2 - OS/2 version (Worldwide)

Doraemon: Nora no Suke no Yabō was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

River City Girls Zero was released
SNES version (Japan)

AstroFire was released
v1.00 - DOS version (Worldwide)

Doctor Hauzer was released
3DO version (Japan)

Dark Kingdom was released
SNES version (Japan)

Buichi Terasawa's Takeru: Letter of the Law was released
3DO version (Japan)

Marginal Points was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

Tautology II was released
Version 1 - Atari ST version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter was released
Windows version (United States)

Roommate 3: Ryōko - Kaze no Kagayaku Asa ni was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Super Tempo was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Shining Force III: Scenario 2 was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter was released
Windows version (United States)

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers was released
Neo Geo version (United States)

Friends: Seishun no Kagayaki was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

HappyLand Adventures was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Scorched 3D was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2002 FIFA World Cup was released
Xbox version (France)

Hugo and the Animals of the Ocean was released
Windows version (Germany)

Quest for the Crown was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

MapleStory was released
Initial public release - Windows version (South Korea)

NBA Street Vol. 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Jak rozpętałem II Wojnę Światową: Nieznane przygody Franka Dolasa (Limitowana Edycja Kolekcjonerska) was released
Windows version (Poland)

Ballance was released
Windows version (Germany)

Pikmin 2 was released
GameCube version (Japan)

AFL Live: Premiership Edition was released
Windows version (Australia)

THQ Inc.

Company acquires Relic Entertainment.

Relic Entertainment Inc

THQ acquires Relic Entertainment.

Naruto: Ninja Council 2 was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Mootix Drop was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Pikmin 2-e was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

President Forever was released
Windows version (United States)

Super Splash 3D was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Webkinz was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Empire Earth II was released
Windows version (Italy)

Stolen was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia, New Zealand)

TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme was released
Windows version (Germany)

The Fall: Last Days of Gaia (Extended Version) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Hammer & Sickle was released
"1С:Нивал ИГРОТЕКА" series (3xCD-ROM) - Windows version (Russia)

Adrenalin Sport-Pack was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Delta Force: Xtreme was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Black Mirror: Der dunkle Spiegel der Seele (Special Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Vivendi Games, Inc.

The company settles the differences in a lawsuit with Valve over distribution via Steam, the ownership of Half-Life's IP and the right to grant license agreements for Valve's games to cyber cafes. Under the settlement, VU Games will cease distribution of retail packaged versions of Valve's games, effective August 31, 2005. Additionally, only Valve's licenses for cyber cafes become valid.

SilverBack Studios

Company founded by Jon Oldham and fifteen members of Acclaim's Manchester studio.

Desert Law was released
"1C:КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ИГРУШЕК" series - Windows version (Russia)

Valve Corporation

The company settles the differences in a lawsuit with Vivendi Universal Games over distribution via Steam, the ownership of the Half-Life IP and the right to grant license agreements for Valve's games to cyber cafes. Under the settlement, VU Games will cease distribution of retail packaged versions of Valve's games, effective August 31, 2005. Additionally, only Valve's licenses for cyber cafes become valid.

Spy vs Spy was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

Phraze Daze: Famous Quotes Word Game was released
Windows version (United States)

Amazonia was released
Electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Let's Yoga was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Spartan was released
YoYo Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grand Theft Auto IV (Special Edition) was released
PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 was released
PSP version (United States)

Grand Theft Auto IV was released
PlayStation 3 version (Russia)

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

The company announces the formation of the Ubisoft Kiev development division.

Mahjongg Investigations: Under Suspicion was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Brain Voyage was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Toy Shop was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Let's Pilates was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Polar Games 2 was released
Windows version (United States)

Ubisoft Kyiv

The studio's formation is officially announced.

Extreme Hangman was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Sorry! was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Close Combat: The Longest Day was released
Windows version (United States)

Family Guy: Uncensored was released
T-Mobile release - J2ME version (United States)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

Stalin vs. Martians was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flower Paradise was released
Fugazo release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tank Strike was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Pirate Galaxy was released
GameStar 06/2009 covermount - Windows version (Germany)

D.C.: I.F. was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Music Quiz was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was released
PSP version (Japan)

Elemental Battle Academy was released
Windows version (Japan)

Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. (Shokai Gentei Tokubetsu Dōkon Han) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Journalist Journey: The Eye of Odin was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Record of Agarest War was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

Reef Aquarium was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Pinball Duel was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Hue Shift was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Championship Manager 2010 was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Pile Up! Bakery was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Deadtime Stories was released
Big Fish release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Normal Tanks was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

High Noon was released
v1.0.0 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Talking Ben the Dog was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Danmaku Unlimited was released
v1.0 (initial demo release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Avatar Rail Panic was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

SBK 2011: FIM Superbike World Championship was released
PlayStation 3 version (Italy)

Capsized was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Virtua Tennis 4 was released
PlayStation 3 version (Germany)

Blooming Daisies was released
Windows version (Germany)

Thor: God of Thunder was released
Wii version (United Kingdom)

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

Starfarer was released
Alpha version (Fractal Softworks download release) - Linux version (Worldwide)

Cake Mania: Lights, Camera, Action! was released
Windows version (Germany)

Epic Inventor was released
v1.0 - Linux version (Worldwide)

The Desolate Hope was released
Windows version (United States)

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

Leviathan: Warships was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

Goblins Rush was released
v1.0.7 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Tennis in the Face was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Lunch Time was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released
Xbox 360 version (United States)

Slip was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Consortium: Master Edition was released
GOG release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Starborn Wanderers was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Daylight was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States, Canada)

Coco Fashion was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

Child of Light was released
Download release - Wii U version (United States)

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Duels was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

The Forgotten Pharaoh was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Planet Corp was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Raiden IV: OverKill was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Alter Bridge Song Pack was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Lovely Planet (Collector's Edition) was released
mail order release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Regimental Chess was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

ZombieRun was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

XenobladeX was released
Wii U version (Japan)

Trulon: The Shadow Engine was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

LittleBigPlanet 3: Adventure Time Costume Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Myths of the World: Stolen Spring (Collector's Edition) was released
Google Play release (v1.0) - Android version (Worldwide)

Spermination was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Jurassic World: The Game was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Extreme Formula Championship was released
v1.0 (initial MacApp store release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

GameStar GmbH

IDG Communications AG sells IDG Entertainment Media GmbH to Webedia.

Super Star Path was released
itch.io release - Linux version (Worldwide)

LittleBigPlanet 3: Costume Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

Fiete Choice was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

The Weaponographist was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

XenobladeX (Amazon.co.jp Gentei) was released
Wii U version (Japan)

The Pit and the Pendulum was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Corre, Chico! was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Gambling with Eternity was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

The Classic Fun Collection: 5 in 1 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Puzzle Galaxies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Experience was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cubium Dreams was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stealth Labyrinth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

OzMafia!! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Zombillie was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Guardians of Victoria was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HordeZ was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bibou was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Selenon Rising was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Clock of Atonement was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Wordlase was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Fear of Clowns was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sniper Squad Mission was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Russian Prison Sport: OCHKO was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Immortal Redneck (Soundtrack Bundle) was released
Strictly Limited Release #06 - PlayStation 4 version (Germany)

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

Longboard: Stunts and Tricks was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Electroquest: Resistance is Futile was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

AeroChopper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Snower's New Clothes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Front Too Far: Deluxe Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Silent Gentlemen was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

LOGistICAL 2: France was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mordhau was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tiki Trials was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Road Homeward 2: River Trip was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Criss Cross was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Yuoni: Rises was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arknights was released
TapTap release - Android version (China)

Space Orbs was released
itch.io release - Commodore 64 version (Worldwide)

Tales of the Neon Sea was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Deep Race: Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flan was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Follia: Dear Father was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 1 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Spirits of Mystery: Dunkle Mythen was released
Windows version (Germany)

Table Trenches was released
v1.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Samsara Room was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Racing Bike Fight (Corona Virus Lockdown Special) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ben 10: Super Slime Ben was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Classified: Death in the Alley was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mosquitoes and Zombies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Surviving Titan was released
v2020.04.29 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

In The Search For: Revenge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rugby League 20 was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

NEAVE was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Frauki's Adventure! was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Extreme racing was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Farm Manager 2021 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Insurmountable was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adjudicator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Partisans 1941: Extended Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mushroo Monster was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

CATch the Stars: Japan was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off - Extra Krusty Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

MeiQi: Chapter 38 was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Decamped was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars Pinball VR was released
Quest version (Worldwide)

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

Thursday quiz was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Reknum Cheri Dreamland was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Total War: Rome Remastered was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Under the Ghost Mountain was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Hero Sword was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Upside was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Voxel Battle Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Retro Clicker was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nintendo Switch Sports was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

A Fungus In My Garden was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Idle Business Tycoon: Build Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dadish 3 was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Obscurant was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sacred Valley was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Emiko's Pledge 2 was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Ravenous Devils 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)