This Day in Game History (April 26)

Battleship was released
Wang 2200 version (United States)

Crime Fighters was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Game Freak, Inc.

Company founded by Satoshi Tajiri, incorporated as Game Freak, Inc.

Baseball Stars Professional was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Magician Lord was released
Arcade version (Japan)

NAM-1975 was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Mahjong Kyōretsuden: Nishinihon-hen was released
Neo-Geo MVS release - Arcade version (Japan)

Sumo Fighter was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Over Horizon was released
NES version (Japan)

Lagrange Point was released
NES version (Japan)

The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Magic Darts was released
NES version (Japan)

Warsong was released
Genesis version (Japan)

Spanky's Quest was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Shinobi was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Vice: Project Doom was released
NES version (Japan)

Sabnack was released
Sharp X68000 version (Japan)

World Heroes 2 was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Moraff's Dungeons of the Unforgiven was released
v1.0 - DOS version (United States)

World Heroes 2 JET was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Shadow Squadron was released
SEGA 32X version (Japan)

Bakuretsu Hunter was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Greedy was released
v0.40 - first release (at Saturne 3 demoparty) - DOS version (Worldwide)

Jumping Flash! 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

The Legend of Oasis was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Tail of the Sun was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Irem Arcade Classics was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Doraemon: Wakuwaku Pocket Paradise was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Xenophage: Alien BloodSport was released
DOS version (United States)

Blue Forest Story: Kaze no Fūin was released
3DO version (Japan)

Jumpin' Derby was released
SNES version (Japan)

Super Power League FX was released
PC-FX version (Japan)

Super Bomberman 4 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Bishōjo Variety Game: Rapyulus Panic was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Raku Jongg was released
Windows version (Japan)

Emergency Rescue: Firefighters was released
Windows version (United States)

Europe in Flames was released
Windows version (United States)

Forget Me Not: Palette was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Simple 1500 Series: Vol.59 - The Suiri: IT Tantei - 18 no Jikenbo was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Konohana: True Report was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Love Songs: Idol ga Classmate (Shokai Gentei Box Type A: Seto, Mizuki Version) was released
Type C package - PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Furimukeba Tonari ni was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Mikeneko Holmes: Ghost Panic was released
WonderSwan Color version (Japan)

MDK: Snipers Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Happy★Lesson was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

Rune: Halls of Valhalla was released
Windows version (United States)

SuperLite 1500 Series: Oekaki Puzzle 5 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Gear Senshi Dendoh was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Love Songs: Idol ga Classmate was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Star Wraith 2 was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Catan: Das Kartenspiel was released
Windows version (Poland)

Heroes of Might and Magic IV was released
Windows version (France)

Mega Man Zero was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Pocket Music was released
Game Boy Advance version (United Kingdom)

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal was released
Windows version (Germany)

2002 FIFA World Cup was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Blender Bros. was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Polo was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Keitai Denjuu Telefang 2: Power (Limited) was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Bugs Bunny was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Shifters was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Watashi no Restaurant was released
Game Boy Color version (Japan)

Keitai Denjuu Telefang 2: Speed (Limited) was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

The Legacy of Kain Series: Blood Omen 2 was released
Xbox version (France)

Vault Assault: Tournament Edition was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Alfred Chicken was released
PlayStation version (Australia)

Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2 was released
Pokémon Mini version (Japan)

Painkiller was released
Windows version (Germany)

Empire Earth II was released
Windows version (United States)

TopWare Interactive AG

The company launches TopWare Interactive, Inc., headquartered in Las Vegas, as a publisher and distributor of PC and console software for the North American market.

Pizza Frenzy was released
Reflexive electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory was released
PSP version (United States, Canada)

Guild Wars (Collector's Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Deadhunt was released
Version 1.01 - Windows version (Worldwide)

TrackMania Sunrise was released
Windows version (Austria, Switzerland)

First Battalion was released
Windows version (Germany)

Air Conflicts: Air Battles of World War II was released
Windows version (Germany)

Worms 2 / Worms: Armageddon was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Tropix! was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

SingStar: Rocks! was released
PlayStation 2 version (France)

Spin & Play: Carnival Madness was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Lode Runner was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Master of Defense was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Planet Puzzle League was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Muchi Muchi Pork! was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Sam & Max: Episode 6 - Bright Side of the Moon was released
GameTap exclusive release - Windows version (United States, Canada)

The Dog Island was released
Wii version (Japan)

Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree was released
Wii version (Japan)

Daito Giken Kōshiki Pachi-Slot Simulator: Hihōden - Ossu! Banchō - Yoshimune DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Nanpure VOW was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Scrambled was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Pic Pic was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Paint by DS: Military Vehicles was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

One Piece: Unlimited Adventure was released
Wii version (Japan)

TrackMania United Forever (Limited Edition) was released
Windows version (France)

Glum Buster was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Adventure 2600 Reboot was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Real Crimes: The Unicorn Killer was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tropical Fish Shop: Annabel's Adventure was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Merscom LLC

Merscom is acquired by Playdom.

5 Arcade Gems was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

DodoGo! was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Brain Drain was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

Puffins: Let's Roll was released
Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Don't Feed The Animals was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

System Flaw Recruit was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

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

Record of Agarest War (The Really Naughty Limited Edition) was released
Xbox 360 version (United States)

Scrabble Slam was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Sokoban was released
Philips VG 5000 version (Worldwide)

Playdom, Inc.

Playdom acquires Merscom LLC.

Pucchin Puzzle was released
i-mode release - DoJa version (Japan)

Darkspore was released
Windows version (United States)

Darkspore (Limited Edition) was released
Windows version (United States)

iRunner was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Dragon Age II: All-Class Item Pack was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Infinite Flight was released
initial release - Windows Phone version (Worldwide)

Vampire Physics was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Silent Scream: The Dancer was released
Windows version (United States)

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

Marine Raider was released
v1.0 - Android version (Worldwide)

THQ Nordic GmbH

Company announces the establishment of a North American presence.

Chuck E. Cheese's Arcade Room was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Hallowed Legends: Templar (Collector's Edition) was released
MacGameStore release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Ultimate Edition was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Phase D: Akehime no Shō was released
PSP version (Japan)

The iDOLM@STER: Gravure for You! - Vol. 7 was released
PlayStation 3 version (Japan)

Starters Orders 5 was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Top Gun Rider was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Conception: Ore no Kodomo o Undekure! was released
Retail release - PSP version (Japan)

The Dictator: Wadiyan Games was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Ciel nosurge: Ushinawareta Hoshi e Sasagu Uta (Agent Pack) was released
PS Vita version (Japan)

A+ Monster Factory was released
v1.00 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

SEAL Team 12 was released
Desura release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ciel nosurge: Ushinawareta Hoshi e Sasagu Uta was released
PS Vita version (Japan)

Mortimer Beckett and the Crimson Thief was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Mirai Nikki: 13-ninme no Nikki Shoyūsha - Re:write was released
PSP version (Japan)

Cactus Strowberry Dance Revolution was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Frankenstein was released
v1.0.5 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Inotia 4: Assassin of Berkel was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Talking Ginger 2 was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Haunted Halls: Revenge of Doctor Blackmore (Collector's Edition) was released
MacGameStore release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut was released
PlayStation 3 version (Germany)

Virus Attack was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

StarDrive was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Mars: War Logs was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cursed House 2 was released
Windows version (Germany)

Nightmares from the Deep: Davy Jones was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tofu Go! 2: The Onsen Adventure was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Crystical Express was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

Shall We Date?: Castle Break was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Dangerous Games: Illusionist (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0.0 (initial full game release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Severed was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Endorlight (Deluxe Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution was released
download release - PS Vita version (Worldwide)

A Rose in the Twilight was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

The Infinite Arcade was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Ghoul Kid was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Maui was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Endorlight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HD Poker: Texas Hold'em was released
Facebook release - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Assassin's Creed: Triple Pack was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

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

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Crobot Song Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

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

Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Scanner Sombre was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

City Mania was released
v1.0.0.9 - Windows Phone version (Worldwide)

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

Army General was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Battle Riders was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Shadowscrapers was released
initial release - iPad version (United States, Worldwide)

Pictionary was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

War of Crown was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Digerati Bundle 3 Pack Part 2 was released
download release - PS Vita version (Australia, New Zealand)

Under Leaves was released
v1.0.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Scanner Sombre Pack was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

0rca was released
v0.92 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Marvel Heroes: Omega was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Dark Passenger was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ruin of the Reckless was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Utawarerumono: Trilogy Set was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Portarius was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Black Home 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cube Creator X was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Paladins: Champions of the Realm - Season Pass 2018 was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Galaxy Ball was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

Doukoku Soshite...: Remastered was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Inked was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Survive! Mr.Cube was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Brother Perro was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

MLB Home Run Derby VR was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico)

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

Fort Triumph was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Linux version (Worldwide)

Solo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Dungeon Stars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Stroke of Midnight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bravo Team (Aim Controller Bundle) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

LEGO Ninjago: Ride Ninja was released
v9.3.280 - Android version (Worldwide)

Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Gal★Gun 2: DLC Set 3 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Zhmyshenko Valery Albertovich was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Putin, Boobs and Trump was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Light Fall was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Queen's Quest 4: Sacred Truce (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Glaive: Brick Breaker was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

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

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption was released
WeGame release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adventure of a Lifetime was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Solo: Islands of the Heart was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arcade1Up: Mortal Kombat was released
Dedicated console version (United States)

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

Murderous Pursuits was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Road to Canterbury was released
Initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

UglyDolls: An Imperfect Adventure was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

SpellForce: Heroes & Magic was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Fancy Solitaire was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Mystery Tales: Dealer's Choices was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Days Gone was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.06 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bomber Crew (Signature Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Ireland, United Kingdom)

GraFi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moonlight Thief was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Days Gone (Digital Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Winged Sakura: Mindy's Arc 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

New Yankee in King Arthur's Court 4 was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

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

Wanna Run Again. was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Arcade1Up: Final Fight was released
Dedicated console version (United States)

Time Break was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fog of War: The Battle for Cerberus was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Quixel was released
v1.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Days Gone was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Mexico)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.5.5 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Himno was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Furry Shakespeare: to date or not to date Cat Girls? was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Ultra Savage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lorelai was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Death of Erin Myers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pac vs Ghosts was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Trash Quest was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Deepest Sword was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Retro Space Fighter was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

A Mysterious Gallery was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Real Farm: Gold Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

ZAR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Predator: Hunting Grounds - Predator DLC Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Agent in Depth was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Undeads Winter's was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Abyss of Neptune was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The PDF Game was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Statistica was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Galactic Civilizations IV was released
Epic Games Store release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Zombie Army 4: Dead War was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

The Serpent Rogue was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Raison d'etre was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dune: Spice Wars was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Where is Hopper? was released
Google Arts and Culture release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Geo Artwork was released
Google Arts and Culture release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Guess the Line was released
Experiments with Google - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Honkai: Star Rail was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Witch Rise was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rudra: A Tale of Time was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cassette Beasts: Deluxe Edition was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Family Farm 2023 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Cassette Beasts was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Desktop Hacker was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Miko in Maguma was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stellar Blade (Digital Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico)