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)

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

Sangokushi Retsuden: Ransei no Eiyūtachi was released
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)

Dark Kingdom was released
SNES version (Japan)

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

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

Doctor Hauzer was released
3DO version (Japan)

River City Girls Zero was released
SNES 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)

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

Super Tempo was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

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

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

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

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

HappyLand Adventures was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Scorched 3D was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

2002 FIFA World Cup was released
Xbox version (France)

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

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

Quest for the Crown was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

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

THQ Inc.

Company acquires Relic Entertainment.

AFL Live: Premiership Edition was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

Super Splash 3D was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Pikmin 2 was released
GameCube version (Japan)

Relic Entertainment Inc

THQ acquires Relic Entertainment.

Mootix Drop was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Ballance was released
Windows version (Germany)

President Forever was released
Windows version (United States)

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

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

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

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

SilverBack Studios

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

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.

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.

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

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

Spy vs Spy was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

Webkinz was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Empire Earth II was released
Windows version (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)

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

TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

Amazonia was released
Electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ubisoft Kyiv

The studio's formation is officially announced.

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

Polar Games 2 was released
Windows version (United States)

Grand Theft Auto IV was released
Xbox 360 version (Russia)

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

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

Grand Theft Auto IV (Special Edition) was released
Xbox 360 version (United Kingdom)

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

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

Toy Shop was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

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

Brain Voyage was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

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

Sorry! was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elemental Battle Academy was released
Windows version (Japan)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SBK 2011: FIM Superbike World Championship was released
Xbox 360 version (Italy)

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

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

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

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

Virtua Tennis 4 was released
PlayStation 3 version (Germany)

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

Blooming Daisies was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

Avatar Rail Panic was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Capsized was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Epic Inventor was released
v1.0 - Windows 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)

Lunch Time was released
Browser 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)

Child of Light was released
Download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

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

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

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

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

Planet Corp was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Duels was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (United States)

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

Slip was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Starborn Wanderers was released
initial release - Android 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)

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

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

Spermination was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

GameStar GmbH

IDG Communications AG sells IDG Entertainment Media GmbH to Webedia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

XenobladeX was released
Wii U version (Japan)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zombillie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

Experience was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bibou was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Gambling with Eternity was released
Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

HordeZ was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AeroChopper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flan was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

A Front Too Far: Deluxe Edition 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)

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

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

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

Arknights was released
TapTap release - Android version (China)

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

Criss Cross 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)

Bumble Butt was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEAVE was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

Decamped was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Reknum Cheri Dreamland was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Insurmountable was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Adjudicator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Thursday quiz was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Upside was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Star Wars Pinball VR was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

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

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

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

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

Baby Goat Billy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Obscurant was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ravenous Devils was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Nintendo Switch Sports was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (Mexico)

No Cat Fights Here was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Dandy & Randy DX was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

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

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

Temp Zero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Deadly Dozen: Reloaded was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Don't Beg for Help was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Infested Lands was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

So Much Stuff 2 was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Tiny Shop was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Assassins of Darkness was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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