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.

Magician Lord was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Baseball Stars Professional was released
Arcade version (Japan)

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

NAM-1975 was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Magic Darts was released
NES version (Japan)

Sabnack was released
Sharp X68000 version (Japan)

Sumo Fighter was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

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

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

Vice: Project Doom was released
NES version (Japan)

Warsong was released
Genesis version (Japan)

Shinobi was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Lagrange Point was released
NES version (Japan)

Over Horizon was released
NES 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)

Jumpin' Derby was released
SNES version (Japan)

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

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

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

Irem Arcade Classics was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Super Bomberman 4 was released
SNES version (Japan)

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

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

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

Tail of the Sun was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Jumping Flash! 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

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

Bakuretsu Hunter was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

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

Europe in Flames was released
Windows version (United States)

Raku Jongg was released
Windows version (Japan)

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

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

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

Furimukeba Tonari ni 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)

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

Konohana: True Report was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

MDK: Snipers Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Gear Senshi Dendoh was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Happy★Lesson was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

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

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

Catan: Das Kartenspiel was released
Windows version (Poland)

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

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

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

Alfred Chicken was released
PlayStation version (Australia)

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

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

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

2002 FIFA World Cup was released
Xbox version (United Kingdom)

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

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

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

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

Polo was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

The Legacy of Kain Series: Blood Omen 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

Shifters was released
PlayStation 2 version (Spain)

Bugs Bunny was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

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

Painkiller was released
Windows version (Germany)

Deadhunt was released
Version 1.01 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Empire Earth II was released
Windows version (United States)

TrackMania Sunrise was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

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)

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

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

Tropix! was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Lode Runner was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

First Battalion was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

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

Master of Defense was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Scrambled was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Planet Puzzle League was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

Daito Giken Kōshiki Pachi-Slot Simulator: Hihōden - Ossu! Banchō - Yoshimune DS 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)

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

Pic Pic was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

Nanpure VOW was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

The Dog Island 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Sokoban was released
Philips VG 5000 version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

Playdom, Inc.

Playdom acquires Merscom LLC.

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

Merscom LLC

Merscom is acquired by Playdom.

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

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

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

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

iRunner was released
Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

Darkspore was released
Windows version (United States)

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

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

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

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

Cactus Strowberry Dance Revolution was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

THQ Nordic GmbH

Company announces the establishment of a North American presence.

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

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

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

Mortimer Beckett and the Crimson Thief was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

StarDrive was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Cursed House 2 was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Endorlight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Worldwide)

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

Maui was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Crobot Song Pack was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

War of Crown was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

Pictionary was released
Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

Inked was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

The Road to Canterbury was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

Solo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

MLB Home Run Derby VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

Gal★Gun 2: DLC Set 3 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

Queen's Quest 4: Sacred Truce (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Glaive: Brick Breaker was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Australia)

Doukoku Soshite...: Remastered was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

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

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

Utawarerumono: Trilogy Set was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portarius was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

Lorelai was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Bomber Crew (Signature Edition) was released
Nintendo Switch version (Ireland, United Kingdom)

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)

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

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

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

Fancy Solitaire was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SpellForce: Heroes & Magic was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

GraFi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Himno was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

ZAR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sand Land was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

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

SCP: Event Classified was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Heavy Storm Shadow was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Phantasm was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Stellar Blade (Digital Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom)