On This Day in Game History

Games released on January 2 over the past 40+ years of the game industry. This list also includes game companies that had historical events on this date.

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1980 45 years ago

1987 38 years ago

1997 28 years ago

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. established.

Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. is established as wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

2001 24 years ago

Metal Warrior 3 was released
Commodore 64 version (Worldwide)

2002 23 years ago

Gran Turismo Concept: 2001 Tokyo was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

2003 22 years ago

FreeCol was released
download release (v0.1.0) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2005 20 years ago

Carious Weltling II was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2006 19 years ago

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

The merger between Namco and Bandai becomes effective in the United States with Namco Bandai Games America Inc.

2007 18 years ago

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

2008 17 years ago

Deep Blue Sea was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Sunset Studio was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Contor Interaktiv Multimedia Consulting & trading GmbH

The company is removed from the German company register

2009 16 years ago

Space War Commander was released
Fileplay release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2010 15 years ago

Youda Legend: The Golden Bird of Paradise was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Temple Topper was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Newton Adventure was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Avatar Run! was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Choice of the Dragon was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2011 14 years ago

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

(heart) Sudoku was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2013 12 years ago

Charm Tale Quest was released
WildTangent Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

LEGO Legends of Chima: Speedorz was released
LEGO.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

The Animated Tale of the Tailor of Glouster was released
iPad version (United States)

Illarion was released
Linux version (Worldwide)

Taptics was released
Windows Phone version (Worldwide)

2014 11 years ago

Slice the Ice was released
v1.10 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

M.A.C.E. Tower Defense was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Detective Grimoire: Secret of the Swamp was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

LYNE was released
v1.0.2 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Shiftup Corp.

Company founded in Seoul, South Korea.

Feed Me Oil 2 was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

2015 10 years ago

Vampire Legends: The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bathory was released
Big Fish release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Race for the White House was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shadows of War was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Ambar's Fate was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Regency Solitaire was released
iWin release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2016 9 years ago

Golf Pro: Masters Tour was released
v1.0 (initial release) - tvOS version (Worldwide)

2017 8 years ago

The Spirit Underneath was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nuclear Contingency was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Journey of Haha was released
v1.04.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Blink the Bulb was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Word Killer: Zorgilonian Chronicles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 7 years ago

LightStrike was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Christmas Tale: Visual Novel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

Company establishes Ubisoft Berlin.

Witchball was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ubisoft Berlin

Company founded.

2019 6 years ago

AxE: Alliance vs Empire was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Life In Helsinki was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Aliens Don't Exist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tap Skaters was released
v1.0.21 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Daemon Detective Gaiden II was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The True Tales of Bloodstreet 13: Chapter 1 was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

2020 5 years ago

Yuki Onna was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Infferno was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Danger Gazers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Silver Falls: 3 Down Stars was released
New Nintendo 3DS version (United States, Canada)

Sands of Salzaar was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hassle 1977 was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Fourthy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2021 4 years ago

Boots vs Plants was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ghost Opera House was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Revel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Worst Game Ever was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mixx Island: Remix was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Saving Grace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2022 3 years ago

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

Racing Karts was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Police Hot Pursuit was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 2 years ago

Lost Egg 3: The Final was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fantasy Jigsaw Puzzles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Reach the Moon! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hoping This Finds You Well was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Revenge on the Streets 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blacksmith Forger 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)

2024 1 years ago

Bootlegger's Mafia Racing Story was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Astralbringer: Shaded Arkarium was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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