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.

NAM-1975 was released
Arcade version (Japan)

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)

Shinobi was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Lagrange Point was released
NES version (Japan)

Vice: Project Doom was released
NES version (Japan)

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

Over Horizon was released
NES version (Japan)

Sumo Fighter was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

Sabnack was released
Sharp X68000 version (Japan)

Magic Darts was released
NES version (Japan)

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

Warsong was released
Genesis 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)

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

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

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

Bakuretsu Hunter was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Irem Arcade Classics was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Jumping Flash! 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

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

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

Jumpin' Derby was released
SNES version (Japan)

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

Super Bomberman 4 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Tail of the Sun was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

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

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)

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

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

MDK: Snipers Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

Happy★Lesson was released
Dreamcast 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)

Catan: Das Kartenspiel was released
Windows version (Poland)

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

Konohana: True Report was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

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

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

Gear Senshi Dendoh was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polo was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

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

Bugs Bunny was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Alfred Chicken was released
PlayStation version (Australia)

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

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

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

Shifters was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

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)

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

Painkiller 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.

TrackMania Sunrise was released
Windows version (Austria, Switzerland)

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

Empire Earth II was released
Windows version (United States)

Deadhunt was released
Version 1.01 - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Tropix! was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Master of Defense was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Lode Runner was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

First Battalion was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

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

Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

The Dog Island was released
Wii version (Japan)

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

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

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

Muchi Muchi Pork! was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Nanpure VOW was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

Planet Puzzle League was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Scrambled was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Pic Pic was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

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

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

Adventure 2600 Reboot was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Glum Buster was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Merscom LLC

Merscom is acquired by Playdom.

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

Playdom, Inc.

Playdom acquires Merscom LLC.

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

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

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)

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)

Sokoban was released
Philips VG 5000 version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRunner was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Darkspore was released
Windows version (United States)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cactus Strowberry Dance Revolution was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

THQ Nordic GmbH

Company announces the establishment of a North American presence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cursed House 2 was released
Windows version (Germany)

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

Talking Ginger 2 was released
initial release - iPad 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)

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

Haunted Halls: Revenge of Doctor Blackmore (Collector's Edition) was released
MacGameStore 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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maui was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Endorlight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

Pictionary was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portarius was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

Inked 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Lorelai was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GraFi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Himno was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ZAR 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raison d'etre was released
Steam 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)

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

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

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

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

Honkai: Star Rail was released
initial release - iPad 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)

Toing's Pops 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moonlight Pulse was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Touhou Lensed Night Sky, Kaseigai was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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