On This Day in Game History

Games released on September 17 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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1955 69 years ago

TAKARA Co., Ltd.

Company founded in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan.

1986 38 years ago

WEC Le Mans 24 was released
Arcade version (United States)

1992 32 years ago

Great Greed was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

1993 31 years ago

Warau Salesman was released
SEGA CD version (Japan)

Gauntlet IV was released
Genesis version (Japan)

AH-3: ThunderStrike was released
SEGA CD version (Japan)

Championship Manager 93 was released
Amiga version (United Kingdom)

1996 28 years ago

Avara was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Andretti Racing was released
PlayStation version (United States)

1997 27 years ago

Dark Reign: The Future of War was released
Windows version (United States)

KMa s.r.o.

Company registered

Jasper's Journeys was released
Shareware v1.0 - DOS version (Worldwide)

1998 26 years ago

Bishi Bashi Special was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Simulation RPG Tkool was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Mikagura Shoujo Tanteidan was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

U.P.P. was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

1999 25 years ago

Fluid Studios Ltd

Fluid Studios is incorporated in United Kingdom.

Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas was released
Windows version (United States)

Prince of Persia 3D was released
Windows version (United States)

Flight Unlimited III was released
Windows version (United States)

2000 24 years ago

Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! was released
Game Boy Color version (United States)

2001 23 years ago

Speed Trip was released
Windows version (United States)

Rails Across America was released
Windows version (United States)

2002 22 years ago

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Airline Tycoon Evolution was released
Windows version (United States)

The Sims: Deluxe Edition was released
Windows version (Australia)

Take Two Interactive Benelux B.V.

Company is founded.

Dynasty Tactics was released
PlayStation 2 version (Italy)

Boulder Dash EX was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Jurassic Park: Dinosaur Battles was released
Windows version (United States)

Taz: Wanted was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

2003 21 years ago

Disney's Party was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States, Canada)

Road Rash: Jailbreak was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Colin McRae Rally 04 was released
Xbox version (Germany)

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Sexy Hiking was released
tall-tree version (download release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dino Crisis 3 was released
Xbox version (Canada)

2004 20 years ago

Wahoo Studios, Inc.

The company establishes the mobile division NinjaBee.

Terminator 3: The Redemption was released
GameCube version (France)

NinjaBee

NinjaBee is set up as the mobile division of Wahoo Studios, Inc.

Silent Hill 4: The Room was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack was released
Windows version (Australia)

The Sims 2 was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires was released
PlayStation 2 version (Spain)

Resident Evil: Outbreak was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia, New Zealand)

Decisive Battles of World War II: Battles in Normandy was released
Windows version (United States)

2006 18 years ago

2007 17 years ago

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

The company opens the development studio Ubisoft Chengdu in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, led by Richard Tsao.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States, Canada)

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights was released
Nintendo DS version (United States, Canada)

Stuntman: Ignition was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Chengdu Ubisoft Software Co., Ltd.

Studio founded.

2008 16 years ago

Line Rider 2: Unbound was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

Namco Classic Fighter Collection was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States, Canada)

Domino Master was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

SKIP-BO: Castaway Caper was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2009 15 years ago

Bomberman Ultra was released
PlayStation 3 version (Worldwide)

Dungeon Hunter was released
v. 1.2.6 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Slingo Mystery: Who's Gold? was released
SpinTop release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo: Akuma no Satsujin Kōkai was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Heroes Over Europe was released
Xbox 360 version (France)

Nat Geo Adventure: Lost City of Z was released
Gamehouse download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stop & Go was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Canvas 3: Tanshoku no Pastel was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Resident Evil: HD Bundle was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Yu-Gi-Oh!: 5D's Tag Force 4 was released
retail release - PSP version (Japan)

Ys Seven was released
PSP version (Japan)

Batman: Arkham Asylum was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Endless Ocean: Blue World was released
Wii version (Japan)

Fossil Fighters was released
Nintendo DS version (Australia)

2010 14 years ago

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was released
Windows version (United States)

King's Bounty: Collection - Gold Edition was released
Jewel case release - Windows version (Russia)

Megami Tensei Gaiden: Shinyaku Last Bible III - Mugen no Eiyū was released
KDDI EZweb release - DoJa version (Japan)

Neuroshima Hex was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Evochron Mercenary was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

King's Bounty: Platinum Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Start the Party! was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Space Funeral was released
GameJolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sports Champions was released
Bundled with PlayStation Move - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Polar Plunge was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Popstars was released
Wii version (Germany)

King's Bounty: Crossworlds was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2011 13 years ago

Bird's the Word was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Ageod's Military Strategies II: Battles of 1756-1850 was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

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

Bungee Ferret Tossing was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Panzer General Online was released
Browser version (United States, Austria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Chapman Entertainment Limited

TV library acquired by Dreamworks Animation LLC.

Grand Theft Auto V was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Battle Camp was released
v1.0.8 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Grand Theft Auto V (Special Edition) was released
PlayStation 3 version (Germany)

Downtown Secrets was released
Purple Hills release - Windows version (Germany)

Deer Hunter 2014 was released
v1.0.2 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

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

IGT Slots: Paradise Garden was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Legend of Ixtona was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Doorways: The Underworld was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Jolly Jam was released
v1.13.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Hexus was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Spacecom was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Associate by POWGI was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Boxtrolls: Slide 'N' Sneak was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

DRM: Death Ray Manta was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Panoramical was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Xonix was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Dinosaur Hunt was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

World of Warships was released
Wargaming.net download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Train Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Edge of Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Redemption Cemetery: Bitter Frost (Collector's Edition) was released
MacGameStore release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

I Can't Escape: Darkness was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

I Am an Air Traffic Controller 4 was released
retail release - Windows version (Japan)

Galactic Hitman was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Defense Dome was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

PES 2016: Pro Evolution Soccer (Day One Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Tokyo Onmyōji: Tengenjibashi Rei no Baai - V Edition was released
retail release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Gravity Duck Islands was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Rock 'N Racing Off Road DX was released
Wii U version (United States)

2016 8 years ago

Battlestar Galactica: Squadrons was released
v1.0.25 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Haunted Hotel: Silent Waters (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Kenshō was released
v1.0.1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

In the Name of Freedom: Episode One - Vietnam was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Eternity Warriors VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Food Mahjong was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Chop It was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Guards of the Gate was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gun Rage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Axe Throw VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Biodigital was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Pirate Island Rescue was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Solar Explorer: New Dawn was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hinedere Beat was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Warrior of Treasures 2: Skull Hunter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gamer Sensei's Range Royale was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Chantry was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Australia, New Zealand)

Crime Girl was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Showdown Bandit was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed was released
soft launch version (initial Google Play release) - Android version (The Netherlands)

Devil's Hunt was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Jet Kave Adventure was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

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

Asdivine Hearts I & II was released
Windows Apps version (Japan)

Atomorf II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith 2014 Edition: Remastered - Social Stars Song Pack was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

AI: The Somnium Files was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Celestial was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Brick Escape the Box was released
v1.01 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Rebel Cops was released
GOG.com release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Fun with Ragdolls: The Game was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Daymare: 1998 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Avatar: Pandora Rising was released
initial release - iPad version (Canada, New Zealand, The Philippines)

2020 4 years ago

Biscuitts 2 was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Linux version (Worldwide)

Zball III was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cresteaju was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Wingspan was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

VR Travelling in 18th-19th Century Europe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moonlight Lovers: Raphaël was released
v1.0.41 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Bestiary Bundle was released
download release - Xbox One version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Teenage Blob: Paperperson - The First Single was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Nevaeh was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Punch Patrol was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Sokodice was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cubism was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Flying Soldiers was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Forge and Fight! was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Welcome to Elk was released
download release - Xbox One version (United Kingdom)

Shiny Summer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sector 781 was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Goodnight, Lily was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gangsta Magic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Power & Revolution: 2020 Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dallen Clicker Ultimate was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

The Island of Dr. Yepstein was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Repairing Mantis was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

TOEM: A Photo Adventure was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Deltarune: Chapter 1&2 was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

First Class Escape: The Train of Thought was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Oktoberfest Break: Head to Head was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Jigsaw Finale was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Severed Steel was released
Epic Games Store release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Love Colors was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Plunder Panic was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tile Connect: Onet Match was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Penthos was released
Itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Aragami 2 was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

2022 2 years ago

The Shark T was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

Dimensional Gears was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

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

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

Dragonheir: Silent Gods was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2024 0 years ago

Subside was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Train Sim World 5 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Seas of Hydra was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Twin Mind: The Deathly Trick (Collector’s Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Eye of the Commando was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Plucky Squire was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Complete Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand)

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Complete Upgrade Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Final Fantasy XVI: Complete Edition was released
Epic Games Store release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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