On This Day in Game History

Games released on January 23rd 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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1966 58 years ago

1988 36 years ago

Ripple Island was released
NES version (Japan)

1998 26 years ago

Front Line Fighters was released
DOS version (United Kingdom)

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms was released
retail release - Windows version (Taiwan)

2002 22 years ago

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy was released
Windows version (United States)

Sid Meier's SimGolf was released
Windows version (United States)

2003 21 years ago

Silent Line: Armored Core was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Cool Shot was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball was released
Xbox version (United States)

2004 20 years ago

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Two Thrones was released
Windows version (Spain)

Knjaz' 2: Prodolzhenie legendy was released
Windows version (Russia)

2005 19 years ago

Word Juice was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2007 17 years ago

Europa Universalis III (Collector's Edition) was released
Windows version (United States)

Europa Universalis III was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

InuYasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Patriots: A Nation Under Fire was released
Windows version (United States)

2008 16 years ago

Perpetual Entertainment, Inc.

It is confirmed that PR firm Kohnke Communication drops the lawsuit following a mutual resolution.

The Bad, The Ugly and The Sober was released
Windows version (Russia)

Caribbean Hideaway was released
Reflexive electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Faith Fighter was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Spirit of Wandering: The Legend was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2009 15 years ago

Enchanted Cavern was released
GamersGate release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Babylonia was released
Windows version (Germany)

Closure was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Xbox Game Studios

The company confirms to close Aces Game Studio, its internal development studio responsible for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series. At the time, the team was working on Microsoft Train Simulator 2.

Blue Attack! was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Age of Alexander was released
Windows version (Russia)

2010 14 years ago

Mac Game Bundle #8 was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

MegaGlest was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Hotel Tycoon was released
v1.0.0 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Aminal: The Christmas Game was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

2011 13 years ago

Jigsaw Guru was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Bail! Colorado Edition was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Space Racer was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Otherworld: Spring of Shadows (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Zero-K was released
Linux version (Worldwide)

Big Fish Casino was released
Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Tennis in the Face was released
v1.0.3 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Deadly Voltage: Rise of the Invincible was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Deep Silver Volition, LLC

Company acquired by Koch Media for US$ 22.3 million, along with the Saints Row IP, from the THQ bankruptcy sale.

Strike Suit Zero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

Sengoku Basara 4 (Hyakka Ryōran Tamatebako) was released
PlayStation 3 version (Japan)

Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

House of Wolves was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Might & Magic X: Legacy (Deluxe Edition) was released
Windows version (France)

Might & Magic X: Legacy was released
Gamesload release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Uta Kumi 575 was released
Retail release - PS Vita version (Japan)

LEGO Ninjago: Rebooted was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Sengoku Basara 4 was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (Hong Kong)

Silent Service 1+2 was released
GOG.com release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Dig2China! was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Roche Fusion was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

ClusterPuck 99 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Loot Hunter: The Most Unbelievable Pirate Story was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected & Gat Out of Hell (First Edition) was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands)

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected & Gat Out of Hell was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Baby: The Game was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Grey Goo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Venetica: Gold Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Almighty Tic Tac Toe was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Guild Commander was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

TorqueL was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Particle Mace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

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

Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Dreams of Dalí was released
Dali Museum release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Nefarious was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

DuneBuggy Icy Offroad Racing was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Snow Scooter Riders was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag was released
v1.7.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Xtreme Racing 2 was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fake Happy End was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fruit Arranger was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lost Base Escape was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pigmentum was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Death Penalty: Beginning was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SpiritSphere was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Ballz: Farm was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Score! Match was released
v1.00 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

The Inpatient was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Mumford & Sons Song Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Mimic Hunter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Time at Portia was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Noir Chronicles: City of Crime (Collector's Edition) was released
download release - Windows Apps version (United States)

The Scent of Summer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Slime Arena was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Parker & Lane: Criminal Justice was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

Iconoclasts was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

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

Normal Fastfood Fantasy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rail Recon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

AltCoin was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

VR Super Sports: 10 Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Denuvo Software Solutions GmbH

Company acquired by Irdeto.

2019 5 years ago

Legends of Andor was released
v1.0.3 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Jon Shafer's At the Gates was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blood Island was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Path of Adventure was released
v1.3.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Unruly Heroes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Elf: Epizode One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Epic Games, Inc.

Company acquires 3Lateral.

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

Master of Wills was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Quest for the Golden Duck was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

3Lateral d.o.o.

Company acquired by Epic Games, Inc.

Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

Rehtona was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Fabulous: Angela's True Colors was released
v1.1 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Invaders from Dimension X was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2020 4 years ago

Adventure Boy: Jailbreak was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Tani Nani was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Dual Brain Vol.2 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Path of Redemption was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sky Pirates of Actorius was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Der Geisterturm was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Project Blue Book: Hidden Mysteries was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Jewel Wars was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Retro-Pixel Color Palette: Color by Number was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rugby 20 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Super Volley & Tennis was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

QT was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Classic Card Game: Hearts was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pinball Breaker VI was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Failspace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dezatopia was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

Red Mist: Rivers of Blood was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Locke(d) was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2022 2 years ago

Adventure of Leek was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Interdimensional Square Off was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Hours of Reflection was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Vladimir's Volition was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Ring Ring Bang 2 was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Please, Touch the Artwork was released
v1.0.34 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Cave Crawler was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

STRG.SNEK was released
Armor Games release - Browser version (Worldwide)

NBA All-World was released
initial GOogle Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Asfalia: Anger was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

Company loses presence in mainland China after the NetEase contract expiry.

Deceive Inc.: Black Tie Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

A Modest Legacy was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Just One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PIP X was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2024 0 years ago

Stargate: Timekeepers was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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