On This Day in Game History

Games released on January 25th 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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1990 34 years ago

1991 33 years ago

Ghost Pilots was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Wings of Wor was released
Genesis version (Japan)

1992 32 years ago

Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu was released
SNES version (Japan)

1993 31 years ago

WinFight was released
v0.5a - Windows 3.x version (Worldwide)

1995 29 years ago

1996 28 years ago

1997 27 years ago

Kirby's Star Stacker was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

2000 24 years ago

2001 23 years ago

Onimusha: Warlords was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Simple 1500 Series: Vol.55 - The Darts was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Journey's End was released
Windows version (United States)

Golf Shiyōyo 2: Aratanaru Chōsen was released
Dreamcast version (Japan)

2002 22 years ago

Vovochka i Petechka was released
Windows version (Russia)

Tomato Adventure was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

HSX: HyperSonic.Xtreme was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Hooligans was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Salt Lake 2002 was released
Windows version (United States)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit was released
CD-ROM version - Windows version (Japan)

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 3 was released
retail release - Windows version (Taiwan)

2003 21 years ago

Devil May Cry 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

2004 20 years ago

Alpine Games was released
Lynx version (Germany, United Kingdom)

2005 19 years ago

SEGA Corporation

The company sells its second-party developer Visual Concepts, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Kush Games, to Take Two Interactive for $24 million.

Astro Avenger was released
Amazon release - Windows version (United States)

2K Games, Inc.

The 2K Games publishing label is formed by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The company launches the new label 2K Games, for both internally and externally developed console, PC and handheld products, including sports titles.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The company acquires the sports game development studio Visual Concepts Entertainment and its wholly-owned studio, Kush Games. The company also acquires all intellectual property related to the ESPN Videogames product line.

2K Los Angeles

When SEGA Corporation sells its second-party developer Visual Concepts to Take Two Interactive for $24 million, Kush Games, as Visual Concepts' wholly-owned subsidiary, is sold along.

Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc.

Sega sells the company along with the ESPN product line to Take 2.

2006 18 years ago

Marble Blast Ultra was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2007 17 years ago

Cave Days was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Twinbee: Portable was released
PSP version (Japan)

Routes PE was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

6 Days a Sacrifice was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Deep Silver GmbH

The establishment of the company is officially announced.

The iDOLM@STER was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Sam & Max: Episode 3 - The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball was released
Gametap exclusive release - Windows version (United States, Canada)

Vampire Rain was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Picross DS was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Taito Memories II: Joukan was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Warriors of the Lost Empire was released
PSP version (Japan)

2008 16 years ago

Burnout: Paradise was released
Xbox 360 version (United Kingdom)

The Wonderful End of the World was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

PDC World Championship Darts 2008 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

2009 15 years ago

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2010 14 years ago

Where We Remain was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Rasputin's Curse was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Apparitions: Kotsmine Hills was released
Download release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Escapee Go! was released
Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Adventures of Sid was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

"Aha! I Found It!" Hidden Object Game was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

The Sultan's Labyrinth: A Royal Sacrifice was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Avalanche Snowboarding was released
App World release - BlackBerry version (Worldwide)

2011 13 years ago

Dead Space was released
iPhone version (United States, Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom)

Dead Space 2 (Collector's Edition) was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Zombie Attack! was released
Xbox Live Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

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

Dead Space 2 was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Luxor: 5th Passage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tera was released
Windows version (South Korea)

Dead Space 2: Limited Edition was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Magicka was released
GamersGate release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Star Prospector was released
GameStop release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SOL: Exodus was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

EyePet & Friends: Disco Kit was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Quarrel was released
XBLA release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Pinballistik: Made of Money - Sector X was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Who's the Daddy? 2 was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Oil Rush was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Delicious: Emily's True Love was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Puddle was released
XBLA release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Relic Entertainment Inc

Company acquired by SEGA following THQ's bankruptcy. The rights to the Company of Heroes series, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine are also transferred from THQ to SEGA.

Steal the Meal was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Beast of Lycan Isle (Collector's Edition) was released
IWin release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Quantumnauts Chapter 2: Black Hole Happens! was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

Shadow Fight 2 was released
v1.1.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

A+ Fun Racing was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

CortexGear: AngryDroids was released
Itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

World's Dawn was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pills4Skills was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Super Phantom Cat was released
initial full version release - iPad version (Worldwide)

LEGO Ninjago: Skybound was released
v4.0.271 - iPad version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

Titanfall 2: Angel City's Most Wanted Bundle was released
Origin release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Slap Shots! was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Ice Skating Ballerina was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

High Noon Revolver was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

QuizTix: Animal Pics was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Kart Chaser: The Boost VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

I Love Hue was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Shoot the West was released
Gear VR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Child of Ault was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dungetris was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Felix Jumpman was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Corona Blossom Vol.3: Journey to the Stars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Robot Unicorn Attack 3 was released
v1.0.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Splitter Critters was released
v1.1.2 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Shutokou Battle Xtreme was released
v1.0.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Japan)

Memoranda was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Super Pixel Smash was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Puzzle Wishes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Blackjack Legends: 21 Online was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Zig Zag Go was released
download release - New Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Kakusankibou was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Your Royal Gayness was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Undercover Agent was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Capsa: French Clothing Patterns Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Chiki-Chiki Boxy Racers was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Celeste was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Forgotten Places: Regained Castle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Handful of Keflings was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Azure Reflections was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

The Room: Old Sins was released
v1.0.2 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Hello Lady! Superior Dynamis was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Space Dave was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

LOA: Me And Angel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol.04 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Scary New Year was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

Dust and Salt was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Delete was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Inferno: Deathfield was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mobile Empire was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Achievement Collector: Zombie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Achievement Collector: Dog was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 2: Extra DLC Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

The Wanderer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Two Worlds 1: Epic Edition Complete was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Light the Way was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Swords & Soldiers 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)

Resident Evil 2 (Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Resident Evil 2 was released
retail release - Xbox One version (United States)

Necro Defense was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Dance of Fire and Ice was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Offroad Racing On Line was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Sea Game: Mega Carrier was released
v1.7.21 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Monster Hunter: World - Additional Sticker Set Bundle 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kingdom Hearts III was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

King Rabbit was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Resident Evil 2 was released
PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Monster Hunter: World - Additional Gesture Bundle 8 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Party Crashers and Party Golf was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Flowlines VS 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)

Lights Out was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

A Bloody Party was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Data Mining 5 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2020 4 years ago

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

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

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

Find Me was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bloom was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

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

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

2021 3 years ago

Endless Furry Killer 3D was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Casual Challenge Players' Club was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Skiiiiiiiiiiiiiiid was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Celeste 2: Lani's Trek was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Open Sorcery: Sea++ was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Solas 128 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Save Village was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stop and Move was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moon Base was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Azure Sky was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Meow Lab was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2022 2 years ago

Kapia was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Demon Lord Is New in Town! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Connected Hearts: The Full Moon Curse (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The VII Enigma was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Reverie Knights Tactics was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Amanda's Magic Book 4: True Love was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kanso was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Broken Ranks was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Epic Knight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gekko: Episode of Minato was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wordish was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Eastern Europe Train Sim was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hi-Fi Rush (Deluxe Edition) was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

David Slade Mysteries: Case Files was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Larcin Lazer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hi-Fi Rush was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

Chronicon Complete was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pickle Pete: Survivor was released
0.0.6 - Android version (Worldwide)

Trapped inside a train (and there's nothing you can do about it) was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Handyman Corporation was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Nebula was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Real-Time Assist Replay Time was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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