This Day in Game History (August 15)

Mafia was released
Sol-20 version (United States)

Seabattle was released
Sol-20 version (United States)

Lay-Up KK

Company is established.

Starflight was released
DOS version (United States)

Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander was released
Version 1.0A - DOS version (United States)

Valis was released
Genesis version (United States)

Capitol Hill was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Declaration of War was released
Version 1.1 - Windows 3.x version (United States, Canada, Mexico, Other)

Nickelodeon: Aaahh!!! Real Monsters was released
Genesis version (United States)

Zeek the Geek: Part One was released
Shareware download - Windows version (Worldwide)

Killing Time was released
3DO version (United States)

Price Central Network, Inc.

Virtual Vegas and Spry/CompuServe join together to provide instant internet access to CD-ROM users via Spry’s Mosaic Direct software package.

Spod Blaster was released
v0.3 - Amiga version (United Kingdom)

Enteractive, Inc.

The company leaves the gaming industry with the sale of domestic distribution rights, inventory and certain accounts receivable to Enteractive Distribution Company LLC, an unrelated company.

Dino Trilogy was released
v4.00 - Windows version (United Kingdom)

20th Century Trivia Challenge was released
Windows version (United States)

Phobia II was released
v1.00 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Burning Metal was released
Radio1.no release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Kaien was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins was released
PlayStation version (United States)

ECW Anarchy Rulz was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Madden NFL 2001 was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Bubble Hero 3 was released
Windows version (Taiwan)

Heróis e Vampiros was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

MTV Total Request Live Trivia was released
Windows version (United States)

Prisoner of War: World War II was released
Xbox version (Canada)

Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel was released
Windows version (United States)

Naval Attack was released
Windows Mobile version (United States)

Putt-Putt: Pep's Birthday Surprise was released
Windows version (United States)

Mission: SPACE was released
Arcade version (United States)

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas was released
Windows version (United States)

Eternal Fighter Zero: Bad Moon Edition was released
Windows version (Japan)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Tatarigoroshi-hen was released
Released at the Comiket 64 convention - Windows version (Japan)

Hoyle Majestic Chess was released
Windows version (United States)

Pajama Sam: Life is Rough When You Lose Your Stuff was released
Windows version (United States)

Seiklus was released
Designed by clysm, freeware - Windows version (United States)

Decisive Battles of WWII Vol 2: Korsun Pocket was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Tamagotchi Connection was released
Dedicated handheld version (United States)

Puzzle Master 5 was released
Windows version (United States)

Tōhō: Imperishable Night was released
Windows version (Japan)

Cameron Files 1 & 2 Combo was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

Battle Game was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Jessica Plunkenstein and the Düsseldorf Conspiracy was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Geist was released
GameCube version (United States)

The Roots: Gates of Chaos was released
N-Gage version (United States)

Hello Kitty: Roller Rescue was released
GameCube version (United States)

Video Poker & Blackjack was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

Dead to Rights II was released
Windows version (Russia)

Payout: Poker & Casino was released
PSP version (United States)

Blood-over- was released
Windows version (Japan)

Fengse Huanxiang 5: Chi Yue Zhanzheng was released
Windows version (China)

Xyanide was released
Xbox version (United States)

Panzerfront: Barbarossa 1941-1945 was released
Windows version (Germany)

Pillage the Village was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

5 Realms of Cards was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Medal of Honor: Vanguard was released
Wii version (Germany)

Hexic 2 was released
Xbox 360 version (United States)

Night Hike was released
Softbank Game Market release - J2ME version (Japan)

ATV: Thunder Ridge Riders / Monster Trucks Mayhem was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Torque was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Magic Encyclopedia: First Story was released
Download Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition was released
Windows version (Finland)

Hellboy: The Science of Evil was released
Xbox 360 version (United Kingdom)

Go-Go Gourmet: Chef of the Year was released
Download Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Premier Manager 09 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Cake Mania: Baker's Challenge was released
PSP version (United States)

Mystical Chain was released
Windows version (Japan)

Wacky Water Fun was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Zeebo Extreme Rolimã was released
Zeebo version (Brazil)

Tōhō Hisoutensoku was released
Windows version (Japan)

Undefined Fantastic Object was released
Windows version (Japan)

Autumn's Treasures: The Jade Coin was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Friends was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Moorhuhn: Die Ersten 10 Jahre was released
Software Pyramide release - Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Reflexion 2.0 was released
YoYo Games release (v2.00) (initial release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mystery Case Files: Bundle was released
Green Pepper release - Windows version (Germany)

Vacation Mogul was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Morenatsu was released
Japanese version (download release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Safety Instructions was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

No Time To Explain was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

SPAZ: Space Pirates and Zombies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hacker Evolution: Duality was released
FireFlower Games release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Zorro: Shadow of Vengeance was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Digital Chocolate, Inc.

Digital Chocolate announces the acquisition of Sandlot Games

Hellbreed was released
Browser version (Germany)

Wonderputt was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

International Cricket Captain 2011 was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

My Virtual Boyfriend was released
v1.5 (initial full version release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Dust: An Elysian Tail was released
Xbox Live Arcade release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Memory Game was released
original version - iPad version (Worldwide)

Puzzle Craft was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Super House of Dead Ninjas was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Townsmen was released
v1.0.2 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Foosball: Goal Crusaders was released
v.1.0.1.6 (initial release) - BlackBerry version (Worldwide)

Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

The open beta of the Battle.net application is launched.

Choice of Romance: Affairs of the Court was released
v1.0 (Chrome Web Store release) - Browser version (Worldwide)

Gone Home was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

My Western Horse 3D was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Ninjas: Stolen Scrolls was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Lionel Battle Train was released
v1.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Unicorn Makeout Mania was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Rotieer was released
initial Google PlayStore release - Android version (Worldwide)

Gardenscapes: Compilation was released
Software Pyramide budget release - Windows version (Germany)

The Human Body was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Postmortem: One Must Die - Extended Cut was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Grim Tales Bundle was released
Software Pyramide budget release - Windows version (Germany)

Worms: Clan Wars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Hulk was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

XenoMiner: Swarm was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Adventure Collection #5 was released
Windows version (Germany)

The Ancient Art of War 2 was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Dark Parables Bundle was released
Software Pyramide release - Windows version (Germany)

Fallopian Frenzy! was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

PickCrafter was released
Android version (Worldwide)

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

Turbo Bit was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Fairy Bloom: Ultra Encore was released
Comiket 86 release - Windows version (Japan)

Stonerid was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mega Coin Squad was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Daemon Detective Gaiden was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Labyronia RPG was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Legend of Zelda: Return of the Hylian - Solarus Edition was released
Solarus download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Crazy Chicken Strikes Back was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Arvale: Treasure of Memories was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Underground Keeper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Interstellar Logistics Inc. was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

AO was released
cartridge version (mail order release) - NES version (Worldwide)

Lily's Epic Quest was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Fantastic 4 in a Row 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ubermosh: Vol.3 was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Brick Battalion was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bomb on Basic City was released
cartridge version (mail order release) - Genesis version (Worldwide)

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

Kittypocalypse was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Muddy Waters Song Pack was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

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

Survival Driver was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sonic Mania was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Vochord was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Crushing Blow was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Eliosi's Hunt was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

Insanity VR was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Toon Blast was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Swipe Manager: Soccer was released
v2 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Pet the Pup at the Party was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

>observer_ was released
GOG release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Agents of Mayhem was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Defenders of Ekron was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ancient Battle: Rome was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Sims 4 Bundle: City Living, Dine Out, Bowling Night Stuff was released
Origin release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Urban Lockdown was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pendula Swing: Episode 1 - Tired and Retired was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Graveyard Keeper was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tiger Fighter 1931 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Anime Girl or Boy? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bendy in Nightmare Run was released
v1.0.3 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

THQ Nordic GmbH

Company acquires Second Sight and TimeSplitters IPs from Crytek.

The Legend of Protey was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Top Down Racer was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Small Sister was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hanz: Puppetguns was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Nightmare of Melanie was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Barbearian was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Raw Footage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Squarcat was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Time Stall was released
Quest version (Worldwide)

Arida: Backland's Awakening was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shortest Trip to Earth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Knight War: Idle Defense was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Overpass was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Psy High 2: High Summer was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Saturday of Piercing Screams was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Hot Shot Burn was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sand Balls was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Dōngfāng Lóng Yǐn Tán: Touhou Chaos of Black Loong was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

DARQ was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rogue Rocks was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Crawling of the Dead was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Disney Getaway Blast was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

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

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

Frame of Reference was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Haunted Legends: The Scars of Lamia (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cyber Driver was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Anibabe! was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

My Empire was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

JetPac RX was released
itch.io release - ZX Spectrum version (Worldwide)

Lynn: The Girl Drawn on Puzzles was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Critterland was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Dudu Monkey was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Jigsaw With Animals was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Code Zero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Defence Your Organism was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Royal Roads 3: Portal was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Cat Girl Lover was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Jigsaw Puzzle: Beach Season 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Who Is the Red Queen? was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Twistingo (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Fashion Police Squad was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mystery Solitaire: Dreamcatcher 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neko Journey was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Spark the Electric Jester 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Detective Barnett: The Cursed Artifact was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lost Girl in Mirror was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hammerwatch: Anniversary Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Madden NFL 24 was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Heroes of Egypt: The Curse of Sethos (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Astronaut: The Best was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Station 37 was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Desynced was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Moving Out 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

The Crimson Diamond was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dredge: Expansion Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico)

Dredge: Complete Edition Upgrade Bundle was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Dredge: Complete Edition was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

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