This Day in Game History (August 17)

Game & Watch Table Top: Popeye was released
Table Top (PG-74) - Dedicated handheld version (United States)

Action Fighter was released
SEGA Master System version (Japan)

Air Fortress was released
NES version (Japan)

Kid Chameleon was released
Genesis version (Brazil)

Ninja Gaiden was released
SEGA Master System version (Brazil)

Socket was released
Genesis version (United States)

bsdgames was released
Linux version (Worldwide)

World Championship Soccer II was released
Genesis version (United States)

EA Pacific

Bought by Electronic Arts from Virgin Interactive for $122,5 million alongside Westwood Studios. Immediately renamed to Westwood Pacific, with Mark Skaggs as its vice-president.

Arkanoid for Win32 was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.

Electronic Arts acquires Virgin Interactive Entertainment's subsidiaries Westwood Studios and Burst for US$ 122.5 million. After this point, Virgin Interactive no longer operated in North America, with the European branch taking over the rest of the company's assets.

5x5 was released
Commodore 64 version (Poland)

Westwood Studios, Inc.

Bought by Electronic Arts from Virgin Interactive for $122,5 million alongside the studio Burst in Irvine, California that was subsequently renamed to Westwood Pacific.

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company announced intention to buy Westwood Studios and Burst from Virgin Interactive Entertainment.

NFL Blitz 2000 was released
Nintendo 64 version (United States)

Madden NFL 2000 was released
PlayStation version (United States)

LEGO Rock Raiders was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Gameday Software LLC

The company is founded.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Dominion Wars was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

X2: Wolverine's Revenge was released
Xbox version (Germany)

Construction Destruction was released
Windows version (United States)

Circus Linux! was released
v1.0.0 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Corridors of Power was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Perfect Cherry Blossom was released
Windows version (Japan)

Adventure was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files - Dark Tournament was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Hot Shots Golf: Fore! was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Mutant Mahem was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Barbie Fashion Show was released
Windows version (United States)

3D Pool was released
J2ME version (United Kingdom)

The Birthday was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Momoko no Kasei Bowling: La Mars Cup was released
DoCoMo i-mode Jaleco i-Gareso release - DoJa version (Japan)

F.E.A.R. Combat was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Daito Giken Kōshiki Pachi-Slot Simulator: Hihōden was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Sword of the Stars was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

Prank TV was released
Windows version (United States)

Sokoban was released
DOS version (Worldwide)

Premier Manager 08 was released
Windows version (Germany)

Stolen in 60 Seconds was released
Windows Mobile version (Worldwide)

Mountain of Faith was released
Windows version (Japan)

Galactic Dream: Rage of War was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Hellsinker was released
Comiket 72 release - Windows version (Japan)

Trouble Witches: Episode 1 - Daughters of Amalgam was released
Windows version (Japan)

Goparokko was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

All Aspect Warfare was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Drinking Game was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Brain Age Express: Sudoku was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

Horse Race Starter was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Family Slot Car Racing was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

Angle of Attack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rarebyte OG

The official company name is changed to Rarebyte OG.

Osmos was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Flight to Remember was released
iPod Classic version (Worldwide)

Toss the Turtle was released
Newgrounds release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Colditz Escape! was released
Freeware release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Livelayer Prototype was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Outer Empires was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Epic Battle Fantasy 2 was released
Armor Games release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Age of Conquest: World was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Avatar Cash Dash was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Rock Band: The Black Keys Pack 01 was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Gold's Gym Dance Workout was released
Wii version (United States)

Top Gun was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

Rock Band: Neon Trees Pack 01 was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Jaws was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Lazors was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Jet Pack War was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Akimbo Paddles! was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Doppler Interactive

Doppler Interactive launched

Bounce! was released
GamersGate release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Talisman of Death was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

iBlast Moki 2 was released
v1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Toy Soldiers: Cold War was released
XBLA release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

inFAMOUS 2: Character Skin Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

inFAMOUS 2: Weapons Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

Four Eyes Line 3D was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

inFAMOUS 2: Powers Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United Kingdom)

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

Ninjas and Priestess was released
XNA Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Age of Empires Online: Steam Starter Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Save the Puppies was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

2D House of Terror was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Sleeping Dogs: Limited Edition was released
Xbox 360 version (United Kingdom)

Sleeping Dogs: Benelux Edition was released
Xbox 360 version (Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands)

Darksiders II: First Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Superhot was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Grand Prix was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blue Rose was released
Download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Bonds of the Skies was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

A Butterfly in the District of Dreams was released
Released at the Comiket 86 convention - Windows version (Japan)

The Ensign was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Star-Box: RPG Adventures in Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Front Wars was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Sea of Lies: Nemesis (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

CO-OP: Decrypted was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Draw Tile was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: Gold Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Way of Gold and Steel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Guides was released
initial Amazon Digital release - Android version (Worldwide)

Panic at Multiverse High! was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Deus Ex GO was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Midnight Calling: Jeronimo was released
Play+Smile release - Windows version (Germany)

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

Legend of the Skyfish was released
v1.0.2 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Sorry Ass was released
DOS version (Worldwide)

The Ledge was released
v0.1.0 (initial Game Jolt release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Choices: Stories You Play was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Giga Girl was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Unnamed Fiasco was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Caretaker: Sacrifice was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

J.U.R: Japan Underground Racing was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

I Wanna Fly was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

September is halfway over was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Battleship Yamato: VR Super Restoration was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

BootyBuns & 21 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Blood Hockey was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Dryad's Riddle was released
v1.0.1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Cities: Skylines - Concerts was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Death Point was released
v1.0.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Castle Story was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

36 Fragments of Midnight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Phantom Cat 2 was released
v1.0 (initial release) - tvOS version (Worldwide)

Cornflower Corbin was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lupinball was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

War Wings was released
initial worldwide Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

In the middle of the night was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Strangers of the Power was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chicken Wiggle was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (Australia, New Zealand)

2D Mahjong Temple was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

When I get home was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Manimal Sanctuary was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Subsurface Circular was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shadow Fight 2: Special Edition was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Direct was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Achievement Hunter: Darkness was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Poltergeist Crusader was released
1.4 (initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Blue Angels: Aerobatic Flight Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Amaze: DT was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Knight of the Fellowship was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

R.O.V.E.R. was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Road Doom was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Spell Heroes was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Your Dry Delight was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Dead Cells (Signature Edition) was released
Nintendo Switch version (Ireland, United Kingdom)

ShadowSide was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chase was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

RollerCoaster Tycoon: Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Garrison Gauntlet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Exodus: Proxima Centauri was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Coloring Pixels was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stunts Car Driving Simulator: Asphalt Speed Racing was released
v1.31 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Perfect Heist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shahrzad was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

21+ was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kitten and food: adventure park was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Not Tonight was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Adventures of Mr. Fluffykins was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Philosophic Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Apple Pop was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Pixel Shinobi: Nine demons of Mamoru was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Caladria Adventurers: Girls Side was released
Itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Anteform was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

The Citadel was released
v0.6 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bricks vs Balls was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Apple Knight was released
v1.0.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

5.0 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ghost Files 1+2 (Sammler Edition) was released
Purple Hills release - Windows version (Germany)

Beat Saber: Linkin Park Music Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Aeloren Tactics was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

DDraceNetwork was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

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

Snipers vs Thieves was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

New Meaning was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Humankind was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Young Souls was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

Greak: Memories of Azur (Deluxe Edition) was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Joust was released
download release - TRS-80 CoCo version (Worldwide)

Conquest of Elysium 5 was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Cavegirl Adventures was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Madden NFL 22 was released
download release - Stadia version (Worldwide)

Mystery Box: Hidden Secrets was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Nikhil Murthy's Syphilisation was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Hippo G was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United Kingdom)

Space Leaper: Cocoon was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

This rain will never end was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kirby's Dream Buffet was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Why I was Born was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neodash was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Little League World Series Baseball 2022 was released
download release - Xbox Series version (United States, United Kingdom)

Dyna Bomb 2 was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Don't Give Up On Me! was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Kruger 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

Aery: Flow of Time was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)