This Day in Game History (July 28)

Nuts & Milk was released
NES version (Japan)

Takeda Shingen was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Ys III: Wanderers from Ys was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

Shanghai was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

3x3 Eyes: Seima Kōrinden was released
SNES version (Japan)

World Heroes was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Super Metroid was released
SNES version (Sweden)

Philosoma was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Bug! was released
SEGA Saturn version (United States)

Asuka 120% Maxima: BURNING Fest. was released
TurboGrafx CD version (Japan)

Tengai Makyō: Dennō Karakuri Kakutōden was released
PC-FX version (Japan)

Hebereke's Popoitto was released
SNES version (Japan)

Emerald Dragon was released
SNES version (Japan)

Chō Genjin 2 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Bass Masters Classic was released
SNES version (Japan)

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Carrier Aces was released
SNES version (Japan)

D was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Ultima: Kyōryū Teikoku was released
SNES version (Japan)

The King of Fighters '97 was released
Arcade version (Japan)

NAM was released
DOS version (United States)

GameTek (FL), Inc.

Company is closed down.

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company acquires ABC Software to establish direct sales org in Switzerland and Austria.

Croc 2 was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Total Annihilation: Kingdoms was released
Windows version (Taiwan)

Lander was released
Windows version (United States)

Civilization II: Test of Time was released
Windows version (United States)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company signs licensing agreement with Major League Soccer.

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus in Concert: Activity Center was released
Windows version (United States)

Sakura Taisen GB: Geki Hana Kumi Nyūtai! was released
Game Boy Color version (Japan)

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Lands on Mars: Activity Center was released
Windows version (United States)

Doraemon 3: Nobita no Machi SOS! was released
Nintendo 64 version (Japan)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit was released
retail release - Windows version (Japan)

Grand Prix 3 was released
Windows version (France)

Sonic Racing Kart was released
J2ME version (Japan)

Midway Games, Inc.

Midway cans the platformer "Crank the Weasel".

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour was released
GameCube version (Canada)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

The company acquires Criterion, the studio responsible for the successful Burnout series and the RenderWare engine used by a great number of developers and many AAA titles at the time. EA bought the studio from Canon Europe.

Criterion Software Ltd.

Acquired by Electronic Arts.

D-Day was released
Windows version (Germany)

Sengoku Cannon: Sengoku Ace Episode III was released
retail release - PSP version (Japan)

Capcom Retro Game Collection Vol.5 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Dai-3-ji Super Robot Taisen Alpha Ginga no Shūen e was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Tenchu: Time of the Assassins was released
PSP version (Japan)

Shadow Hearts: From the New World (Premium Box) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Shadow Hearts: From the New World was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Fatal Frame III: The Tormented was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Shin Bokura no Taiyō Gyakushū no Sabata was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Filao

The company acquires US 995SOFT's assets, an on-line developer and distributor of entertainment for PDA's and high end device phones.

Yukiwari no Hana was released
Retail release - PSP version (Japan)

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Twinkle Star Sprites: La Petite Princesse was released
NeoGeo Online Collection release - PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Global Defence Force was released
Simple 2000 Series release - PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Taito Memories Jōkan was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift 2 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Yukigatari: Renewal-ban was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Puzzle Party: 10 Games was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Circus Empire was released
"1C:КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ИГРУШЕК" series - Windows version (Russia)

Telepath RPG: Chapter 1 was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Kingdom of Loathing: The Home Game was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

10tacle studios AG

The company announces a cooperation with Chinese Nineyou IT / 9YOU, to cover the sales and marketing of 10T products on the Asian market, the joint development of new multi-player games and the porting of existing concepts to Europe.

Tringo was released
Game Boy Advance version (France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom)

Formula One 06 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Game & Watch Collection was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Arcade Action: 30 Games was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Thomas & Friends: The Great Festival Adventure - Double Pack was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

The Sea of Glomp was released
v1.0 - Browser version (Worldwide)

Intellivision Las Vegas Lounge Trio was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Attack on Pearl Harbor was released
Windows version (United States)

MLB Power Pros 2008 was released
Wii version (United States)

Pong Toss: Frat Party Games was released
Wii version (United States, Canada)

Making History: The Calm & The Storm - Gold Edition was released
GamersGate download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Perpetual Entertainment, Inc.

When Cryptic Studios, Inc. announces development on Star Trek Online, it becomes clear to whom P2 Entertainment sold the license.

Avoid the Evil Space Eel was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Octopi, Inc.

The company announces to have bought back all assets from FUN Technologies Inc.

Cryptic Studios, Inc.

The company announces to continue development on the MMORPG Star Trek Online after the project was cancelled when all the employees of development studio Perpetual Entertainment, Inc. were laid off in January 2008.

Marine Sharpshooter 4 was released
Windows version (Canada)

Empires was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rock Band: Weezer Pack 02 was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

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

Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Mystery P.I.: Lost in Los Angeles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lunnye Devitsy was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Smiley World: Island Challenge was released
Wii version (United States)

Bionic Commando was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

The Bionic Commando Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Casebook: Episode 1 - Kidnapped was released
Windows version (United States)

Crossword Cove was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Hydro Thunder: Hurricane was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Hungry Shark: Part 2 was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Real Crimes: Jack the Ripper / Real Crimes: The Unicorn Killer - Killer 2 Pack was released
Windows version (United States)

Playdom, Inc.

The Walt Disney Company acquires Playdom for $563 million.

GET LAMP (included games) was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Memorabilia: Mia's Mysterious Memory Machine was released
WildTangent electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Marbians was released
initial release (v1.0.0) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Stone Quarry Simulator was released
Windows version (Germany)

Sekai de Ichiban NG na Koi: Full House (Shokai Genteiban) was released
PSP version (Japan)

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

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Portable Shrine Wars was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

My Australian Farm was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Kingdom Rush was released
Armor Games release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Oscar's World Tour was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Sokoban Palace was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Fierce Tales: The Dog's Heart was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Brain Age: Concentration Training was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

New Super Mario Bros. 2 was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Abyss was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Bubbles Shot was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Ancient Aliens: The Roots of Sound was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

The Case of the Mysterious Nazi Smuggler was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Danse Macabre: The Last Adagio (Collector's Edition) was released
Google Play release (v1.0) - Android version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Faith No More Song Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

King's Quest: Chapter I - A Knight to Remember was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Kyn was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

King's Quest: Season Pass was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

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

N++ was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

King's Quest: The Complete Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Empty Inn was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lost Dimension was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition was released
ALL.net P-Ras Multi release - Arcade version (Japan)

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

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

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

Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Colonial Conquest was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Secret of QWERTY was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Game Studio Tycoon 2 was released
v2.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Another Star was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Moy 4 was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Kyn (Deluxe Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Never Alone: Arctic Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Book of Demons was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hover Havoc was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Seum: Speedrunners from Hell was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Hidden Expedition: Dawn of Prosperity (Collector's Edition) was released
v1.0.2 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Monkey Evolution was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

The Secret Monster Society: Chapter One - Monsters, Fires and Forbidden Forests was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Dragon Skills was released
download release - Wii U version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Toukiden 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (Japan)

Mustache in Hell was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Academy of Disaster was released
Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

A Detective's Novel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fusion Galaxy was released
v0.72.2 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

3Souls was released
download release - Wii U version (United States, Canada)

The Idolm@ster: Platinum Stars (Genteiban) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

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

1$ Ride was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tetsudō Nippon! Rosen Tabiki Kan Sha Thomas-hen Ōigawa Tetsudō o Hashirou! was released
retail release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

AcroWars was released
initial release - iPhone version (United States, Canada)

Cosmos Rings was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Fiete Sports was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

The Longest 5 Minutes was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

The Idolm@ster: Platinum Stars was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

Base Blitz was released
Oculus Rift version (Oculus Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Time Trap: Hidden Objects was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Zombie Town was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Alien Splatter Redux was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Collar × Malice was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

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

SolarGun was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Run of Mydan was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Turok Bundle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pink Rage Otome was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Lovely Planet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Wizards was released
Early Access version (Oculus Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Graze Counter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

DJMax Respect was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (South Korea)

Cyber Complex was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

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

Vitatio was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Brain Storm: Tower Bombarde was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Escape from the Neighbor was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

The Witch's Isle was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: Silver Pack was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

The Hunting God was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sundered was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rugby League Live 4 was released
PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

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

Jelly Wrestle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Solbot: Energy Rush was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Eggs for Bart was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Go Fish! was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Angel Road was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Air Ace! was released
v1.0.1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Marvel Battle Lines was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

a vision of the sublime was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Tamagotchi On: Magic was released
Dedicated handheld version (United States)

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

Tamagotchi On: Fairy was released
Dedicated handheld version (United States)

Murder by Choice was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Guess Pictures: Animals was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Destroy All Humans! was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Maid of Sker was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

Cubers: Arena was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

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

Anetona was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

112th Seed was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Cybershock: Future Parkour was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hellbreachers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wind Peaks was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Terrorarium was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Factory Runner was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Red Square Escape was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

Unbound: Worlds Apart was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Skydrift Infinity was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Final Fantasy II was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Madness Beverage was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Get Packed: Fully Loaded was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dog Game: The Dogs Collector! was released
v1.05.03 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Blaster Master Zero III was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

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

Let's Go Gobang was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition was released
download release - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

Final Fantasy III was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Lucky Day was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Club Soccer Director 2022 was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Trigger Witch was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Viking Heroes II was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fuga: Melodies of Steel was released
PlayStation 5 version (United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay)

Omno was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Idle T.D.: Heroes vs Zombies was released
v42 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Fuga: Melodies of Steel (Deluxe Edition) was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Final Fantasy was released
v1.0.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

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

Ayo the Clown was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

MIRAY was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Schematic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Myth of Mirka was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bear & Breakfast was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Florealia was released
v1.1 (itch.io release) - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Tomb Robbing with Friends was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shock Troops was released
Quest version (Worldwide)

Autonauts vs Piratebots was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Dragon and the Djinn was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Astro City Mini V was released
Dedicated console version (Japan)

An old school adventure FPS: Go To Hell was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2 Player Dark Racing was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Lord Winklebottom Investigates was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Gems of Destiny was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Escape Room Academy was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Yacht Mechanic Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Counter Recon 2: The New War was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

I commissioned some bees 4 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Curse of the Deadwood was released
Steam release - Windows version (United States, Brazil, Canada, Worldwide)

Q Remastered was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Idle Factory was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tengoku Struggle: Strayside was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Aztlan Uncovered was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Digimon Survive was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Super Sean 008: Xelar's Revenge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

13:Origin - Chapter One was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Concluse 2: The Drifting Prefecture was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

I commissioned some unicorns was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

You're My Penguin was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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