This Day in Game History (June 18)

Wrecking Crew was released
NES version (Japan)

Starship Columbus was released
v1.1 - DOS version (United States)

SoftKey International, Inc.

The company name is changed to WordStar International Inc.

Pro Striker was released
Genesis version (Japan)

Star Cruiser II: The Odysseus Project was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

Star Trek: The Next Generation - "A Final Unity" was released
version 1.01 (two CD-ROMs) - DOS version (United Kingdom)

Dominoes For Windows was released
v2.4 - Windows 3.x version (Worldwide)

The Great Battles of Alexander was released
Windows version (United States)

Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Linda³: Kanzenban was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Keriotosse! was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Devil Dice was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Crisisbeat was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Langrisser V: The End of Legend was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Heroine Dream 2 was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Another Memories was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

'98 Kōshien was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Descent³ was released
Windows version (United States)

Fancia was released
Windows version (Japan)

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia was released
Second release, game in French - Windows version (France)

Ponx was released
Lynx version (United States)

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare was released
PlayStation version (United States)

MPath Interactive

MPlayer.com service is absorbed into GameSpy Arcade.

Sonic the Hedgehog was released
i-mode, downloadable for free until July 31, 2001 - DoJa version (Japan)

Twisted Metal: Black was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States, Canada)

GameSpy Industries Inc.

MPath Interactive's MPlayer.com service is absorbed into GameSpy Arcade.

Half-Life: Blue Shift was released
Windows version (Italy)

The Pinball of the Dead was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

FIFA Soccer 2002 was released
Windows Mobile version (United States)

Soccer Mania was released
Windows version (United States)

Pet Soccer was released
Windows version (Poland)

GT Advance 2: Rally Racing was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Neverwinter Nights was released
Windows version (United States)

Fire Blade was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Cruise Ship Tycoon was released
Windows version (United States)

Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection was released
Windows version (United States)

The Dark Eye: Secret of the Cyclopes was released
J2ME version (Germany)

Mashed: Drive to Survive was released
Windows version (Germany)

MTV: Music Generator 3 was released
Xbox version (United Kingdom)

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus was released
Windows version (Germany)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow was released
PlayStation 2 version (Canada)

The Sims: Triple Deluxe was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Driv3r was released
PlayStation 2 version (The Netherlands)

Astérix & Obélix XXL was released
Game Boy Advance version (United Kingdom)

Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon was released
"1C:НИВАЛ ИГРОТЕКА" series - Windows version (Russia)

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus (Special Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Age of Mythology: Gold Edition was released
Windows version (Finland)

Gunroar was released
v.0.1 - Windows version (Worldwide)

In the Groove 2 was released
Arcade version (Worldwide)

Creatonia was released
download release - Windows Mobile version (Worldwide)

Text Express 2 was released
Download Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Magical Fantasista 3 was released
DoCoMo R.P.G-mode release - J2ME version (Japan)

Sprill: Aqua Adventures was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Domino Rally was released
Wii version (Japan)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

The company announces to reorganize itself into four labels: EA Sports (led by Joel Linzner), EA Games (led by Frank Gibeau), EA Casual Entertainment (led by Kathy Vrabeck) and The Sims (led by Nancy Smith). The four labels are supported by two new groups: Central Development Services and Global Publishing. Central Development Services, both led by Executive Vice President John Schappert.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was released
retail release - PlayStation 3 version (Spain)

The Incredible Hulk was released
PlayStation 2 version (Italy)

9 Kompania was released
Windows version (Poland)

Techno: The Base was released
Windows version (Russia)

Druids: Battle of Magic was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sea Life Safari was released
XBLA release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

SingStar: Operacion Triunfo was released
PlayStation 2 version (Spain)

9th Company: Roots of Terror was released
Windows version (Poland)

Spore Creature Creator was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Nanda's Island was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 was released
download release - PSP version (United States)

Homerun Battle 3D was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Beach Fun: Summer Challenge was released
Wii version (Germany)

Last Hope Pink Bullets was released
Dreamcast version (Worldwide)

Pro Cycling Manager: Season 2009 was released
Windows version (Portugal)

Tomodachi Collection was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Gaming Minds Studios GmbH

The studio is formed by Kalypso Media GmbH.

Go! Go! Rescue Squad was released
v1.0.4 (Android market release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Kalypso Media GmbH

The company acquires Gaming Minds Studio in Gütersloh, Germany.

Diamond and The Sound of a Gun Shot was released
retail release - PSP version (Japan)

Hedgehog Launch 2 was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

MySims: Racing was released
Wii version (Germany)

BioShock 2 was released
Jewel case release - Windows version (Russia)

Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten: Flirt und Karriere was released
Windows version (Germany)

Guns'n'Glory was released
J2ME version (Worldwide)

The Nightmare Maze was released
Android version (Worldwide)

A Vampire's Romance: Paris Stories was released
retail release - Windows version (United Kingdom)

International Cricket 2010 was released
PlayStation 3 version (India, United Kingdom)

PuppetShow: Souls of the Innocent was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hurdle Turtle was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip was released
PSP version (Germany)

Mega Wimmelbild Box was released
Windows version (Germany)

Irekae Maho-chan was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

FishMoto was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Rebel: GW24 Solar System was released
v1.0 - Amiga version (Worldwide)

Fabled Lands II: Gold Edition was released
v1.0 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Noteinsatz: Polizei, Feuerwehr & Flugrettung was released
Windows version (Germany)

Receiver was released
wolfire.com download release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Rad Skater Apocalypse was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Scania Truck Driving Simulator: The Game was released
Windows version (Germany)

Knights of Pen & Paper: +1 Deluxier Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Anthology was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

Flower Town was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Warrior's Way was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

The Humble Bundle with Android 6 was released
Linux version (Worldwide)

Asterix & Friends was released
Browser version (Austria, France, Germany)

Monster Manor was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Disney Infinity: Toy Box Challenge was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Mii Force was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

Skylanders Giants: Hex (Series 2) / Slam Bam (Series 2) / Shroomboom was released
PlayStation 3 version (Australia)

Skylanders Giants: Bash (Series 2) / Spyro (Series 2) / Hot Dog was released
Xbox 360 version (Australia)

Demolish! Pairs was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Praxia Entertainment Inc

Company was founded

The Few was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Sixty Second Shooter Prime was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

Z-Run was released
download release - PS Vita version (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom)

Beyond Space was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

A+ Poker Samurai was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Trine: Enchanted Edition was released
Steam Beta release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pro Cycling Manager 2015 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Solitaire Dungeon Escape was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

Delhaize: Animal Parc was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Le Tour de France: Season 2015 was released
Download Release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Explore the Many Wonders of the Carnival! was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Chequered Ink Ltd.

Chequered Ink is incorporated in Bath (United Kingdom).

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

Mine the Diamond was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Match 3 Quest was released
Windows version (United States)

Star Wars: Heroes Path was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Eternal Senia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shop Heroes was released
v1.0.10073 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Football Chairman Pro was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Rabbids Appisodes was released
v1.0.12 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Find Adventure, Alfie Atkins was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Har•mo•ny 3 was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Alien Run was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

splix.io was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Farm Expert 2018 Mobile was released
v3.10 (free version) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Red Rover was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Lot Like Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Beyond Minimalism was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Crossword Safari: Word Hunt was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

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

Kitty Run was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

OK/Normal was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mind Trap was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Myths of the World: Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

ESport Manager was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

U-Boot 1945 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Legacy: Prisoner (Collector's Edition) was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Crossroads: Traffic Light was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Football Cup Superstars was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Freebot: Battle for FreeWeb was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Keeping it Up! was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Blade II: The Return of Evil was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Never Games Limited

Company founded.

Beyond a Total Loss was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Faraway 5: Tropic Escape was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Incredible Adventures of Super Panda was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mini-Mech Mayhem was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Rocksmith 2014 Edition: Remastered - Rockin' Covers Song Pack II was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Police Simulator: Patrol Duty was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dead or Alive 6: The King of Fighters XIV Mashup Content Set was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was released
GOG release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Citizens of Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lovely Planet 2: April Skies was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Skye was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

West of Dead was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Namcot Collection was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Push the Crate 2 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Blood & Guts Bundle was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

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

How to Win was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Variable Barricade NS was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Namcot Collection was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Bunny's Maze was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

World of Art was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

The Last of Us: Part II was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

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

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

Volleyballed was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Matrix Blocks was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Atri: My Dear Moments was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

P.A.M.E.L.A. was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Project Starship X was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Cricket Captain 2020 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Something Ate My Alien was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

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

Westmark Manor was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adabana Odd Tales was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Waking was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Tainted Grail was released
In Development version (GOG.com release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

VoxFox was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Last Stand was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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