This Day in Game History (March 1)

Numguess was released
Altair 8800 version (United States)

Star Flex was released
Cybervision version (United States)

Hangman was released
Cybervision version (United States)

Aword was released
Sol-20 version (United States)

W.W.III was released
Sol-20 version (United States)

Space Voyager was released
TRS-80 version (United States)

ZOO Corporation
Company founded.

Jumpster was released
Apple II version (United States)

Pete Rose Baseball was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Prison was released
Amiga version (France, Germany, United Kingdom)

Psychosis was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

KMF Werbung GmbH
Company founded

Super Chinese 3 was released
NES version (Japan)

Final Match Tennis was released
TurboGrafx-16 version (Japan)

Dare to Dream Part One: In a Darkened Room was released
Windows 16-bit version (United States)

Battles in a Distant Desert was released
Release 1.0 - Windows 16-bit version (United States)

Binary Asylum
Company was formed.

Chiki Chiki Machine Mō Race: Kenken to Black Maō no Ijiwaru Daisakusen - Wacky Races was released
3DO version (Japan)

Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W was released
SNES version (Japan)

3Detris was released
Diogen BBS release (v0.9) - DOS version (Worldwide)

mediaROMancer: Daisuke Asakura was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Neon Genesis Evangelion was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Jack's Attic was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Twilight Syndrome: Tansaku-hen was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Ōkoku no Grand Chef was released
3DO version (Japan)

Heir of Zendor: The Legend and The Land was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Dino Cards was released
v1.1 - Windows 16-bit version (United States, United Kingdom)

Alien Trilogy was released
PlayStation version (Germany)

Kai: Tsukikomori was released
SNES version (Japan)

JVC Music, Inc.
Victory Music, Inc. is merged into JVC Musical Industries.

NBA ShootOut '97 was released
PlayStation version (France, Germany, United Kingdom)

Excalibur 2555 A.D. was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Backpacker: The Lost Florence Gold Mine was released
Windows version (United States)

Galax Empires was released
Windows version (Germany)

Dead in the Water was released
PlayStation version (United States)

MadCat Interactive Software GmbH
MadCat Interactive is founded

Snooker 147 was released
Version 1.0 - Windows version (United Kingdom)

Killer Loop was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

eGames, Inc.
The company name is changed to eGames, Inc.

Need for Speed: High Stakes was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons over Europe was released
Windows version (United States)

Excessive Speed was released
"1С:Snowball" series (box release) - Windows version (Russia)

White Wolf Productions, Inc.
The company is dissolved.

Daikōkai Jidai IV: Porto Estado with Power Up Kit was released
Windows version (Japan)

Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs was released
Nintendo 64 version (United States)

Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus was released
Windows version (Germany)

Theocracy was released
Linux version (Germany)

Traffic Giant was released
Windows version (Germany)

Superbike 2000 was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Crusaders of Might and Magic was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Der Klomanager was released
Windows version (Germany)

Team Buddies was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

TimeScape: Journey to Pompeii was released
Windows version (France)

Microforum International
Amalgamated the Company’s wholly-owned material subsidiaries with either “Microforum Inc.” or “Microforum Communications Inc.” As a result of these transactions, Internet Frontier Inc. ("iFront"), Frameworks Communications Inc. ("Frameworks"), Relational Solutions Inc. ("Relational Solutions"), PPL Marketing Services Inc. ("PPL") and Poste Haste Systems Inc. ("Poste Haste") were amalgamated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) with the Company and now carry on business as "Microforum Inc.". Marshall Fenn and Two Door Communications Corporation ("Two Door") were amalgamated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on March 1, 2000 and now carry on business as "Microforum Communications Inc.".

Crimson Fields was released
Freeware release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Looney Tunes: Sheep Raider was released
PlayStation version (United States)

Zone of the Enders was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Kurukuru Marumaru was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Smugglers was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Surf Rocket Racers was released
Dreamcast version (United States)

PC Fútbol 2001 was released
Windows version (Spain)

A Snake's Life was released
version1.3 - Windows version (United States)

Loons: The Fight for Fame was released
Xbox version (United States)

Warrior Kings was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Memory was released
memory V1.0 - Windows version (Germany, Worldwide)

Shift 247 was released
version 1.0 - Windows version (United States)

IF Racing was released
ExEn version (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Polly Soccer was released
Internally developed Mattel Online - Browser version (United States)

Simon the Sorcerer 3D was released
Windows version (Germany)

Europa 1400: The Guild was released
Windows version (Germany)

F1 2002 was released
Windows version (United States)

Fallout Radioactive was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Slyder was released
Windows version (United States)

Jane's Combat Simulations: Attack Squadron was released
Windows version (United States)

Godai: Elemental Force was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

Jigsaw Blocks was released
Windows version (United States)

Adventure Plus was released
Atari 2600 version (United States)

Gods and Generals was released
Windows version (United States)

Aces Texas Hold'em: No Limit was released
Windows Mobile version (United States)

Dragon Quest was released
DoJa version (Japan)

Scrabble Rack Attack was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Wolfpack Studios Inc.
Company acquired by Ubisoft.

Garfield: Attack of the Mutant Lasagna was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

N was released
v1.00 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gütertrennung was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Ubisoft Entertainment SA
Ubisoft acquires Wolfpack Studios

Jail Trail was released
BREW version (United States, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, Romania, Other)

Lederzwerge Deluxe XXL Version was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

7 Days a Skeptic (Special Edition) was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Valcon Games LLC
Company begins operations in Bellevue, Washington.

Nowhere Else and Beyond was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

SDP Games
Company was founded

Schnappi: 3 Fun-Games was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States, Canada)

Chessmaster Challenge was released
Windows version (United States)

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 was released
Xbox version (United States)

MVP Baseball 2005 was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

TrackMania Nations ESWC was released
PC Powerplay 3/06 covermount - Windows version (Germany)

Tomy Company, Ltd.
Tomy merges with Takara. The new company goes by the name of TAKARATOMY in Japan, but elsewhere is simply called Tomy Company, Ltd.

Atari TwinPack: Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive / Dead Man's Hand was released
Windows version (Germany)

Automation was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II was released
Windows version (Taiwan)

Trucker was released
retail release - Windows version (Poland)

Championship Bowling was released
Xbox version (United States)

Pikubi 2: Rainbow Attack! was released
ExEn version (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

ESDigital Games
Buka's office in China is closed down.

1707 Great Games was released
Windows version (United States)

Tantei Kibukawa Ryōsuke Jikentan Vol. 11: Ane no Kabe was released
i-mode Genki Super Game Box release - DoJa version (Japan)

Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
The team moves into the Hamburg offices in Germany.

Desktop Tower Defense was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Zoë Mode
Kuju Brighton is renamed Zoë Mode.

Electronic Arts, Inc.
The company starts selling the music and soundtracks from its best-selling games on Apple's iTunes music store.

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

Moo at the Moon was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Dance! Online was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam was released
PlayStation 3 version (Japan)

Marvellous Mice Adventures: Meeting Sea Rat was released
Windows version (Russia)

JoWooD Entertainment AG
JoWood Productions announces the formation of the JoWood Group which includes labels: JoWood, The Adventure Company, DreamCatcher, Silverline Software (previously DreamCatcher's US budget label) and G-Stars

DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.
DreamCatcher and The Adventure Company become labels of JoWooD.

Bionicle Heroes was released
J2ME version (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Jets 'n' Guns Gold was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

WMD Tank Battle was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

50 States in 10 Minutes was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Crazy Machines 1.5: More Gizmos, Gadgets, & Whatchamacallits was released
Windows version (United States)

Death to Spies was released
Windows version (Russia)

Jigsaw Star was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Breakout in Space was released
Windows version (Germany)

The Linear RPG was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Jackpot Stadium was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Shifter's Box - Outside In was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Mystery Tales: Time Travel was released
Nintendo DS version (Germany)

VT Tennis was released
digital download - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Mega Man 10 was released
Wii version (United States)

Pizza Delivery Boy was released
Wii version (United States)

Globulos Party was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

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

Can your Pet? was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Dart Rage was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

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

Flips: Terror in Cubicle Four was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Radiangames Inc
The establishment of the company is announced.

Discovery Kids: Snake Safari was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Happy Hammerin' was released
digital download - Wii version (United States)

Air Pressure was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Bambino Rally 3 was released
Windows version (Poland)

Gravity Hook HD was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Count On Me was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Fight Night Champion was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States, Canada)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution (Collector's Edtion) was released
Windows version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Jungool was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Classic Strategic Command: World War I was released
Battlefront.com download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Complete Pack was released
Windows version (Germany)

Rango was released
retail release - Wii version (United States)

Rift was released
Steam release - Windows version (United States)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Double Pack: Red Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Surreal Software, Inc.
The company is dissolved.

Fate of the World was released
Red Redemption release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Double Pack: Blue Edition was released
Windows version (Germany)

Can Knockdown 2 was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution was released
Windows version (France, The Netherlands)

Chuck E. Cheese's Sports Games was released
Wii version (United States)

Bridge! The Construction Game was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fight Night Champion was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Starfront: Collision was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Warriors Orochi 3: Dynasty Warriors 4 Costume Set "Wei" was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (Hong Kong)

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

The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released
v1.0.0 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Persona 4: Arena - Ultimate Edition was released
NESiCAxLive release - Arcade version (Japan)

Marvel: Avengers Alliance was released
Facebook release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Vessel was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Luxor Evolved was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

One Piece: Pirate Warriors was released
PlayStation 3 version (Japan)

Pandora Saga: Weapons of Balance was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

DoubleDown Casino was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Zombie Panic in Wonderland Plus was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Incoboto was released
v0000.01.65 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Persona 4: Arena was released
Arcade version (Japan)

Jigsaw Jumble was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Aahh! Spot the Difference was released
download release - Nintendo DSi version (United States)

Two Worlds II: Velvet Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit was released
GameCity download release - Windows version (Japan)

Ark of the Ages was released
Android version (Worldwide)

The Legend of Atlantis: Gold was released
Windows version (Germany)

The Lake House: Children of Silence (Collector's Edition) was released
Purple Hills release - Windows version (Germany)

RAM Ghost was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Rexzilla was released
Indievania release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Armada 2526: Gold Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Safari Quest was released
Nintendo DS version (United Kingdom)

Air Wings: Intergalactic was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Lake House: Children of Silence was released
Purple Hills release - Windows version (Germany)

Freehold Games, LLC
Company founded.

ALZ was released
Newgrounds release - Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Roommates was released
Amazon store release - Android version (Worldwide)

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

A*Star Shooter Battle field HD was released
v1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

Sniper Elite Battle Field HD was released
v1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Chronoclysm was released
Itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ultimate Maze was released
Amiga version (Worldwide)

Idle Life RPG was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Where's My Mommy? was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

LEGO DC Super Heroes Mighty Micros was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition was released
Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

Inner Kung Fu Game was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Armed and Gelatinous was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Linux version (Worldwide)

Beast Blaster was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Party Jousting was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Witch and the Hundred Knight: Revival Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Mortal Kombat X: Kombat Pack 2 was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Science Kombat was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Return to PoPoLoCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Tsuro was released
v1.1.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Under Dread was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Worlds was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Collider was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Road to Be King was released
initial release - Android version (Worldwide)

Deponia Doomsday was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Alekhine's Gun was released
Download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

We're Five Games LLC
Cinopt Studios LLC is terminated.

SmashZombies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Robo Recall was released
Oculust Rift version (Oculus Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Museum Guide was released
historyworthplaying.com audio release - ZX Spectrum version (Worldwide)

Horizon: Zero Dawn (Collector's Edition) was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Finland)

Fiete Cars was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

Dark Mechanism was released
Gear VR version (Oculus store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Radio Game was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Radium 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Horizon: Zero Dawn (Limited Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Yo! Let's UP was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Dice with Ellen was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Prom Queen Girl: Date Night was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Brick Thru was released
download release - New Nintendo 3DS version (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder Devastated was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Speak of the Devil was released
Oculus Go version (Worldwide)

Plati Nalog: Favorite Russian Game was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Battlezone: Combat Commander was released
GOG release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ubisoft Entertainment SA
Company acquires Blue Mammoth Games.

Blue Mammoth Games
Company acquired by Ubisoft.

Injured by Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Christmas Race 2 was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Saki: Zenkoku-hen Plus & Zenkoku Ticket was released
download release - PS Vita version (Japan)

Box Align was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Puzzle Page was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Ragtag Adventurers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

0°N 0°W was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Command: The Silent Service was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Halunazi was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Heroes of Hammerwatch was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Tekken was released
v1.0.2 (initial worldwide Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Stray Cat Doors was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Objects in Space was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

East of the Rockies was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Apollo 11 HD / Titanic VR was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

V.L.A.D.i.K was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dawn of Man was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Call of the Mighty Warriors was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hanshui: Otokomizu was released
DMM Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Dead or Alive 6: Season Pass 1 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dark Souls Trilogy was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Dead or Alive 6 was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

Business Magnate was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Klondike Solitaire 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)

Session Seven was released
Official homepage download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Mystic Vale: Season Pass was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dead or Alive 6: Deluxe Costume Set was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

When the Darkness Comes was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Treasure Stack 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)

Maze Slider was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Sticky Terms was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Into the Valley was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Pyrax was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Steventon Street was released
Itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Thuận Thiên Kiếm was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Mission Biotech was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Immortus Temporus was released
itch.io release - Browser version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Raiders was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

Shutter Nyang was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Survivor Die-land was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Terminus: Zombie Survivors was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Queen: Rock Tour was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Tortured Hearts: Or How I Saved the Universe, Again... was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Robotech: The Macross Saga - HD Edition was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Australia, New Zealand)

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla + Immortals: Fenyx Rising Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Pigeon: A Love Story was released
v0.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Red Handed was released
Itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Swords & Bones was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wall Street Bets was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Music Thief was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Far: Changing Tides was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

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

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