This Day in Game History (May 5)

Ken Williams and Roberta Williams release their first computer game - an adventure game called Mystery House. The game was available in only 4 stores in the L.A county. Ken & Roberta transferred the software personally. The game was released under "On-Line systems", Sierra in its early life.

Hi-Res Adventure #1: Mystery House was released
Apple II version (United States)

Rockstar Lincoln Limited

Company founded as Spidersoft by Steve Marsden and David Cooke.

Wolfenstein 3D was released
DOS version (United States)

Fly8 was released
Version 1.00(beta) - Amiga version (Australia, Worldwide)

Escape Velocity was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Incoming: The Final Conflict was released
Windows version (Germany)

Sunburst Technology Corporation

The acquisition of Sunburst Communications Inc. by Houghton Mifflin is completed for $34.1 million. The merger of both companies results in a name change to Sunburst Technology.

Spot's Busy Day was released
Windows version (France)

Rugrats Go Wild was released
Windows version (United States)

1-9-4-2 Wing Baron was released
Windows version (Spain)

Alias Underground Episode 9: Countdown was released
Macintosh version (United States)

The Dark Eye: Nedime - The Caliph's Daughter was released
J2ME version (Germany)

TransFormers was released
PlayStation 2 version (Canada)

EA Mobile Korea

Company acquired by Mforma and renamed Mforma Korea.

UEFA Euro 2004 Portugal was released
PlayStation 2 version (Spain)

SuperVillain Studios, Inc.

The company is now an officially licensed Sony PSP developer.

Hands-On Mobile, Inc.

The company acquires wireless game developer and publisher MobileGame Korea. The name of the company is changed to Mforma Korea.

Seasons was released
Windows version (Russia)

Dungeon Lords was released
Windows version (Canada)

Domination was released
Windows version (Spain)

Professor Brösl was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Semper Fidelis: Marine Corps was released
Windows version (United States)

Over the Hedge was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

What Makes You Tick? was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Sea Survival was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

CrossworDS was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Eye for Design was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

The Sims 2: Double Deluxe was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Imagine: Music Fest was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Something Special: Zoe's American Adventure was released
MacGameStore release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Plants vs. Zombies was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Patapon 2 was released
PSP version (Canada)

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - The Video Game was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

The Destiny of Zorro was released
Wii version (United States)

Empire Interactive Europe Ltd.

Company officially enters administration, and its closing is confirmed by Silverstar Holdings.

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

Wallace & Gromit in The Last Resort was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Chopper Drop 3000 was released
ZX81 version (Worldwide)

Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Need for Speed: Undercover was released
initial release - iPhone version (United States)

Dracula III: The Path of the Dragon - Part 3 was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

3 in 1: Match 3 was released
play+smile release - Windows version (Germany)

RayStorm HD was released
Xbox Live Arcade release - Xbox 360 version (United States)

A+ Kids Bingo was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Avatar Dash! was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

A+ Card Match was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

A+ Double Tap was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

A+ Color Drop was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Cytadela was released
v1.0 - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

A+ Color Swap was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Telltale, Inc.

Telltale created a pilot program, that explored other gameplay and storytelling that could eventually be incorporated into their episodic games.

The First Templar was released
Xbox 360 version (Hungary)

8Realms was released
closed beta release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Pulse: Volume One was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Mystery Trackers: Raincliff (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Retro Arcade Toppers was released
Nintendo DS version (Germany)

Before the Echo was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Happy Island was released
Cold Acid Entertainment downlaod release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ninja Twins was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Minecraft Clicker was released
v0.10 (initial Scratch release) - Browser version (Worldwide)

Jane Angel 2: Fallen Heaven was released
Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

World of Tanks: Blitz was released
v1.0.0 soft launch version (initial release) - iPhone version (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)

The Commander was released
v1.0 (initial Mac App Store release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 - Record Breaker was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

DigRun was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Cooped Up was released
v0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

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

VoxelMaker was released
v1.1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Wolfenstein: The Two Pack was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Stellar 2D was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Blues Song Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Mexico)

3D Realms: Anthology - Steam Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Spark Unlimited

Company closed.

UFO Pilot: Astro Creeps Elite was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wicce was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Chicku was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sudoku and Permudoku was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

You're at Dinner with Your Friends Don Draper and Roger Sterling. Can You Eat the Most Oysters? was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Doomsday on Demand was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Midvinter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Castle Heist: Chapter 1 was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

PixelMaker was released
eShop release - Wii U version (United States)

Midnight 2 was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

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

Fantasy Tales Online was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Inks. was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Planet R-12 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Glitchspace was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Uncharted: Fortune Hunter was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Escape From Flare Industries was released
download release - Wii U version (United States)

Starship Adventures was released
v1.0.1 - iPad version (Worldwide)

SpaceRoads was released
eShop release - Wii U version (United States)

Kathy Rain was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ancient Aliens: The Game was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Fire Emblem Fates: Map Pack 2 was released
Nintendo 3DS version (United States, Canada)

I and Me was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shio was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lily of the Valley was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Don't cut your hand was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Fine China was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Flaws of Gravity was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Prey was released
retail release - PlayStation 4 version (Belgium, The Netherlands)

Amanda's Sticker Book: Amazing Wildlife was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Platman Worlds was released
Commodore 64 version (Worldwide)

WordTrip was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Team: Handball Manager was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chronicle of Innsmouth was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

#monstercakes was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

The Astral Hero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Welcome to Moreytown was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Griptape Backbone was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

World to the West was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Coast Guard: Beach Rescue Team was released
v1.0.1 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Sandra and Woo in the Cursed Adventure was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dragon Essence: Color My World was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

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

Aragami: Shadow Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Pico Rising was released
Newgrounds.com release - Browser version (Worldwide)

PixelJunk Monsters 2: Season Pass was released
download rease - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Fun Race 3D was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword was released
v1.1.11 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

4004-022 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Traffix was released
v1 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Hexxagon: Board Game was released
v1.6 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Super Future Soldiers was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Pretty Exotic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Flying Girl Striker was released
Amazon App store release - Android version (Worldwide)

THQ Nordic GmbH

Company performs an IP trade with the Koch Media operative group of Embracer Group - THQ Nordic receives Risen, Sacred, Rush for Berlin, Second Sight and Singles: Flirt Up Your Life! - but loses Red Faction and Painkiller.

World War Z: GOTY Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Chaotic Airport Construction Simulator was released
v1.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans - Old School Heroes Edition was released
mail-order release - Windows version (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Old World was released
Early Access version (Epic Games Store release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Spy Quest: Chapter 2 - Operation: BOGROLL was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chasing Light was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Tonight We Riot 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)

Someday You'll Return was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Insider was released
v1.11 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Let's Create! Pottery 2 was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Escape: The Brother's Saloon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Best Friend was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adventure Escape Mysteries was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Wintermoor Tactics Club was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Starship Saboteur Prototype was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

World of Horror was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Alien Science was released
GameJolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Virtual Families 3 was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Plaion GmbH (Austria)

Company performs an IP trade with the THQ Nordic operative group of Embracer Group - Koch Media receives Red Faction and Painkiller - but loses Risen, Sacred, Rush for Berlin, Second Sight and Singles: Flirt Up Your Life!.

Greyfall: The Endless Dungeon was released
Itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Detective Novels Bundle was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Almighty: Kill Your Gods was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Imercyve: Living with Intellectual Disability was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Eternia: Pet Whisperer was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Nongünz: Doppelgänger Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Russian Mailman Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company acquires Metalhead Software.

Distant Kingdoms was released
In Development version (GOG.com release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

2in1: Application Driver and Serial Killer / Sniper was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Canada)

Metalhead Software Inc.

Company acquired by Electronic Arts.

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

Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The World After was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Stonks Market was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dull Grey was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Floogen was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Casino Heaven: Slots & Bonus Games was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Art Mahjong 4 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Northland Heroes: The Missing Druid was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Heroes of Rome 2: The Revenge of Discordia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

RiffTrax: The Game was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sky Caravan was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Inheritance of Crimson Manor was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Secret of the Vikings: Mystery Island was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Paradox Factor was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Construction Machines Sim was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Unlock the Feelings was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tile Cities was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Endless Nightmare: Shrine was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Citizen Sleeper 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)

Line War was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Best Month Ever! 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)

Life of a Space Force Captain was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Space Lines: A Puzzle Arcade Game was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Superliminal (Collector's Edition) was released
mail order release (CE #8) - Nintendo Switch version (Worldwide)

Legend of Rome: The Wrath of Mars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Super Mike: Classic Adventure Game was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Solitaire Beautiful Garden Season was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Trek to Yomi was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Retrocausality was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chicken Fight was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Royal Class Poker was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Jected: Rivals Bundle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Piggy Gambit was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Alien Abduction! was released
Atari VCS version (Worldwide)

Little Bo Reap was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Amore: 4,2 anni luce was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Garten of Banban 3 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Absolute Skat for Windows 11 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

I commissioned some dogs 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

On This Day in Game History

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