This Day in Game History (May 6)

Number Predictor was released
Altair 8800 version (United States)

Epoch Corporation is incorporated in New Jersey (United States of America).

Doka, AO

It was established as a Center for scientific and technical creativity of youth (TSNTTM "Doka"). Initially, the profile of the organization was the creation of entertainment and training software.

Namco Bandai Partners Pty Ltd.

Company founded as Sega Ozisoft Pty. Ltd.

Family Feud was released
3DO version (United States)

John Madden Football was released
3DO version (United States)

MDK was released
Windows version (United States)

Best of Sierra Nr. 6 was released
DOS version (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)

Amo Oy

Agerex Oy acquired the entire share capital of Bergsala Fun AB Oy (subsidiary of Bergsala AB of Sweden), thus gaining Nintendo distribution and representation in Finland.

Bergsala AB

Agerex Oy acquired the entire share capital of Bergsala Fun AB Oy (subsidiary of Bergsala AB of Sweden), thus gaining Nintendo distribution and representation in Finland.

Digger was released
DOS version (Worldwide)

Firetoad Software, Inc.

The company name is officially changed to Firetoad Software, Inc.

Xiao Xiao No. 2 was released
Newgrounds release - Browser version (Worldwide)

A Dark and Stormy Entry was released
Windows version (United States)

Final Duel 2: Deathmatch arena was released
Version 1.05, adds two new weapons. - Windows version (United States)

Broadsword Interactive Limited

Company is granted registered developer status on GameCube by Nintendo.

Day of Defeat was released
Windows version (United States)

Stake: Fortune Fighters was released
Xbox version (United States)

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Freejam Limited

The company establishes the US development division Climax LA.

EVE Online was released
Windows version (United States)

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War was released
Xbox version (United States)

Syberia II was released
Windows version (France)

Future Tactics: The Uprising was released
PlayStation 2 version (United States)

Far Cry was released
1 DVD jewel case release - Windows version (Russia)

Zoë Mode

Kuju Entertainment builds a new development studio with the former Wide Games staff and renames it Kuju Brighton.

Van Helsing was released
Game Boy Advance version (United States)

Strike Force Bowling was released
Xbox version (United States)

Van Helsing was released
PlayStation 2 version (Australia)

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

Kuju Entertainment Ltd.

The company acquires developer Wide Games and renames it Kuju Brighton.

Cube 2: Sauerbraten was released
Linux version (Worldwide)

Atomic Games, Inc.

The company is acquired by Destineer Studios.

Destineer Studios

The company acquires Atomic Games.

Smileyville was released
v1.20 - Windows version (Worldwide)

Adventure Chest was released
Windows version (Germany)

Battle Rage was released
Windows version (Russia)

Speed Racer: The Videogame was released
Wii version (United States)

Speed Racer: The Videogame was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Crazy Cakes was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Neverwinter Nights 2: Gold was released
Windows version (United States)

Carrie the Caregiver 3: Camp Funshine was released
Electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Boom Blox was released
Wii version (Canada)

Zombie Wranglers was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

3D Realms Entertainment ApS

Company fires its entire development staff due to lack of funding, in the middle of the prolonged development of Duke Nukem Forever.

Today I Die was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Dragon Portals was released
Electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Evony: Age I was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Orbyx: Mystic Orbs of Chaos was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Arkanoid Live! was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Player X Ltd.

The company is acquired by Zed Group

Virtual Families was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Zed Worldwide S.A.

The company acquires Player X Ltd.

Pushy was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Rainblood: Town of Death was released
GamersGate release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mahjong Roadshow was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Give Up, Robot was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Space Paranoids was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Streets of Moscow was released
Amazon.com download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Yukkuri no Meikyū was released
Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Occupied was released
Windows Phone version (Worldwide)

Fortix 2 was released
Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Scre4m was released
v1.1 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Cross Worlds: The Flying City was released
Windows version (Germany)

King Arthur's Gold was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Zoo Story was released
v1.0.1 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Cursed Treasure: Level Pack! was released
Kongregate release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Broken Sword Collection: Vol. 1 was released
Windows version (Italy)

Beep was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Planet Horse was released
HYPERMAX release - Windows version (Czechia)

Fairy Well was released
Commodore 64 version (Worldwide)

You Have to Win the Game was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

2020: My Country was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

Tennis in the Face was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Stone of Life was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Zeeek Run was released
commercial version (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Residue was released
Desura release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Company signs exclusive licensing agreement with Disney to the Star Wars IP for future video games.

Cataegis: The White Wind was released
Early Access version (Splitplay release) - Windows version (Brazil)

Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi was released
PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Best of Gegen die Zeit was released
Software Pyramide release - Windows version (Germany)

Wordament Snap Attack was released
Windows Phone version (Worldwide)

Sweezy Gunner was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Peg Solitaire Saga was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Back to Life 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - 311 Song Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Synetic GmbH

The company is closed.

8BitBoy was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Bound by Flame was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States, Canada)

High Strangeness was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

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

Herobound: First Steps was released
Gear VR version (Oculus release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Technobabylon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Project Cars (Digital Edition) was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Doodle Tanks was released
regular version (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

The Music Machine was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Omega Quintet: Wealth Pack 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story was released
v1.0.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Omega Quintet: Wealth Pack 3 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

Malebolgia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chimpact Pop! was released
Facebook release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Coco Pony: My Dream Pet was released
initial Amazon release - Android version (Worldwide)

Roller Cactus 3D was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Omega Quintet: Wealth Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

The Travels of Marco Polo was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

She: Chapter 1 - The Endless Nightmare was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Witches' Legacy: The Ties That Bind was released
Windows version (Germany)

Project Cars: Game of the Year Edition was released
Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Forge of Gods was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mystery Castle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ecotone was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

atorb was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Scrap Garden was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Yon Paradox was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Istrolid was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Malus Code was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Project Cars: Complete Edition was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Project Cars: On Demand Pack was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United Kingdom)

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

GooCubelets: OCD was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wars of Napoleon was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fury Turn was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

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

Space Rangers Ep. 46 - the Devil within was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ink Spotters 2: Sherlock Holmes - The Last Breath was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Jumping Kim was released
v1.0.5 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

After Dreams was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Orb Run was released
itch.io release - ZX Spectrum Next version (Worldwide)

Asset Flip Simulator Simulator was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Jurassic World Alive was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Mystery Solitaire: The Black Raven was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

GoVenture Typing was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mighty Heroes was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Invisible Fist was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Deep Dungeon: Gym was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Saint Hazel's Horsepital was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Warren Buffett's Paper Wizard was released
initial release - iPhone version (United States)

Speedrun Ninja was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Brief Battles was released
download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Mundus: Impossible Universe 2 was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Shards of Infinity was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Tofu Pudding Simulator was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Danger Crew was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Legal Dungeon was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Over The Cloud : Lost Planet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sandship: Crafting Factory was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Infinite: Beyond the Mind was released
download release - Xbox One version (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Express Thru was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Monster Surprised You-Ki Chan! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Long Distance Coughing was released
Game Jolt download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Not Our Home: Platinum Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Credit Score is Three Hundred and Sixty-Six, But I'm Looking for Love Compounding at 100% Interest! was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Enthralling Realms: The Fairy’s Quest was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

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

Pure Soul: The Journey of the Witch Emily was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Supfly Delivery Simulator was released
v0.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Super Walrus Entertainment System was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Zombie Raid was released
download release - Xbox Series version (Worldwide)

Fallen from the Sky was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Toverblade was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Klondike Solitaire Collection 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)

Dracula Frames was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cossack and Magic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

1, 2 Blame! was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Cloud Cutter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lux, City of Secrets was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Silver Falls: Episode Prelude 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)

Plasma was released
full version (itch.io release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Sorcs: Siege Chronicles was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The ultimate secret of the universe: Soul was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

My Little Fast Food Booth 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)

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

Carebotz was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Pirate Fox Detective: The Case of The Conspicuous Klawz Crew was released
itch.io release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Throw Knives was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition - Digital Deluxe Edition was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Demeo was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Liberation Mutagenix was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Is Simon There? was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chefy-Chef was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Pocket Academy 3 was released
v1.0.4 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Moonfall was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

ShadowBringer was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Badland: Party was released
initial Mac App Store release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Nirvana 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)

Village of Zombies was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ardor was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

Ampers@t was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

The Detail's in the Devils was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Pizza Run was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (United States)

Paper Bride 2: Zangling Village was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Elemental War II was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Fix Me Up: Hospital Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

When you wish upon a star was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Idol Showdown was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Pretty Price for Pizza and Pasta was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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

That Which Gave Chase was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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