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Not many people know, but back in 2005, Capcom considered to have themselves acquired by Konami. Said acquisition never happened. Imagine if it actually did.

2000's[]

2004[]

  • TGS:
  • 1 October 2004:
    • Sega merge with Sammy to create Sega Sammy.
    • Microsoft acquire Argonaut Games and fold them within Rareware.
  • 12 December 2004: Sony launch the PlayStation Portable.
  • Late 2004: Konami and Capcom begin negotiations about the possibility of the former acquiring the latter.

2005[]

  • 22 February 2005: Eidos release Deus Ex: Clan Wars for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
  • 15 March 2005:
    • Namco release Time Crisis Adventure for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
    • Eidos release Deus Ex: Clan Wars for Windows.
  • 30 March 2005: Namco release Time Crisis Adventure for Windows.
  • 12 April 2005: Nintendo release F-Zero: Tube Slider for the GameCube.
  • 21 April 2005: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 4: Haunting Ground for the PlayStation 2.
  • E3:
  • 13 June 2005: Alliance Gaming acquire and fold Park Place Entertainment.
  • 21 July 2005: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 26 July 2005: Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: The Idolmaster for the Arcades.
  • July 2005:
    • SNK Playmore acquire Studio Gigante and all assets of Technos Japan from Million Co..
    • the 1st chapter of Strider (2005 Comic Book) is published.
  • 3 August 2005: SourceNext release Breath of Fire III for Windows.
  • 8 August 2005: Bandai release Jump Battle Stars for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 16 August 2005: Sierra Entertainment release Agent 9: Prime 8 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 13 September 2005: Namco release Tekken's Paul Phoenix in: Urban Reign for the PlayStation 2.
  • 15 September 2005: Capcom release Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the PlayStation Portable.
  • TGS:
  • 29 September 2005:
    • Bandai merge with Namco to create Bandai Namco.
    • Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas is appointed as Chief Justice of the United States. Judge of the Court of Appeals, John Roberts is appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in Thomas's place.
  • September 2005: Microsoft release Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbo's Jungle for Mobile Phones.
  • 25 October 2005: Mortal Kombat: Origins is premiered. starring Richard Epcar, Troy Baker, Karen Strassman, Bob Carter, Ron Banks and Andrew Kishino as Raiden, Shinnok, Kitana, Shao Kahn, Quan Chi and Shang Tsung respectively.
  • 27 October 2005: Konami acquire Capcom and Hudson Soft.
  • 2 November 2005: Konami release Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble! for the PlayStation 2.
  • 4 November 2005: Atari release Imperium Galactica 3: Genesis for Windows.
  • 15 November 2005: Sega Sammy release Shenmue III for the PlayStation 2.
  • 22 November 2005: Microsoft launch the Xbox 360.
    • Bandai Namco release Ridge Racer 7 for the Xbox 360.
  • 6 December 2005: THQ release Banjo's Jiggy Juggle for the Gameboy Advance.
  • 8 December 2005: Sega Sammy release Shenmue IV for the PlayStation 2.
  • 15 December 2005: Konami release Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
  • 31 December 2005: Time Warner merge with National Amusements.
  • Sony acquire the rights to Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.

2006[]

  • 20 January 2006: The Asahi Shimbun Company merge with Shogakukan Productions, Toei Company and Dwango.
  • 26 January 2006:
    • Konami release Mega Man Legends 3 for the PlayStation 2.
    • Sega Sammy release Bleach: The Blade of Fate for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 3 February 2006: the 1st chapter of Mega Man X (Comic Book) is published.
  • 5 February 2006: the 1st episode of Soulcalibur (Anime) is aired.
  • 6 February 2006: Microsoft release Croc 3: Land of Giants for the Xbox.
  • 15 February 2006: Craig Skistimas and Tom Hanley join Cinemassacre.
  • 23 February 2006: Konami release Monster Hunter Dos for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
  • 1 March 2006: Koei merge with Taito and Tecmo.
  • 4 April 2006: Index acquire FromSoftware.
  • 5 April 2006: Konami merge with TGL, FamilySoft, Takara and Tomy.
  • 18 April 2006: Konami release Mega Man X9 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
  • 24 April 2006:
    • SNK Playmore merge with Treasure, Arc System Works and Aruze Corporation to recreate SNK.
    • Midway Games release Rampage: Total Destruction for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable.
  • E3:
  • 25 May 2006: Atlus release Shin Goketsuji Ichizoku: Bonnou Kaihou for the Arcades.
  • 7 June 2006: Bally Technologies merge with Atari SA, Midway Games and WMS Industries to create Bally Atari.
  • 9 June 2006: Microsoft release Banjo-Kazooie: Pinball for Mobile Phones.
  • 22 June 2006: Konami release Bomberman (2006 Game) for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 29 June 2006: Koei release Fatal Frame III: The Tormented for the Xbox.
  • 13 July 2006: Ubisoft merge with ZeniMax Media.
  • 14 July 2006: Konami release Mega Man Battle Network 6: Double Beast for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 16 July 2006: Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard resigns. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer is sworn in in Howard's place.
  • 20 July 2006:
    • Sony release Crash Boom Bang! for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Bandai Namco release Jump Super Stars for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 13 August 2006: Sony release Maximo Chronicles for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 20 September 2006: Sega Sammy release Force Five for the Arcades.
  • TGS:
  • 29 September 2006: Bally Atari release Duke Nukem: Endangered Species for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows.
  • 5 October 2006: Konami release Rockman.EXE: Battler's Tower, a Plug & Play game.
  • 9 October 2006: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Xbox 360.
  • 16 October 2006: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the HyperScan.
  • 20 October 2006: Konami release Rival Schools Collection for the PlayStation 2. a collection that includes Rival Schools: United by Fate, Nekketsu Seisyun Nikki 2(under the title Rival Schools EX) and Project Justice.
  • 11 November 2006: Sony launch the PlayStation 3.
  • 13 November 2006:
    • Koei release Dead or Alive: Code Chronos for the Xbox 360.
    • Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the Nintendo Wii.
  • 19 November 2006: Bally Atari release Rampage: Total Destruction for the PlayStation 3 and Wii.
  • 1 December 2006: the 1st episode of Double Dragon (2006 Cartoon) is aired.
  • 7 December 2006: Square Enix release Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 16 December 2006: Simsala Grimm (2006 Movie) is premiered.
  • 21 December 2006: Bandai Namco release Dragon Ball Z (2006 Game) for the Arcades. it is a 2D competitive fighting game developed by SNK.
  • 28 December 2006: Square Enix release Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for the PlayStation Portable.
  • Microsoft release Banjo-Kazooie: Volcanic Bottles for Mobile Phones.

2007[]

  • 5 January 2007: Take-Two Interactive merge with THQ and Game Outlet Europe.
  • 22 January 2007: the 1st episode of the 4th season of Voltron is aired. Lightspeed Electroid Albegas and is called Gladiator Hero Voltron.
  • 25 January 2007: Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: The Idolmaster for the Xbox 360.
  • 8 February 2007: Sega Sammy release Virtua Fighter 5 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, making it the 1st main game in the series to not have an arcade release.
  • 12 February 2007: Ace Attorney (Movie) is premiered. starring Andy Samberg as Phoenix Wright and Leonardo DiCaprio as Miles Edgeworth.
  • 15 February 2007:
    • Konami release Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop for the PlayStation 3.
    • Level-5 release Professor Layton and the Curious Village for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 27 February 2007: Konami release Final Fight: Streetwise for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • February 2007: Yoshinori Ono, Hideaki Itsuno, Shu Takumi and Ryozo Tsujimoto leave Konami and join Bally Atari.
  • 1 March 2007: Konami fold Capcom, Hudson Soft, TGL, FamilySoft, Tomy, Takara and several other subsidiaries. the non-gaming divisions of Takara and Tomy' their properties and the gambling division of Konami are sold to Nintendo.
  • 5 March 2007: Konami release Mega Man Axl for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 29 March 2007:
    • Konami release Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Square Enix release Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories for the PlayStation 3.
  • 30 March 2007: Bandai Namco merge with Sega Sammy and The Asahi Shimbun Company to create Bandai Sega Sammy. The Walt Disney Company acquire the rights to Super Sentai/Power Rangers, Kamen Rider/Masked Rider and Metal Hero/VR Troopers/Beetleborgs while Village Roadshow acquire Sega World, Namco Funscape, Hanayashiki Co. Ltd. and Italian Tomato.
  • 2 April 2007: the 1st episode of Shenmue (Anime) is aired.
  • 5 April 2007: Square Enix merge with Koei and Gust to create Square Koei. the film, anime and arcade divisions and their properties are sold to Nintendo.
  • 12 April 2007: Konami release Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 19 April 2007: Konami release Hyper Street Fighter Alpha for the Arcades.
  • 26 April 2007: Bandai Sega Sammy release One Piece: Unlimited Adventure for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 6 May 2007: President of the Regional Council of Poitou-Charentes, Ségolène Royal defeats Minister of the Interior Nicolas Sarkozy at the 2007 French presidential election.
  • 29 May 2007: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the PlayStation 3.
  • 31 May 2007: SNK release Guilty Gear X2 Accent Core for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 5 June 2007:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Last Bronx 2 for the Arcades.
    • Konami release Mega Man X9 for Windows.
  • 7 June 2007: Konami release Final Fight: Streetwise for Windows.
  • 12 June 2007: The Walt Disney Company acquire Cumulus Media.
  • 14 June 2007: Devil May Cry 4D-Trigger is premiered.
  • 18 June 2007: Nintendo officially discontinue the GameCube.
  • 20 June 2007: the 1st chapter of Mega Man Axl (Manga) is published.
  • 2 July 2007: Marvelous Entertainment release Tattoo Assassins for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam.
  • 12 July 2007:
    • Square Koei release Dragon Quest Swords for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Square Koei release Kaite Shabette Hajimeyou!: Monster Farm Portable for the PlayStation Portable.
  • E3:
  • 24 July 2007:
    • the 1st episode of the 4th season of Robotech is aired. it is based on Super Dimension Century Orguss.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Zaxxon Escape for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 26 July 2007: SNK release Guilty Gear X2 Accent Core for Windows.
  • 2 August 2007:
    • Konami release Everblue 3: Endless Ocean for the PlayStation 3.
    • Konami release Mega Man Battle Network: Double Card for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 10 August 2007: Konami release Hyper Street Fighter Alpha for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 22 August 2007: Konami release Azure Striker Gunvolt for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 7 September 2007: Konami release Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop for Windows.
  • 18 September 2007: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega Museum for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 20 September 2007: Devil May Cry (Movie) is premiered. starring Chris Pratt as Dante and Michael Pitt as Vergil.
  • TGS:
  • 24 September 2007: Konami release Mega Man Axl 2 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 1 October 2007: Hideki Kamiya and Atsushi Inaba leave Konami and refound Clover Studio as an independent company.
  • 2 October 2007: Sony release Crash of the Titans for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
  • 9 October 2007: Sony release The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
  • 23 October 2007:
    • Konami release Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PlayStation 2.
    • Konami release Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 under the Capcom banner.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega Museum Remix for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 25 October 2007:
    • Konami release Star Wars: First Fall for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. it is a 3D fighting game developed by Eighting, inspired by Mortal Kombat, it incorporates Star Gladiator into the Star Wars Expanded Universe
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: The Idolmaster for the PlayStation 3.
  • 30 October 2007: Konami release Azure Striker Gunvolt for Windows.
  • October 2007: Gateway, Inc. merge with Tulip Computers to recreate Commodore Amiga Corporation.
  • 20 November 2007: Bandai Sega Sammy release Asian Dynamite for the Xbox 360.
  • 22 November 2007: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Ultimate Stars for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 29 November 2007: SNK release Guilty Gear 2: Overture for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 5 December 2007:
    • Keiji Inafune leaves Konami and founds Comcept.
    • Konami release Mega Man Legends 3 for Windows.
  • 6 December 2007:
    • Konami release Bomberman (2007 Game) for the Wii.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue V for the PlayStation 3.
  • 13 December 2007:
    • Konami release Toshinden (2007 Game) for the PlayStation 2.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Bleach: Shattered Blade for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 27 December 2007: Fighting Vipers (Movie) is premiered. starring Sean T. Krishnan, Kevin Yamada, Anthony Padilla and Mari Takahashi. and directed by Dane Boedigheimer.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System 357 Arcade System.
  • Nintendo launch the Nintendo Zero Arcade System.

2008[]

  • 30 January 2008: Sony acquire The Yomiuri Shimbun Group, Tatsunoko and IG Port.
  • 5 February 2008: Activision release Turok: Resurrection for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 14 February 2008:
    • Konami release Street Fighter IV for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, making it the 1st main game in the series to not have an arcade release.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Bleach: Dark Souls for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Last Bronx 2 for the PlayStation 3.
  • 19 February 2008: Konami release Strider (2008 Game) for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 20 February 2008: Konami release Strider (2008 Game) for Windows.
  • 28 February 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Live for You for the Xbox 360.
  • 3 March 2008: Shinji Mikami leaves Konami and founds Tango Gameworks.
  • 6 March 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue Kenzan! for the PlayStation 3.
  • 14 March 2008: Time Warner acquire DreamWorks and Amblin.
  • 22 March 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 6 for the Arcades.
  • 25 March 2008: the 1st episode of Tekken (Anime) is aired.
  • 27 March 2008: SNK release Guilty Gear X2 Accent Core Plus for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 1 April 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy fold Banpresto, Namco, Sunrise and TMS. the last two are folded within Toei.
  • 9 April 2008: the 1st chapter of Azure Striker Gunvolt (Manga) is published.
  • 16 April 2008: Konami release Titan Warriors for PlayStation Network.
  • 17 April 2008: Konami release Titan Warriors for Xbox Live.
  • 22 April 2008: Activision release Turok: Resurrection for Windows.
  • 24 April 2008:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release KenJu for the Arcades.
    • the 1st episode of the 4th season of Voltron is aired. it is based on Future Robot Daltanious and is called Super Titan Voltron.
  • 25 April 2008: Apple merge with Valve, SCi Games and Interplay Entertainment.
  • 13 May 2008: SNK release Guilty Gear X2 Accent Core Plus for Windows.
  • 22 May 2008: Bally Atari merge with Scientific Games, BLB Investors, Standard General and ZOOM Inc..
  • 25 May 2008: Scott Frerichs, Nick Landis and Curtis Arnott join That Guy with the Glasses.
  • 6 June 2008: The Incredible Hulk (2008 Movie) is premiered. starring Mark Ruffalo, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth and Harrison Ford.
  • 20 June 2008:
    • Bally Atari release Alone in the Dark (2008 Game) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • Microsoft release Killer Instinct 3 for the Xbox 360.
  • 26 June 2008: SNK release The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match for PlayStation Network.
  • 2 July 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Weaponlord for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
  • 3 July 2008: Konami release Mega Man Axl 3 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 9 July 2008: Neowiz Games release Resident Evil: Online Warfare for Windows.
  • E3:
  • 18 July 2008: Konami release Bloody Roar 5 for the Arcades.
  • 23 July 2008: Konami release 1942 (2008 Game) for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 24 July 2008: Konami release 1942 (2008 Game) for Windows.
  • 31 July 2008: Square Koei release Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 4 August 2008: Time Warner acquire The Chicago Tribune.
  • 7 August 2008: Square Koei release Monster Rancher Portable for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 13 August 2008: Konami release Ghosts 'n Goblins: the Dark Night for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 19 August 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue Online for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 11 September 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release One Piece: Unlimited Cruise for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • September 2008: Koji Igarashi leaves Konami and founds ArtPlay.
  • 1 October 2008:
    • Panasonic merge with JVC and Kenwood Corporation.
    • Bertelsmann and Sony sell Sony BMG Music Entertainment to The Walt Disney Company.
  • 2 October 2008: the 1st episode of the 5th season of Robotech is aired. it is based on Fang of the Sun Dougram.
  • 7 October 2008:
    • Sony release Crash: Mind over Mutant for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
    • Sony release The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
  • TGS:
  • 24 October 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Virtua Fighter: Final Showdown for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 26 October 2008: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK: Cross Generation of Heroes for the Arcades.
  • 1 November 2008: Square Koei release Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 4 November 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega Museum Virtual Arcade for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 11 November 2008: Microsoft release Banjo-Threeie for the Xbox 360.
  • 14 November 2008: Bally Atari release Alone in the Dark (2008 Game) for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PlayStation Portable.
  • 15 November 2008: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Force: Battle Adaptation, a Plug & Play game.
  • 16 November 2008: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC for the Arcades.
  • 21 November 2008: Time Warner merge with Warner Music Group, Hasbro and Bally Atari.
  • 11 December 2008: SNK release Samurai Shodown Sen: Edge of Destiny for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 13 December 2008:
    • the 1st episode of Azure Striker Gunvolt (Anime) is aired.
    • the 1st episode of Masked Rider: Dragon Knight is aired.
  • 17 December 2008: Hideo Kojima leaves Konami and refounds Kojima Productions as an independent company.
  • 18 December 2008: Konami release Suikoden Tierkreis for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 22 December 2008: Jump Force: Cross Epoch is published.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System 357 A1 Arcade System.

2009[]

  • 15 January 2009: Konami release Maximo Chronicles for the PlayStation Portable Store.
  • 29 January 2009: Konami release Devil May Cry: Revelations for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 3 February 2009: Konami release Breath of Fire (2009 Game) for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 4 February 2009: Konami release Breath of Fire (2009 Game) for Windows.
  • 12 February 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Psy-Phi for the Arcades.
  • 17 February 2009: Simsala Grimm 2 (2009 Movie) is premiered.
  • 19 February 2009:
    • Konami release Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Bally Atari release Gauntlet (2009 Game) for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Live for You for the PlayStation 3.
  • 26 February 2009:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue VI for the PlayStation 3.
    • SNK release The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match for PlayStation Network.
  • 27 February 2009: Mortal Kombat: The Rise of Scorpion is premiered. starring Kane Kosugi, Lee Byung-hun, Yuji Okumoto, Adoni Maropis, Christoph Waltz and Donnie Yen.
  • 17 March 2009: Activision merge with Vivendi Games and acquire all assets of Acclaim Entertainment.
  • 18 March 2009: Microsoft release Battletoads 4 for the Xbox 360.
  • 19 March 2009:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter for the Arcades.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragonball Evolution: The Game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and Windows.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion for the Arcades.
  • 26 March 2009: Konami release DreamMix TV World Fighters 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 10 April 2009: SNK release The King of Fighters Neowave Ultimax for the Arcades.
  • 12 April 2009: Rurouni Kenshin (2009 Movie) is premiered. starring Paul Rudd, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dave Bautista, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Danny Pino and William Zabka, and features singing voices by Adam Levine, Beyoncé, Corey Taylor and Taylor Swift. it is a 2D animated movie produced by The Walt Disney Company.
  • 23 April 2009:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Skies of Arcadia II for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Konami release Ghosts 'n Goblins: the Dark Night for Windows.
  • April 28 2009: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 29 April 2009: Konami release Bomberman (2006 Game) for the PlayStation Portable Store.
  • 30 May 2009: Square Koei release Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for the PlayStation Portable.
  • May 2009: Atari release Hydro Thunder 2 for the Arcades.
  • E3:
  • 6 June 2009: Ace Attorney: Vendetta is premiered.
  • 9 June 2009: Konami release Super Street Fighter IV for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 16 June 2009: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK: Cross Generation of Heroes for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 2 July 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Project DIVA for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 9 July 2009: Konami release Mega Man Axl 4 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 23 July 2009: Halo (2009 Movie) is premiered.
  • 11 July 2009: Square Koei release Dragon Quest IX for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 28 July 2009: SNK release The King of Fighters Neowave Ultimax for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 1 August 2009: Konami release Monster Hunter Tri for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 8 August 2009: Atlus release Goketsuji Ichizoku Matsuri Senzo Kuyou for the Arcades.
  • Gamescom:
  • 27 August 2009: Konami release Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 3 September 2009: Devil May Cry: Retribution is premiered.
  • 17 September 2009:
    • Konami release Everblue 4: Adventures of the Deep for the PlayStation 3.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Burning Fists for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam.
  • TGS:
  • 8 October 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd in Axe World for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 21 October 2009: Sony release The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
  • 27 October 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 6 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 3 November 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 6 November 2009: Microsoft release Conker's Other Bad Day for the Xbox 360.
  • 9 November 2009: Square Koei release Dead or Alive Infinite for the PlayStation 3. a compilation of Dead or Alive 3 and an enhanced remake of Dead or Alive 4.
  • 15 November 2009: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK: Cross Generation of Heroes for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 16 November 2009: Nintendo officially discontinue the Nintendo DS.
  • 24 November 2009: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 6 for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 7 December 2009: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the Wii.
  • 11 December 2009: Konami release Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 for Windows.
  • 17 December 2009: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 25 December 2009: Cablevision Systems Corporation merge with Suddenlink Communications to create AMC Networks Inc..
  • 29 December 2009: Time Warner acquire Village Roadshow.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System ES1 Arcade System.

2010's[]

2010[]

  • 18 January 2010: Konami release Lost Planet Zero for iOS.
  • 21 January 2010:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Arcadia Chronicles for the PlayStation Portable.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Weaponlord for Steam and Virtual Console.
  • 23 February 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 16 March 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 17 March 2010: Bally Atari release Gun Runner (Game) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 18 March 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue VII for the PlayStation 3.
  • 25 March 2010:
    • Square Koei release Dead or Alive Online for Windows.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 4 April 2010: Jump Force: Cross Epoch Part 1 is premiered.
  • 12 April 2010: Konami release Lost Planet Zero for Steam.
  • 27 April 2010: Bally Atari release Hydro Thunder 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable, Windows and iOS.
  • 28 April 2010: Square Koei release Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 18 May 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd in Wood Oak for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 2 June 2010: The Walt Disney Company acquire Mattel.
  • E3:
  • 14 July 2010: SNK release The King of Fighters XII for the Arcades.
  • 15 July 2010: Square Koei release Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory for the PlayStation 3.
  • 28 July 2010: Bally Atari release Hydro Thunder Hurricane for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • Gamescom:
  • 26 August 2010: Apple acquire NVidia.
  • 9 September 2010: the last episode of Pokémon (1997 Anime) is aired.
  • 11 September 2010: Atlus release Goketsuji Ichizoku Matsuri Senzo Kuyou for Steam.
  • TGS:
  • 18 September 2010: Nintendo release Pokémon Black and White for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 22 September 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Kurohyō: Shenmue Shinshō for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 4 October 2010: Neon Genesis Evangelion (2010 Movie) is premiered. starring Joe Seo, Jessica Henwick, Margot Robbie, Kristin Kreuk, Ian Anthony Dale and Robin Shou. and directed by Michael Bay.
  • 5 October 2010: Bally Atari release NBA Jam (2010 Game) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 7 October 2010: Square Koei release Kingdom Hearts Re:coded for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 18 October 2010: Nintendo officially discontinue the Wii, leaving the console market and becoming a 3rd party developer.
  • PGW:
  • 6 November 2010: Jon Jafari and Austin Hargrave join Cinemassacre.
  • 8 November 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball: Raging Blast for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 11 November 2010: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 17 November 2010: Bally Atari release NBA Jam (2010 Game) for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 18 November 2010: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the Arcades.
  • 21 November 2010: Nintendo release Donkey Kong Country Returns for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 1 December 2010:
  • Marvelous Entertainment merge with AQ Interactive and Liveware.
  • 16 December 2010: Konami release Bloody Roar 6 for the Arcades.
  • 22 December 2010: Square Koei release Fatal Frame: The 5th Birthday for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

2011[]

  • 10 January 2011: Rurouni Kenshin II (2011 Movie) is premiered. starring Paul Rudd, Daniel Radcliffe, Danny Pino, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, William Zabka and Keith David, and features singing voices by Adam Levine, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift.
  • 27 January 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Skies of Valkyria for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 28 January 2011: Comcast merge with NBCUniversal, Vivendi and Universal Music Group. Sony acquire the rights to The Incredible Hulk and Namor(however the rights to both and The Amazing Spider-Man eventually go to The Walt Disney Company).
  • 4 February 2011: Time Warner acquire Riot Games.
  • 23 February 2011:
    • Konami release Devil May Cry: Revelations 2 for the PlayStation 3.
    • Konami release Dance Dance Revolution X2 for the Xbox 360.
  • 24 February 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Part 3 for the Xbox 360.
  • 26 February 2011: Apple launch the iGame.
    • Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC for the iGame.
  • 3 March 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release One Piece: Pirate Warriors for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 8 March 2011: Konami release Street Fighter V for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 17 March 2011: Apple acquire Metro Goldwyn Mayer, MGM Mirage, Pathé and ICQ.
  • 30 March 2011: the last episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! (2000 Anime) is aired.
  • 31 March 2011: SNK release BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II for the PlayStation Portable and iGame.
  • 1 April 2011:
    • Konami recreate Capcom as a subsidiary.
    • SNK acquire Tamsoft and Nex Entertainment.
  • 4 April 2011: Jump Force: Dream Team is published.
  • 8 April 2011: Bally Atari release Duke Nukem: Critical Mass for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 10 April 2011: Jump Force: Cross Epoch Part 2 is premiered.
  • 3 May 2011: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 26 May 2011: Microsoft release Banjo-Kazoomie for the Xbox 360.
  • E3:
  • 9 June 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue: Dead Souls for the PlayStation 3.
  • 10 June 2011: Bally Atari release Duke Nukem Forever for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 16 June 2011: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time HD for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 18 June 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing for the PlayStation Portable, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 22 June 2011: Konami release Strider (2008 Game) for Games on Demand.
  • 21 June 2011: Apple acquire AMC Networks Inc., Banijay Group and DHX Media.
  • 28 June 2011: Konami release Monster Hunter Tri for Games on Demand.
  • 1 July 2011: Konami release Mega Man Puzzle for iOS and Android.
  • 8 July 2011: the 1st episode of Space Channel 5 (Anime) is aired.
  • 24 July 2011: the 1st chapter of Mega Man Charge Pals is published.
  • Gamescom:
  • 25 August 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Mobile Suit Gundam AGE for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 30 August 2011: Bally Atari release Driver: San Francisco for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and iGame.
  • 1 September 2011:
    • Nintendo release Sin & Punishment: God's Decree for Xbox Live.
    • Microsoft release Crimson Skies: Steam Pirates for Windows Phone.
  • 8 September 2011: Konami release Resident Evil HD Collection Vol. 1 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. a collection that includes Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3.
  • 22 September 2011: Marvelous release Senran Kagura: Skirting Shadows for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 27 September 2011:
    • Konami release Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • Konami release Resident Evil HD Collection Vol. 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. a collection that includes Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 4.
  • 1 October 2011:
    • Panasonic sell their entertainment divisions to Nintendo.
    • Eizo Nanao acquire Apies and fold them within Irem.
  • 8 October 2011: Konami release Monster Hunter Stories for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 9 October 2011: the 1st episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is aired.
  • 10 October 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 13 October 2011: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, iGame and Windows.
  • 16 October 2011: the 1st chapter of Mega Man War Force (Comic Book) is published.
  • 25 October 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Tag Team for the PlayStation Portable.
  • PGW:
  • 27 October 2011:
    • Sony acquire Ericsson, Razer and Roblox.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Part 3 for the PlayStation 3.
  • 28 October 2011: Nintendo merge with Index, Nikkatsu, Kodansha, Kadokawa Corporation and Tokuma Shoten Publishing.
  • October 2011: Konami release Mega Man Charge Galaxy. a flash game.
  • 1 November 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 7 November 2011: Bally Atari release Hydro Thunder Hurricane for the PlayStation Portable, iOS and Android.
  • 11 November 2011: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shinobi (2011 Game) for the PlayStation Portable.
  • 18 November 2011:
    • Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • Time Warner acquire Entercom Communications.
  • 23 November 2011:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Saint Seiya Omega: Sanctuary Battle for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Skies of Valkyria for Windows.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Weaponlord for iOS and Android.
  • 1 December 2011: Nintendo release Mario Kart 7 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 7 December 2011: Sony acquire Daiei Studio and Studio Ghibli and fold the former within Columbia Pictures.
  • 15 December 2011: Konami release Mega Man War Mission for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 17 December 2011: Sony launch the PlayStation Vita.
    • Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 27 December 2011:
    • Square Koei release Dead or Alive 5 for the Arcades.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Virtua Fighter Revolution for Mobile Phones.
  • 28 December 2011: Sailor Moon (2011 Movie) is premiered. starring Lindsay Lohan, Jason Dohring, Alexa Vega, Jamie Chung, Tesssa Thompson and Helena Bonham Carter, and features singing voices by Demi Lovato, Paris Hilton, Joe Jonas and Sarah McLachlan. it is a 2D animated movie produced by The Walt Disney Company.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System 369 Arcade System.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System ES2 Arcade System.
  • Konami release Variable Geo X Asuka 120% Collection for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. a collection that includes Advanced V.G., Advanced V.G. 2 and Asuka 120% Final BURNING Fest..

2012[]

  • 3 January 2012: Bally Atari release NFL Blitz (2012 Game) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 12 January 2012: Square Koei release Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 14 February 2012: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the PlayStation Portable, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 21 February 2012: Konami release Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance for the PlayStation Vita. this port includes Sons of Liberty, Substance and Snatcher.
  • 22 February 2012: Mega Man War Mission: Justice Rage is published.
  • 1 March 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam.
  • 2 March 2012: Nintendo release Mario Party 9 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 4 March 2012: President Dmitry Medvedev defeats Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the 2012 Russian presidential election.
  • 7 March 2012: Konami release Mega Man Universe for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 8 March 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Future Project for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 13 March 2012: Mega Man War Mission: Admiration to Peace is published.
  • 28 March 2012: Konami release Mega Man Charge Patrol for iOS and Android.
  • 29 March 2012: Square Koei release Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 30 March 2012: Dead Rising (Movie) is premiered. starring Pedro Pascal as Frank West.
  • 26 April 2012: Konami release Monster Hunter HD Collection for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. a collection that includes Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter Dos.
  • 30 April 2012: Sony acquire Tokuma Japan Communications and fold them within Sony Music Group.
  • 3 May 2012: Mega Man Charge Squad: The Machine of Doom is published.
  • 16 May 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd Zero for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 22 May 2012:
    • Konami release SB: Sengoku Basara for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • the last episode of Without a Trace is aired.
  • 24 May 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release One Piece: Unlimited Cruise for the PlayStation Vita.
  • E3:
  • 7 June 2012: Konami release Dance Dance Revolution X3 VS 2ndMix for the Xbox 360.
  • 12 June 2012: Konami release Metal Gear Solid: Integral for the PlayStation Vita. this port includes The Twin Snakes and Integral.
  • 15 June 2012: Konami acquire 4Kids Entertainment, FUNimation and Anime News Network.
  • 19 June 2012:
    • Time Warner acquire Epic Games.
    • Bally Atari release Rampage (2012 Game) for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. it uses the PlayStation Move/Kinect.
  • 23 June 2012: Nintendo release Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • June 2012: Seiichi Isshi, John Tobias, Takashi Nishiyama Akira Nishitani leave SNK and join Microsoft.
  • 3 July 2012: Bally Atari release Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 12 July 2012:
    • Konami release The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures for the PlayStation Vita.
    • Konami release Dead Rising: Undead Erasers for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 19 July 2012: Neon Genesis Evangelion II (2012 Movie) is premiered. starring Joe Seo, Jessica Henwick, Margot Robbie, Kristin Kreuk, Daniel Radcliffe and Mark Hamill. and directed by Michael Bay.
  • 26 July 2012:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Arcadia Duel for Windows, iOS and Android.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Gundam Try Age for the Arcades.
  • 28 July 2012: Nintendo release New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 2 August 2012:
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Book of Elements - Magic and Tech is published.
    • Square Koei release Dragon Quest X for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 9 August 2012: Microsoft acquire Nokia and IBM.
  • 12 August 2012: Mega Man War Mission: The Science Fair of Doom is published.
  • 14 August 2012: Activision release True Crime: Hong Kong for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • Gamescom:
  • 21 August 2012: Konami release Slam Masters Origins for PlayStation Network. a collection that includes Saturday Night Slam Masters, Muscle Bomber Duo(under the title Slam Masters: Ultimate Team Battle) and Ring of Destruction.
  • 22 August 2012: Konami release Slam Masters Origins for Xbox Live.
  • 30 August 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel X for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 3 September 2012: Sengoku Basara (Movie) is premiered.
  • 4 September 2012: the 1st episode of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is aired. it is an anime created as a collaboration between ZAG Entertainment and Toei Animation.
  • 11 September 2012:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • SNK release Double Dragon Neon for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 12 September 2012: SNK release Double Dragon Neon for Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 25 September 2012: Konami release Darkstalkers Resurrection for PlayStation Network. a collection that includes Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge and Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire(under the title Darkstalkers 3: Jedah's Damnation).
  • 26 September 2012: Konami release Darkstalkers Resurrection for Xbox Live.
  • 2 October 2012:
    • Konami release RE: Resident Evil for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Naruto Shippuden: For Move and Kinect for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. it uses the PlayStation Move/Kinect.
  • 4 October 2012:
    • Marvelous acquire and fold Paon Corporation and DP Inc..
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Golden Axe Reborn for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
  • 6 October 2012: the 1st episode of Mega Man War Force (Cartoon) is aired.
  • 9 October 2012: Bally Atari release Spy Hunter (2012 Game) for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 17 October 2012: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Giants for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, iGame, PlayStation Portable and Windows.
  • 18 October 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Saint Seiya Omega: Brave Soldiers for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 19 October 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken Tag Tournament 2 for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 26 October 2012: the 1st episode of Mega Man Charge Academy is aired.
  • 30 October 2012: Konami release VJ: Viewtiful Joe for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 1 November 2012: Nintendo release Super Mario 3D Land for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 2 November 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita and Windows. a collection that includes Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai and Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road.
  • PGW:
  • 7 November 2012: Square Koei release Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest 3 for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 13 November 2012: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 2 for the Arcades.
  • 14 November 2012: Mega Man War Mission: Artificial Phosphorescence is published.
  • 18 November 2012: Apple launch the iPlay.
    • Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the iPlay.
    • Nintendo release New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the iPlay.
  • 20 November 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Last Bronx for PlayStation Network.
  • 21 November 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Last Bronx for Xbox Live.
  • 22 November 2012: Konami release Mega Man War Mission 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 29 November 2012:
    • Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat X Tekken for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame, Windows, iOS and Android.
    • Sengoku Basara vs. Gyakuten Saiban is premiered.
  • 4 December 2012: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK 2: Fate of Two Worlds for the Arcades.
  • 5 December 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue VIII for the PlayStation 3.
  • 7 December 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay and Windows.
  • 8 December 2012: Konami release Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 20 December 2012: Bandai Sega Sammy release Dragon Ball: Earth Warriors for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 27 December 2012: Konami release Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for the PlayStation Vita Store.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System 369 A2 Arcade System.
  • Nintendo launch the Nintendo Zero² Arcade System.
  • Konami release Battle Arena Toshinden HD Online Collection for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. a collection that includes Battle Arena Toshinden, Battle Arena Toshinden URA, Battle Arena Toshinden 3, Battle Arena Toshinden 4, Battle Arena Toshinden Remix, Battle Arena Toshinden 2 Plus, Battle Arena Nitoshinden, D-Xhird, Abalaburn and Toshinden (2007 Game).
  • Konami release Bloody Roar HD Online Collection for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita and Windows. a collection that includes Bloody Roar, Bloody Roar 2, Bloody Roar 3, Bloody Roar: Primal Fury, Bloody Roar 4 and DreamMix TV World Fighters.

2013[]

  • 2 January 2013: Bally Atari release NFL Blitz (2012 Game) for the PlayStation Vita
  • 3 January 2013: Mega Man Charge Squad: Book of Elements - Fire and Water is published.
  • 4 January 2013: Sony officially discontinue the PlayStation 2.
  • 10 January 2013: Mega Man Charge Squad: The Mega Monsters is published.
  • 23 January 2013: James Rolfe and Craig Skistimas of Cinemassacre found Angry Gamer.
  • 24 January 2013: Konami release Mega Man War Mission: Root of Evil for Windows.
  • 29 January 2013: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK 2: Fate of Two Worlds for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Vita.
  • 31 January 2013: Mega Man War Mission: Lazy Kingdom is published.
  • 2 February 2013: the 1st episode of Power Rangers Beast Morphers is aired.
  • 7 February 2013:
    • Konami release Suikoden Woven for the PlayStation Vita.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 13 February 2013: SNK release Guilty Gear x Garou Densetsu for iOS and Android.
  • 14 February 2013: SNK release Guilty Gear X2 Accent Core Plus R for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Vita.
  • 15 February 2013: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask HD for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 19 February 2013: Konami release Metal Gear Solid 5: Rising Grounds for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 5 March 2013: Apple release Tomb Raider (2013 Game) for the iPlay and Mac OS X.
  • 7 March 2013: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel X for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 12 March 2013: Konami release Rival Schools Collection: Online Edition for PlayStation Network.
  • 13 March 2013: Konami release Rival Schools Collection: Online Edition for Xbox Live.
  • 14 March 2013:
    • Konami release Bloody Roar 7 for the Arcades.
    • Mattel release Mega Man War Mission: Companion Combat.
  • 19 March 2013:
    • Microsoft merge with General Electric and Comcast.
    • Square Koei release Dead or Alive 5+ for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 21 March 2013: Konami release RE: Resident Evil for Windows.
  • 29 March 2013: Angry Gamer acquire Explosive Rabbit.
  • 3 April 2013: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 2 for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 4 April 2013: Mega Man Charge Squad: Curse of the Fish Master is published.
  • 7 April 2013: Jump Force: Dream Team is premiered.
  • 16 April 2013: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay and Windows.
  • 23 April 2013: Konami release Dragon's Dogma for Windows.
  • 5 May 2013: the last episode of Cold Case is aired.
  • 21 May 2013: Konami release Rockman Elf Sentai for iOS and Android.
  • 24 May 2013: Nintendo release Donkey Kong Country Returns for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 6 June 2013:
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Facing the Cyclops Queen is published.
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Book of Elements - Alive and Undead is published.
  • 11 June 2013: SNK acquire Dream Factory and Eighting.
  • E3:
  • 18 June 2013: Konami release Sparda Warriors for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
  • 19 June 2013: Nintendo release New Super Luigi for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay and Windows.
  • 25 June 2013: Pressman Toys. release Mega Man Charge Squad Block 'N' Blast, a board game.
  • 27 June 2013: Mega Man Charge Squad: Mega Man and the Giants is published.
  • 28 June 2013: The Walt Disney Company merge with News Corporation.
  • 11 July 2013: Level-5 release Yo-kai Watch for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 15 July 2013: Hasbro release Monopoly: Mega Man Charge Squad.
  • 25 July 2013:
    • Konami release AA: Ace Attorney for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Konami release Mega Man War Mission: Fleeting Memories for iOS and Android.
  • 8 August 2013: Bandai Sega Sammy release One Piece: Romance Dawn for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 12 August 2013: Mattel release Mega Man Charge Squad Portal Master, a board game.
  • 13 August 2013: Konami release Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence for the PlayStation Vita. this port includes Snake Eater, Subsistence and Policenauts.
  • Gamescom:
  • 22 August 2013:
    • Konami release Dead Rising: Report Protocols for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • Mega Man War Mission: The Cryogenic Storm is published.
  • 29 August 2013: Mega Man War Mission: Short Stories is published.
  • 31 August 2013: the 1st episode of the Saint Seiya Omega FUNimation Dub is aired.
  • 3 September 2013: Square Koei release Dead or Alive 5 Last Round for the Arcades, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay and Windows.
  • 6 September 2013: 2K release ObsCure III: Final Exam for Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 1 October 2013:
    • Apple acquire The Washington Post.
    • Mega Man War Mission: Clockwork Daydream is published.
  • 4 October 2013: Sailor Moon R (2013 Movie) is premiered. starring Lindsay Lohan, Jason Dohring, Felicity Jones, Jamie Chung, Elizabeth Olsen and ?, and features singing voices by Demi Lovato, Paris Hilton, Joe Jonas and ?.
  • 5 October 2013: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Lost Islands for iOS and Android.
  • 6 October 2013: the 1st episode of the 3rd season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is aired.
  • 10 October 2013: SNK release BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for the Arcades.
  • 12 October 2013:
    • Konami release MH: Monster Hunter for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Nintendo release Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 13 October 2013: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Swap Force for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame and Windows.
  • 23 October 2013: Mega Man War Mission: Zero's Epitaph is published.
  • 26 October 2013: Mattel release Mega Man War Mission Activated, a board game.
  • PGW:
  • 12 November 2013: Mega Man War Mission: Eden's Party is published.
  • 14 November 2013:
    • Konami release Mega Man War Mission 3 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
    • Microsoft release Perfect Dark Core for the Xbox One and Windows.
  • 15 November 2013: Sony launch the PlayStation 4.
  • 22 November 2013: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 26 November 2013: Konami release Mega Man Squadron Vault for iOS and Android.
  • 28 November 2013:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side for iOS and Android.
    • Decipher release Mega Man War Mission: Artificial Aviators.
  • 30 November 2013:
    • Konami release O: Onimusha for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • the 1st chapter of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 2nd A's − The Comics is published.
  • 3 December 2013: Konami release Dead Rising 3 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 4 December 2013: Nintendo spin-off Kadokawa Corporation and Tokuma Shoten Publishing as independent companies respectively. Nintendo retain their non-literature subsidiaries, Fujimi Shobo and Dengeki Bunko.
  • 19 December 2013: Neowiz Games release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • Pressman Toys. release Mega Man Charge Squad: Battle of the Weapons, a board game.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System ES3 Arcade System.

2014[]

  • 2 January 2014: Mega Man Charge Squad: Battle with the Boom Brothers is published.
  • 16 January 2014: Time Warner acquire Chuck E. Cheese.
  • 21 January 2014: Konami release Dance Dance Revolution (2013 Game) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 23 January 2014:
    • Konami release DC: Dino Crisis for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
    • Mega Man War Mission: Connor's Wish is published.
  • 6 February 2014: SNK release Double Dragon Neon for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 13 February 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter II for the Arcades.
  • 14 February 2014:
    • Nintendo release Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Virtua Fighter: Cool Champ for the PlayStation 3. it is a Free-To-Play Fighting game similar to Tekken Revolution and Soulcalibur: Lost Swords.
  • 18 February 2014:
    • Konami release Street Fighter VI for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Square Koei release Dead or Alive 5 Last Round for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 20 February 2014:
    • Rurouni Kenshin III (2014 Movie) is premiered. starring Paul Rudd, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dave Bautista, Daniel Radcliffe, Isabella Hoffman and Will Smith, and features singing voices by Adam Levine, Beyoncé, Corey Taylor and Justin Bieber.
    • Decipher release Mega Man War Mission Reprogrammed.
  • 22 February 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue Ishin! for the PlayStation 4.
  • 28 February 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 4 March 2014: Sony acquire Netflix, Spotify and Linux.
  • 14 March 2014: Nintendo release Yoshi's New Island for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 19 March 2014:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Naruto: Ninja Warriors for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Mega Man War Mission: Full Power Idol is published.
  • 27 March 2014:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel X: Part 2 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita and Windows.
    • Square Koei release Theatrhythm Dragon Quest for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 31 March 2014: Square Koei release Dead or Alive 5 Last Round for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 17 April 2014: Konami release Ace Attorney Collection for the PlayStation Vita. a collection that includes all 4 mainline games in the Ace Attorney series.
  • 24 April 2014: SNK release BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for the Xbox One and PlayStation Vita.
  • 15 May 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: One for All for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 20 May 2014: Konami release Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • 5 June 2014:
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: The Weather Wizard is published.
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Book of Elements - Air and Earth is published.
  • 9 June 2014: The Walt Disney Company acquire GameTrailers, Addicting Games and Shockwave.
  • E3:
  • 23 June 2014: Dead Rising: Endgame is premiered.
  • 24 June 2014:
    • SNK release BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for the PlayStation 4. this port wasn't released in Japan.
    • SNK release Rhythm Fury for iOS and Android.
  • 2 July 2014: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat 9 for the Arcades.
  • 16 July 2014: the 1st chapter of Miraculous Adventures is published.
  • 29 July 2014: SNK release BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend for the PlayStation 4. this version was only released in Japan, but it's features would later be added to the Arcade, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita and international PlayStation 4 releases.
  • 31 July 2014: Bally Atari release Rampage X for Windows.
  • 7 August 2014:
    • Konami release The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve for the PlayStation Vita.
    • Konami release AA: Ace Attorney for Windows.
  • 10 August 2014: Konami release Mega Man War Mission DOS.
  • Gamescom:
  • 20 August 2014: Deep Silver release Mighty No. 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 26 August 2014: Konami release Lost Planet 3 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 28 August 2014: Nintendo release Persona 4 Strikers for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 2 September 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shinobi: Revengeance for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 13 September 2014: Konami release MH: Monster Hunter for Windows.
  • 17 September 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • TGS:
  • 19 September 2014: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 23 September 2014: Bally Atari release Gauntlet (2014 Game) for Windows.
  • 27 September 2014: Square Koei release Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 30 September 2014: Nintendo release Persona 4 Strikers for Windows.
  • 1 October 2014: Nintendo spin-off Kadokawa as an independent company. While retaining all former non-publishing/magazine and a small amount of publishing/magazine assets from the latter.
  • 2 October 2014:
    • Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Trap Team for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame and Windows.
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Crossing the Bone Dragon is published.
  • 9 October 2014:
    • Microsoft release Perfect Dark Vengeance for the Xbox One and Windows.
    • Nintendo release Super Smash Bros. Melee HD Online for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam, iOS and Android.
  • 12 October 2014: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Battlegrounds for iOS and Android.
  • 14 October 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd Dodgeball Brawlers for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 15 October 2014: Decipher release Mega Man War Mission Versus, a card game.
  • PGW:
  • 6 November 2014: Mega Man War Mission: Artificial Waltz is published.
  • 10 November 2014: The Walt Disney Company acquire Cinemassacre and Rooster Teeth.
  • 13 November 2014: Konami release Mega Man War Mission 4 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 20 November 2014: Nintendo release Super Mario 3D World for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 21 November 2014:
    • Nintendo release Pokémon X and Y for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
    • Nintendo release Mario Party: Island Tour for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 27 November 2014:
    • the 1st episode of Voltron vs. Robotech: Macross Forever is aired.
    • Konami release Dino Crisis for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 4 December 2014: SNK release Guilty Gear Xrd Sign for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • TGA:
  • 9 December 2014: Apple release Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris for the iPlay and Mac OS X.
  • 19 December 2014: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting for the Arcades.
  • 22 December 2014: SNK release Beast Busters featuring Fatal Fury for iOS and Android.
  • 26 December 2014: Sengoku Basara: Degeneration is premiered.
  • Tactic Games release Mega Man Charge Squad Action Game, a board game.
  • Nintendo release Power Instinct: Highway to Hell for the Arcades.
  • Konami release Konami Fighting HD Remastered Online Collection Vol. 1 for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam. a collection that includes Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Galactic Warriors, Martial Champion, Raging Fighter, Monster Maulers, Dragoon Might and Rakugakids.
  • Konami release Konami Fighting HD Remastered Online Collection Vol. 2 for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam. a collection that includes Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken, Poy Poy, Fighting Bujutsu, G.A.S.P!! Fighters' NEXTream, Kensei: Sacred Fist, Battle Tryst and Poy Poy 2.

2015[]

  • 1 January 2015: Mega Man Charge Squad: Meeting the Nightmare King is published.
  • 5 January 2015: Konami release Mega Man Runners for iOS and Android.
  • 23 January 2015: Konami release Dance Dance Revolution (2014 Game) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 30 January 2015: Bally Atari release Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 7 February 2015: the 1st episode of Power Rangers Megaforce is aired.
  • 11 February 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Skies of Arcadia II for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 13 February 2015: Tremaine (2015 Movie) is premiered. making it the 2nd film within the Disney Villainverse. starring Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Lily James and Richard Madden.
  • 14 February 2015:
    • Mattel release Mega Man Charge Squad Bioelves, a card game.
    • Eizo spin-off Irem.
  • 26 February 2015: Square Koei release Final Fantasy Warriors for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 5 March 2015: Mega Man Charge Squad: Fighting the Evil Kaos is published.
  • 12 March 2015:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue 0 for the PlayStation 4.
    • Nintendo release Mario Party 10 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 18 March 2015: Mega Man War Mission: Prologue - The Program of Hope is published.
  • 21 March 2015: Konami release O: Onimusha for Windows.
  • 26 March 2015:
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Bleach: Soul Warriors for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Mega Man War Mission: Codec Rotation is published.
    • Square Koei release Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 7 April 2015: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat 9 for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 14 April 2015: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 29 April 2015: Lionsgate merge with Canal Group.
  • 11 May 2015: Bally Atari release Primal Rage II for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Windows, iOS and Android.
  • 13 May 2015: Time Warner acquire RadioShack and Tandy Leather Factory.
  • 14 May 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd Soccer Hooligans for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 2 June 2015: Bally Atari release Rampage X for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 19 June 2015: Mega Man War Mission: Anthem of Life is published.
  • E3:
  • 25 June 2015: Nintendo release Yoshi's Woolly World for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 7 July 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 7 for the Arcades.
  • 10 July 2015: Konami release Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 23 July 2015: Konami release DC: Dino Crisis for Windows.
  • 28 July 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter II for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 4 August 2015: Fantastic Four (2015 Movie) is premiered. introducing the eponymous superheroes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. starring John Krasinski, Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Steve Austin and Ralph Fiennes.
  • Gamescom:
  • 22 August 2015: Mega Man War Mission: Lumine's Agenda is published.
  • 27 August 2015: Konami release Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. a collection that includes all 9 mainline games in the Classic Mega Man series.
  • 10 September 2015: Konami release Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 16 September 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Last Bronx for PlayStation Now.
  • 20 September 2015: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: SuperBoosters for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame and Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 24 September 2015: Mega Man War Mission: The Ego Show is published.
  • 8 October 2015: the 1st episode of Cold Case UK is aired.
  • 13 October 2015:
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Book of Kaos is published.
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: Charge Academy is published.
  • 22 October 2015: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • PGW:
  • 30 October 2015: Mattel release Mega Man War Mission Clipboard.
  • 1 November 2015: Konami release Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
  • 4 November 2015: New Democratic Party leader, Tom Mulcair is sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada.
  • 10 November 2015:
    • Apple release Fallout 4 for the iPlay and Mac OS X.
    • Apple release Rise of the Tomb Raider for the iPlay and Mac OS X.
  • 12 November 2015: Nintendo release Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 18 November 2015: SNK release Baseball Stars (2015 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 26 November 2015: Konami release Mega Man War Mission 5 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 1 December 2015: Ubisoft release Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Patriots for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • TGA:
  • 8 December 2015: Konami release Dead Rising 3: Frank's Big Package for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 9 December 2015: Konami release Rockman Charge Sentai: Ring of Heroes for iOS and Android.
  • 17 December 2015: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter II for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System ES4 Arcade System.
  • The Walt Disney Company acquire RKO Pictures LLC and RKO General.
  • Konami release Rockman X7 for PlayStation Network.

2016[]

  • 4 January 2016: the 1st chapter of Fatal Fury: Destiny (Manga) is published.
  • 13 January 2016: Mega Man War Mission: Dying Melodies is published.
  • 8 February 2016: Deadpool (2016 Movie) is premiered. introducing the eponymous superhero within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. starring Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, Daniel Cudmore and Ed Skrein.
  • 13 February 2016: the last episode of RWBY is aired.
  • 23 February 2016:
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: SuperBoosted Race is published.
    • Mega Man Charge Squad: The Squadron's Day Off is published.
  • 24 February 2016: NebulaJoy release Street Fighter: World Defenders for iOS and Android.
  • 2 March 2016: SNK release BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma for Windows. this port includes all the features from BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend.
  • 4 March 2016:
    • Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 15 March 2016: Konami release Metal Gear Solid 6: The Phantom Pain for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 19 March 2016: Batman: Dawn of Justice is premiered. starring Robert Pattinson, Henry Cavill, Jon Cryer and Gal Gadot.
  • 20 March 2016: Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Prigozhin defeats Minister of Justice Alexei Navalny at the 2016 Russian presidential election.
  • 22 March 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy acquires Saban Capital Group, Spin Master and Playmates Toys, and later folds them.
  • 24 March 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel X: Part 3 for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 25 March 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Saint Seiya: Zodiac Warriors for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 29 March 2016:
    • Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 5: NightCry for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
    • Konami release RE: Resident Evil for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 4 April 2016: Shere Khan & Kaa (Movie) is premiered. starring Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray and Ben Kingsley.
  • 28 April 2016: Square Koei release Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 3 May 2016: Ubisoft release Brothers in Arms: Furious 4 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 19 May 2016: Konami release Silent Hill (2016 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 24 May 2016: Konami release Gunvolt Chronicles: Death Jr. for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 26 May 2016:
    • Nintendo release Mario Kart 8 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • SNK release Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 27 May 2016: Square Koei release Final Fantasy Warriors II for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 3 June 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 7 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • E3:
  • 27 June 2016: Netmarble release Devil May Cry Battle Party for iOS and Android.
  • 12 July 2016: NebulaJoy release Street Fighter: World Defenders for Steam.
  • 15 July 2016: Apple merge with Altice.
  • 28 July 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel 5: Project Platinum for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 1 August 2016: Suicide Squad (2016 Movie) is premiered. starring Joaquin Phoenix, Margot Robbie, Michael Rowe and Cynthia Addai-Robinson.
  • 7 August 2016: the 1st episode of Mighty No. 9: The Animated Series is aired.
  • Gamescom:
  • 25 August 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Space Channel X: Part 3 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 27 August 2016: the 1st chapter of Mighty No. 9 (Comic Book) is published.
  • 30 August 2016: Konami release Resident Evil HD Collection Vol. 1+2 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 20 September 2016:
    • Leader of the Opposition, Isaac Herzog defeats Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the 2016 Israeli general election.
    • Konami release Mega Man War Mission 6 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 22 September 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Saint Seiya Omega: Soldiers' Soul for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 2 October 2016: the 1st episode of Monster Hunter (Anime) is aired.
  • 6 October 2016: SNK release BlazBlue: Central Fiction for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 11 October 2016: Konami release Mega Man Squadron Creator for iOS and Android.
  • 13 October 2016:
    • Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad: Imaginators for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame and Windows.
    • Bally Atari release Battlezone (2016 Game) for the PlayStation 4.
  • 17 October 2016: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 3 for the Arcades.
  • 25 October 2016: Konami release MH: Monster Hunter for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 27 October 2016: SNK release Stakes Winner (2016 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • Bally Atari acquire Bally Total Fitness.
  • PGW:
  • 8 November 2016: Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Representative from Ohio, Tim Ryan are elected as President and Vice President at the 2016 presidential election respectively.
  • 17 November 2016: Time Warner acquire Machinima and Channel Awesome.
  • 18 November 2016: Nintendo release Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 25 November 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Saint Seiya Omega: Soldiers' Soul for Windows.
  • TGA:
  • 8 December 2016: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue IX: The Song of Life for the PlayStation 4.
  • 18 December 2016: Netmarble release Ace Partner: Detective Date for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • Nintendo launch the Nintendo Zero³ Arcade System.

2017[]

  • 2 January 2017: the 1st chapter of Guilty Gear (Manga) is published.
  • 15 January 2017: the 1st episode of Crash Bandicoot (2017 TV Series) is aired.
  • 17 January 2017: Konami release Monster Hunter HD Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 19 January 2017:
    • Nintendo release Yoshi's New Island for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Bandai Sega Sammy release Arcadia Revolution for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 21 January 2017: the 1st episode of Power Rangers Dino Charge is aired.
  • 26 January 2017: Mega Man War Mission: Vox Amnesia is published.
  • January 2017: Bally Atari release Cruis'n Blast for the Arcades.
  • 9 February 2017: Square Koei release Dynasty Warriors 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay, PlayStation Vita, iGame and Windows.
  • 14 February 2017: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK 3: Gods Among Us for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 22 February 2017:
    • TPG Inc. acquire DeviantArt.
    • Konami release Monster Hunter Riders for iOS and Android.
  • 23 February 2017: Gaston (2017 Movie) is premiered. starring Luke Evans, Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Kevin Kline.
  • 28 February 2017: Netmarble release Resident Evil: Viral Duel for iOS and Android.
  • 3 March 2017: Apple launch the iGame Player.
  • 7 March 2017: Sailor Moon S (2017 Movie) is premiered. starring Lindsay Lohan, Elizabeth Olsen, Tessa Thompson, Katie Leung, Tracie Thoms and ?, and features singing voices by Demi Lovato, ?, ? and ?.
  • 17 March 2017: Square Koei release Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 22 March 2017: Power Rangers (2017 Movie) is premiered. introducing the eponymous superheroes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin and Amy Jo Johnson.
  • 30 March 2017: Bandai Sega Sammy release Warrior × Warrior for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 7 May 2017: Member of the Senate, Jean-Luc Mélenchon defeats Member of the European Parliament Marine Le Pen at the 2017 French presidential election.
  • 11 May 2017: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 3 for the PlayStation Vita, iGame, iOS and Android.
  • 16 May 2017: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 3 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iPlay and Windows.
  • 23 May 2017: Konami release AA: Ace Attorney for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 25 May 2017: SNK release BlazBlue: Central Fiction for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 26 May 2017: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 3 for the iGame Player.
  • 6 June 2017: Mega Man (2017 Musical) is premiered.
  • 8 June 2017: Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn defeats Prime Minister Theresa May at the 2017 United Kingdom general election.
  • 15 June 2017: SNK release Super Sidekicks (2017 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • E3:
  • 20 June 2017: Deep Silver release Mighty No. 9: Burst for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and iGame Player.
  • 29 June 2017: SNK release Beast Busters (2017 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 30 June 2017: Sony release Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the PlayStation 4.
  • 29 July 2017: Square Koei release Dragon Quest XI for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 3 August 2017: the 1st episode of Guilty Gear (Anime) is aired.
  • 8 August 2017: Konami release Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. a collection that includes all 9 mainline games in the Mega Man X series.
  • 10 August 2017: SNK release Fatal Fury: World for iOS and Android.
  • Gamescom:
  • 25 August 2017: Konami release O: Onimusha for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 1 September 2017: Neon Genesis Evangelion III (2017 Movie) is premiered. starring Joe Seo, Jessica Henwick, Margot Robbie, Daniel Radcliffe, ? and ?. and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
  • 12 September 2017: Bally Atari release Cruis'n Blast for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player, PlayStation Vita and Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 24 September 2017: Former State Secretary and Chief of the Hessian State Chancellery, Alexander Gauland defeats Chancellor Angela Merkel at the 2017 German federal election.
  • 26 September 2017: Bally Atari release Fortnite Battle Royale for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 6 October 2017: Nintendo release Mario Party: Star Rush for the PlayStation Vita.
  • 11 October 2017: Bandai Sega Sammy release Alex Kidd: Radaxian Rumble for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 24 October 2017: Sengoku Basara vs. Biohazard is premiered.
  • 27 October 2017: Nintendo release Super Mario Odyssey for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 31 October 2017: Bally Atari release Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back for the PlayStation 4 and Windows.
  • 3 November 2017: Square Koei release Ogre Rivals for iOS and Android.
  • PGW:
  • 13 November 2017: Justice League (2017 Movie) is premiered. starring Robert Pattinson, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot and Grant Gustin.
  • 16 November 2017: Activision release Lego James Bond for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player, PlayStation Vita and Windows.
  • 17 November 2017: Nintendo release Pokémon Sun and Moon for the PlayStation Vita, iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 30 November 2017: Mega Man War Mission: Spectrum Theater is published.
  • November 2017: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Force is aired.
  • 1 December 2017: Mega Man War Mission: Butterfly's Journey is published.
  • 7 December 2017: Monster Hunter (Movie) is premiered. starring Milla Jovovich.
  • 14 December 2017: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK 3: Gods Among Us for the PlayStation Vita and iGame Player.
  • TGA:
  • 27 December 2017: Mega Man War Mission: Akashic Record is published.

2018[]

  • 4 January 2018: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting Ignition for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 25 January 2018: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting Ignition for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 30 January 2018: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 6: Tormented Fathers for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 15 February 2018:
    • Konami release Mega Man Mix for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. it is a rhythm game spin-off in the Mega Man franchise.
    • Mega Man War Mission: Mirage Party is published.
  • 23 February 2018: Square Koei release Ogre Battle II for the PlayStation 4 and iGame Player.
  • 9 March 2018: Konami release Dance Dance Revolution A for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 20 March 2018: SNK release The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 21 March 2018: Bandai Sega Sammy release Skies of Arcadia III for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 3 April 2018: SNK release Buriki One for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita and Windows.
  • 13 April 2018: Bally Atari release Rampage: AR Unleashed for iOS and Android.
  • 23 April 2018: Avenger League: Infinity Crisis - Part 1 is premiered.
  • 3 May 2018: Nintendo release Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 9 May 2018: Jafar (2018 Movie) is premiered. starring Marwan Kenzari, Pete Davidson, Will Smith and Navid Negahban.
  • 17 May 2018: SNK release Guilty Gear: Destiny for iOS and Android.
  • 22 May 2018: Konami release Mega Man Zero Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. a collection that includes all 4 games in the Mega Man Zero series.
  • E3:
  • 15 June 2018: SNK acquire Arika, Dimps and Inti Creates.
  • 28 June 2018: SNK release Fatal Fury (2018 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and iGame Player.
  • 10 July 2018: Scar (2018 Movie) is premiered. starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keith David, Donald Glover and John Kani.
  • 19 July 2018: Square Koei release Dead or Alive 6 for the Arcades.
  • 26 July 2018: Netmarble release Fatal Fury All-Stars for iOS and Android.
  • 30 July 2018: SNK release Samurai Shodown: Go for iOS and Android.
  • 9 August 2018: Konami release God Hand HD for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 18 August 2018: the 1st episode of Ghostforce is aired. it is an anime created as a collaboration between ZAG Entertainment and Bandai Sega Sammy Filmworks.
  • Gamescom:
  • 4 September 2018: Konami release DC: Dino Crisis for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 6 September 2018:
    • SNK release Psycho Soldier (2018 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and iGame Player. unlike previous games in the series, it is an Open World Platformer.
    • Bally Atari release V-Rally 4 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
    • Square Koei release Ogre Battle II for the Xbox One and Windows.
  • 13 September 2018: Niantic release Monster Hunter Now for iOS and Android.
  • 14 September 2018: Apple release Shadow of the Tomb Raider for the iGame Player and Mac OS X.
  • 20 September 2018: Bally Atari release Star Control: Origins for Windows.
  • TGS:
  • 4 October 2018:
    • The Walt Disney Company acquire Sky Group.
    • the 1st episode of Lost Planet (Anime) is aired.
  • 5 October 2018:
    • Nintendo release Super Mario Party for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
    • Charter Communications acquire Yahoo and AOL.
  • 18 October 2018: Bandai Sega Sammy release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stand Warriors for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 24 October 2018: SNK release Crossed Swords (2018 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Tower Defense Party Simulator.
  • PGW:
  • 9 November 2018: Nintendo release Mario Party: The Top 100 for the PlayStation Vita, iOS and Android.
  • 13 November 2018: Sony release Spyro Reignited Trilogy for the PlayStation 4.
  • 14 November 2018: Apple release Fallout 76 for the iGame Player and Mac OS X.
  • 15 November 2018: Konami release Dead Rising Remastered Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. a collection that includes Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2. it includes all the additional post launch DLC available from the start.
  • 16 November 2018: Nintendo release Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for the PlayStation Vita, iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 20 November 2018: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat X for the Arcades.
  • 22 November 2018: Irem release Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories for the PlayStation 4.
  • 6 December 2018:
    • Square Koei release Ogre Battle Re;Universe for iOS and Android.
    • Konami release Viewtiful Joe for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • TGA:
  • Bally Atari launch the Bally System ES5 Arcade System.
  • Nintendo release Power Instinct: Sins of the Mother for the Arcades.

2019[]

  • 16 January 2019: DP.STORM release SNK All Star for Steam, iOS and Android.
  • 27 January 2019: SNK release Double Dragon Neon II: Wander of the Dragons for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 28 January 2019: SNK release Double Dragon Neon II: Wander of the Dragons for Windows.
  • 31 January 2019: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 5: NightCry for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 7 February 2019:
    • the 1st episode of Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (Cartoon) is aired.it is an adaptation of SSSS.Gridman, later seasons would adapt SSSS.Dynazenon, Gridman Universe, DARLING in the FRANXX and Promare.
    • SNK release BlazBlue: Central Fiction for the iGame Player.
  • 21 February 2019:
    • Konami release Ace Attorney Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
    • Square Koei release Nier Reincarnation for iOS and Android.
  • 1 March 2019: Square Koei release Dead or Alive 6 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 2 March 2019: the 1st episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel is aired.
  • 11 March 2019: The Ringmaster (2019 Movie) is premiered. starring Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Colin Farrell and Eva Green.
  • 19 March 2019: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shinobi Zero for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 20 March 2019: Verizon acquire The Walt Disney Company.
  • 26 March 2019: the 1st chapter of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation THE COMICS is published.
  • 29 March 2019: Nintendo release Yoshi's Crafted World for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 1 April 2019: SNK release Fatal Fury (2018 Game) for the Arcades.
  • 5 April 2019: Konami release Mega Man Match for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. it is a fighting game spin-off in the Mega Man franchise.
  • 22 April 2019: Avenger League: Infinity Crisis - Part 2 is premiered.
  • 23 April 2019: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat X for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 7 May 2019: Bally Atari release Mortal Kombat X for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 16 May 2019: SNK release Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator for the iGame Player.
  • E3:
  • 21 June 2019: Square Koei release Final Fantasy XVI for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 21 June 2019: Sony release Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled for the PlayStation 4.
  • 25 June 2019: SNK release Samurai Shodown (2019 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and iGame Player.
  • 5 July 2019:
    • Sailor Stars (2019 Movie) is premiered. starring Lindsay Lohan, ?, ?, ?, ? and ?, and features singing voices by Demi Lovato, ?, ? and ?.
    • Psycho Soldier (Novel) is published.
  • 7 July 2019: the 1st episode of Dino Crisis (Anime) is aired.
  • 9 July 2019: Square Koei release Ogre Battle Digital Card Game for iOS and Android.
  • 23 July 2019: Konami release Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. a collection that includes all 10 games in the Mega Man Battle Network series.
  • 7 August 2019: SNK release Metal Slug (2019 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam.
  • Gamescom:
  • 31 August 2019: Joker (2019 Movie) is premiered. starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Robert Pattinson.
  • 6 September 2019: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 6: Tormented Fathers for iOS and Android.
  • 12 September 2019: Square Koei release Ogre Walk for iOS and Android.
  • TGS:
  • 25 September 2019: Nintendo release Kirbat Fighters for the Arcades. it is a fighting game spin-off of the Kirby franchise.
  • 26 September 2019: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter III for the Arcades.
  • 1 October 2019: Konami release Dragon's Dogma for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
  • 11 October 2019: SNK release Shock Troopers (2019 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Stealth Third-Person Shooter.
  • 17 October 2019: SNK release Samurai Shodown: Chronicle for iOS and Android.
  • 22 October 2019: SNK release Psycho Soldier (2018 Game) for the Steam, iOS and Android.
  • PGW:
  • 12 November 2019: The Dogcatcher (2019 Movie) is premiered. starring Adrian Martinez, Tessa Thompson, Justin Theroux and Yvette Nicole Brown.
  • 14 November 2019: Nintendo release Super Smash Bros. Brawl HD Online for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam, iOS and Android.
  • 19 November 2019: the 1st episode of Metal Slug (Anime) is aired.
  • 22 November 2019: Monster Hunter: Extinction is premiered.
  • 28 November 2019: SNK release Fatal Fury (2018 Game) for Steam, iOS and Android.
  • 30 November 2019: Chancellor Alexander Gauland resigns due to health concerns. Federal Minister of Finance, Jörg Meuthen is sworn in in Gauland's place.
  • 12 December 2019: Leader of the Opposition, Jacob Rees-Mogg defeats Prime Minister Jeremy Corbyn at the 2019 United Kingdom general election.
  • TGA:
  • 22 December 2019: SNK release Double Dragon Neon for the iGame Player.
  • 26 December 2019: Neon Genesis Evangelion IV (2019 Movie) is premiered. starring Joe Seo, Jessica Henwick, Margot Robbie, Daniel Radcliffe, ? and ?. and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
  • 29 December 2019: Electronic Arts release Thrill Kill for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steam.
  • December 2019: Microsoft release Banjo-Redooie for the Xbox One.
  • Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken Battle Genesis.
  • TiMi Studio Group release Dead Rising Outlanders for iOS and Android.

2020's[]

2020[]

  • 16 January 2020: Bally Atari release Spy Hunter: Velocious for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 17 January 2020: Square Koei release Dynasty Warriors: Origins for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 16 January 2020: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue X: Like a Dragon for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 24 January 2020: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter III for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 25 January 2020: Gauntlet (2020 Movie) is premiered. starring Jason Momoa, Jessica Alba, Simon Pegg, Jared Harris and Woody Harrelson.
  • 20 February 2020: SNK release Art of Fighting (2020 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is an Open World Beat 'em up.
  • 9 March 2020: Shan Yu (2020 Movie) is premiered. starring Jason Scott Lee, Liu Yifei, Ludi Lin and Jet Li.
  • 22 March 2020: General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Sergei Udaltsov defeats President Yevgeny Prigozhin at the 2020 Russian presidential election.
  • 23 March 2020: Square Koei release Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos for iOS and Android.
  • 24 March 2020: Konami release Mega Man Dive for iOS and Android.
  • 10 April 2020: the 1st episode of Final Fantasy VII (Anime) is aired. starring Sebastian Stan, Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson, Melissa Benoist, Matt Smith and Benedict Cumberbatch as Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockhart, Barret Wallace, Aerith Gainsborough, Vincent Valentine and Sepiroth respectively.
  • 14 April 2020: Tekken Legends: Kazuya's Downfall is premiered. starring Kyle Hebert, Jamieson Price, Carrie Keranen, Mike McFarland, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Kaiji Tang as Kazuya Mishima, Heihachi Mishima, Jun Kazama, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix and Lee Chaolan respectively.
  • 23 April 2020: SNK release BlazBlue (2020 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Tactical Turn-Based Role-Playing game.
  • 24 April 2020: Square Koei release Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (2020 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and iGame Player.
  • 7 May 2020: Nintendo release Kirbat Fighters for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
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  • 16 June 2020: Bally Atari release Desperados III for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
  • 18 June 2020: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega Museum Archives for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player, Windows, iOS and Android.
  • 19 June 2020: Sony release Resistance 4 for the PlayStation 4.
  • 27 June 2020: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha INNOCENT is aired.
  • 16 July 2020: Square Koei release Ogre Idol for iOS and Android.
  • 5 August 2020: the 1st episode of Dead Rising (Anime) is aired.
  • 25 August 2020: SNK release Ikari Warriors (2020 Game) for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a First-Person Shooter.
  • 28 August 2020: Dracula (2020 Movie) is premiered. starring Ian Anthony Dale, David Matranga, Keri Russell, Patrick Stewart and Ron Yuan.
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  • 10 September 2020: SNK release Double Dragon Neon II: Wander of the Dragons for the iGame Player.
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  • 2 October 2020: Sony release Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for the PlayStation 4.
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  • 13 October 2020: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 7: Broken Porcelain for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 3 November 2020: Rapper and Entrepreneur, Kanye West and Senator from Georgia, Brian Kemp are elected as President and Vice President at the 2020 presidential election respectively.
  • 10 November 2020: Microsoft launch the Xbox Series X.
  • 12 November 2020: Sony launch the PlayStation 5.
  • 20 November 2020: Nintendo release Pokémon Sword and Shield for the PlayStation Vita, iGame Player, iOS and Android.
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2021[]

  • 8 February 2021: SNK release The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
  • 12 February 2021: Nintendo release Bowser's Fury for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 23 February 2021:
    • the 1st episode of Superman & Lois is aired. starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Wolé Parks and Adam Rayner.
    • Konami release Mega Man Axl Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows. a collection that includes all 4 games in the Mega Man Axl series.
  • 25 February 2021: Bandai Sega Sammy release Jump Fighter III for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 16 March 2021: SNK release Samurai Shodown (2019 Game) for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
  • 25 March 2021: SNK release World Heroes (2021 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 26 March 2021:
    • Konami release Dance Dance Revolution A20 for the PlayStation 5.
    • Sony release Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for the PlayStation 5.
  • 1 April 2021: SNK release Fatal Fury (2018 Game) for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
  • 22 April 2021: SNK release Double Dragon Neon II: Wander of the Dragons for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
  • 30 April 2021:
    • Nintendo release New Pokémon Snap for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
    • Nintendo release Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
  • 25 May 2021: Bally Atari release Atari vs. DC 4 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 4 June 2021: the 1st chapter of River City Girls (Manga) is published.
  • 11 June 2021: SNK release Guilty Gear Strive for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
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  • 17 June 2021: Deep Silver release Mighty No. 9: Cycle for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows and iGame Player.
  • 24 June 2021: Bally Atari release Gauntlet X for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 19 July 2021: the 1st chapter of Metal Slug (Manga) is published.
  • 21 July 2021: Bally Atari release Rush Drivin' for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 28 July 2021: Sun Corporation release Clock Tower 7: Broken Porcelain for iOS and Android.
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  • 31 August 2021: Tekken Legends: Bloodline Warfare is premiered. starring Patrick Seitz, Todd Haberkorn, Carrie Savage, Roger Craig Smith, Keith Silverstein and Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Jin Kazama, Hwoarang, Ling Xiaoyu, Eddy Gordo, Bryan Fury and Ogre respectively.
  • 1 September 2021: Sony merge with Charter Communications.
  • 26 September 2021: Leader of the Opposition, Katja Kipping defeats Chancellor Jörg Meuthen at the 2021 German federal election.
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  • 28 September 2021: Square Koei release Ogre Battle GP' for iOS and Android.
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  • 29 October 2021: Nintendo release Mario Party Superstars for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 4 November 2021: SNK release The Last Blade (2021 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Survival Horror Hack and Slash.
  • 17 November 2021: Bally Atari release Rocky Mountain Deer Hunter for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 19 November 2021: Nintendo release Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 1 December 2021: Square Koei release Ogre Battle Keshi Keshi for iOS and Android.
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2022[]

  • 13 January 2022: Bally Atari release Robotron (2022 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 27 January 2022: Square Koei release Ogre Battle: Brilliant Lights for iOS and Android.
  • 18 February 2022: Sony release Jak and Daxter: Forbidden West for the PlayStation 5.
  • 10 March 2022:
    • Bally Atari release Volcanic Thunder for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
    • Uncanny X-Men (2022 Movie) is premiered. starring James Marsden, Hugh Jackman, Kirsten Dunst, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, Mary Mouser, Grant Gustin and Jared Leto.
  • 8 April 2022: Warner Bros. Global acquire Discovery, Inc..
  • 24 April 2022: Member of the National Assembly, Marine Le Pen defeats President Jean-Luc Mélenchon at the 2022 French presidential election.
  • 27 April 2022: Square Koei release Ogre Echoes for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 2 May 2022: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is premiered. starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Xochitl Gomez, Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie.
  • 6 May 2022: the 1st episode of Mega Man (2022 Cartoon) is aired.
  • 13 May 2022: Nintendo release The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 26 May 2022: SNK release River City (2022 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Sandbox Battle Royale game.
  • 10 June 2022: Sony release Until Dawn 2: The Quarry for the PlayStation 5.
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  • 14 July 2022: the 1st episode of Resident Evil (Anime) is aired.
  • 20 July 2022: Bally Atari release Rampage: Interdimensional Tour for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 18 August 2022: the 1st episode of Mortal Kombat: Realms is aired. starring Erica Lindbeck, Amanda C. Miller, Aleks Le, Johnny Yong Bosch, Parry Shen and Sean Chiplock as Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs, Liu Long, Kung Jin, Takeda Takahashi and Satoshi Hasashi/Noob-Smoke respectively.
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  • 8 September 2022: The Coachman (2022 Movie) is premiered. starring Jason Cerbone, David Yost, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hanks.
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  • 29 September 2022: Bally Atari release Haven: Godsend for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 3 October 2022: Warner Bros. Global acquire Nexstar Media Group.
  • 9 October 2022: Tekken Legends: Under the Mask is premiered. starring Troy Baker, Mitch Urban, TJ Storm, Gideon Emery, GK Bowes and Frank Welker as King, Yoshimitsu, Craig Marduk, Steve Fox, Asuka Kazama and Jinpachi Mishima respectively.
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  • 11 November 2022: Square Koei release Tactics Ogre: Reborn for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 14 November 2022: Netmarble release Guilty Gear Arena for Steam, iOS and Android.
  • 9 December 2022: Square Koei release Ogre Battle Treasures for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
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2023[]

  • 27 January 2023: Bandai Sega Sammy release Tekken 8 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player, Windows, iOS and Android.
  • 16 February 2023: Bally Atari release Joust (2023 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 22 February 2023: Sony release Sly Cooper: Call of the Mountain for the PlayStation 5.
  • 24 February 2023: Bally Atari release The Suffering: Till Life Do Us Part for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 7 March 2023: SNK release Guilty Gear Strive for the iGame Player.
  • 8 March 2023: JoyCity release Double Dragon: Survival City for iOS and Android.
  • 14 April 2023: Konami release Mega Man Charge Squad Legacy Collection for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows. a collection that includes all 6 games in the Mega Man Charge Squad series.
  • 28 April 2023: Captain Hook (2023 Movie) is premiered. starring Jude Law, Jim Gaffigan, Alyssa Wapanatâhk and Yara Shahidi.
  • 5 May 2023: Konami release Dance Dance Revolution A3 for the PlayStation 5.
  • 31 May 2023: SNK release Sengoku (2023 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows. unlike previous games in the series, it is a Vehicular Combat MOBA.
  • 20 June 2023: Square Koei release Ogre Champions for iOS and Android.
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  • 20 June 2023: Sony release Crash Team Rumble for the PlayStation 5.
  • 7 July 2023: the 1st episode of Buso Renkin (2023 Anime) is aired.
  • 14 July 2023: Square Koei release Ogre Battle Treasures for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 3 August 2023: Bally Atari release Baldur's Gate 3 for Windows.
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  • 7 September 2023: Bally Atari release My Horse & Me 3 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player and Windows.
  • 19 September 2023: SNK release Marvel vs. SNK 4: Cross Team Frenzy for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
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  • 17 October 2023: Tekken Legends: Cry of the Phoenix is premiered. starring Mike McFarland, David Vincent, Grant George, Julie Ann Taylor, Crispin Freeman and Jamieson Price as Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, Baek Doo San, Michelle Chang, Bruce Irvin and Heihachi Mishima respectively.
  • 20 October 2023: Nintendo release Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
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  • 9 November 2023: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 15 November 2023: Sony launch the PlayStation Portal.
  • 17 November 2023: Nintendo release Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the PlayStation Portal, iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 1 December 2023: Square Koei release Ogre Battle: The Dark Prince for the PlayStation Portal.
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  • 14 December 2023: Nintendo release Persona 5 Arena for the Arcades, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.

2024[]

  • 26 January 2024: Bandai Sega Sammy release Shenmue XI: Infinite Wealth for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 12 February 2024: Spider-Man and the X-Men (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Tom Holland, Mary Mouser, James Marsden, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson, Mahershala Ali, Charlie Cox and Cillian Murphy.
  • 29 February 2024: the 1st episode of Final Fantasy X (Anime) is aired.
  • 20 March 2024: Bally Atari release Alone in the Dark (2024 Game) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 25 April 2024: Square Koei release Ogre Battle: Emerald Beyond for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iGame Player, Windows, iOS and Android.
  • 6 May 2024: Ursula (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King and Javier Bardem.
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  • 4 July 2024: Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn defeats Prime Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg at the 2024 United Kingdom general election.
  • 9 July 2024: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha INNOCENTS is aired.
  • 22 July 2024: Deadpool 3 (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Ryan Reynolds, Tom Holland, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes and Emma Corrin.
  • 23 August 2024: Sony release Killzone: Concord for the PlayStation 5.
  • 29 August 2024: Square Koei release Ogre Visions for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
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  • 4 September 2024: Spy Hunter (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Hayden Christensen, Tracie Thoms, Rupert Grint, Robert Iler and Nicholas Brendon.
  • 12 September 2024: Bally Atari release Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 19 September 2024: Konami release Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
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  • 4 October 2024: Sony release Crash Bandicoot 5 (2024 Game) for the PlayStation 5.
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  • 5 November 2024: Kanye West and Brian Kemp are re-elected President of the United States and Vice President of the United States at the 2024 presidential election respectively.
  • 5 December 2024: SNK release Psycho Soldier II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Steam.
  • 13 December 2024: Planet Hulk (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Mark Ruffalo, Ty Burrell, Carly Rees, Lana Parrilla, Dempsey Pappion and Harrison Ford.
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  • 20 December 2024: Walt (2024 Movie) is premiered. starring Angelina Jolie', Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Luke Evans, Marwan Kenzari, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jason Scott Lee and Gal Gadot.

2025[]

  • 23 January 2025: Bandai Sega Sammy release Sega All-Stars Fighting Rising for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Windows.
  • 26 February 2025: Sega All-Stars Fighting Rising release Sega All-Stars Fighting Rising for the iGame Player, iOS and Android.
  • 21 March 2025: Evil Queen (2025 Movie) is premiered. starring Gal Gadot, Jenna Ortega, Ansu Kabia and Martin Klebba.
  • 23 May 2025: Gantu (2025 Movie) is premiered. starring Justin Hartley, Ahmed Best, Courtney B. Vance and Zach Galifianakis.
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  • 12 October 2025: Detective Conan X Miraculous is premiered.
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  • Sony release MotorStorm Online for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal.

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