This Day in GamingApril 12

2013

• Adam's Venture Trilogy - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Extra Slots Pack - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Cities in Motion 2 - Windows version released. (Germany)
• FBI: Paranormal Case - Initial release - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• Just Shoot - v1 (IndieDB release) - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Just Shoot - v1 (IndieDB release) - Linux version released. (Worldwide)

2012

• Bowling Complete - v1.0.0.0 - Windows Phone version released. (Worldwide)
• Burnout Crash! - v1.0.0 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Burnout Crash! - v1.0.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat (Collector's Edition) - v1.0.1 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat (Collector's Edition) - v1.0.1 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Death Rally - v1.1 - Android version released. (Worldwide)
• Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Disney•Pixar A Bug's Life - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Disney•Pixar Toy Story Racer - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Grandia - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• International Track & Field - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Max Payne - v1.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Max Payne - v1.0 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Mickey Mania - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Rascal Racers - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Sam & Max Episode 204: Chariots of the Dogs - v1.0 - iPad version released. (Worldwide)
• Sam & Max Episode 204: Chariots of the Dogs - v1.0 - iPhone version released. (Worldwide)
• Super Street Fighter II - Mega Drive version - Wii version released. (United Kingdom)
• Tekken - PlayStation version (PlayStation Suite release) - Android version released. (United Kingdom)
• Theme Hospital - GOG.com release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Tribes: Ascend - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• i saw her standing there - Kongregate release - Browser version released. (Worldwide)

2011

• Amnesia: Justine - Steam release - Linux version released. (Worldwide)
• Amnesia: Justine - Steam release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Black Mirror: Reflections from the Darkness Collection - Windows version released. (United States)
• Elements of War - Windows version released. (United States)
• Hey Ash, Watcha Playin’?: The Adventure Game - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Magicka: Vietnam - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls - Xbox 360 version released. (United States)
• Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls - Wii version released. (United States)
• Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• Patapon 3 - PSP version released. (Canada)
• Rio - Wii version released. (United States)
• Rio - Xbox 360 version released. (United States)
• Rio - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle - Linux version released. (Worldwide)
• The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• World of Tanks - Download release - Windows version released. (Americas and Europe)
• Worms - bada version released. (Worldwide)

2010

• Dark Void Zero - Steam release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Dark Void Zero - Impulse release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Invader Attack - Windows version released. (Serbia)
• Mayhem Intergalactic - Impulse release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Military Madness: Nectaris - WiiWare release - Wii version released. (United States and Canada)
• N.O.V.A. - webOS version released. (Worldwide)
• Respawn Entertainment - The company is founded.
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• Zaxxon - Wii version released. (United States)

2009

• Samurai Shodown Anthology - Wii version released. (United States and Canada)
• Sinking Island - Electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

2008

• A-B-O-O: Plumeboom's Friends - Electronic release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Enigma - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Mystery Cookbook - Alawar download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Remedy - Download Release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Shift 2 - Kongregate release - Browser version released. (Worldwide)
• XIII Century: Death or Glory - Windows version released. (Germany)

2007

• Alvin and the Chipmunks - Windows version released. (United States)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks - Nintendo DS version released. (United States)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks - Wii version released. (United States)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks - PlayStation 2 version released. (United States)
• Ankh - MacGameStore release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Dr. Lutz and the Time Travel Machine - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Gyakuten Saiban 4 (Genteiban) - Nintendo DS version released. (Japan)
• Lunar Knights - Multi-lingual release - Nintendo DS version released. (France)
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis - Nintendo DS version released. (Japan)
• Mortal Kombat II - Arcade version - PlayStation 3 version released. (United States)
• Penumbra: Overture - Episode 1 - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Sam & Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 - International electronic download release - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• ThinkTanks - GameTap release - Windows version released. (United States and Canada)
• UTV Ignition Games Ltd. - The Indian entertainment giant UTV Software Communication completed the acquisition of the 70% controlling share in Ignition Entertainment Ltd.
• Warlords: Battlecry III - GameTap release - Windows version released. (United States and Canada)
• Wing Commander - GameTap Release - DOS version released. (United States and Canada)
• Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 - Nintendo DS version released. (South Korea)

2006

• Bone: Act 1 & 2 Combo Pack - Direct download - Windows version released. (Other)
• Bone: The Great Cow Race - Direct download - Windows version released. (Other)
• Mystic Inn - Big Fish Games release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• Perception Pty Ltd - Company acquired by Digital & Voice Media Limited.
• Prime Time - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Sveerz Deluxe - MacGameStore release - Macintosh version released. (Worldwide)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II - Russian Version - Windows version released. (Russia)
• The Sims 2: Nightlife - Russian Version - Windows version released. (Russia)

2005

• Dead to Rights II - PlayStation 2 version released. (United States)
• Dead to Rights II - Xbox version released. (United States)
• Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc. - The company acquires Pipeworks Software, Inc.
• Jade Empire - Xbox version released. (United States)
• Jade Empire (Limited Edition) - Xbox version released. (United States and Canada)
• Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition - Xbox version released. (United States)
• Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition - PlayStation 2 version released. (United States)
• Oasis - Windows version released.
• Pipeworks Software, Inc. - Company acquired by Foundation 9 Entertainment, another independent studio.

2004

• AirHockey 3D - v1.06 - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Alley Cat's Life - Symbian version released. (Worldwide)
• MusicVR Episode 2: Maestro - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Painkiller - Windows version released. (United States)
• Serious Sam - Game Boy Advance version released. (United States)
• Serious Sam: Next Encounter - GameCube version released. (United States)
• The Dark Eye: Crypt Raiders - English language release - J2ME version released. (Worldwide)

2003

• Pro Race Driver - Windows version released. (Australia)
• Toki Tori - Windows Mobile version released. (United Kingdom)

2002

• AirForce Delta Storm - Xbox version released. (France)
• Bejeweled Deluxe - v1.50 - Palm OS version released. (Worldwide)
• Comanche 4 - "1С:Snowball" series (Keep case release) - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Diggles: the Myth of Fenris - "1С:Snowball" series (Keep case release) - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Diggles: the Myth of Fenris - Jewel case ("1С:Snowball ИГРУШКИ" series) - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Heavy Metal Geomatrix - Dreamcast version released. (United Kingdom)
• Lunar Legend - Game Boy Advance version released. (Japan)
• Persian Wars - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 - Game Boy Advance version released. (France)
• The Sting! - "1С:Snowball" series (Keep case release) - Windows version released. (Russia)
• US Racer - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• US Racer - PlayStation version released. (The Netherlands)

2001

• Armored Core 2: Another Age - PlayStation 2 version released. (Japan)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (France)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (Belgium and The Netherlands)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (Spain)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (Germany)
• Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 version released. (Italy)
• Cossacks: European Wars - Windows version released. (Russia)
• Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure - Game Boy Color version released. (United States)
• Gubble - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business - Jewel Case Edition - Windows version released. (Russia)
• MTV: Music Generator - Value Series release - PlayStation version released. (Australia)
• NBA Hoopz - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• Raylight S.r.l. - Raylight Studios s.r.l. became an Official Nintendo GameBoy Advance Developer.
• Tomb Raider II Starring Lara Croft - Ricochet Range release - PlayStation version released. (Australia)
• UEFA Challenge - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• UEFA Challenge - PlayStation 2 version released. (United Kingdom)
• UEFA Challenge - Windows version released. (United Kingdom)
• Ultima Online: Third Dawn - Windows version released. (Germany)
• Um Jammer Lammy - PlayStation the Best Release - PlayStation version released. (Japan)
• X-Men: Mutant Academy - PlayStation version released. (Japan)

2000

• AstroFire - v3.03 - Windows version released. (Worldwide)
• Michelin Rally Masters: Race of Champions - Windows version released. (France)
• Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein - Dreamcast version released. (United States)
• Star Ixiom - PlayStation version released. (United Kingdom)
• TerraFire - v2.01 - Windows version released. (Worldwide)

1999

• Ancient Conquest: Quest for the Golden Fleece - Windows version released. (United States)
• F-16 Aggressor - Windows version released. (United States)
• Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands - Gerhard Schröder becomes party chairman (provisional since 12.03.1999).

1998

• NetMaze - DOS version released. (United States)
• Pump Fighters - version 1.0 - DOS version released. (Worldwide)

1996

• Mahōjin GuruGuru 2 - SNES version released. (Japan)
• Olympic Soccer - 3DO version released. (United States)
• Return Fire - PlayStation version released. (United States)

1991

• Foxy 2 - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• Hellfire S - TurboGrafx CD version released. (Japan)
• Hero's Quest: So You Want To Be A Hero - PC-98 version released. (Japan)
• High Grenadier - TurboGrafx CD version released. (Japan)
• Thunder & Lightning - NES version released. (Japan)
• Twin Eagle - NES version released. (Japan)
• World Ice Hockey - Game Boy version released. (Japan)