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  1. On This Day April 2 1987 - Apple Town Monogatari Released in Japan

    On This Day April 2 1987 - Apple Town Monogatari Released in Japan

    On this day April 2, 1987, SquareSoft released Apple Town Monogatari in Japan, a lesser known title in the company’s early catalog long before it became a global RPG powerhouse. Released exclusively for Japanese platforms, the game was a unique mix of simulation and storytelling that reflected...
  2. On This Day March 21 1989 - Phantasy Star II Was Released in Japan

    On This Day March 21 1989 - Phantasy Star II Was Released in Japan

    On this day March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II was released for the Sega Genesis in Japan. As the highly anticipated sequel to the original Phantasy Star the game expanded the series with a deep sci-fi storyline turn based combat and an expansive world filled with challenging dungeons. Set in the...
  3. On This Day March 18 1987 - Goonies II Was Released

    On This Day March 18 1987 - Goonies II Was Released

    On this day March 10 1987 the video game Goonies II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). A sequel to the hit 1985 film The Goonies the game expanded on the movie’s story introducing new locations and enemies while maintaining the adventurous spirit of the film. Developed...
  4. Pete

    The Best 80s Video Games That Defined a Generation

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  5. On This Day March 6 1987 - Mickey Mousecapade Was Released in Japan

    On This Day March 6 1987 - Mickey Mousecapade Was Released in Japan

    On this day March 6 1987 the classic NES game Mickey Mousecapade was released in Japan under the title Mickey Mouse Adventures in Wonderland. The platformer followed Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a quest through various themed levels to rescue Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Developed by Hudson...
  6. Pete

    On This Day February 21 1986 - Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 21 1986 Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan. Read the full story here...
  7. On This Day February 21 1986 - Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan

    On This Day February 21 1986 - Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan

    On February 21 1986 Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda in Japan for the Famicom Disk System introducing players to the legendary adventures of Link, Princess Zelda, and the villainous Ganon. Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka the game was groundbreaking for its open world...
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    On This Day February 19 1986 - Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 19, 1986 Ikari Warriors Released in Japan. Read the full story here...
  9. On This Day February 19 1986 - Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

    On This Day February 19 1986 - Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

    On this day, February 19, 1986, Ikari Warriors was released in Japan by SNK. The arcade run and gun shooter became one of the most popular action games of the 80s, later making its way to the NES and other home consoles. Inspired by the success of Commando, Ikari Warriors put players in the...
  10. Pete

    On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan. Read the full story here...
  11. On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan

    On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan

    On this day, February 16, 1989, The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle was released in Japan for the Famicom under the title Roger Rabbit. This puzzle platformer, developed by Kemco, would later be released in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Game Boy, becoming a...
  12. Pete

    Crazy Blocks

    A wannabe tetris?
  13. Pete

    Renegade III: The Final Chapter

    Do any of you remember this one?
  14. Pete

    Army Days

    Never heard of it.
  15. Pete

    The Running Man

    The running Man for the commodore 64.
  16. Pete

    Attack Animal Gakuen

    I think this one was only in Japan.
  17. Pete

    Trick Shot

    Atari’s Trick Shot. Never heard of it.
  18. Pete

    Paperboy

    Paper Boy for the nes.
  19. Pete

    Fight Night

    Another fighting game.
  20. Pete

    Secret Agent

    Never heard of this one.
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