Chronology of Video Game Systems

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2006

July 5
  • Electronic Arts releases the The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [872.51] [911.41] [962.86] [1086.56]
July 10
  • 2K Games releases the Prey video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [911.41,77] [962.80] [1086.56]
July 18
  • EA Sports releases the NCAA Football 07 video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US. [783.17] [830.17] [872.98] [911.41] [912.9] [962.1,81,87] [969.100] [987]
July 21
  • Entertainment Film Distributors releases the film Stormbreaker to theaters in the United Kingdom. A Nintendo DS appears. [927]
July 31
  • The Electronic Entertainment Expo show is effectively dead, due to major exhibitors and publishers pulling support. [1074.34]
July (month)
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: NCAA Football 07 for the PlayStation 2. [979.116] [1040] [1077.72]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. [979.116]
August 1
  • Sega releases the Super Monkey Ball Adventure video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and PlayStation Portable in the US. [872.51] [911.41] [962.40] [969.88]
August 8
  • Capcom releases the Dead Rising video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [872.51] [962.40] [969.94] [1086.57]
  • Nintendo holds a 10th birthday Pokémon Party at the Bryant Park in New York City. Over 25,000 attend. Included is a giant Flying Pikachu from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. [982.97]
August
  • US District Court Judge James Brady for Middle District of Louisiana issues a preliminary injunction against a law passed in June which imposes fines for selling violent games to minors. [1077.27]
August 22
  • EA Sports releases the Madden NFL 07 video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Cube, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance in the US. [830.17] [956.56] [962.40,72] [979.92,104] [987] [1440.38]
August 24
  • Nintendo and Square Enix release a limited edition Nintendo DS Lite bundle in Japan, with crystal white case featuring Final Fantasy character artwork, and the Final Fantasy III video game. [906.60] [969.42]
August 25
  • The film Dead or Alive is released to theaters in the US, based on the video game series. [962.40] [1440.38]
August 28
  • Nintendo releases the Star Fox Command video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [962.40] [972.18] [973.20] [979.113]
August 29
  • THQ releases the Saints Row video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [772.120] [791.92] [911.77] [962.40] [969.95] [1086.57]

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  • NIS releases the Disgaea 2 video game for the PlayStation 2 video game in the USA. [956.56] [962.40] [987] [1086.57]
  • Namco Bandai releases the Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [962.40] [968.49] [969.90] [974.50] [1086.57] [1472.12]
  • Codemasters releases the Dance Factory video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [865.43] [867.42] [872.113] [956.56] [962.40] [963.20] [987]
August 31
  • Total sales to date of the Xbox 360 in the USA: 2.4 million. [1084.40]
August (month)
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Madden NFL 07 for the PlayStation 2. [1073.137] [1078.148]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Tales of Phantasia: Full Voice Edition for the PlayStation Portable. [1078.148]
(month unknown)
  • In New York, Nintendo announces the Nintendo Wii will be on sale in the USA on November 19. Price will be US$250 including the Nunchaku controller and Wii Sports video game. the Nintendo Wii will be available in Japan on December 2. [1078.24]
September 1
  • Ubisoft releases the Enchanted Arms video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 in the US. [962.40] [979.104]
September 4
  • The September 4 issue of Business Week includes an image of a teen boy with a Nintendo Game Boy Advance as an example of a "maturiteen". [1037.46]
September 5
  • Midway releases the Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US. [830.17] [956.56] [968.49] [969.46] [1078.130]
  • Atari releases the Test Drive Unlimited video game for the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360 in the US. [830.17] [866.90] [872.51] [956.56] [968.49] [969.46] [974.50] [977.32] [979.44] [987] [1078.80,136]
September 6
  • Sony announces a delay of introducing the PlayStation 3 in Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world until March. [1118.28]
  • EA Sports releases the NASCAR 07 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US. [968.49] [969.46] [979.94]
  • Sony Computer Entertainment of America announces it will have 400,000 PlayStation 3 systems available for the North American launch in November, with 100,000 units available in Japan. [1074.34]
September 12
  • EA Sports releases the NHL 07 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, and Xbox 360 in the US. [968.49] [969.46] [979.94] [1472.16]
  • LucasArts releases the LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy video game for the PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance, Xbox 360, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 in the US. [913.24] [956.56] [968.49] [969.46] [978.19] [979.95] [987] [1440.46] [1472.6]
  • Koei releases the Samurai Warriors 2 video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 in the US. [968.49] [969.46] [1078.130]
September 13
  • Nintendo releases the DS Lite handheld video game system in onyx (black) and coral (pink) colored cases. [975.70]
September 14
  • Nintendo announces release date of November 19 for the Nintendo Wii video game system in the USA, with price US$249.99. [1090.53]
September 18
  • Nintendo releases the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [972.18] [969.46] [978.19] [1078.140]
  • Nintendo releases the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [972.18] [969.46] [978.19]
September 19
  • Capcom releases the Okami video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [772.62] [783.17] [830.17] [956.56] [963.20] [968.49] [969.46] [979.96] [987] [1080.28] [1086.58]
  • Atlus releases the Contact video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [911.41] [969.46] [978.19] [979.114]
  • Eidos releases the Just Cause video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and Xbox in the US. [968.49] [969.46] [979.93]
  • Square Enix releases the Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [979.112]
September
  • At the Tokyo Game Show, Sony announces all PlayStation 3 systems will come standard with HDMI video output. Also, the cheaper version in Japan will cost 49,980 yen, a price drop of over 10,000. [1073.25]
September 24
  • The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A scene takes place at a video game arcade, "Captain Blip's Zapateria". Some games are Click Clack, Unipede, Remington Steele: The Game, Rocky III vs. Clara Peller, Space-Tac-Toe, Monkey Kong, Polybius, Triangle Wars. [1060]
September 25
  • Nintendo releases the Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [972.18] [969.46] [978.19] [1078.142]
  • EA Sports releases the NBA Live 07 video game for the Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the US. [968.49] [969.25,46] [974.50] [975.9] [979.5,44] [1078.128] [1084.146]
September 26
  • Namco Bandai releases The Fast and the Furious video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US. [576.30] [577.34] [872.51] [962.40] [1078.134]
  • Square Enix releases the Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [968.49] [969.46] [979.98] [1086.58]
  • Ubisoft releases the Splinter Cell: Double Agent video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [956.56] [963.20] [968.49] [982.21] [987]
September (month)
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Madden NFL 07 for the PlayStation 2. [1074.107] [1084.158]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Dragon Ball Z: Sparkling! NEO for the PlayStation 2. [1084.158]
October 3
  • EA Sports releases the FIFA 07 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44,94] [982.21] [1078.80]
  • Sony CEA releases the NBA 07 Featuring the Life Vol. 2 video game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in the US. [956.56] [968.49] [969.24] [974.50] [1078.134]
October 4
  • Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. A character wears a t-shirt saying "Dwarf Needs FOOD!", a reference to the Gauntlet video games. [1042]
October 6
  • Sierra releases the Scarface: The World is Yours video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the USA. [956.56] [968.49] [969.46] [976.24] [983.24a] [987] [1078.126] [1086.58] [1472.4]
October 10
  • Sierra releases The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Nintendo DS in the US. [979.44] [1078.128]
  • Midway releases the Mortal Kombat: Armageddon video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US. [956.56] [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1084.128]
October
  • The November issue of GamePro magazine includes an article: "The 50 Most Memorable Moments in Video Games". The top selection is Aeris (Aerith) killed by Sepiroth in Final Fantasy VII. [1040]
  • DirecTV airs a pilot episode of a videogame show created by Cyberathlete Professional League. [1086.42]
  • Sony releases a PlayStation Portable model in a pink case in Europe. [1077.74]
October 16
  • Buena Vista Games releases the Every Extend Extra video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1078.80,141]
  • Nintendo releases the Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [978.22] [979.44] [982.21]
October 17
  • Rockstar Games releases the Bully video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [780.42] [783.17] [830.17] [956.56] [963.20] [974.50] [977.32] [987] [1084.132] [1086.58]
  • THQ releases the Destroy All Humans 2 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1078.130]
October 18
  • Namco Bandai releases the Bounty Hounds video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [693.34] [780.42] [866.54] [968.49] [969.46] [987] [1078.146] [1080.28]
  • Electronic Arts releases The Godfather: The Game video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, and Xbox 360 in the US. [783.17] [830.17] [865.43] [867.99] [911.41] [963.20] [968.49] [969.46] [979.104] [987] [1080.28]
October 23
  • Nintendo releases the Magical Starsign video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [969.81] [978.22] [979.44] [982.21] [1078.142]
October 24
  • Sega releases the Phantasy Star Universe video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 in the US. [783.17] [830.17] [956.56] [963.20] [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1086.90]
  • Capcom releases the Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA. Price is US$29.99. Includes 15 games: Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II: Championship Edition, Street Fighter II: Hyper Fightiung, Ghosts 'N Goblins, Commando, Knights of The Round, 1942, 1943. [956.56] [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1081.77]
  • Namco Bandai releases the .hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [956.56] [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [987] [1084.133]
October 30
  • CW Television Network airs the TV show The Game in the USA. Two men play a football game on an Xbox 360 with wireless controllers. [1143]
October 31
  • Rockstar releases the GTA: Vice City Stories video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [911.33] [968.49] [969.34] [974.50] [979.44] [1084.155]
  • Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy XII video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [830.17] [956.56] [968.49] [969.34] [974.50] [979.44,82] [1078.132] [1085.89] [1086.59] [1441.25]
  • Microsoft releases a download update for the Xbox 360 in the US. The update adds 1080p High Definition resolution support, HD DVD support, the ability to play WMV files from PC/disc/USB device, and resolves 84 other issues. [1074.30]
  • Ubisoft releases the Splinter Cell: Double Agent video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. [1084.145] [1086.59]
  • Konami releases the Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1078.145]
October (month)
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Scarface: The World Is Yours for the PlayStation 2. [1075.95] [1086.116]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Kirby Squeak Squad for the Nintendo DS. [1086.116]
(month unknown)
  • At the Science Museum in London, England, the interactive exhibit "Game On - Videogaming: A Retrospective" opens. [1112.7]
November 1
  • Activision releases the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance video game for the Xbox 360, Xbox, GameCube, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1084.122] [1086.59]
  • Electronic Arts releases the Need for Speed Carbon video game for the Xbox 360, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [979.44] [1040.39] [1077.5] [1084.126] [1086.60] [1441.1]
  • Nintendo releases the Pokémon Ranger video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [978.22] [979.44] [1084.156]
November 6
  • YTV airs the TV show Weird Years in Canada.
    • In a dream, a kid meets Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video games.
    • To cross a river, he jumps across logs like in game Frogger.
    • In a zoo, a gorilla throws barrels like in Donkey Kong.
    • A turtle is jumped on (100 points) and kicked (200 points) like in Super Mario Bros..
    [1144]
November 7
  • Buena Vista Games releases the Lumines II video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1078.80] [1084.156] [1086.60] [1149.61] [1442.51]
  • Electronic Arts releases The Sims 2: Pets video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and GameCube in the US. [979.44] [982.21] [1078.80] [1084.130]
  • Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [1078.80,114] [1084.147] [1086.61] [1473.3]
  • Red Octane releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [979.44] [1078.80] [1084.133] [1086.61] [1473.2]
  • Microsoft announces it will offer over 1000 hours of television shows and movies for download on the Xbox 360. [1074.34]
  • Vivendi Games releases the F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [979.44] [1078.80] [1084.144]
  • Electronic Arts releases the EA Replay video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. Includes 14 titles: Syndicate, Desert Strike, Mutant League Football, Road Rash, Wing Commander, Ultima the Black Gate. [1078.80] [1084.156]
  • Sony CEA releases the SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault video game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [979.88] [1078.80] [1086.101] [1473.11]
  • Activision releases the Call of Duty 3 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox 360 in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [1078.80] [1084.142] [1086.60,96] [1473.4]
  • Sony CEA releases the SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fire Team Bravo 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [1078.80] [1086.114] [1149.61]
  • Microsoft releases the Gears of War video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA. (Total worldwide sales in the first three weeks: 1 million units.) [791.92] [975.11] [976.41] [1075.24] [1078.80] [1084.140] [1086.61] [1088.18] [1473.13]
November 8
  • Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy V Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [1073.33] [1078.80] [1086.115]
November 11
  • Nintendo releases the Elite Beat Agents video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA. [978.22] [1069.24] [1078.80] [1084.152] [1149.59]
  • Sony releases the PlayStation 3 video game system in Japan. (Total sales in the first nine days: 133,000.) [1075.22] [1114] [1119.30] [1188.36]
November 12
  • The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An army recruiter asks kids "How many of you like video games?". [1061]
November 13
  • Nintendo releases the Yoshi's Island DS video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA. [978.22] [1069.24] [1078.80] [1084.154] [1086.61] [1149.59] [1165.210]
November 14
  • THQ releases the WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2007 video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [1078.80] [1084.124] [1086.62]
  • Capcom releases the Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. Price is US$19.99. Included are 20 games: Super Street Fighter II Turbo, 1941, Strider, Knights of the Round, Quizard Dragons. [974.50] [977.32] [1082.80] [1084.130]
  • Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy III video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA. [1069.24] [1078.80,115] [1084.152] [1149.59]
  • Midway releases the Mortal Kombat Deception: Unchained video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [956.56] [968.49] [974.50] [979.44] [1101.111]
November 15
  • LucasArts releases the Thrillville video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US. [968.49] [974.50] [977.32] [1084.130]
November
  • Sony releases a PlayStation 2 model in a pink case in Europe. [1077.74]
November 17
  • Sony releases the PlayStation 3 video game system in the USA. Price is $499 with 20GB hard drive, or $599 with 60GB hard drive. [906.26] [941.71] [1120.22]
  • Activision releases the Call of Duty 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the USA. [1078.80] [1086.60,96] [1441]
  • Electronic Arts releases the Need for Speed Carbon video game for the PlayStation 3 in the USA. [1078.80] [1084.126] [1086.60] [1441.74]
  • Sony Online Entertainment releases the Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [962.67] [1078.80] [1086.98] [1441.72]
  • EA Sports releases the Madden NFL 07 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [962.72] [1078.80] [1086.99] [1441.74]
  • 2K Sports releases the NBA 2K7 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1086.99] [1441.79]
  • 2K Sports releases the NHL 2K7 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1078.80] [1086.99] [1441.79]
  • Sony CEA releases the Resistance: Fall of Man video game for the PlayStation 3 in the USA. [974.10] [975.44] [1073.30] [1078.80] [1084.134] [1086.60] [1441.68]
  • Sony CEA releases the Genji: Days of the Blade video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1073.30] [1084.136] [1441.72]
  • EA Sports releases the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1441.74]
  • Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the USA. [1078.80,114] [1086.61,99] [1441.70]
  • Namco Bandai relesses the Ridge Racer 7 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the USA. Included is a full unlockable version of classic game Xevious. [1073.30] [1084.137] [1091.64] [1441.78]
  • Sega releases the Sonic the Hedgehog video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1078.80,111] [1086.92] [1441.72]
  • Sega releases the Full Auto 2: Battlelines video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1086.96] [1441.78]
  • Namco Bandai releases the Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1073.30] [1084.137] [1441.79]
  • Bethesda Softworks releases The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1078.94] [1441.72]
November 19
  • Nintendo releases the Nintendo Wii video game system in North and South America. It includes a wireless Wii remote controller, a Nunchuk controller attachment, and video game Wii Sports. Price is US$249.99 in the USA, and CDN$279.95 in Canada. (Total sales in first 8 days: 600,000.) [982.16] [1069.24] [1071.20] [1075.26] [1179.9] [1190.74] [1494.242]
  • Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess video game for the Nintendo Wii in North America. [1069.24] [1071.20] [1078.80] [1086.63,102] [1438.49] [1473.15]
  • Activision releases the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1078.80] [1086.107]
  • Ubisoft releases the Red Steel video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.104]
  • EA Sports releases the Madden NFL 07 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.107]
  • Activision releases the Call of Duty 3 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1078.80] [1086.107]
  • Atlus releases the Trauma Center: Second Opinion video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1086.103]
  • Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.105]
  • Nintendo releases the Excite Truck video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.103]
  • Atari releases the Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1101.102]
  • Ubisoft releases the Rayman Raving Rabbids video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.62,106]
  • Sega releases the Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1078.80] [1086.103]
  • THQ releases the SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature From the Krusty Krab video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1101.102]
  • SNK releases the Metal Slug Anthology video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1073.72] [1086.107]
November
  • Nintendo releases the Nintendo Wii video game system in the United Kingdom. A record 100,000 are sold in the first weekend. [1101.34]
November 22
  • Microsoft releases an Xbox 360 download update for high-definition displays. [1074.36]
  • Electronic Arts releases the Superman Returns video game for the Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance in the US. [872.51] [968.49] [969.82] [974.50] [1078.80] [1084.108] [1086.109] [1441.13]
November (month)
  • Total sales of video game systems in the US for the month: Nintendo DS Lite 918,000, Game Boy Advance SP 641,000, Xbox 360 511,000, Nintendo Wii 476,000, PlayStation Portable 412,000, PlayStation 3 197,000. [1088.17] (Nintendo Wii 600,000 [1101.34])
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Gears of War for the Xbox 360. [1101.112]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Tales of Destiny for the PlayStation 2. [1101.112]
(month unknown)
  • Konami releases the Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits video game for the Nintendo DS. Included are 15 arcade games: Contra, Track & Field, Time Pilot, Gradius, Scramble, Pooyan, Roc 'n Rope, Circus Charlie, Basketball, Rainbow Bell, Shao-Lin's Road, Rush 'n Attack, Horror Maze, Road Fighter, Yie Ar Kung-Fu. [1079.84]
  • Sega releases Sega Genesis Collection video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. Price is US$19.99. Included are over 30 games: Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Ecco, Golden Axe, Phantasy Star II, Ristar, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sword of Vermillion, Vectorman. [1078.80] [1082.80] [1086.101]
December 1
  • Vivendi Universal Games releases the Eragon video game for the Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance in the US. [969.75] [974.50] [977.32] [1073.8] [1078.80] [1101.100]
December 2
  • Nintendo releases the Nintendo Wii video game system in Japan. [1078.24] [1114] [1494.242]
December 5
  • Ubisoft releases the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 3 in the US. [1078.80] [1084.80] [1086.62,108] [1182.94] [1441.82]
  • Konami releases the Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA. [1084.80,110] [1086.63] [1101.109] [1149.61]
December 6
  • Ubisoft releases the Star Wars: Lethal Alliance video game for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS in the US. [1084.80] [1101.110]
December 9
  • The Spike TV network airs Spike TV's Video Game Awards 2006 show.
    • Best Performance by a Human Female: Vida Guerra in Scarface: The World is Yours.
    • Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show: LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy.
    • Best Supporting Male Performance: James Gandolfini in The Sopranos: Road to Respect.
    • Studio of the Year: Epic Games for Gears of War.
    • Favorite Classic Game: Pac Man.
    • Critics Choice: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
    • Best Fighting Game: Mortal Kombat Armageddon.
    • Best Shooter Game: Gears of War.
    • Best Graphics: Gears of War.
    • Best Handheld Game: New Super Mario Bros..
    • Best Role Playing Game: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
    • Best Multi-Player Game: Gears of War.
    • Best Cast: Family Guy.
    • Best Individual Sports Game: Tony Hawk's Project 8.
    • Best Original Score: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
    • Best Driving Game: Burnout Revenge for the Xbox 360.
    • Best Performance by a Human Male: Patrick Stewart in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
    • Best Supporting Female Performance: Rachael Leigh Cook in Kingdom Hearts II.
    • Best Soundtrack: Guitar Hero II.
    • Breakthrough Technology: Wii.
    • Best Action Game: Dead Rising.
    • Best Song: "Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard in Burnout Revenge for the Xbox 360.
    • Most Addictive Game: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
    • Best Team Sports Game: NBA 2K7.
    • Game of the Year: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
    [1115]
December 11
  • Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess video game for the GameCube in the US. [1078.25] [1084.80] [1473.15]
December 17
  • The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A boy asks Santa Claus for "one of those video game chairs that vibrate". [1062]
December 25
  • A hacker releases a custom 3.02 firmware for the PlayStation Portable allowing any PlayStation game to be played from a Memory Stick. [1091.7]
December (month)
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the month: Gears of War for the Xbox 360. [1102.108]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the month: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for the Nintendo DS. [1102.108]
  • Unit sales of video game systems in the USA during the month: Xbox 360 1.1 million, Nintendo Wii 604,000, PlayStation 3 490,700. [1114] [1258.46]
Year
  • Total sales of video game hardware and software in the USA: US$12.5 billion. [1114]
  • Top selling video game in the USA for the year: Madden NFL 07 for the PlayStation 2. 1.8 million copies were sold during the year. [1102.116] [1114]
  • Top selling video game in Japan for the year: Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, combined for over 4 million units. [1089.52]
End of 2006. Next: 2007.

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