- February 7
- Nintendo releases the Mario Sports Mix video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1375.82]
- February 14
- Square Enix releases the Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1414.69] [1425.3]
- February 15
- Capcom releases the Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1425.10] [1442.51] [1443.37]
- LucasArts releases the LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars video game for the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in the US. [1375.83] [1414.38]
- February 16
- Konami releases the Hard Corps: Uprising video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1443.37]
- February 20
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An arcade machine resembling Ms. Pac-Man appears. [1387]
- February 22
- THQ releases the de Blob 2 video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1425.10] [1427.88] [1480.16]
- Atlus releases the Radiant Historia video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1375.87] [1414.33] [1425.10] [1443.37]
- Atari releases the Driver: San Francisco video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1425.10]
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- Electronic Arts releases the Bulletstorm video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1427.84] [1443.37] [1479.30]
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Killzone 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1427.91] [1443.37]
- February 27
- Hank Chien in New York City, New York, USA sets new world record score in Donkey Kong arcade video game: 1,090,400. [1494.35]
- March 1
- EA Sports releases the Fight Night Champion video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1442.50] [1443.37]
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Character Kit video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1424.45]
- March
- At the Game Developers Conference, Epic unveils the Unreal Engine 4 video game development software. [1442.14]
- March 6
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1414.41] [1424.45] [1426.8]
- March 8
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the MLB 11: The Show video game for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the US. [1424.72] [1427.90] [1442.50]
- THQ releases the Homefront video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1424.75] [1426.8]
- March 15
- Konami releases the Hard Corps: Uprising video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1443.37]
- Capcom releases the Okamiden video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1414.37] [1443.37]
- March 22
- Electronic Arts releases the Crysis 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1424.45] [1426.8] [1428.84] [1443.39]
- LucasArts releases the LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS in the US. [1424.45] [1428.88] [1443.39]
- Square Enix releases the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1427.95] [1458.12]
- Namco Bandai releases the Ridge Racer 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1428.94]
- March 25
- Nintendo launches the Nintendo 3DS in Europe. [1447.13]
- March 27
- Nintendo launches the Nintendo 3DS handheld video game system in North America. It features dual screens, one of them 3-D capable, analog Circle Pad, "+" pad, ABXY buttons, three built-in cameras, microphone, gyro sensor. Case colors are Cosmo Black or Aqua Blue. Price is $249.99. [1415.10] [1424.45] [1428.12]
- Capcom releases the Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1427.94]
- Nintendo releases the Pilotwings Resort video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1428.94]
- Nintendo releases the Nintendogs and Cats video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1428.95]
- Ubisoft releases the Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1428.95]
- March 29
- Tecmo Koei releases the Dynasty Warriors 7 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1426.8] [1430.96]
- Electronic Arts releases the Shift 2 Unleashed video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1428.85]
- April 15
- 2K Sports releases the Top Spin 4 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1428.90]
- April 19
- Warner Bros. Interactive releases the Mortal Kombat video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1424.24] [1427.46] [1430.88] [1442.51] [1443.39]
- Electronic Arts releases the Portal 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1427.46] [1430.86] [1442.50] [1443.39]
- Square Enix releases Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection for the PlayStation Portable in the US. [1428.93]
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1430.92] [1458.17]
- The Sony PlayStation Network is shut down due to an "external intrusion". [1432.12]
- April 27
- Ubisoft releases the Outland video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1430.83]
- May 1
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. The Noiseland Arcade appears, with various made-up arcade games: "CaterKiller 2", "Click Clack", "Triangle Wars", "Time Waister". [1388]
- May 4
- Udon Entertainment releases the first chapter of the three-volume manga Mega Man Gigamix in North America. [1416.20]
- May 14
- Sony begins bringing the PlayStation Network back online. [1432.14]
- May 17
- Rockstar Games releases the L.A. Noire video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1427.65] [1429.8] [1432.83] [1443.39] [1458.8]
- May 24
- Codemasters releases the Dirt 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1424.77] [1458.8]
- June 7
- (to June 9) In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Exposition is held. [1416.97]
- At the Electronic Entertainment Exposition, Nintendo announces the Nintendo Wii U video game system. The tablet-like controller features 6.2-inch high resolution touchscreen display, dual Circle Pdas, "+" Control Pad, ABXY and LRZ buttons, camera, speakers, and microphone. [1416.97] [1419.10] [1433.27]
- At the Electronic Entertainment Exposition, Sony announces the name of its new PlayStation Portable model: PlayStation Vita. Release price is to be US$249.99 (249 euros, 24,980 yen). [1433.24]
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Infamous 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1427.70] [1428.70] [1430.37,68] [1432.90] [1442.48] [1443.40]
- June 13
- Nintendo releases the Wii Play: Motion video game with Wii Remote Plus controller in the US. [1417.18]
- Archie Comics publishes the first issue of Mega Man, based on the video game character. [1416.18] [1430.37]
- June 14
- 2K Games releases the Duke Nukem Forever video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1424.21] [1427.68] [1430.19] [1433.109] [1458.8]
- June
- At Gamescon in Cologne, Germany, Sony announces a worldwide price cut of the PlayStation 3 to US$249 (160 GB) and US$299 (320 GB) in North America. Sony introduces a new PlayStation Portable in Europe for 99 euros, in matte black with no WiFi. [1438.12]
- June 19
- Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1432.92]
- June 21
- Warner Bros. Interactive releases the F.E.A.R. 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1426.8] [1428.48] [1429.8] [1433.107] [1458.8]
- Electronic Arts releases the Shadow of the Damned video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.106] [1443.40]
- June 27
- The US Supreme Court rules 7-2 that California's law restricting sale or rental of violent video games is unconstitutional. [1433.45]
- June 28
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1417.36] [1428.76] [1433.113]
- July 12
- EA Sports releases the NCAA Football 12 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1430.71] [1433.110 ][1434.8]
- July 14
- Nintendo releases the Star Fox 64 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. [1434.8]
- July 20
- Warner Bros. Interactive releases the Bastion video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.90] [1439.113] [1443.40]
- July 26
- Atlus releases the Catherine video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1434.8] [1433.108] [1477.42]
- July 28
- Nintendo announces it is cutting the price of the Nintendo 3DS in the US from US$249.99 to US$169.99. [1439.17]
- August 11
- (to September 10) The SUPER iam8bit art show is held in Los Angeles, California. [1436.21]
- August 12
- Nintendo drops the price of the Nintendo 3DS from $249.99 to $169.99 in the US. [1421.8]
- August 16
- Ignition Entertainment releases the El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.88] [1443.40]
- August 17
- DC Comics releases the Resident Evil graphic novel comic book. [1433.51]
- August 23
- Square Enix releases the Deus Ex: Human Revolution video game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the US. [1435.8] [1436.17] [1438.91] [1439.112] [1443.40] [1477.22]
- August 30
- Ubisoft releases the Driver: Renegade video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1417.38] [1433.51]
- Majesco releases the BloodRayne: Betrayed video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.93]
- EA Sports releases the Madden NFL 12 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1430.60] [1433.51,87] [1435.8] [1438.92]
- September 6
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Resistance 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1427.78] [1433.90] [1436.47,66] [1438.94]
- Deep Silver releases the Dead Island video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.47] [1442.49] [1443.41] [1477.46]
- Ubisoft releases the Driver: San Francisco video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.106] [1443.40] [1477.24]
- September 7
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Crimson Alliance video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1438.96] [1443.40]
- September 9
- Nintendo releases the Star Fox 64 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1420.50] [1436.47,61] [1437.12] [1438.98]
- Nintendo releases the Flame Red Nintendo 3DS in North America. [1421.8]
- September 13
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Origins Collection video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1433.40] [1436.47] [1438.96]
- Natsume releases the Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns video game for the Nintendo DS and 3DS in the US. [1420.35] [1436.47]
- EA Sports releases the NFL 12 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.47] [1438.93] [1442.50]
- September 19
- Nintendo releases the Kirby Mass Attack video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [1436.47] [1438.97]
- September 20
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil 4 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.103]
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Gears of War 3 video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.75] [1436.47] [1437.12,61] [1439.107] [1442.50] [1443.41]
- September 24
- Capcom releases the Dead Rising 2: Off the Record video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.100]
- September 27
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1433.40] [1436.47] [1437.12] [1438.95]
- EA Sports releases the FIFA 12 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.47] [1437.12] [1438.83] [1439.104] [1442.50] [1443.42]
- Konami releases the Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.104] [1443.42]
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil Code: Veronica X video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.103]
- October 4
- 2K Sports releases the NBA 2K12 video game for the PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Xbox 360 in the US. [1436.72] [1438.34,82] [1439.102] [1442.50] [1443.42]
- Namco Bandai releases the Dark Souls video game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the US. [1436.75] [1439.101] [1443.42]
- Bethesda releases the Rage video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1427.66] [1430.62] [1433.81] [1437.59] [1438.34] [1439.99] [1443.43]
- October 5
- Electronic Arts releases the Crysis video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1442.119]
- October 11
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Forza Motorsport 4 video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.83] [1437.63] [1438.34] [1442.50,123] [1443.43]
- October
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Rumble Blast video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1422.64]
- October 16
- Activision releases the Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1442.116] [1443.43]
- October 18
- Warner Bros. Interactive releases the Batman: Arkham City video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1432.62] [1433.70] [1437.64] [1438.34] [1439.98] [1442.49,131] [1443.42]
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1438.34,78] [1442.122] [1443.44]
- Electronic Arts releases The Sims 3 Pets video game for the PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, and Xbox 360 in the US. [1438.34] [1439.18] [1442.117]
- October 21
- In Los Angeles, California, a touring symphony makes its first performance of The Legend of Zelda music. [1421.9]
- October 24
- Nintendo releases the Pokémon Rumble Blast video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1439.18]
- October 25
- Electronic Arts releases the Battlefield 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.66] [1437.67] [1438.34,72] [1442.48,110] [1443.44]
- Disney releases the Disney Universe video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1436.35] [1438.34] [1442.116]
- November 1
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1428.78] [1430.58] [1433.68] [1437.62] [1438.34] [1439.57] [1442.120] [1443.44]
- Sega releases the Sonic Generations video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1439.18,57] [1442.115]
- November 11
- Bethesda Softworks releases The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1406.11] [1429.55] [1430.66] [1432.64] [1433.64] [1437.60] [1438.1,70] [1439.57] [1443.45]
- November 13
- Nintendo releases the Super Mario 3D Land video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1439.18,57] [1442.126] [1443.46]
- November 15
- Electronic Arts releases the Need for Speed: The Run video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1432.60] [1433.95] [1439.18,57] [1477.36]
- Microsoft releases the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary video game for the Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.40] [1439.31,57]
- Ubisoft releases the Assassin's Creed Revelations video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.73] [1439.13,57] [1442.23] [1443.46]
- THQ releases the Saints Row: The Third video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.78] [1438.86] [1439.57] [1442.108] [1443.46]
- Sega releases the Shinobi video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1436.61] [1439.57]
- Ubisoft releases the Rayman Origins video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US. [1439.57] [1442.107] [1443.46]
- November 18
- Activision releases the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1432.68] [1433.74] [1437.66] [1438.64] [1439.57] [1443.47]
- November 20
- Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1422.14] [1439.57] [1442.49,124] [1443.47]
- December 4
- Nintendo releases the Mario Kart 7 video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1439.18] [1442.53,90]
- December 10
- Nintendo releases the Circle Pad Pro for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. The accessory adds a second analog Circle Pad controller, and a second set of shoulder buttons. Price is 1500 yen (US$20). [1439.17]
- December 17
- Sony Computer Entertainment Japan launches the PlayStation Vita handheld video game system in Japan. Price is 24,980 yen (US$325), or 29,980 ($390) with 3G wireless. 26 launch titles are available. [1114] [1439.21]
2012
- January 31
- Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy XIII-2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1442.53,82] [1443.5,88] [1499.48]
- February 7
- Nintendo releases the Circle Pad Pro for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. The accessory adds a second analog Circle Pad controller, and a second set of shoulder buttons. Price is US$19.99. [1431.13]
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil: Revelations video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1423.39] [1443.55,92] [1499.48]
- Electronic Arts releases the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1439.80] [1443.55]
- February 14
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Twisted Metal video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US. [1430.69] [1433.80] [1439.82] [1443.55] [1469.49]
- February
- Namco Bandai releases the Tekken 3D Prime Edition video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1423.56] [1431.48]
- February 22
- Sony releases the PlayStation Vita handheld video game system in the US. [1442.15,73] [1443.55]
- March 1
- Hudson Group of Japan ceases to exist, as Hudson company is folded into parent Konami. [1447.9]
- March 6
- Electronic Arts releases the Mass Effect 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1433.69] [1442.81] [1475.11] [1499.49]
- March 12
- Konami releases the Silent Hill: Downpour video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1447.13]
- March
- Nintendo releases the Mario Party 9 video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1431.49]
- Ubisoft releases the Rayman Origins video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US. [1431.57]
- March 20
- Capcom releases the Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US. [1443.74]
- March 23
- Nintendo releases the Kid Icarus: Uprising video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US and UK. [1431.34] [1447.35] [1475.10]
- April 6
- Nintendo releases the Xenoblade Chronicles video game for the Nintendo Wii in the US. [1431.13] [1499.51]
- May 15
- Rockstar releases the Max Payne 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.52]
- (month unknown)
- John McAllister in Seattle, Washington, USA sets new world record score in Joust arcade video game: 107,301,150. [1482.40]
- David Race in Beavercreek, Ohio, USA sets new world record time score in Pac-Man arcade video game: 3,333,360 points (maximum) in 3:33:12.69 (HMS). [1482.41]
- Michael Smith in Virginia, USA sets new world record score in Frogger arcade video game: 970,440. [1482.41]
- Hank Chien in New York City, New York, USA sets new world record score in Donkey Kong arcade video game: 1,138,600. [1482.41]
- August 14
- THQ releases the Darksiders II video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.53]
- September 11
- EA Sports releases the NHL 13 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.10]
- Namco releases the Tekken Tag Tournament 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.55]
- September 18
- 2K Games releases the Borderlands 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.11] [1499.56]
- September 25
- EA Sports releases the FIFA Soccer 13 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.12] [1499.57]
- October 2
- 2K Games releases the NBA 2K13 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.57]
- October 9
- Bethesda releases the Dishonored video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.13] [1499.58]
- 2K Games releases the XCOM: Enemy Unknown video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.11] [1499.58]
- October 23
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Forza Horizon video game for the Xbox 360. [1475.14]
- Electronic Arts releases the Medal of Honor: Warfighter video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.85]
- October 30
- Ubisoft releases the Assassin's Creed III video game for the PlayStation 3, Vita, and Xbox 360. [1475.12] [1499.59,93]
- Electronic Arts releases the Need for Speed: Most Wanted video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1499.59]
- November 2
- The animated film Wreck-It Ralph is released to theaters. The film is about an arcade videogame villian who wants to be the good guy. Includes cameos of many video game characters. [1475.5]
- November 6
- Microsoft Game Studios releases the Halo 4 video game for the Xbox 360. [1475.13] [1499.60]
- November 13
- Activision releases the Call of Duty: Black Ops III video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1475.13] [1499.60,84]
- November 14
- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment releases the Lego The Lord of the Rings video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.86]
- November 18
- Disney Interactive releases the Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the USA. [1499.95]
- Nintendo launches the Nintendo Wii U video game system in the USA. The system includes four USB 2.0 ports, built-in WiFi, 1080p HDMI port, GamePad with 6.2-inch screen, 8GB memory. Price for the Basic version is US$299.99. The Deluxe version comes with 32GB memory and Nintendo Land game, for US$349.99. [1499.14]
- Nintendo releases the Nintendo Land video game for the Nintendo Wii U in the USA. [1499.89]
- Nintendo releases the New Super Mario Bros. U video game for the Nintendo Wii U in the USA. [1499.61,88]
- Disney Interactive releases the Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two video game for the Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.83]
- November 20
- Sony Computer Entertainment releases the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale video game for the PlayStation 3 and Vita in the USA. [1499.92]
- Square Enix releases the Hitman: Absolution video game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.61]
- Telltale Games releases The Walking Dead Episode Five: No Time Left video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA. [1499.86]
- Atlus releases the Persona 4 Golden video game for the Vita in the USA. [1499.94]
- December 4
- Ubisoft releases the Far Cry 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [1499.61,82] (October 4 [1475.14])
- December 11
- Nintendo releases the Paper Mario: Sticker Star video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the USA. [1499.61]
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