Difference between revisions of "OnThisDay"

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| 01-25 = *'''2005:''' Sega sells its stake in [[Visual Concepts]] to [[Take Two Interactive]].
 
| 01-25 = *'''2005:''' Sega sells its stake in [[Visual Concepts]] to [[Take Two Interactive]].
 
| 01-26 = *'''1989:''' The [[Mega Adaptor]] was released in Japan, allowing the [[Sega Mega Drive]] to run [[Sega Master System]] software.
 
| 01-26 = *'''1989:''' The [[Mega Adaptor]] was released in Japan, allowing the [[Sega Mega Drive]] to run [[Sega Master System]] software.
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| 01-29 = *'''1998:''' ''[[Panzer Dragoon Saga]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
| 01-31 = *'''2001:''' Sega announces that it will cease production of the [[Sega Dreamcast]], consequently bringing its home console business to a close.
 
| 01-31 = *'''2001:''' Sega announces that it will cease production of the [[Sega Dreamcast]], consequently bringing its home console business to a close.
  
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| 02-24 = *'''2002:''' ''[[NHL 2K2]]'' was released, becoming the last officially licensed [[Sega Dreamcast]] game in North America.
 
| 02-24 = *'''2002:''' ''[[NHL 2K2]]'' was released, becoming the last officially licensed [[Sega Dreamcast]] game in North America.
 
*'''2004:''' ''[[Puyo Pop Fever]]'' was released on the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in Japan. It was both the last Dreamcast game to be made by [[Sega]] and the last game the company made for one of their own home consoles, ending a 21 year run.
 
*'''2004:''' ''[[Puyo Pop Fever]]'' was released on the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in Japan. It was both the last Dreamcast game to be made by [[Sega]] and the last game the company made for one of their own home consoles, ending a 21 year run.
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| 02-26 = *'''1998:''' ''[[Burning Rangers]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
  
 
| 03-08 = *'''2007:''' ''[[Karous]]'', the last officially licensed [[Sega Dreamcast]] game, was released in Japan eight and a half years after the console's debut. However, many more unofficial games would follow.
 
| 03-08 = *'''2007:''' ''[[Karous]]'', the last officially licensed [[Sega Dreamcast]] game, was released in Japan eight and a half years after the console's debut. However, many more unofficial games would follow.
 
| 03-10 = *'''1994:''' The [[Sega Mega Jet]] was brought to retail in Japan for ¥15,000.
 
| 03-10 = *'''1994:''' The [[Sega Mega Jet]] was brought to retail in Japan for ¥15,000.
 
*'''1995:''' Surprise [[Sega Saturn]] hit ''[[Panzer Dragoon]]'' is launched in Japan.
 
*'''1995:''' Surprise [[Sega Saturn]] hit ''[[Panzer Dragoon]]'' is launched in Japan.
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| 03-20 = *'''1992:''' ''[[Shining Force]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
| 03-22 = *'''1996:''' The last officially licensed [[Sega Mega Drive]] game was released in Japan; ''[[Madou Monogatari I]]''.
 
| 03-22 = *'''1996:''' The last officially licensed [[Sega Mega Drive]] game was released in Japan; ''[[Madou Monogatari I]]''.
 
| 03-29 = *'''1991:''' ''[[Shining in the Darkness]]'' was released in Japan, launching one of Sega's largest franchises.
 
| 03-29 = *'''1991:''' ''[[Shining in the Darkness]]'' was released in Japan, launching one of Sega's largest franchises.
  
 
| 04-01 = *'''1992:''' The first variant of the [[Wondermega]] was released in Japan; the [[Victor]] RG-M1, retailing at ¥82,800.
 
| 04-01 = *'''1992:''' The first variant of the [[Wondermega]] was released in Japan; the [[Victor]] RG-M1, retailing at ¥82,800.
*'''1995:''' The [[Arcade Racer Joystick|Racing Controller]] debuted in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
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*'''1995:''' The [[Arcade Racer Joystick|Racing Controller]] debuted in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]] alongside a long-awaited conversion of ''[[Daytona USA]]''.
 
*'''2010:''' [[Sega Retro]] was opened - we're {{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}} - 2010}} today!
 
*'''2010:''' [[Sega Retro]] was opened - we're {{#expr: {{CURRENTYEAR}} - 2010}} today!
 
*'''{{CURRENTYEAR}}:''' You died in horrible circumstances.
 
*'''{{CURRENTYEAR}}:''' You died in horrible circumstances.
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| 07-17 = *'''1987:''' ''[[After Burner]]'' is released in Japanese arcades. ''[[After Burner II]]'', the iconic international release, would soon follow.
 
| 07-17 = *'''1987:''' ''[[After Burner]]'' is released in Japanese arcades. ''[[After Burner II]]'', the iconic international release, would soon follow.
 
| 07-20 = *'''1994:''' The first [[Yokohama Joypolis|Joypolis]] amusement park opened in Yokohama, Japan.
 
| 07-20 = *'''1994:''' The first [[Yokohama Joypolis|Joypolis]] amusement park opened in Yokohama, Japan.
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| 07-29 = *'''1999:''' ''[[Seaman]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 07-31 = *'''1998:''' After three-and-a-half years of service, the [[Sega Channel]] stopped broadcasting in the United States.
 
| 07-31 = *'''1998:''' After three-and-a-half years of service, the [[Sega Channel]] stopped broadcasting in the United States.
  
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| 08-02 = *'''1991:''' ''[[Bare Knuckle]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
| 08-05 = *'''1997:''' [[Sega]] released the first [[NetLink]]-compatible [[Sega Saturn]] games; tweaked versions of ''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' and ''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On]]'', giving the console online multiplayer.
 
| 08-05 = *'''1997:''' [[Sega]] released the first [[NetLink]]-compatible [[Sega Saturn]] games; tweaked versions of ''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' and ''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On]]'', giving the console online multiplayer.
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*'''1999:''' Critically acclaimed ''[[SoulCalibur]]'' is released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in Japan.
 
*'''2005:''' The [[Advanced Pico Beena]] was launched in Japan, succeeding the [[Sega Pico]].
 
*'''2005:''' The [[Advanced Pico Beena]] was launched in Japan, succeeding the [[Sega Pico]].
 
| 08-14 = *'''1989:''' The [[Sega Mega Drive]], rebranded Sega Genesis, launches in North America alongside its port of ''[[Altered Beast]]''. It would only be available in New York and Los Angeles at this time - the rest of the region would have to wait until mid-September.
 
| 08-14 = *'''1989:''' The [[Sega Mega Drive]], rebranded Sega Genesis, launches in North America alongside its port of ''[[Altered Beast]]''. It would only be available in New York and Los Angeles at this time - the rest of the region would have to wait until mid-September.
 
| 08-28 = *'''2003:''' The first three games in the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series are released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan; ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation: 1|Phantasy Star Generation: 1]]'', ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP|Monaco GP]]'' and ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone|Fantasy Zone]]''. The series would last for over five years and span thirty-three different volumes.
 
| 08-28 = *'''2003:''' The first three games in the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series are released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan; ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation: 1|Phantasy Star Generation: 1]]'', ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP|Monaco GP]]'' and ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone|Fantasy Zone]]''. The series would last for over five years and span thirty-three different volumes.
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| 08-31 = *'''2006:''' ''[[Phantasy Star Universe]]'' was released in Japan for Windows PCs and the [[PlayStation 2]].
  
 
| 09-02 = *'''1995:''' "Saturnday", a much hyped release date for the Sega Saturn in North America... before the launch was pushed forward four months.
 
| 09-02 = *'''1995:''' "Saturnday", a much hyped release date for the Sega Saturn in North America... before the launch was pushed forward four months.
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| 09-30 = *'''1997:''' [[Sega]] bought a significant minority share in [[Visual Concepts]], who would go on to produce a wide variety of sports games for the company until their sale to [[Take Two Interactive]] in 2005.
 
| 09-30 = *'''1997:''' [[Sega]] bought a significant minority share in [[Visual Concepts]], who would go on to produce a wide variety of sports games for the company until their sale to [[Take Two Interactive]] in 2005.
  
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| 10-01 = *'''1993:''' ''[[Shining Force II]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
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| 10-05 = *'''2000:''' ''[[Eternal Arcadia]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 10-06 = [[File:Sega Game Gear HGG-3200 A.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
| 10-06 = [[File:Sega Game Gear HGG-3200 A.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
*'''1990:''' The [[Sega Game Gear]] (pictured) launched in Japan for ¥19,800. Launch titles include ''[[Columns]]'', ''[[Pengo]]'' and ''[[Super Monaco GP]]''.
 
*'''1990:''' The [[Sega Game Gear]] (pictured) launched in Japan for ¥19,800. Launch titles include ''[[Columns]]'', ''[[Pengo]]'' and ''[[Super Monaco GP]]''.
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| 10-30 = *'''1999:''' The [[Sega Dreamcast]] was launched Australia.
 
| 10-30 = *'''1999:''' The [[Sega Dreamcast]] was launched Australia.
  
| 11-01 = *'''1986:''' ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'' is reelased in Japan.
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| 11-01 = *'''1986:''' ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'' is released in Japan.
 
*'''2000:''' [[Sega]]'s official name changes from "Sega Enterprises, Ltd." to "Sega Corporation".  
 
*'''2000:''' [[Sega]]'s official name changes from "Sega Enterprises, Ltd." to "Sega Corporation".  
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| 11-11 = *'''1999:''' ''[[ChuChu Rocket!]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 11-12 = *'''1994:''' [[Sega]] launches its first website on the internet.
 
| 11-12 = *'''1994:''' [[Sega]] launches its first website on the internet.
 
| 11-17 = *'''2011:''' [[Sega]] acquired [[Three Rings Design]].
 
| 11-17 = *'''2011:''' [[Sega]] acquired [[Three Rings Design]].
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*'''1994:''' The [[Sega 32X]] (pictured) was launched in North America.
 
*'''1994:''' The [[Sega 32X]] (pictured) was launched in North America.
 
| 11-22 = *'''1994:''' The [[Sega Saturn]] was launched in Japan.
 
| 11-22 = *'''1994:''' The [[Sega Saturn]] was launched in Japan.
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*'''2001:''' ''[[Rez]]'' is released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] and [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan.
 
| 11-23 = *'''1993:''' "Sonic Mania Day", marking the simultanous North American release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Mega-CD]]), ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' ([[Mega Drive]]) and ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' ([[Game Gear]].
 
| 11-23 = *'''1993:''' "Sonic Mania Day", marking the simultanous North American release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Mega-CD]]), ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' ([[Mega Drive]]) and ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' ([[Game Gear]].
 
| 11-24 = *'''1992:''' "Sonic 2sday", marking the Western release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
 
| 11-24 = *'''1992:''' "Sonic 2sday", marking the Western release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
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| 12-04 = [[File:32x console eu box front.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
| 12-04 = [[File:32x console eu box front.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
*'''1994:''' Having seen a last minute delay, the [[Sega 32X]] (pictured) was launched in Europe.
 
*'''1994:''' Having seen a last minute delay, the [[Sega 32X]] (pictured) was launched in Europe.
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| 12-06 = *'''2001:''' ''[[Sakura Taisen GB2: Thunderbolt Sakusen]]'' is released in Japan for the Game Boy Color - the first time a [[Sega]] game launched on a [[Nintendo]] console.
 
| 12-07 = *'''2000:''' The last officially licensed [[Sega Saturn]] game was released in Japan; ''[[Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku Hozonban Perpetual Collection]]'', more than two years since the launch of the console's successor, the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 12-07 = *'''2000:''' The last officially licensed [[Sega Saturn]] game was released in Japan; ''[[Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku Hozonban Perpetual Collection]]'', more than two years since the launch of the console's successor, the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 12-08 = *'''2005:''' ''[[Ryu ga Gotoku]]'', known in the West as ''Yakuza'' is released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan.
 
| 12-08 = *'''2005:''' ''[[Ryu ga Gotoku]]'', known in the West as ''Yakuza'' is released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan.
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| 12-11 = *'''1997:''' The first scenario of ''[[Shining Force III]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
| 12-12 = *'''1991:''' The [[Sega Mega-CD]] launched in Japan for ¥49,800.
 
| 12-12 = *'''1991:''' The [[Sega Mega-CD]] launched in Japan for ¥49,800.
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| 12-16 = *'''1999:''' ''[[Space Channel 5]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 12-20 = [[File:PhantasyStar SMS JP cover.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
| 12-20 = [[File:PhantasyStar SMS JP cover.jpg|right|{{#var:thumbsize}}]]
 
*'''1987:''' ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' was released in Japan. It would go on to become Sega's flagship RPG series.
 
*'''1987:''' ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' was released in Japan. It would go on to become Sega's flagship RPG series.
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| 12-21 = *'''2000:''' ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
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| 12-23 = *'''1998:''' ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
| 12-29 = *'''1995:''' The first game in the Sega Rally series, ''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'', was released in Japan on the [[Sega Saturn]], marking the first time the series was playable outside an arcade.
 
| 12-29 = *'''1995:''' The first game in the Sega Rally series, ''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'', was released in Japan on the [[Sega Saturn]], marking the first time the series was playable outside an arcade.
 
*'''1999:''' The long awaited ''[[Shenmue]]'' debuted on the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
*'''1999:''' The long awaited ''[[Shenmue]]'' debuted on the [[Sega Dreamcast]].

Revision as of 13:03, 14 August 2016

(No major Sega-related events occurred on this day.)