2006 in video games

none March 2016 2006 video games October 2026 2006 saw the release of such video game sequels and prequels as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Madden NFL 07, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, New Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, alongside such new releases as Bully, Company of Heroes, Dead Rising, Gears of War, and Ōkami. Two new home consoles were released during the year: Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3. The year's best-selling game console was the Nintendo DS, while the year's best-selling video game was New Super Mario Bros. for the DS. The year's most critically acclaimed title was The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Nintendo's GameCube and Wii consoles. Legend main platform 3 DS GBA GCN LIN OSX PS2 PS3 PSN PSP Steam Wii WIN XB360 XB Financial performance Best-selling hardware by region List of best-selling game consoles +Best-selling game consoles of 2006 in Japan, Europe, and North America Rank Console Manufacturer Sales Japan テレビゲームハード販売ランキング Video game hardware sales ranking http://geimin.net/da/hard.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090129185116/http://geimin.net/da/hard.php January 29, 2009 2021-11-23 Geimin Famitsu ja North America http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/IROL/88/88189/Q3FY08SupSeg.pdf#page=4 Supplemental Segment Information February 11, 2008 Electronic Arts January 31, 2008 Thomson Financial 4–5 PDF Europe https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/ea-reveals-european-hardware-estimates EA Reveals European Hardware Estimates February 11, 2008 David Jenkins February 1, 2008 Gamasutra CMP Media https://web.archive.org/web/20110215194254/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17206 February 15, 2011 live mdy Combined1DSNintendo8,862,9695,300,0006,400,00020,562,9692PS2Sony1,547,8664,700,0006,000,00012,247,8663PSPSony1,946,9113,000,0004,000,0008,946,9114XB360Microsoft208,6973,900,0002,000,0006,108,6975WiiNintendo998,1181,100,000700,0002,798,1186PS3Sony466,716700,0001,166,7167GBANintendo433,336433,3368GCNNintendo89,77589,775 Best-selling video games List of best-selling video games Worldwide + Best-selling video games worldwide in 2006 Rank Title Platform(s) Sales Japan United States Europe Worldwide1New Super Mario Bros.DS3,840,2962007-08-26 2006年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP500（メディアクリエイト版） 2006 Video Game Software Sales Top 500 (Media Create) http://geimin.net/da/06/rank_mc.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071214010244/http://geimin.net/da/06/rank_mc.php December 14, 2007 2021-11-21 Geimin Media Create ja2,000,000Surette Tim January 16, 2007 Madden hoists 2006 sales trophy https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-hoists-2006-sales-trophy/1100-6164113/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20131122000551/http://www.gamespot.com:80/articles/madden-hoists-2006-sales-trophy/1100-6164113/ November 22, 2013 2021-11-23 GameSpot en-US1,000,000+DS sells 7 million in Europe https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ds-sells-7-million-in-europe/1100-6162142/ 2022-05-20 GameSpot en-US8,640,000Consolidated Financial Highlights 25 January 2007 Nintendo Kyoto https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070125e.pdf 20 May 20222Madden NFL 072,063+Game Search https://sites.google.com/site/gamedatalibrary/game-search live 2021-11-21 Game Data Library Famitsu en-US https://web.archive.org/web/20180225163834/https://sites.google.com/site/gamedatalibrary/game-search February 25, 2018 3,900,000+ 5,000,000+2006-11-03 Unexpected Profit at Electronic Arts as Video Game Sales Pick Up en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/03/technology/unexpected-profit-at-electronic-arts-as-video-game-sales-pick-up.html 2022-05-20 0362-43313Pokémon Diamond / PearlDS4,355,495 4,355,4954Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (Winning Eleven 10)1,292,472+ 3,000,000+3 November 2006 Konami scores with PES6 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/konami-scores-with-pes6 2022-05-20 GamesIndustry.biz4,292,472+5Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! (Brain Training)DS1,991,1161,100,0001,000,000+4,091,116+6Final Fantasy XIIPS22,400,000+November 6, 2006 Square Enix Announces Record Shipment With Final Fantasy XII http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2006/1106_1/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110811181421/http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2006/1106_1/ August 11, 2011 November 7, 2006 Square Enix1,500,000+ 4,000,000スクウェア・エニックス、PS2「ファイナルファンタジーXII」欧州版発売。全世界累計出荷本数500万本を突破 Square Enix releases PS2 "Final Fantasy XII" European version. Cumulative worldwide shipments exceed 5 million units http://watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070223/ffxii.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20070225124715/http://watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070223/ffxii.htm 21 May 2022 Impress Watch 23 February 2007 ja dead 2007-02-257More Brain Training (Brain Age 2)DS3,748,638Gamasutra - News - Japanese Software Market Up 125% In 2006 http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12379 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081220104053/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12379 December 20, 2008 May 17, 2009 mdy 3,748,6388Animal Crossing: Wild World (Oideyo Dōbutsu no Mori)DS2,485,2641,000,000+3,485,264+9FIFA 07 3,000,000+Konrad Rachel February 27, 2007 Electronic Arts replaces CEO Probst https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17352489 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112015255/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17352489 dead November 12, 2020 2022-05-20 NBC News enNeed for Speed: Carbon24,904+871,600+ 3,000,000+The Sims 2: Pets2,229+ 3,000,000+ Japan + Best-selling video games in Japan Rank Title Platform(s) Publisher Sales 1Pokémon Diamond / PearlDSNintendo4,355,4952New Super Mario Bros.DSNintendo3,840,2963More Brain Training (Brain Age 2)DSNintendo3,748,6384Oideyo Dōbutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing: Wild World)DSNintendo2,485,2645Final Fantasy XIIPS2Square Enix2,400,000+6Brain Training (Brain Age)DSNintendo1,991,1167English TrainingDSNintendo1,662,5738Winning Eleven 10 (Pro Evolution Soccer 6)PS2, PSPKonami1,292,4729Mario Kart DSDSNintendo1,115,08210Tetris DSDSNintendo985,246 United States + Best-selling video games in the United States Rank Title Platform(s) Publisher Sales 1Madden NFL 07PS2, XB360EA Sports3,900,0002New Super Mario Bros.DSNintendo2,000,0003Gears of WarXB360Microsoft Game Studios1,800,0004Kingdom Hearts IIPS2Square Enix1,700,0005Final Fantasy XIIPS2Square Enix1,500,000+6The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessWii, GCNNintendo1,500,0007Guitar Hero IIPS2RedOctane1,300,000 8Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!DSNintendo1,100,000Call of Duty 3Activision1,100,000 10Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced WarfighterXB360Ubisoft1,000,000NCAA Football 07PS2EA Sports1,000,000 + Best-selling video games by platform (NPD Group) Platform Title Publisher Sales GCNSonic RidersSegaThe IGN GameCube Staff December 20, 2006 GameCube 2006 Year in Review http://cube.ign.com/articles/749/749561p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110519071556/http://cube.ign.com/articles/749/749561p2.html May 19, 2011 February 16, 2009 IGN mdyDSNew Super Mario Bros.Nintendo2,000,000IGN Staff December 18, 2006 Nintendo DS 2006 Year in Review http://ds.ign.com/articles/749/749559p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070108040154/http://ds.ign.com/articles/749/749559p2.html January 8, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdySinclair Brendan January 16, 2007 NPD: Game industry reaches $12.5 billion in '06 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/npd-game-industry-reaches-125-billion-in-06/1100-6164101/ live 2021-11-21 GameSpot en-US https://web.archive.org/web/20150924081119/http://www.gamespot.com:80/articles/npd-game-industry-reaches-125-billion-in-06/1100-6164101/ September 24, 2015 WINWorld of WarcraftBlizzard EntertainmentDan Steve Charles December 20, 2006 PC 2006 Year in Review http://pc.ign.com/articles/749/749585p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070102011556/http://pc.ign.com/articles/749/749585p2.html January 2, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdyPS2Madden NFL 07Electronic Arts2,800,000IGN PlayStation Team December 19, 2006 PS2 2006 Year in Review http://ps2.ign.com/articles/749/749553p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070103084425/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/749/749553p2.html January 3, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdyPS3Resistance: Fall of ManSony Computer EntertainmentIGN PlayStation Team December 22, 2006 PS3 2006 Year in Review http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749556p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070114000348/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749556p2.html January 14, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdyXBMadden NFL 07Electronic ArtsIGN Xbox Team December 19, 2006 Xbox Year in Review http://xbox.ign.com/articles/749/749549p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070112045746/http://xbox.ign.com/articles/749/749549p2.html January 12, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdyXB360Gears of WarMicrosoft Game Studios1,800,000WiiThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessNintendoThe IGN Wii Team December 22, 2006 Wii 2006 Year in Review http://wii.ign.com/articles/749/749560p2.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070503174108/http://wii.ign.com/articles/749/749560p2.html May 3, 2007 February 16, 2009 IGN mdy-all United Kingdom +Best-selling video games in the United Kingdom (ELSPA)Gibson Ellie 11 January 2007 ELSPA says 2006 was record year for UK games industry http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22148 live https://web.archive.org/web/20070113114252/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22148 13 January 2007 2022-05-19 GamesIndustry.biz9 April 2020 UK Top Selling Games 2006 https://ukiepedia.ukie.org.uk/index.php/UK_Top_Selling_Games_2006 2022-05-19 UKIE The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment United Kingdom Rank Title Publisher1FIFA 07EA Sports2Pro Evolution Soccer 6Konami3Need for Speed: CarbonEA Games4Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City StoriesRockstar Games5Lego Star Wars II: The Original TrilogyLucasArts6The Sims 2: PetsEA Games7CarsTHQ8Tomb Raider: LegendEidos Interactive9The Sims 2EA Games10WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007THQ Top-rated games Critically acclaimed games Metacritic (MC) and GameRankings (GR) are aggregators of video game journalism reviews. + 2006 games and expansions scoring at least 88/100 (MC) or 87.5% (GR)Best Video Games for 2006 https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/year/all/filtered?sort=desc&year_selected=2006 Metacritic September 8, 2019Highest-Ranking Games of 2006 (with at least 10 reviews) https://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?site=&cat=0&year=2006&numrev=1&sort=0&letter=&search= GameRankings September 8, 2019 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Game Publisher Release Date Platform MC score GR score The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Nintendo December 2, 2006 GCN 96/100 95% The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Nintendo November 19, 2006 Wii 95/100 94.58% Gears of War Microsoft Game Studios November 7, 2006 XB360 94/100 93.97% The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2K Games March 20, 2006 XB360 94/100 93.85% The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2K Games March 20, 2006 WIN 94/100 93.29% Company of Heroes THQ September 13, 2006 WIN 93/100 93.93% Ōkami Capcom April 20, 2006 PS2 93/100 92.65% Guitar Hero II RedOctane November 7, 2006 PS2 92/100 92.07% Final Fantasy VI Advance Square Enix November 30, 2006 GBA 92/100Best Video Games for 2007 https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/year/all/filtered?sort=desc&year_selected=2007 Metacritic September 22, 2019 91.02%Highest-Ranking Games of 2007 (with at least 10 reviews) https://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?site=&cat=0&year=2007&numrev=1&sort=0&letter=&search= GameRankings September 22, 2019 Final Fantasy XII Square Enix March 16, 2006 PS2 92/100 90.77% Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter Ubisoft March 9, 2006 XB360 90/100 90.47% GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game 10tacle Studios September 29, 2006 WIN 90/100 89.4% Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas Ubisoft November 22, 2006 XB360 88/100 89.39% Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent Ubisoft October 24, 2006 XB 89/100 89.31% New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo May 15, 2006 DS 89/100 89.07% Burnout Revenge Electronic Arts March 7, 2006 XB360 89/100 88.57% Armadillo Run Peter Stock April 22, 2006 WIN 88/100 89%Armadillo Run for PC https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/937788-armadillo-run/index.html GameRankings September 8, 2019 Elite Beat Agents Nintendo November 6, 2006 DS 87/100 88.33% Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Namco Bandai Games July 6, 2006 PSP 88/100 88.27% NCAA Football 07 EA Sports July 18, 2006 XB 88/100 88.12% Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Capcom January 24, 2006 PS2 87/100 88% Medieval II: Total War Sega November 10, 2006 WIN 88/100 87.18% Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness Nippon Ichi Software November 30, 2006 PSP 87/100 87.77% Major awards Category/Organization 3rd British Academy Games AwardsOctober 6, 2006 24th Golden Joystick AwardsOctober 27, 2006 VGADecember 13, 2006 10th Annual Interactive Achievement AwardsFebruary 9, 2007 7th Game Developers Choice AwardsMarch 7, 2007 Game of the Year Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Gears of War Mobile/Handheld Mobile rowspan="2" Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories SWAT Force Orcs & Elves rowspan="2" Handheld New Super Mario Bros. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Innovation Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Xbox Live Marketplace Wii Sports Line Rider, Ōkami, Wii Sports Artistic Achievementor Graphicscombine Certain award presentations combine these categories. Animation Shadow of the Colossus rowspan="2" Gears of War Gears of War Gears of War Art Direction Gears of War Audiocombine Certain award presentations combine these categories. Music Tomb Raider: Legend rowspan="2" The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion LocoRoco Guitar Hero II Sound Design Electroplankton Call of Duty 3 Soundtrack Guitar Hero Need for Speed: Carbon Guitar Hero II Character Design or Performancecombine Male LocoRocoLocoRoco rowspan="2" Patrick Stewart as Emperor Uriel Septim VIIThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion John DiMaggio as Marcus FenixGears of War Ōkami Female Vida Guerra as Femme Fatale IsabelleScarface: The World Is Yours Louise Ridgeway as LeafosViva Piñata Game Design Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy colspan="2" Wii Sports Narrative Psychonauts colspan="2" The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Technical Achievementcombine Certain award presentations combine these categories. Gameplay Engineering Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter rowspan="2" Nintendo Wii Wii Sports Gears of War Visual Engineering Gears of War Multiplayer/Onlinecombine Certain award presentations combine these categories. Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach Age of Empires III Gears of War rowspan="13" Action/Adventure Action/Shooter Shadow of the Colossus rowspan="2" Gears of War Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas Adventure Dead Rising Gears of War Casual/Family or Children Casual/Family Buzz!: The BIG Quiz Nintendogs rowspan="2" Guitar Hero II Children LocoRoco LocoRoco Fighting colspan="2" Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Fight Night Round 3 Role-Playing RPG colspan="2" rowspan="2" The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion MMORPG Guild Wars Nightfall Sports Individual Fight Night Round 3 rowspan="2" Tony Hawk's Project 8 Tony Hawk's Project 8 Team NBA 2K7 Racing colspan="2" Burnout Revenge (XB360) Strategy/Simulation Strategy Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War colspan="2" rowspan="2" Company of Heroes Simulation The Movies Microsoft Flight Simulator X Special Award rowspan="2" Favourite Character Award rowspan="2" Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award Lara CroftTomb Raider series Dani Bunten Minoru Arakawa,Howard Lincoln Shigeru Miyamoto Major events Date Event January 5 Vivendi Universal Games acquires High Moon Studios (formerly Sammy Studios, Inc), which gained independence from Sammy in 2005. Prnewswire https://web.archive.org/web/20080531162555/http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-05-2006/0004243752&EDATE= May 31, 2008 January 9 Take-Two Interactive acquires Irrational Games.October 2025January 26 Sony reports that strong sales of the PlayStation Portable helped the company make a profit of ¥70 billion, the first time in 11 years that the company has managed to avoid an annual loss.Financial Times https://web.archive.org/web/20080530025104/http://news.ft.com/cms/s/7b9f35e6-8e86-11da-ae63-0000779e2340.html May 30, 2008 Microsoft announces $293 million losses in its Home and Entertainment division, record revenues overall.Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110514031453/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7938 May 14, 2011 Nintendo reports declining GameCube and Game Boy Advance sales but increased profits: ¥92.2 billion.GameSpot https://web.archive.org/web/20110513233959/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143188.html May 13, 2011 Nintendo announces its newly redesigned handheld, the Nintendo DS Lite. The new model is lighter, smaller, has configurable brightness and features an improved user interface.GameSpot https://web.archive.org/web/20110513233927/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143136.html May 13, 2011 Konami Corp. announces the list of titles it expects to ship in 2006, ranging from Beatmania to Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, and covering multiple platforms.TeamXbox https://web.archive.org/web/20110514031453/http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10114/Konami-Announces-2006-LineUp/ May 14, 2011 Public schools in West Virginia will add Dance Dance Revolution by Konami to their curriculum, in an effort to combat obesity.Reuters https://archive.today/20110221201732/http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=healthNews&storyID=2006-01-26T014440Z_01_N1P346561_RTRIDST_0_HEALTH-MEDIA-KONAMI-DC.XML&archived=False February 21, 2011 GameSpot https://web.archive.org/web/20110513233942/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143007.html May 13, 2011 January 27 Players of the Horde clan from World of Warcraft start the "Gamers Against No Kash" charity, to pay the subscription fees for valuable players strapped for cash.http://www.gameshout.com/news/012006/article2889.htm Gameshout Gameshout December 8, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120204042952/http://www.gameshout.com/news/012006/article2889.htm February 4, 2012 Microsoft of Japan made a statement to Japanese game magazine Famitsu regarding the Xbox 360 launch. "It was a lot more difficult than we had imagined. We couldn't prepare the launch titles that we had promised, and it made an impact," said Microsoft of Japan Xbox chief of operations Yoshihiro Maruyama. At the launch of the first Xbox in Japan, more units were sold in three days than have been sold of the Xbox 360 in one month.Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110514031521/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7956 May 14, 2011 The PlayStation Portable 2.01-2.50 firmware versions, previously considered unhackable, are hacked by Fanjita.PSP Updates https://web.archive.org/web/20110514045106/http://pspupdates.qj.net/2006/01/homebrew-games-and-emulation-on-psp.html May 14, 2011 The Los Angeles attorney's office sues Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive over the Hot Coffee mod.Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110509184412/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7945 May 9, 2011 The Nintendo DS returns to the top of the weekly Japanese charts, with 64,515 units sold compared to 38,271 for the PlayStation Portable. The PlayStation 2 is third with 26,135 units sold, while the Xbox 360 continues to sell poorly (just 3,616, less than the GameCube). The five best-selling games were Brain Training for Adults 2, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Super Mario Strikers, Brain Training for Adults and Mario Kart DS, all published by Nintendo.Media Create Microsoft lowers its estimate of Xbox 360 sales in its first 90 days from 2.75 to 3.0 million units to 2.5 million due to supply shortage. The yearly estimate (4.5 to 5.5 million) is unchanged since Microsoft plans to increase its console production with the help of a new manufacturer, Celestica. Meanwhile, Microsoft postpones the Australian 360 launch from March 2 to 23, 2006 due to a "short term manufacturing challenge".TeamXbox https://web.archive.org/web/20110514031500/http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10124/Microsoft-Cuts-Xbox-360-Sales-Target/ May 14, 2011 Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110514031505/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7946 May 14, 2011 January 30 A mandatory update for Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 was released. Microsoft claimed the update was for bugfixes and improvements. Members of the modding community claim that "the true purpose of this update was to halt the progress of the modding community".Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110926232842/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7968 September 26, 2011 Nintendo released a statement regarding the Red Tulip phenomenon on Animal Crossing: Wild World, stating "We have isolated the problem and determined that there was a temporary error with the upload tool when this letter was posted". Earlier, there had been speculation that the tulips were a result of black hat hackers.Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110926232858/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7967 September 26, 2011 Shares of Take-Two Interactive, the controversial creator of the Grand Theft Auto series, rose Monday after news that the company was in takeover talks with an unnamed buyer.http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/where-did-video-games-152.html Yahoo Games.yahoo.com November 9, 2010 December 8, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110807221819/http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/where-did-video-games-152.html August 7, 2011 Marketwatch https://web.archive.org/web/20080529141507/http://www.marketwatch.com/news/yhoo/story.asp?source=blq%2Fyhoo&siteid=yhoo&dist=yhoo&guid=%7B353936A3-0C20-4B5D-B9C7-7AE68FA1615D%7D May 29, 2008 https://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=TTWO&t=5d&l=on&z=l&q=l&c= TTWO Stock Chart Finance.yahoo.com April 12, 2005 December 8, 2011January 31Sony is reportedly building an Xbox Live-killer for the PlayStation 3.Joystiq https://web.archive.org/web/20110526205450/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/31/sony-declares-full-on-assault-on-xbox-live/ May 26, 2011 StarForce, a DRM maker for computer games, threatens to sue popular weblog Boing Boing for criticising its products.Gamasutra https://web.archive.org/web/20110926232916/http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=7976 September 26, 2011 Blizzard Entertainment responds to the LGBT debate happening in World of Warcraft. The company stated: "To promote a positive game environment for everyone and help prevent such harassment from taking place as best we can, we prohibit mention of topics related to sensitive real-world subjects in open chat within the game, and we do our best to take action whenever we see such topics being broadcast."October 2025 Sony announces that ten servers will be merged with ten others on Everquest 2. Players are cautiously optimistic.Sony https://web.archive.org/web/20060202232902/http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive.vm?id=695&section=News&month=current February 2, 2006 Darniaq https://web.archive.org/web/20120204133930/http://www.darniaq.com/phpNews/news.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=192 February 4, 2012 CNET reports that Cisco Systems might be interested in buying Nintendo.CNET https://web.archive.org/web/20080530054009/http://news.cnet.com/Is-TiVo-next-on-Ciscos-push-into-homes---page-2/2100-1036_3-6032452-2.html?tag=st.next May 30, 2008 GameDaily.biz https://web.archive.org/web/20071021055954/http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=11723 October 21, 2007 February Tiger Telematics, the manufacturer of the Gizmondo handheld console, files for bankruptcy.http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/2432/3456/gizmondo-liquidation-europe-games-console.phtml https://archive.today/20120913103044/http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/2432/3456/gizmondo-liquidation-europe-games-console.phtml dead September 13, 2012 Gizmondo Europe goes into liquidation Pocket-Lint February 7, 2006 January 14, 2013 February 6 After Tiger Telematics' bankruptcy, the Gizmondo handheld console is discontinued, only selling nearly 25,000 units.http://www.gamepro.com/gamepro/domestic/games/features/125748.shtml The 10 Worst-Selling Handhelds of All Time January 17, 2008 Blake Snow GamePro.com July 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071012194600/http://gamepro.com/gamepro/domestic/games/features/125748.shtml October 12, 2007February 15ScrewAttack, a video game-related website is launched.October 2025 May IEMA (Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association) successfully merged with VSDA (Video Software Dealers Association) to form combined organization EMA (Entertainment Merchants Association)October 2025 May 10–12 The 12th annual E3 is held in Los Angeles, California, United States.http://www.ign.com/wikis/e3/Attendance_and_Stats Attendance and Stats IGN en May 21, 2015June 21The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise celebrated its 15th anniversary.October 2025 July ECA (Entertainment Consumers Association) formed.October 2025 July Atari plans to sell-off their game development studios.October 2025 October ECA (Entertainment Consumers Association) soft-launched.October 2025 November 7 Left Behind Games releases Left Behind: Eternal Forces amid much controversy.October 2025November 17Sony releases the PlayStation 3 in North America.October 2025November 19Nintendo releases the Wii.October 2025 December 13 The 2006 Spike Video Game Awards are held.Spike TV's 2006 game awards detailed https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spike-tvs-2006-game-awards-detailed/1100-6161328/ 2025-01-25 GameSpot en-USUnknownEsports organization OpTic Gaming is founded.October 2025 Hardware releases right auto thumb|Nintendo DS Lite|193x193px thumb|Nintendo Wii|189x189px thumb|PlayStation 3|283x283px Date Console February 2 Xbox 360CO Colombia/MX Mexico October 2026 March 2 Nintendo DS LiteJP Japan October 2026 March 23 Xbox 360AU Australasia October 2026 June 1 Nintendo DS LiteAU Australasia October 2026 June 11 Nintendo DS LiteNA North America October 2026 June 23 Nintendo DS LiteEU Europe October 2026 November 11 PlayStation 3JP Japan October 2026 November 17 PlayStation 3NA North America October 2026 November 19 WiiNA North America October 2026 December 2 WiiJP Japan October 2026 December 7 WiiAU Australasia October 2026 December 8 WiiEU Europe October 2026 Games released in 2006 Release Date Title Platform Genre January 9 Electroplankton DS October 2025 January 10 Mega Man X Collection GCN, PS2 October 2025 January 10 Nicktoons Unite! DS October 2025 January 10 PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient PSP October 2025 January 17 25 to Life WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 January 17 Ape Escape 3 PS2 October 2025 January 18 Samurai Shodown V XB October 2025 January 23 True Swing Golf DS October 2025 January 25 Marble Blast Ultra XB360 October 2025 January 31 Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop DS October 2025 February 6 Drill Dozer GBA October 2025 February 7 Resident Evil: Deadly Silence DS October 2025 February 7 Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX PSP October 2025 February 7 Tales of Legendia PS2 October 2025 February 7 The Rub Rabbits! DS October 2025 February 9 Siren 2 (JP) PS2 October 2025 February 14 Age of Empires: The Age of Kings DS October 2025 February 14 Drakengard 2 PS2 October 2025 February 14 Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy WIN October 2025 February 14 Exit PSP October 2025 February 14 Full Auto XB360 October 2025 February 14 Grandia III PS2 October 2025 February 14 Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 February 14 State of Emergency 2 PS2 October 2025 February 18 Star Wars: Empire at War WIN October 2025 February 21 EverQuest II: Kingdom of Sky WIN October 2025 February 21 MS Saga: A New Dawn PS2 October 2025 February 21 Sonic Riders PS2, XB, GCN October 2025 February 21 Super Monkey Ball: Touch & Roll DS October 2025 February 22 TOCA Race Driver 3 WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 February 27 Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords WIN October 2025 February 27 MX vs. ATV: On the Edge PSP October 2025 February 28 Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach WIN October 2025 February 28 Black PS2, XB October 2025 February 28 Final Fight: Streetwise PS2, XB October 2025 February 28 Generation of Chaos PSP October 2025 February 28 Tokyo Xtreme Racer PSP October 2025 March 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II WIN October 2025 March 2 The Sims 2: Open for Business WIN October 2025 March 6 Pokémon Trozei! DS October 2025 March 6 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger PSP October 2025 March 6 Tales of Phantasia GBA October 2025 March 7 Burnout Revenge XB360 October 2025 March 7 Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai PSP October 2025 March 7 Naruto: Ninja Council GBA October 2025 March 7 Shadow Hearts: From the New World PS2 October 2025 March 8 Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams PS2 October 2025 March 9 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter XB, XB360 October 2025 March 13 The Outfit XB360 October 2025 March 14 Driver: Parallel Lines PS2, XB October 2025 March 14 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (USA) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS October 2025 March 14 Mega Man Powered Up PSP October 2025 March 14 Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence PS2 October 2025 March 14 Neopets: Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing PSP October 2025 March 14 Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror PSP October 2025 March 15 Battlefield 2: Euro Force WIN October 2025 March 16 Final Fantasy XII (JP) PS2 October 2025 March 17 24: The Game WIN, GCN, PS2, XB360, DS October 2025 March 17 Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (EU) WIN October 2025 March 17 Keepsake (EU) WIN October 2025 March 20 Metroid Prime Hunters DS October 2025 March 20 Tetris DS DS October 2025 March 20 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion WIN, XB360 October 2025 March 21 Metal Gear Acid 2 PSP October 2025 March 21 Me & My Katamari PSP October 2025 March 21 Suikoden V PS2 October 2025 March 21 Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal DS October 2025 March 21 The Godfather: The Game WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 March 21 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Essentials PSP October 2025 March 22 Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble PSP October 2025 March 22 Worms: Open Warfare DS, PSP October 2025 March 23 Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII XB, XB360 October 2025 March 23 Cooking Mama DS October 2025 March 24 True Crime: New York City WIN October 2025 March 26 Act of War: High Treason WIN October 2025 March 28 Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII WIN October 2025 March 28 Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires PS2, XB360 October 2025 March 28 Far Cry Instincts: Predator XB360 October 2025 March 28 Harvest Moon: Magical Melody GCN October 2025 March 28 Kingdom Hearts II (USA) PS2 October 2025 March 28 Rumble Roses XX XB360 October 2025 March 28 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter PS2 October 2025 March 28 Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code PSP October 2025 March 31 Animal Crossing: Wild World (EU) DS October 2025 March 31 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (EU) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS February 2026 April 3 James Bond 007: From Russia with Love PSP October 2025 April 4 Bust-a-Move Deluxe PSP October 2025 April 4 Tourist Trophy PS2 October 2025 April 6 The Silent Hill Experience PSP October 2025 April 11 Battlefield 2: Modern Combat XB360 October 2025 April 11 Condemned: Criminal Origins WIN October 2025 April 11 Odama GCN October 2025 April 11 Tomb Raider: Legend WIN, PS2, XB, XB360 October 2025 April 13 Auto Assault WIN October 2025 April 17 Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day DS October 2025 April 17 Dreamfall: The Longest Journey WIN October 2025 April 18 Dreamfall: The Longest Journey XB October 2025 April 18 Final Fantasy XI XB360 October 2025 April 18 Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan WIN, PS2 October 2025 April 18 Blades of Thunder II DS October 2025 April 18 The King of Fighters Neowave XB October 2025 April 18 Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift PS2 October 2025 April 20 Mother 3 (JP) GBA October 2025 April 24 Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods WIN October 2025 April 24 Rampage: Total Destruction PS2, GCN October 2025 April 25 Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War PS2 October 2025 April 25 Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny PS2 October 2025 April 25 Guilty Gear Dust Strikers DS October 2025 April 25 LostMagic DS October 2025 April 25 OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast PS2, XB, PSP October 2025 April 25 WinBack 2: Project Poseidon PS2, XB October 2025 April 27 KOF: Maximum Impact 2 (JP) PS2 http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/924617-the-king-of-fighters-2006/data The King of Fighters 2006 Release Information for PlayStation 2 - GameFAQs April 28 Guild Wars: Factions WIN October 2025 May 1 Half-Life Deathmatch: Source WIN October 2025 May 2 Seed WIN Olivetti Justin 2015-10-31 The Game Archaeologist: Seed Massively Overpowered https://massivelyop.com/2015/10/31/the-game-archaeologist-seed/ 2024-08-15 en-US May 3 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter WIN October 2025 May 9 NBA Ballers: Rebound PSP October 2025May 9Over the Hedge (NA)WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBAMarch 2026May 9Over the Hedge (Nintendo DS) (NA)DSMarch 2026 May 9 Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends WIN October 2025 May 10 Sin Episodes: Emergence WIN October 2025 May 15 New Super Mario Bros. DS October 2025 May 16 Heroes of Might and Magic V WIN October 2025 May 16 X-Men: The Official Game WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, XB360, GBA, DS, PSP October 2025 May 16 Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure WIN October 2025 May 19 The Da Vinci Code WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 May 23 Jaws: Unleashed PS2, XB October 2025 May 23 Lemmings PSP October 2025 May 23 Monster Hunter Freedom PSP October 2025 May 23 Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis XB360 October 2025 May 23 Steambot Chronicles PS2 October 2025 May 30 Hitman: Blood Money WIN, PS2, XB, XB360 October 2025 May 30 X2: The Threat LIN October 2025 June 1 Half-Life 2: Episode One WIN October 2025 June 5 Magnetica DS October 2025 June 6 AND 1 Streetball PS2, XB October 2025 June 6 Battlefield 2: Armored Fury WIN October 2025 June 6 Cars (USA) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS, PSP October 2025 June 6 Gradius Collection PSP October 2025 June 6 Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories PS2 October 2025 June 6 Race Driver 2006 PSP October 2025 June 6 The Movies: Stunts & Effects WIN October 2025 June 8 Cars (AU) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS, PSP February 2026June 8Over the Hedge (EU)WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBAMarch 2026June 9Over the Hedge (Nintendo DS) (EU)DSMarch 2026 June 12 Major League Baseball 2K6 GCN October 2025 June 12 MotoGP '06 XB360 October 2025 June 12 Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War WIN October 2025 June 13 Armored Core: Last Raven (USA) PS2 October 2025 June 13 Mega Man Battle Network 6 GBA October 2025June 14Over the Hedge (AU)WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA"Updated Australian release list, 12/06/06". PALGN. 12 June 2006. Archived from the original on 13 June 2006. Retrieved 4 June 2018.June 14Over the Hedge (Nintendo DS) (AU)DS June 14 Point Blank DS DS October 2025 June 15 Gorky 17 LIN October 2025 June 15 Urban Chaos: Riot Response PS2, XB October 2025 June 20 Break 'Em All DS October 2025 June 20 NFL Head Coach WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 June 20 The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch PSP October 2025 June 21 Tomb Raider: Legend PSP October 2025 June 26 Sudoku Gridmaster DS October 2025 June 26 Titan Quest WIN October 2025 June 27 Astonishia Story PSP October 2025 June 27 Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp DS October 2025 June 27 Over G Fighters XB360 October 2025 June 28 Babar to the Rescue GBA October 2025 June 28 Juiced: Eliminator PSP October 2025 June 28 MTX Mototrax PSP October 2025 June 28 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow WIN, PS2 October 2025 June 29 Panzer Command WIN October 2025 June 30 Flatout 2 (EU) WIN, XB October 2025 July 5 The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II XB360 October 2025 July 11 Chromehounds XB360 October 2025 July 11 Prey WIN, XB360 October 2025 July 13 Persona 3 (JP) PS2 October 2025 July 14 Cars (EU) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS, PSP February 2026 July 18 Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light PSP October 2025 July 18 Miami Vice: The Game PSP October 2025 July 18 Monster House (NA) PS2, GCN, GBA, DS March 2026 July 18 NCAA Football 07 PS2, XB, XB360, PSP October 2025 July 18 Super Dragon Ball Z PS2 October 2025 July 18 Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth PSP October 2025 July 19 Cloning Clyde XB360 October 2025 July 20 AFL Premiership 2006 (AUS) PS2 October 2025 July 24 CivCity: Rome WIN October 2025 July 24 Civilization IV: Warlords WIN October 2025 July 24 Nancy Drew: Danger by Design WIN October 2025 July 25 Tekken: Dark Resurrection PSP October 2025 July 26 Summon Night: Swordcraft Story GBA October 2025 July 27 Kamaitachi no Yoru ×3 PS2 Visual novel http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/game/segachun/kama3.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070303234521/http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/game/segachun/kama3.html Chunsoft かまいたちの夜 x 3 Japanese Kamaitachi no Yoru ×3 September 10, 2026 dead March 3, 2007August 1Barnyard (NA)WIN, PS2, GCN, GBAMarch 2026 August 1 Flatout 2 (NA) WIN, XB October 2025 August 1 Dungeon Siege II: Broken World WIN October 2025 August 1 Super Monkey Ball Adventure GCN, PS2 October 2025 August 2 Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting XB360 October 2025 August 3 Rhythm Tengoku DS, GBA October 2025 August 4 Cold War LIN October 2025August 4Monster House (EU)PS2, GCN, GBA, DSMarch 2026 August 8 Dead Rising XB360 October 2025 August 15 Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII PS2 October 2025 August 15 Ninety-Nine Nights XB360 October 2025 August 15 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab WIN "SpongeBob SquarePants: Nighty Night". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 4, 2007. Retrieved February 21, 2026. August 15 Xyanide XB October 2025 August 18 Pathologic (UK) WIN October 2025 August 21 Freedom Wings DS October 2025 August 21 Tenchu: Dark Secret DS October 2025 August 22 Pac-Man World Rally WIN, PS2, GCN, PSP October 2025 August 28 Star Fox Command DS October 2025 August 29 Bomberman: Act Zero XB360 October 2025 August 29 Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover PSP October 2025 August 29 Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories PS2 October 2025 August 29 Enchanted Arms XB360 October 2025 August 29 One Piece: Grand Adventure GCN, PS2 October 2025 August 29 Saints Row XB360 October 2025 August 29 Super Monkey Ball Adventure PSP October 2025 August 29 Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins PSP October 2025 August 29 Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra PS2 October 2025 August 30 The Ship WIN October 2025 September 1 Roblox WIN October 2025 September 5 Call of Juarez WIN October 2025 September 5 LocoRoco PSP October 2025 September 5 Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run PS2, XB October 2025 September 6 Bad Day L.A. WIN October 2025 September 7 Kengo: Legend of the 9 XB360 October 2025September 7Monster House (AU)PS2, GCN, GBA, DSMarch 2026 September 12 Bomberman PSP PSP October 2025 September 12 Company of Heroes WIN October 2025 September 12 IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix PS2 October 2025 September 12 Joint Task Force WIN October 2025 September 12 LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, XB360, DS, PSP October 2025 September 12 MechAssault: Phantom War DS October 2025 September 12 NHL 07 WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, XB360 October 2025 September 12 Rengoku II: The Stairway to Heaven PSP October 2025 September 12 Rule of Rose PS2 October 2025 September 12 Mega Man ZX DS October 2025September 14Barnyard (AU)WIN, PS2, GBAMarch 2026 September 14 The Cheetah Girls GBA October 2025 September 15 Broken Sword: The Angel of Death (EU) WIN October 2025 September 15 W.I.T.C.H. PS2, GCN, XB, GBA, DS October 2025 September 18 Open Season (USA) WIN, GCN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA, DS, PSP Adams, David (2006-09-18). "Open Season Game Opens at Retail". IGN. Retrieved 2026-02-21. September 18 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team DS October 2025 September 18 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team GBA October 2025September 19Danny Phantom: Urban JungleGBA, DSSinclair, Brendan (September 18, 2006). "Shippin' Out: 9/18-9/22: Okami, Pokemon, Godfathers, Xbox Vision camera". GameSpot. Retrieved February 21, 2026. September 19 Ōkami PS2 October 2025 September 19 The Godfather: The Game XB360, PSP October 2025 September 19 EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine WIN October 2025 September 19 Zatch Bell! Mamodo Fury PS2 October 2025 September 22 Just Cause WIN, PS2, XB, XB360 October 2025 September 22 Jaws: Unleashed (EU) WIN http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/923586-jaws-unleashed/data Jaws Unleashed Release Information for PC - GameFAQs September 25 Alex Rider: Stormbreaker WIN, GCN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA, DS, PSP October 2025 September 25 Baten Kaitos Origins (NA) GCN October 2025 September 25 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy GCN, PS2 October 2025 September 25 Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis DS October 2025 September 26 Caesar IV WIN October 2025 September 26 Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova PS2 October 2025 September 26 The Fast and the Furious PS2 October 2025 September 26 Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier DS October 2025 September 26 Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires PSP October 2025 September 26 Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria PS2 October 2025 September 28 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (JP) DS October 2025 September 28 Kingdom Hearts II (AU, EU) PS2 October 2025 September 29 DEFCON: Everybody Dies (EU) WIN October 2025 October 2 Unfabulous GBA October 2025 October 3 Gangs of London PSP October 2025 October 3 Mercury Meltdown PSP October 2025 October 4 Star Trek: Encounters PS2 October 2025 October 5 Desperate Housewives: The Game WIN October 2025 October 6 Heroes of Annihilated Empires WIN October 2025 October 6 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (JP) WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS February 2026 October 6 Open Season (EU) WIN, GCN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA, DS, PSP February 2026 October 6 Stacked with Daniel Negreanu PSP October 2025 October 8 Scarface: The World Is Yours WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 October 9 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade WIN October 2025 October 10 Crash Boom Bang! DS October 2025 October 10 God Hand PS2 October 2025 October 10 Gun PSP October 2025 October 10 Tales of the Abyss PS2 October 2025 October 10 The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning (NA) PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DS Sinclair, Brendan (October 6, 2006). "Shippin' Out 10/8-10/13: Scarface, God Hand, MK: Armageddon". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on November 30, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2006. October 11 Mortal Kombat: Armageddon PS2 October 2025 October 12 American Dragon: Jake Long – Attack of the Dark Dragon DS March 2026 October 12 American Dragon: Jake Long – Rise of the Huntsclan GBA March 2026 October 12 Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave WIN October 2025October 13Barnyard (PAL)WIN, PS2, GCN, GBAMarch 2026 October 13 Gothic 3 WIN October 2025 October 13 Microsoft Flight Simulator X WIN Bean Jim 2006-12-02 Microsoft Flight Simulator X https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/12/02/microsoft-flight-simulator-x 2024-06-23 IGN en October 17 Age of Empires III: The War Chiefs WIN October 2025 October 17 Battlefield 2142 WIN October 2025 October 17 Bully PS2 October 2025 October 17 Family Guy Video Game! (NA) PS2, XB, PSP "Family Guy [Video Game!]". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2020. October 17 Justice League Heroes PS2, XB, DS October 2025 October 17 Justice League Heroes: The Flash GBA October 2025 October 17 Mortal Kombat: Armageddon XB October 2025 October 17 Sid Meier's Railroads! (NA) WIN October 2025 October 17 Summon Night: Swordcraft Story 2 GBA October 2025 October 17 The Sims 2: Pets WIN October 2025 October 17 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent XB360 October 2025 October 17 Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania WIN October 2025 October 17 Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection WIN October 2025 October 18 Football Manager 2007 WIN, OSX October 2025 October 18 Jaws Unleashed (US) WIN October 18 Lumines XB360 October 2025 October 18 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (USA) PS2, GCN, GBA, DS Thorsen, Tor (October 17, 2006). "Shippin' Out October 16-20: BF 2142, Bully, Double Agent, WTF". GameSpot. Retrieved February 21, 2026. October 19 Contact DS October 2025 October 19 Destroy All Humans! 2 PS2, XB October 2025 October 19 Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch? PS2 October 2025 October 20 Medal of Honor: Heroes PSP October 2025 October 22 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 XB360 October 2025 October 23 Cars (USA) XB360 October 2025 October 23 Magical Starsign DS October 2025 October 23 Work Time Fun PSP October 2025 October 24 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic WIN October 2025 October 24 F.E.A.R. Extraction Point WIN October 2025 October 24 Juka and the Monophonic Menace GBA October 2025 October 24 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance WIN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA October 2025 October 24 Nacho Libre DS October 2025 October 24 Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island PS2, GCN, GBA, DS October 2025 October 24 Phantasy Star Universe WIN, PS2, XB360 October 2025 October 24 Reservoir Dogs WIN, PS2, XB October 2025 October 24 Scurge: Hive GBA, DS October 2025 October 24 Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption WIN October 2025 October 24 Tokobot PS2 October 2025 October 24 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent PS2, XB, GCN October 2025 October 24 Touch Detective DS October 2025 October 26 ATV Offroad Fury Pro PSP October 2025October 26Family Guy Video Game! (EU)PS2, XBMarch 2026 October 26 Guild Wars Nightfall WIN October 2025 October 26 Jaws: Unleashed (AU) WIN October 26 Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots GBA October 2025October 27The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning (EU)PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DSMarch 2026 October 30 Dungeon Siege: Thorne of Agony PSP October 2025 October 30 Pokémon Ranger (NA) DS October 2025 October 31 ATV Offroad Fury 4 PS2 October 2025 October 31 Catscratch GBA, DS October 2025 October 31 Death Jr. II: Root of Evil PSP October 2025 October 31 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories PSP October 2025 October 31 Final Fantasy XII (USA) PS2 October 2025 October 31 Killzone: Liberation PSP October 2025 October 31 Konductra DS October 2025 October 31 Need for Speed: Carbon WIN, PS2, XB, GCN, XB360, PS3 October 2025 October 31 Neverwinter Nights 2 WIN October 2025 October 31 Power Stone Collection PSP October 2025 October 31 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy GBA February 2026 October 31 Tom and Jerry Tales GBA, DS October 2025 November 2 Dave Mirra BMX Challenge PSP October 2025 November 2 Kirby: Squeak Squad (NA) DS October 2025 November 2 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (AU) PS2, GCN, GBA February 2026November 2The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning (AU)PS2, XB, GCN, GBA, DSMarch 2026November 3Family Guy Video Game! (AU)PS2, XB, PSPMarch 2026 November 3 Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends GBA October 2025 November 3 Elite Beat Agents DS October 2025 November 3 Final Fantasy V GBA October 2025 November 3 Lumines II PSP October 2025 November 7 Call of Duty 3 (USA) PS2, XB, XB360 October 2025 November 7 Every Extend Extra PSP October 2025 November 7 Guitar Hero II PS2 October 2025 November 7 Gears of War XB360 October 2025 November 7 SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault PS2 October 2025 November 7 The Sopranos: Road to Respect PS2 October 2025 November 7 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent WIN October 2025 November 7 Tony Hawk's Project 8 PS2, XB, XB360 October 2025 November 8 Bomberman Land Touch! DS October 2025 November 9 Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action PS2, DS October 2025November 10Call of Duty 3 (EU)XB, XB360 October 2025 November 10 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (EU) PS2, GCN, GBA "THQ UK - News Centre - News - SpongeBob SquarePants™: Creature from the Krusty Krab out now!". Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. November 13 Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 XB360 October 2025 November 13 EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer WIN October 2025 November 13 Medieval 2: Total War WIN October 2025 November 13 Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire PS3 October 2025 November 13 Polarium Advance GBA October 2025 November 13 Yoshi's Island DS DS October 2025 November 13 Mortal Kombat: Unchained PSP October 2025 November 14 Bionicle Heroes WIN, GCN, PS2, XB360, GBA, DS October 2025 November 14 Charlotte's Web WIN, PS2, GBA, DS October 2025 November 14 EA Replay PSP October 2025 November 14 Eragon WIN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA, DS, PSP October 2025 November 14 Final Fantasy III DS October 2025 November 14 Gitaroo Man Lives! PSP October 2025 November 14 Gunpey PSP October 2025 November 14 Happy Feet (USA) WIN, PS2, GCN, GBA, DS "Midway Press Release:PR 2006-11-14 A". June 22, 2008. Archived from the original on June 22, 2008. Retrieved February 21, 2026. November 14 Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate WIN October 2025 November 14 Left Behind: Eternal Forces WIN October 2025 November 14 Rampage: Total Destruction Wii October 2025 November 14 Rayman Raving Rabbids (handheld) (NA) GBA February 2026 November 14 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (USA) XB360 October 2025 November 14 Tomb Raider: Legend GCN, GBA, DS October 2025 November 14 Xiaolin Showdown PS2, PSP October 2025 November 14 Warhammer: Mark of Chaos WIN October 2025 November 14 WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 PS2, XB360 October 2025November 15Call of Duty 3 (AU)XB360 October 2025 November 15 Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom PS3 October 2025 November 15 Xiaolin Showdown XB October 2025 November 16 Sega Genesis Collection PS3, PSP October 2025 November 16 Sonic Rivals PSP October 2025 November 17 Blast Factor PSN October 2025 November 17 Brain Boost: Gamma Wave DS October 2025 November 17 Call of Duty 3 PS3 October 2025 November 17 Cars (EU) XB360 February 2026 November 17 Cash Guns Chaos DLX PS3 October 2025 November 17 Genji: Days of the Blade PS3 October 2025 November 17 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance PS3 October 2025 November 17 Resistance: Fall of Man PS3 October 2025 November 17 Ridge Racer 7 PS3 October 2025 November 17 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (NA) Wii November 17 Tony Hawk's Project 8 PS3 October 2025 November 17 Totally Spies! 2: Undercover GBA October 2025 November 19 Altered Beast (Genesis) Wii Kuchera Ben November 1, 2006 Nintendo announces full Wii, Virtual Console games release list https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2006/11/8124/ live February 21, 2026 Ars Technica November 19 Avatar: The Last Airbender Wii November 19 Barnyard Wii November 19 Call of Duty 3 (USA) Wii November 19 Cars (USA) Wii November 19 Donkey Kong (NES) Wii November 19 Excite Truck (USA) Wii November 19 F-Zero Wii November 19 Happy Feet (USA) Wii November 19 Mario Bros. (NES) Wii November 19 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (USA) Wii November 19 Pinball Wii November 19 PocketBike Racer XB, XB360 October 2025 November 19 Rayman Raving Rabbids (USA) Wii November 19 Red Steel (USA) Wii November 19 SimCity (SNES) Wii November 19 Sneak King XB, XB360 October 2025 November 19 Soccer Wii November 19 Solomon's Key (NES) Wii November 19 Sonic the Hedgehog Wii November 19 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (USA) Wii November 19 Super Mario 64 Wii November 19 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (USA) Wii November 19 The Legend of Zelda Wii November 19 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (USA) Wii November 19 Trauma Center: Second Opinion (USA) Wii November 19 Wario's Woods (NES) Wii November 19 Wii Sports (USA) Wii November 20 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas XB360 October 2025 November 21 Bomberman '93 Wii November 21 Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx-16) Wii November 21 The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine WIN October 2025 November 21 Rapala Tournament Fishing XB360 October 2025 November 21 Thrillville PS2, XB, PSP October 2025 November 21 Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone GBA October 2025November 22Call of Duty 3 (AU)PS2, XBFebruary 2026 November 22 Jeanne d'Arc PSP December 2025 November 22 Justice League Heroes PSP October 2025 November 22 Rapala Tournament Fishing Wii October 2025 November 22 Small Arms XB360 October 2025 November 22 Superman Returns PS2, XB, XB360, DS October 2025 November 22 Tony Hawk's Project 8 PSP October 2025 November 23 Cars (AU) XB360 February 2026November 24Call of Duty 3 (EU)PS2February 2026 November 24 Happy Feet (EU) WIN, PS2, GCN, GBA, DS Groenendijk, Ferry (August 1, 2006). "Happy Feet gets Midway happy on PC, PS2, GBA and DS". Video Games Blogger. Retrieved February 21, 2026. November 24 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (PAL) XB360 February 2026 November 24 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (EU) DS February 2026 November 27 Super Star Soldier Wii November 27 Totally Spies! 2: Undercover DS October 2025 November 28 Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) Wii November 28 Golden Axe (Genesis) Wii November 28 The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king WIN October 2025 November 28 Online Chess Kingdoms PSP October 2025 November 28 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent Wii October 2025 November 28 Xiaolin Showdown DS October 2025 November 29 Garry's Mod WIN October 2025 November 30 Final Fantasy VI Advance (JP) GBA October 2025 November 30 Open Season (AU) WIN, GCN, PS2, XB, XB360, GBA February 2026 November 30 Open Season (USA) Wii November 30 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (AU) DS February 2026December 1Family Guy Video Game! (EU)PSPMarch 2026 December 4 Cartoon Network Racing PS2, DS October 2025 December 4 Columns (Genesis) Wii December 4 Donkey Kong Jr. (NES) Wii December 4 Kirby: Squeak Squad (JP) DS October 2025 December 4 Mercury Meltdown Remix PS2 October 2025 December 4 Ristar Wii December 4 Victory Run Wii December 5 Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops PSP October 2025 December 5 Rayman Raving Rabbids (USA) PS2 February 2026 December 5 Star Trek: Legacy WIN October 2025 December 5 Fight Night Round 3 PS3 October 2025 December 5 WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 PSP October 2025 December 5 Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin DS October 2025 December 6 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (USA) Wii December 7 Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action WIN October 2025 December 7 Rayman Raving Rabbids (AU) WIN, PS2, Wii February 2026 December 7 Rayman Raving Rabbids (handheld) (AU) GBA February 2026 December 7 Star Wars: Lethal Alliance PSP October 2025 December 7 Yakuza 2 (JP) PS2 October 2025 December 8 Cars (EU) Wii February 2026 December 8 Happy Feet (EU) Wii "Europe to get 27 Wii titles this year". GamesIndustry.biz. November 1, 2006. Retrieved February 21, 2026. December 8 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (EU) Wii February 2026 December 8 Rayman Raving Rabbids (EU) WIN, PS2, Wii "Release Dates - 2006". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on December 6, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2026. December 8 Rayman Raving Rabbids (handheld) (EU) GBA February 2026 December 11 Alien Crush Wii February 2026 December 11 Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action Wii October 2025 December 11 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Genesis) Wii December 11 Gunstar Heroes Wii December 11 Ice Hockey Wii December 11 Rayman Raving Rabbids (USA) WIN "Rayman Raving Rabbids Invades Stores". IGN (Press release). Ubisoft. December 11, 2006. Archived from the original on December 14, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2026. December 12 Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII PS3 October 2025 December 12 Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy DS October 2025 December 12 Elebits Wii October 2025 December 12 Shrek Smash n' Crash Racing PSP October 2025 December 12 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (AU) Wii February 2026 December 12 Zatch Bell! Mamodo Fury GCN October 2025 December 13 Mashed PS2, XB October 2025 December 13 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess GCN October 2025 December 14 Cars (AU) Wii February 2026 December 14 Open Season (AU) DS, PSP February 2026 December 14 Star Wars: Lethal Alliance DS October 2025 December 15 SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (EU) Wii February 2026 December 18 Military Madness Wii February 2026 December 18 Space Harrier II (Genesis) Wii December 18 Tennis (NES) Wii December 19 Bubble Bobble Evolution PSP October 2025 December 20 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures WIN October 2025 December 20 Novadrome XB360 October 2025 December 21 FlatOut 2 Steam October 2025 December 21 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (JP) XB360, PS3 February 2026 December 22 Open Season (EU) Wii February 2026 December 25 R-Type (TurboGrafx-16) Wii February 2026 December 25 Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (SNES) Wii December 25 Super Castlevania IV Wii October 2025 December 25 Super Mario Bros. Wii December 25 ToeJam & Earl Wii December 27 New Rally-X XB360 October 2025 December 29 Ape Escape: Million Monkeys PS2 October 2025 Video game-based film and television releases Title Date Director Distributor(s) Franchise Game publisher Grandma's Boy January 6, 2006 Nicholaus Goossen 20th Century Fox Scheib Ronnie 2006-01-07 Grandma's Boy https://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/grandma-s-boy-1200519439/ 2024-04-10 Variety en-US Silent Hill April 21, 2006 Christophe Gans Alliance Atlantis (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France) Silent Hill Konami Silent Hill https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1567720961/ 2024-03-16 Box Office Mojo Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea July 15, 2006 Kunihiko Yuyama Toho Pokémon Game Freak Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl4149314817/weekend/ 2024-03-16 Box Office Mojo Viva Piñata August 26, 2006 Paul Griffin 4Kids Entertainment Viva Piñata Rare 2006-03-15 "Viva Piñata" Universe Revealed — Entertainment Property Brought to Life by Microsoft, Rare and 4Kids Entertainment https://news.microsoft.com/2006/03/15/viva-pinata-universe-revealed-entertainment-property-brought-to-life-by-microsoft-rare-and-4kids-entertainment/ 2024-03-16 Stories en-US DOA: Dead or Alive September 7, 2006 Corey Yuen Dimension Films Dead or Alive Team Ninja DOA: Dead or Alive (2006) - Summary https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/DOA-Dead-or-Alive live https://web.archive.org/web/20250522130612/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/DOA-Dead-or-Alive#tab=summary 2025-05-22 2025-06-01 The Numbers Dance Revolution September 16, 2006 Keegan Martin CBS Dance Dance Revolution Konami Blogs Wired Get Set For DDR TV https://www.wired.com/2006/05/get-set-for-ddr/ 2024-04-24 Wired en-US 1059-1028 Mega Man Star Force October 7, 2006 Takao Kato Xebec Mega Man Capcom 2024-04-30 VIZ Media Presents Exciting Properties at 2007 MIPTV https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-17/viz-media-presents-exciting-properties-at-2007-miptv 2024-04-30 Anime News Network en Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori December 16, 2006 Jōji Shimura Toho Animal Crossing Nintendo Animal Crossing https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1274119169/weekend/ 2024-04-03 Box Office Mojo See also 2006 in esports 2006 in games References 30em Category:Video games by year