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The original Game Boy was released.
This page consists of Nintendo-related events that occurred in 1989.
Timeline
- January 7 - Emperor Shōwa dies, his son Akihito is enthroned as the 125th Emperor of Japan immediately, followed by the change in the era name from Shōwa to Heisei on the following day.
- April 21 - The Game Boy is released in Japan. Its entire stock is sold within the first two weeks.
- August - The Game Boy is released in North America. 40,000 units were sold on its first day out.
- September 4 - The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! premieres in syndication.
- September 9 - Captain N: The Game Master premieres on NBC.
- October - The Power Glove is released in North America.
- December 15 - The film The Wizard is released to theaters.
Births
- February 25 - Kana Hanazawa - Voice actress, actress and singer
- June 8 - Minami Tsuda - Voice actress
- June 22 - Aurélie Sériné - French dancer
- August 11 - Alexis Tipton - Voice actress of Hope Alanzi in Xenoblade Chronicles X
- September 7 - Daiki Yamashita - Voice actor of Goh in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- October 5 - Kensho Ono - Voice actor, actor and singer
- October 26- Griffin Burns - Voice actor
- December 27 - Maaya Uchida - Voice actress
- December 31 - Ayaka Fukuhara - Voice actress of Ashley in the WarioWare series
Games released in 1989
Nintendo Entertainment System
Please select a region.
147 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 Kid: Maboroshi no Teiou Hen | Sofel | January 6, 1989 |  [1]
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| Abadox | Natsume | December 15, 1989 | [2]
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| After Burner II | Sunsoft | March 30, 1989 | [3]
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| Akuma no Shoutaijou | Kemco | September 29, 1989 | [4]
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| Akumajou Densetsu | Konami | December 22, 1989 | [5]
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| American Dream | Coconuts Japan | September 23, 1989 | [6]
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| Ankoku Shinwa: Yamato Takeru Densetsu | Tokyo Shoseki | March 24, 1989 | [7]
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| Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Meshika: Genghis Khan | Koei | April 20, 1989 | [8]
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| Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijou | Taito | March 17, 1989 | [9]
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| Baseball Star: Mezase Sankanou | SNK | May 19, 1989 | [10]
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| Batman | Sunsoft | December 22, 1989 | [11]
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| Captain Ed | CBS/Sony Group | August 25, 1989 | [12]
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| Choujin Ultra Baseball | Culture Brain | October 27, 1989 | [13]
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| Chase H.Q. | Taito | December 8, 1989 | [14]
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| Chuka Taisen | Taito | September 22, 1989 | [15]
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| Chuugoku Janshi Story: Tonpuu | Natsume | December 23, 1989 | [16]
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| Conflict | Vic Tokai | December 1, 1989 | [17]
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| Cosmic Epsilon | Asmik | November 24, 1989 | [18]
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| Cosmic Wars | Konami | August 4, 1989 | [19]
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| Datsugoku: Prisoners of War | K Amusement Leasing | June 30, 1989 | [20]
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| Dengeki Big Bang! | Vic Tokai | January 27, 1989 | [21]
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| Devil Man | Namco | April 25, 1989 | [22]
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| Double Dragon II: The Revenge | Technos Japan | December 22, 1989 | [23]
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| Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari | Technos Japan | April 25, 1989 | [24]
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| Dragon Ball 3: Gokuuden | Bandai | October 27, 1989 | [25]
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| Dragon Buster II: Yami no Fuuin | Namco | April 27, 1989 | [26]
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| Dragon Ninja | Namco | July 14, 1989 | [27]
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| Dragon Spirit: Aratanaru Densetsu | Namco | April 14, 1989 | [28]
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| Dungeon & Magic: Swords of Element | Natsume | November 10, 1989 | [29]
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| Emoyan no 10-bai Pro Yakyuu | Hect | December 19, 1989 | [30]
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| Famicom Doubutsu Seitai Zukan! Katte ni Shirokuma: Mori o Sukue no Maki! |
CBS/Sony Group | December 15, 1989 | [31]
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| Famicom Jump: Eiyuu Retsuden | Bandai | February 15, 1989 | [32]
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| Famicom Yakyuuban | Epoch | December 15, 1989 | [33]
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| Family Pinball | Namco | March 24, 1989 | [34]
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| Family Trainer: Rairai Kyonshizu: Baby Kyonshii no Amida Daibouken | Bandai | January 26, 1989 | [35]
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| Famista '89: Kaimaku Han!! | Namco | July 28, 1989 | [36]
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| Famista '90 | Namco | December 19, 1989 | [37]
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| Faria: Fuuin no Tsurugi | Hi-Score Media Work | July 21, 1989 | [38]
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| Flipull: An Exciting Cube Game | Taito | December 15, 1989 | [39]
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| Flying Hero | Epic/Sony Records | February 17, 1989 | [40]
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| Ganbare Goemon 2 | Konami | January 4, 1989 | [41]
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| Ganbare Pennant Race! | Konami | February 28, 1989 | [42]
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| A Week of Garfield | Towa Chiki | April 7, 1989 | [43]
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| Gekikame Ninja Den | Konami | May 12, 1989 | [44]
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| Gekitotsu Yonku Battle | Irem | November 27, 1989 | [45]
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| Gekitou Pro Wrestling!! Toukon Densetsu | Tecmo | September 1, 1989 | [46]
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| Gekitou!! Stadium | Tecmo | December 15, 1989 | [47]
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| Golf-kko Open | Taito | November 25, 1989 | [48]
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| Gozonji: Yaji Kita Chin Douchuu | HAL Laboratory | November 17, 1989 | [49]
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| Hayauchi Super Igo | Namco | March 3, 1989 | [50]
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| Heracles no Eikou II: Titan no Metsubou | Data East | December 23, 1989 | [51]
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| Hissatsu Doujou Yaburi | Sigma Entertainment | July 18, 1989 | [52]
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| Hokuto no Ken 3: Shinseiki Souzou Seiken Retsuden | Toei Animation | October 19, 1989 | [53]
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| Holy Diver | Irem | April 28, 1989 | [54]
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| Home Run Nighter: Pennant League!! | Data East | March 31, 1989 | [55]
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| Hostages: The Embassy Mission | Kemco | December 1, 1989 | [56]
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| Hyakkiyakou | Use | February 22, 1989 | [57]
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| Hydlide 3: Yami Kara no Houmonsha | Namco | February 17, 1989 | [58]
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| I Love Softball | Coconuts Japan | December 19, 1989 | [59]
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| Idol Hakkenden | Towa Chiki | September 14, 1989 | [60]
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| Igo Shinan | Hect | July 14, 1989 | [61]
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| Jajamaru Ninpou Chou | Jaleco | March 28, 1989 | [62]
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| JESUS: Kyoufu no Bio Monster | King Records | March 17, 1989 | [63]
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| Kabushiki Doujou: The Stock Speculation | Hect | May 2, 1989 | [64]
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| Kaettekita! Gunjin Shogi: Nanya Sore!? | Sofel | May 26, 1989 | [65]
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| Keiba Simulation: Honmei | Nihon Bussan | April 28, 1989 | [66]
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| Koushien | K Amusement Leasing | October 6, 1989 | [67]
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| Kyuukyoku Harikiri Stadium Heisei Gannenhan | Taito | July 21, 1989 | [68]
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| Kyuukyoku Tiger | CBS/Sony Group | August 4, 1989 | [69]
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| La Salle Ishii no Child's Quest | Namco | June 23, 1989 | [70]
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| MahaRaja | Sunsoft | September 29, 1989 | [71]
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| Mahjong Taikai | Koei | October 31, 1989 | [72]
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| Major League | Irem | October 27, 1989 | [73]
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| Mappy Kids | Namco | December 22, 1989 | [74]
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| Marusa no Onna | Capcom | September 19, 1989 | [75]
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| Matsumoto Akira no Kabushiki Hisshougaku II | Imagineer | March 31, 1989 | [76]
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| Meiji Ishin | Use | September 29, 1989 | [77]
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| Meimon! Daisan Yakyuubu | Bandai | August 8, 1989 | [78]
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| Meimon! Tako Nishiouendan | Asmik | December 1, 1989 | [79]
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| Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou | Towa Chiki | May 1, 1989 | [80]
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| Mindseeker | Namco | April 18, 1989 | [81]
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| Mirai Senshi: Lios | Pack-In-Video | December 1, 1989 | [82]
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| Moeru! Oniisan | Toho | August 8, 1989 | [83]
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| Mother(JP) | Nintendo | July 27, 1989 | [84]
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| Motocross Champion | Konami | January 27, 1989 | [85]
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| Moulin Rouge Senki: Melville no Honoo | Gakken | August 11, 1989 | [86]
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| Murder Club | SETA | June 30, 1989 | [87]
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| Ninja Cop Saizou | Taito | November 17, 1989 | [88]
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| Nishimura Kyoutarou Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken | Irem | January 20, 1989 | [89]
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| Ochin ni Toshi Puzzle Tonjan!? | Jaleco | September 29, 1989 | [90]
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| Oishinbo: Kyukyoku no Menu 3bon Syoubu | Shinsei | July 25, 1989 | [91]
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| Operation Wolf | Taito | March 31, 1989 | [92]
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| Osomatsu-kun: Back to the Me no Deppa no Maki | Shinsei | December 8, 1989 | [93]
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| Pachiokun 2 | Coconuts Japan | January 30, 1989 | [94]
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| Perfect Bowling | Tonkin House | July 25, 1989 | [95]
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| Pinball Quest | Jaleco | December 15, 1989 | [96]
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| Quarter Back Scramble: American Football Game | Pony Canyon | December 19, 1989 | [97]
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| Quinty | Namco | June 27, 1989 | [98]
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| Racer Mini Yonku: Japan Cup | Konami | August 25, 1989 | [99]
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| RoboCop | Data East | August 25, 1989 | [100]
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| Rolling Thunder | Namco | March 17, 1989 | [101]
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| Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Shippu Ichi Gou Sei | Bandai | March 3, 1989 | [102]
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| Satomi Hakkenden | SNK | January 20, 1989 | [103]
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| SD Gundam World: Gachapon Senshi 2 - Capsule Senki | Shinsei | June 25, 1989 | [104]
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| Seirei Gari | Hudson Soft | December 8, 1989 | [105]
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| Sekiryuou | Sunsoft | February 10, 1989 | [106]
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| Shadowgate | Kemco | March 31, 1989 | [107]
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| Shin Moero!! Pro Yakyuu | Jaleco | July 27, 1989 | [108]
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| Shin Satomi Hakkenden: Hikari to Yami no Tatakai | Toei Animation | December 8, 1989 | [109]
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| Shinsenden | Irem | December 15, 1989 | [110]
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| Softball Tengoku | Tonkin House | October 27, 1989 | [111]
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| Space Harrier | Takara | January 6, 1989 | [112]
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| Space Shadow | Bandai | February 15, 1989 | [113]
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| Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti | Namco | July 31, 1989 | [114]
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| Square no Tom Sawyer | Square | November 30, 1989 | [115]
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| Super Chinese 2: Dragon Kid | Culture Brain | May 26, 1989 | [116]
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| Super Mogura Tataki!! Pokkun Mogura | IGS | December 8, 1989 | [117]
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| Super Rugby | TSS | December 27, 1989 | [118]
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| Super Star Pro Wrestling | Pony Canyon | December 9, 1989 | [119]
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| Sweet Home | Capcom | December 15, 1989 | [120]
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| Takeda Shingen 2 | HOT B | August 21, 1989 | [121]
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| Tanigawa Kouji no Shogi Shinan III | Pony Canyon | September 14, 1989 | [122]
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| Tao | Vap | December 1, 1989 | [123]
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| Tashiro Masashi no Princess ga Ippai | Epic/Sony Records | October 27, 1989 | [124]
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| Tenchi wo Kurau | Capcom | May 19, 1989 | [125]
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| Tenkaichi Bushi: Keru Naguuru | Namco | July 21, 1989 | [126]
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| Terao no Dosukoi Oozumou | Jaleco | November 24, 1989 | [127]
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| The Lord of King | Jaleco | December 21, 1989 | [128]
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| The Money Game II: Kabutochou no Kiseki | Sofel | December 20, 1989 | [129]
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| Thunderbirds | Pack-In-Video | September 29, 1989 | [130]
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| TM Network Live in Power Bowl | Epic/Sony Records | December 22, 1989 | [131]
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| Tom Sawyer no Bouken | SETA | February 6, 1989 | [132]
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| Top Gun: Dual Fighters | Konami | December 15, 1989 | [133]
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| TwinBee 3: Poko Poko Dai Maou | Konami | September 29, 1989 | [134]
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| U.S. Championship V'Ball | Technos Japan | November 10, 1989 | [135]
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| Ultima: Seisha he no Michi | Pony Canyon | September 20, 1989 | [136]
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| Vegas Connection: Casino Kara Ai o Komete | Sigma Entertainment | November 24, 1989 | [137]
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| Venus Senki | Varie | October 14, 1989 | [138]
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| Wagyan Land | Namco | February 9, 1989 | [139]
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| White Lion Densetsu: Pyramid no Kanata ni | Kemco | July 14, 1989 | [140]
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| Willow | Capcom | July 18, 1989 | [141]
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| Wizardry II: Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario | ASCII | February 21, 1989 | [142]
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| World Grand-Prix: Pole to Finish | Data East | January 31, 1989 | [143]
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| World Super Tennis | Asmik | October 13, 1989 | [144]
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| Yamamura Misa Suspense: Kyouto Hana no Misshitsu Satsujin Jiken | Taito | February 11, 1989 | [145]
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| Zenbei!! Pro Basketball | Vic Tokai | July 21, 1989 | [146]
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| Zoids 2: Zenebasu no Gyakushuu | Toshiba EMI | January 27, 1989 | [147]
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112 games were released in North America.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720° | Mindscape | November 1989 | [148]
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| Adventures of Dino Riki | Hudson Soft | September 1989 | [149]
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| Adventures of Lolo | HAL Laboratory | April 1989 | [150]
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| Adventures of Tom Sawyer | SETA | August 1989 | [151]
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| After Burner | Tengen | 1989 | [152]
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| Air Fortress | HAL Laboratory | September 1989 | [153]
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| Airwolf | Acclaim | June 1989 | [154]
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| All-Pro Basketball | Vic Tokai | December 1989 | [155]
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| Amagon | Sammy | April 1989 | [156]
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| Archon | Activision | December 1989 | [157]
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| Baby Boomer | Color Dreams | 1989 | [158]
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| Back to the Future | LJN | September 1989 | [159]
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| Bad Street Brawler | Mattel | September 1989 | [160]
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| Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach | Bandai | February 1989 | [161]
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| Baseball Stars | SNK | July 1989 | [162]
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| Bomberman | Hudson Soft | January 1989 | [163]
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| California Games | Milton Bradley | June 1989 | [164]
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| Captain Comic: The Adventure | Color Dreams | 1989 | [165]
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| Casino Kid | Sofel | October 1989 | [166]
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| Castlequest | Nexoft | September 1989 | [167]
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| Championship Bowling | Romstar | December 1989 | [168]
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| Cobra Triangle | Nintendo | July 1989 | [169]
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| Crystal Mines | Color Dreams | 1989 | [170]
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| Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine | Acclaim | December 1989 | [171]
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| Dance Aerobics | Nintendo | March 1989 | [172]
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| Defender of the Crown | Ultra | July 1989 | [173]
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| Desert Commander | Kemco | June 1989 | [174]
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| Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise | Bandai | December 1989 | [175]
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| Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Bandai | April 1989 | [176]
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| Dragon Warrior | Nintendo | August 1989 | [177]
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| DuckTales | Capcom | September 1989 | [178]
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| Fantasy Zone | Tengen | 1989 | [179]
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| Faxanadu | Nintendo | August 1989 | [180]
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| Fester's Quest | Sunsoft | September 1989 | [181]
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| Fist of the North Star | Taxan | April 1989 | [182]
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| Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll | Culture Brain | August 1989 | [183]
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| Friday the 13th | LJN | February 1989 | [184]
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| Goal! | Jaleco | October 1989 | [185]
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| Gauntlet | Tengen | 1989 | [186]
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| Godzilla: Monster of Monsters! | Toho | October 1989 | [187]
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| Guerrilla War | SNK | June 1989 | [188]
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| Gyruss | Ultra | February 1989 | [189]
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| Hollywood Squares | GameTek | September 1989 | [190]
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| Hoops | Jaleco | June 1989 | [191]
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| Hydlide | FCI | June 1989 | [192]
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| Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II | Acclaim | December 1989 | [193]
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| Jeopardy! Junior Edition | GameTek | October 1989 | [194]
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| John Elway's Quarterback | Tradewest | March 1989 | [195]
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| Jordan vs. Bird: One on One | Milton Bradley | August 1989 | [196]
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| King's Knight | Square | September 1989 | [197]
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| Knight Rider | Acclaim | December 1989 | [198]
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| Kung-Fu Heroes | Culture Brain | March 1989 | [199]
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| Legacy of the Wizard | Brøderbund | April 1989 | [200]
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| Mappy-Land | Taxan | April 1989 | [201]
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| Marble Madness | Milton Bradley | March 1989 | [202]
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| Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu | Color Dreams | 1989 | [203]
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| Mega Man 2 | Capcom | June 1989 | [204]
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| Metal Fighter | Color Dreams | 1989 | [205]
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| Monster Party | Bandai | June 1989 | [206]
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| Mystery Quest | Taxan | April 1989 | [207]
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| NFL Football | LJN | September 1989 | [208]
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| Ninja Gaiden | Tecmo | March 1989 | [209]
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| Nobunaga's Ambition | Koei | June 1989 | [210]
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| Operation Wolf | Taito | May 1989 | [211]
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| P.O.W.: Prisoners of War | SNK | September 1989 | [212]
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| Predator | Activision | April 1989 | [213]
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| Q*bert | Ultra | February 1989 | [214]
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| Raid 2020 | Color Dreams | 1989 | [215]
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| Road Runner | Tengen | 1989 | [216]
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| RoboCop | Date East | December 1989 | [217]
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| Robodemons | Color Dreams | December 1989 | [218]
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| Rolling Thunder | Tengen | 1989 | [219]
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| Romance of the Three Kingdoms | Koei | October 1989 | [220]
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| Sesame Street: 123 | Hi-Tech | January 1989 | [221]
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| Sesame Street: ABC | Hi-Tech | September 1989 | [222]
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| Shadowgate | Kemco | December 1989 | [223]
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| Shinobi | Tengen | 1989 | [224]
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| Shooting Range | Bandai | June 1989 | [225]
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| Short Order / Eggsplode | Nintendo | December 1989 | [226]
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| Silent Service | Ultra | December 1989 | [227]
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| Sky Shark | Taito | September 1989 | [228]
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| Star Soldier | Taxan | January 1989 | [229]
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| Stealth ATF | Activision | October 1989 | [230]
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| Street Cop | Bandai | June 1989 | [231]
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| Strider | Capcom | July 1989 | [232]
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| Super Dodge Ball | Imagesoft | June 1989 | [233]
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| Taboo: The Sixth Sense | Tradewest | April 1989 | [234]
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| Tagin' Dragon | Bunch Games | 1989 | [235]
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| Tecmo Baseball | Tecmo | January 1989 | [236]
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| Tecmo Bowl | Tecmo | February 1989 | [237]
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| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Ultra | June 1989 | [238]
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| Tetris (Nintendo) | Nintendo | November 1989 | [239]
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| Tetris (Tengen) | Tengen | 1989 | [240]
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| The Adventures of Bayou Billy | Konami | June 1989 | [241]
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| The Battle of Olympus | Brøderbund | December 1989 | [242]
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| The Black Bass | HOT B | September 1989 | [243]
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| The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle | Kemco | August 1989 | [244]
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| The Guardian Legend | Brøderbund | April 1989 | [245]
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| The Magic of Scheherazade | Culture Brain | December 1989 | [246]
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| The Three Stooges | Activision | October 1989 | [247]
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| The Uncanny X-Men | LJN | December 1989 | [248]
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| Thundercade | Sammy | July 1989 | [249]
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| To the Earth | Nintendo | November 1989 | [250]
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| Toobin' | Tengen | 1989 | [251]
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| Track & Field II | Konami | June 1989 | [252]
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| Twin Eagle | Romstar | October 1989 | [253]
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| Ultima: Exodus | FCI | February 1989 | [254]
|
| Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition | GameTek | October 1989 | [255]
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| Who Framed Roger Rabbit | LJN | September 1989 | [256]
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| Willow | Capcom | December 1989 | [257]
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| World Games | Milton Bradley | March 1989 | [258]
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| WWF WrestleMania | Acclaim | January 1989 | [259]
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23 games were released in Europe.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia | Absolute Entertainment | 1989 | [260]
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| Air Fortress | HAL Laboratory | 1989 | [261]
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| Anticipation | Nintendo | October 1989 | [262]
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| Cobra Triangle | Nintendo | 1989 | [263]
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| Donkey Kong Classics | Nintendo | August 1989 | [264]
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| Double Dribble | Konami | December 1989 | [265]
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| Ghosts'n Goblins | Capcom | March 1989 | [266]
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| Goal! | Jaleco | 1993 | [267]
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| Guerrilla War | SNK | 1989 | [268]
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| Gun.Smoke | Capcom | February 1989 | [269]
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| Hoops | Jaleco | 1989 | [270]
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| Ikari Warriors | SNK | August 1989 | [271]
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| Life Force Salamander | Konami | November 1989 | [272]
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| Marble Madness | Milton Bradley | 1989 | [273]
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| Mega Man | Capcom | December 1989 | [274]
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| Operation Wolf | Taito | 1989 | [275]
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| Robo Warrior | Jaleco | September 1989 | [276]
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| Rush'n Attack | Konami | June 1989 | [277]
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| Section-Z | Capcom | September 1989 | [278]
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| Super Mario Bros. 2 | Nintendo | April 1989 | [279]
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| Track & Field II | Konami | November 1989 | [280]
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| Trojan | Capcom | March 1989 | [281]
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| Xevious | Bandai | October 1989 | [282]
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Family Computer Disk System
Please select a region.
20 games were released.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halley Wars | Taito | January 14, 1989 | |
| Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | Bandai | January 24, 1989 | |
| Wrecking Crew | Nintendo | February 3, 1989 | |
| Tantei Jinguuji Saburo: Kiken na Ninin (Part two) | Data East | February 10, 1989 | |
| Roger Rabbit | Kemco | February 16, 1989 | |
| Tama & Friends: 3-choume Daibouken | Bandai | February 23, 1989 | |
| SD Gundam World: Gachapon Senshi - Scramble Wars Map Collection | Bandai | March 3, 1989 | |
| Hikari Genji: Roller Panic | Pony Canyon | March 20, 1989 | |
| Big Challenge! Gun Fighter | Jaleco | March 28, 1989 | |
| Putt Putt Golf | Pack-In-Video | March 30, 1989 | |
| Fairytale | Soft Pro | April 28, 1989 | |
| Famicom Detective Club Part II: The Girl in the Back (Part one) | Nintendo | May 23, 1989 | |
| Pinball | Nintendo | May 30, 1989 | |
| Big Challenge! Go! Go! Bowling | Jaleco | June 23, 1989 | |
| Famicom Detective Club Part II: The Girl in the Back (Part two) | Nintendo | June 30, 1989 | |
| Magma Project: Hacker | Tokuma Shoten | August 10, 1989 | |
| Yūyūki (Part one) | Nintendo | October 14, 1989 | |
| Kattobi! Douji | Pack-In-Video | October 20, 1989 | |
| Yūyūki (Part two) | Nintendo | November 14, 1989 | |
| Lutter | Athena | November 24, 1989 |
Game Boy
Please select a region.
25 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyway | Nintendo | April 21, 1989 | [283]
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| Baseball | Nintendo | April 21, 1989 | [284]
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| Kaisen Game: Navy Blue | Use | December 22, 1989 | [285]
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| Boomer's Adventure in Asmik World | Asmik | December 27, 1989 | [286]
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| Boxxle | Pony Canyon | September 1, 1989 | [287]
|
| Castlevania: The Adventure | Konami | October 27, 1989 | [288]
|
| Fist of the North Star | Toei Animation | December 22, 1989 | [289]
|
| Golf | Nintendo | November 28, 1989 | [290]
|
| Hyper Lode Runner | Bandai | September 21, 1989 | [291]
|
| Kwirk | Atlus | November 24, 1989 | [292]
|
| Malibu Beach Volleyball | Tonkin House | August 31, 1989 | [293]
|
| Master Karateka | Shinsei | December 28, 1989 | [294]
|
| Motocross Maniacs | Konami | September 20, 1989 | [295]
|
| Pachinko Time | Coconuts Japan | December 8, 1989 | [296]
|
| Q Billion | SETA | December 22, 1989 | [297]
|
| Revenge of the 'Gator | HAL Laboratory | October 18, 1989 | [298]
|
| Shanghai | HAL Laboratory | July 28, 1989 | [299]
|
| Shogi | Pony Canyon | December 19, 1989 | [300]
|
| Super Mario Land | Nintendo | April 21, 1989 | [301]
|
| Tennis | Nintendo | May 29, 1989 | [302]
|
| Tetris | Nintendo | June 14, 1989 | [303]
|
| Mickey Mouse | Kemco | September 5, 1989 | [304]
|
| Makai Toushi SaGa | Square | December 15, 1989 | [305]
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| The Sword of Hope | Kemco | December 28, 1989 | [306]
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| Yakuman | Nintendo | April 21, 1989 | [307]
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6 games were released in North America.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyway | Nintendo | August 1989 | [308]
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| Baseball | Nintendo | August 1989 | [309]
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| Castlevania: The Adventure | Konami | December 1989 | [310]
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| Super Mario Land | Nintendo | August 1989 | [311]
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| Tennis | Nintendo | August 1989 | [312]
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| Tetris | Nintendo | June 1989 | [313]
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3 games were released in Europe.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuckTales | Capcom | 1989 | [314]
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| Ghostbusters II | Activision | 1989 | [315]
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| Tetris | Nintendo | 1989 | [316]
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Trivia
- Super Mario Land, released alongside the Game Boy, was the first Mario game to be directed by someone other than Miyamoto.
- The Game Boy version of Tetris was the first handheld version of the game.
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