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+ | *Unknown date: Nintendo dubbed 1994 the '''Year of the Cartridge'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gaming-highlights-from-1994/1100-6419705/|title=Gaming Highlights from 1994|publisher=Gamespot|author=Peter Brown|language=English|date=21 May 2014|accessdate=17 April 2020}}</ref> |
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+ | *Unknown date: Nintendo launches the [[NES-101]] in Australia. |
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*January 21 - ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' was released in Japan. |
*January 21 - ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'' was released in Japan. |
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*February - ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' was released in the USA. |
*February - ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' was released in the USA. |
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− | *February 19 - ''[[Wario Woods]]'' was released |
+ | *February 19 - ''[[Wario Woods]]'' was released in Japan. |
*March 19 - ''[[Super Metroid]]'' was released in Japan. |
*March 19 - ''[[Super Metroid]]'' was released in Japan. |
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*April 18 - ''Super Metroid'' was released in the USA. |
*April 18 - ''Super Metroid'' was released in the USA. |
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*April 23 - ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' was released. |
*April 23 - ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' was released. |
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*May 13 - ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' was released in Europe. |
*May 13 - ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' was released in Europe. |
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+ | *June - ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the Game Boy was released in the USA. |
*June 14 - ''GB Donkey Kong'' was released in Japan. |
*June 14 - ''GB Donkey Kong'' was released in Japan. |
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+ | *July - The final issue of [[Nintendomagasinet]] is published in [[Sweden]]. |
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*July 28 - ''Super Metroid'' was released in Europe. |
*July 28 - ''Super Metroid'' was released in Europe. |
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*August 10 - ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!|Wario Blast]]'' was released in Japan. |
*August 10 - ''[[Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!|Wario Blast]]'' was released in Japan. |
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− | *August 27 - ''[[Earthbound]]'' is released in Japan. |
+ | *August 27 - ''[[Earthbound|Mother 2]]'' is released in Japan. Development for [[Mother 3#Development|its successor]] begins around this time. |
*September, October, November - ''Mario's Early Years!'' series were released |
*September, October, November - ''Mario's Early Years!'' series were released |
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*September 29 - ''Donkey Kong'' for the Game Boy was released in Europe. |
*September 29 - ''Donkey Kong'' for the Game Boy was released in Europe. |
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*November 25 - ''Donkey Kong Country'' was released in Europe. |
*November 25 - ''Donkey Kong Country'' was released in Europe. |
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*November 26 - ''Donkey Kong Country'' was released in Japan. |
*November 26 - ''Donkey Kong Country'' was released in Japan. |
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− | *December - ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' was released and [[Tetris & Dr. Mario]] was released in the USA. |
+ | *December - ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' was released and ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'' was released in the USA. |
− | *December 10 - ''Wario Woods'' was released in the USA. |
+ | *December 10 - ''Wario's Woods'' was released in the USA. It was the last officially licensed game for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in North America. |
*December 31 - ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' was released. |
*December 31 - ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' was released. |
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This page consists of Nintendo-related events that occurred in 1994.
Timeline
- Unknown date: Nintendo dubbed 1994 the Year of the Cartridge.[1]
- Unknown date: Nintendo launches the NES-101 in Australia.
- January 21 - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 was released in Japan.
- February - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 was released in the USA.
- February 19 - Wario Woods was released in Japan.
- March 19 - Super Metroid was released in Japan.
- April 18 - Super Metroid was released in the USA.
- April 23 - Mario's Time Machine was released.
- May 13 - Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 was released in Europe.
- June - Donkey Kong for the Game Boy was released in the USA.
- June 14 - GB Donkey Kong was released in Japan.
- July - The final issue of Nintendomagasinet is published in Sweden.
- July 28 - Super Metroid was released in Europe.
- August 10 - Wario Blast was released in Japan.
- August 27 - Mother 2 is released in Japan. Development for its successor begins around this time.
- September, October, November - Mario's Early Years! series were released
- September 29 - Donkey Kong for the Game Boy was released in Europe.
- October - The Donkey Kong Country Exposed VHS tape is sent to Nintendo Power subscribers.
- November - Wario Blast was released in the USA
- November 24 - Donkey Kong Country was released in the USA.
- November 25 - Donkey Kong Country was released in Europe.
- November 26 - Donkey Kong Country was released in Japan.
- December - Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World was released and Tetris & Dr. Mario was released in the USA.
- December 10 - Wario's Woods was released in the USA. It was the last officially licensed game for the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America.
- December 31 - Hotel Mario was released.
Character debuts
- Donkey Kong Country: Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, Candy Kong, Funky Kong, Rambi the Rhinoceros, Expresso the Ostrich, Winky the Frog, Enguarde the Swordfish, Squawks the Parrot, King K. Rool
Games released in 1994
Nintendo Entertainment System
Please select a region.
7 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Wario no Mori(JP) | Nintendo | February 19, 1994 | [1] |
Zelda no Densetsu 1(JP) | Nintendo | February 19, 1994 | [2] |
Final Fantasy I & II | Square | February 27, 1994 | [3] |
J.League Super Top Players | Bandai | April 22, 1994 | [4] |
Pachi-Slot Adventure 3: Bitaoshii 7 Kenzan! | Coconuts Japan | May 13, 1994 | [5] |
J.League Winning Goal | Electronic Arts Victor | May 27, 1994 | [6] |
Takahashi Meijin no Bōken Jima IV(JP) | Hudson Soft | June 24, 1994 | [7] |
12 and 1 unlicensed games were released in North America.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Bonk's Adventure | Hudson Soft | January 1994 | [8] |
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 | Capcom | January 1994 | [9] |
Alfred Chicken | Mindscape | February 1994 | [10] |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters | Konami | February 1994 | [11] |
Mega Man 6 | Capcom | March 1994 | [12] |
Mickey's Adventure in Numberland | Hi Tech Expressions | March 1994 | [13] |
Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II | Nintendo | March 1994 | [14] |
Mario's Time Machine | The Software Toolworks | June 1994 | [15] |
The Jungle Book | Virgin Interactive | August 1994 | [16] |
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! | Taito | August 1994 | [17] |
The Incredible Crash Dummies | LJN | August 1994 | [18] |
Wario's Woods | Nintendo | December 1994 | [19] |
Trolls on Treasure Island (Unlicensed) | American Video Entertainment | 1994 | [20] |
15 games were released in Europe.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland | Konami | January 27, 1994 | [21] |
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! | Taito | February 24, 1994 | [22] |
Racket Attack | Jaleco | March 24, 1994 | [23] |
High Speed | Tradewest | April 28, 1994 | [24] |
Yoshi's Cookie | Nintendo | April 28, 1994 | [25] |
Captain Skyhawk | Rare | May 24, 1994 | [26] |
Panic Restaurant | Taito | May 26, 1994 | [27] |
RoboCop 3 | Ocean Software | July 28, 1994 | [28] |
The Jungle Book | Virgin Interactive | August 25, 1994 | [29] |
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 | Capcom | September 29, 1994 | [30] |
Shadow Warriors II: The Dark Sword of Chaos | Tecmo | October 27, 1994 | [31] |
Aladdin | Virgin Interactive | 1994 | [32] |
The Smurfs | Infogrames | 1994 | [33] |
Game Boy
Please select a region.
92 games were released in Japan.
Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
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Battletoads | Nippon Computer Systems | January 7, 1994 | [34] |
Tom and Jerry Part 2 | Altron | January 14, 1994 | [35] |
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | Nintendo | January 21, 1994 | [36] |
Spot: Cool Adventure | Virgin Games | February 11, 1994 | [37] |
Virtual Wars | Coconuts Japan | February 11, 1994 | [38] |
Hoi Hoi - Game Boy Ban | Koei | February 18, 1994 | [39] |
Super Momotaro Dentetsu II | Hudson Soft | February 18, 1994 | [40] |
Takeda Nobuhiro no Ace Striker | Jaleco | February 18, 1994 | [41] |
Terminator 2: The Arcade Game | Acclaim | February 25, 1994 | [42] |
Welcome Nakayoshi Park | Bandai | March 3, 1994 | [43] |
Oni IV: Kishin no Ketsuzoku | Banpresto | March 11, 1994 | [44] |
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer | Bandai | March 11, 1994 | [45] |
Janshirou II: Sekai Saikyou no Janshi | Sammy | March 18, 1994 | [46] |
Adventures of Lolo | Imagineer | March 25, 1994 | [47] |
Daiku no Gen-san: Robot Teikoku no Yabou | Irem | March 25, 1994 | [48] |
Kenyū Densetsu Yaiba | Banpresto | March 25, 1994 | [49] |
Lucle | Vic Tokai | March 25, 1994 | [50] |
Nangoku Shōnen Papuwa-kun: Ganmadan no Yabō | Enix | March 25, 1994 | [51] |
WWF King of the Ring | Acclaim | March 25, 1994 | [52] |
Crayon Shin-Chan 3: Ora no Gokigen Athletic | Bandai | March 26, 1994 | [53] |
Mr. Go no Baken Tekichuu Sube | Taito | April 1, 1994 | [54] |
J.League Winning Goal | Electronic Arts Victor | April 2, 1994 | [55] |
Tsume Shogi Hyakuban Shoubu | Imagineer | April 8, 1994 | [56] |
Mogura de Pon! | Athena | April 15, 1994 | [57] |
Tsume Shogi Mondai Teikyou: Shogi Sekai | I'Max | April 15, 1994 | [58] |
Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon R | Angel | April 22, 1994 | [59] |
GB Genjin Land: Viva! Chikkun Oukoku | Hudson Soft | April 22, 1994 | [60] |
Pachio-kun Puzzle Castle | Coconuts Japan | April 22, 1994 | [61] |
Tenchi wo Kurau | Capcom | April 22, 1994 | [62] |
The Fidgetts | Coconuts Japan | April 22, 1994 | [63] |
Nontan to Issho: KuruKuru Puzzle | Victor | April 28, 1994 | [64] |
Soreyuke! Speedy Gonzales | Sunsoft | April 29, 1994 | [65] |
Taiyou no Tenshi Marlow: O Hanabatake wa Dai-Panic | Technos Japan | May 27, 1994 | [66] |
Yū Yū Hakusho Dai-San-Dan: Makai no Tobira | Tomy Corporation | June 3, 1994 | [67] |
Pachi-Slot Kids 2 | Coconuts Japan | June 10, 1994 | [68] |
The Shinri Game: Akuma no Kokoroji | Visit | June 10, 1994 | [69] |
Donkey Kong | Nintendo | June 14, 1994 | [70] |
Tetris Flash | Nintendo | June 14, 1994 | [71] |
World Cup Striker | Coconuts Japan | June 17, 1994 | [72] |
Nettou Samurai Spirits | Takara | June 30, 1994 | [73] |
Rock'n! Monster!! | Hori | July 1, 1994 | [74] |
Kiteretsu Daihyakka: Bouken Ooedo Juraki | Video System | July 15, 1994 | [75] |
Zen-Nippon Pro Wrestling Jet | Nippon Computer Systems | July 15, 1994 | [76] |
RockMan World 5 | Capcom | July 22, 1994 | [77] |
GB Pachi-Slot Hisshouhou Jr. | Sammy | July 29, 1994 | [78] |
Jungle King Tar-chan | Bandai | July 29, 1994 | [79] |
Katsuba Yosou Keiba Kizoku EX '94 | King Records | July 29, 1994 | [80] |
Krusty World | Acclaim | July 29, 1994 | [81] |
Nekketsu! Beach Volley da yo Kunio-Kun | Technos Japan | July 29, 1994 | [82] |
Nettou Garō Densetsu 2: Aratanaru Tatakai | Takara | July 29, 1994 | [83] |
Pachi-Slot World Cup '94 | I'Max | July 29, 1994 | [84] |
World Cup USA '94 | Sunsoft | July 29, 1994 | [85] |
Puyo Puyo | Banpresto | July 31, 1994 | [86] |
3 Choume no Tama: Tama and Friends - 3 Choume Obake Panic!! | B-AI | August 5, 1994 | [87] |
Pokonyan! Yume no Daibouken | Toho | August 5, 1994 | [88] |
Bomberman GB | Hudson Soft | August 10, 1994 | [89] |
Slam Dunk: Gakeppuchi no Kesshō League | Bandai | August 11, 1994 | [90] |
Crayon Shin-Chan 4: Ora no Itazura Dai Henshin | Bandai | August 26, 1994 | [91] |
Ultraman Chou Toushi Gekiden | Angel | August 26, 1994 | [92] |
Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari | Bandai | September 9, 1994 | [93] |
Rentaiou | Visit | September 16, 1994 | [94] |
Super Street Basketball 2 | VAP | September 16, 1994 | [95] |
Tottemo! Lucky Man: Lucky Cookie Minna Daisuki!! | Bandai | September 22, 1994 | [96] |
Contra Spirits | Konami | September 23, 1994 | [97] |
Bart no Jack to Mame no Ki | Acclaim | September 30, 1994 | [98] |
Looney Tunes Series: Daffy Duck | Sunsoft | September 30, 1994 | [99] |
Othello World | Tsukuda Original | September 30, 1994 | [100] |
Honmei Boy | Nihon Bussan | October 7, 1994 | [101] |
The Shinri Game 2: Osaka-Hen | Visit | October 14, 1994 | [102] |
Tsume Go Series 1 | Magical Company | October 19, 1994 | [103] |
Tsume Shogi: Kanki Godan | Magical Company | October 19, 1994 | [104] |
GB Genjin 2 | Hudson Soft | October 21, 1994 | [105] |
Bakenou TV '94 | Asmik Ace | October 28, 1994 | [106] |
Masakari Densetsu: Kintarou Role-Playing-Hen | Tonkin House | October 28, 1994 | [107] |
The Chessmaster | Altron | October 28, 1994 | [108] |
TV Champion | Yutaka | October 28, 1994 | [109] |
Mortal Kombat II | Acclaim | November 11, 1994 | [110] |
Keitai Keiba Eight Special | Imagineer | November 18, 1994 | [111] |
Nichibutsu Mahjong: Yoshimoto Gekijou | Nihon Bussan | November 18, 1994 | [112] |
Dragon Ball Z: Goku Hishōden | Bandai | November 25, 1994 | [113] |
Hon Shogi | Imagineer | November 25, 1994 | [114] |
Pachio-kun 2 | Coconuts Japan | November 25, 1994 | [115] |
Tiny Toon Adventures 3: Doki Doki Sports Festival | Konami | November 25, 1994 | [116] |
Pac-Panic | Namco | December 9, 1994 | [117] |
Yū Yū Hakusho Dai-Yon-Dan: Makai Tōitsu Hen | Tomy Corporation | December 9, 1994 | [118] |
Momotaro Dengeki 2: Momotaro Thunderbolt | Hudson Soft | December 16, 1994 | [119] |
Super Snakey | Yojigen | December 20, 1994 | [120] |
Tokoro's Mahjong Jr. | Vic Tokai | December 22, 1994 | [121] |
Ultraman Ball | BEC | December 22, 1994 | [122] |
Indiana Jones: Saigo no Seisen | Coconuts Japan | December 23, 1994 | [123] |
Nada Asatarou no Powerful Mahjong: Tsugi no Itte 100 Dai | Yojigen | December 23, 1994 | [124] |
Pro Mahjong Kiwame GB | Athena | December 23, 1994 | [125] |
Shogi Saikyō | Magical Company | December 23, 1994 | [126] |
60 games were released in North America.
58 games were released in Europe.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Please select a region.
374 games were released in Japan.
226 games were released in North America.
123 games were released in Europe.
References
- ↑ Peter Brown (21 May 2014). "Gaming Highlights from 1994" (in English). Gamespot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gaming-highlights-from-1994/1100-6419705/. Retrieved on 17 April 2020.
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