1996

Nintendo 64.

Super Mario 64.

Pokemon Red.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

Mario Kart 64 (N64) Longplay 109

1996 is one of the most notable years in both Nintendo history, and video game history. First off, it was the year when the Nintendo 64 was released, along with launch games Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64. It also was the year when many other notable games came out such as Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. 1996 also marked the debut of the Pokémon franchise with its first two games released in Japan (over two years before they would be released in North America).

Timeline

• February 27: Pokémon Red and Green were released for the Game Boy in Japan.
• March: In Sweden, video game magazine Super Power changes name to Super Play.
• March 9: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released for the SNES in Japan.
• May 13: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released for the SNES in America.
• June: Marigul Management is formed.
• June 23: The Nintendo 64 is released alongside Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in Japan.
• July 27: Donkey Kong Land was released in Japan for the Game Boy.
• August: Tetris Attack was released in America for both the SNES and Game Boy.
• September 1: Donkey Kong Land 2 was released in North America for the Game Boy.
• September 4: The Donkey Kong Country animated series premieres in France on the France 2 TV channel.
• September 26–29: The Nintendo 64 is released in North America.
• September 29: Super Mario 64 is released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
• October 19: Picross 2 was released in Japan for the Game Boy.
• October 26: Tetris Attack was released in Japan for the Game Boy.
• November 3: Tetris Attack was released in Japan for the SNES.
• November 19: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was released in Europe for the SNES.
• November 22: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is released for the SNES in North America.
• November 23: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land 2 are released in Japan.
• November 28: Donkey Kong Land 2 is released in Europe for the Game Boy and Tetris Attack was released in Europe for both the SNES and Game Boy.
• December 3: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is released for the Nintendo 64.
• December 14: Mario Kart 64 is released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan.

Births

• April 10: Tomoyo Kurosawa - Voice actress for Sothis in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Games released in 1996

Game Boy

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39 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Bass Fishing Tatsujin Techou	Starfish	1996-06-21June 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Battle Arena Toshinden	Takara	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Bomberman Collection	Hudson Soft	1996-07-21July 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Bomberman GB3	Hudson Soft	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora no Gokiken Collection	Bandai	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Donkey Kong Land 2	Nintendo	1996-11-23November 23, 1996	[AAAA]
Eitango Target 1900	Imagineer	1996-12-13December 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Fushigi no Dungeon: Furai no Shiren GB	Chunsoft	1996-11-22November 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Souzoushu Arawaru!	Bandai	1996-12-13December 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Genjin Collection	Hudson Soft	1996-11-22November 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Kuma no Pooh Tarou: Takara Sagashi da Ooiri Game Battle!	Takara	1996-02-29February 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Meitantei Conan: Chika Yuuenchi Satsujin Jiken	Bandai	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Midori no Makibao	Tomy	1996-12-21December 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Mini-4 Boy	J-Wing	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Mole Mania	Nintendo	1996-07-21July 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Momotarou Collection	Hudson Soft	1996-08-09August 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Momotarou Collection 2	Hudson Soft	1996-12-06December 6, 1996	[AAAA]
Namco Gallery Vol. 1	Namco	1996-07-21July 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Namco Gallery Vol. 2	Namco	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Nihonshi Target 201	Imagineer	1996-12-13December 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Pachiokun Game Gallery	Coconuts Japan	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Picross 2	Nintendo	1996-10-19October 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Pocket Puyo Puyo Tsuu	Compile	1996-12-13December 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Pocket Monsters Ao	Nintendo	1996-10-15October 15, 1996	[1]
Pocket Monsters Midori	Nintendo	1996-02-27February 27, 1996	[2]
Pocket Monsters Aka	Nintendo	1996-02-27February 27, 1996	[3]
Puzzle Nintama Rantarou	Culture Brain	1996-11-01November 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Renju Club: Gomoku Narabe	Hect	1996-05-17May 17, 1996	[AAAA]
Samurai Shodown 3	Takara	1996-08-23August 23, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Hiryu no Ken Gaiden 2	Culture Brain	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Snoopy no Hajimete no Otsukai	Kemco	1996-12-21December 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Sports Collection	Tonkin House	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Street Racer	Ubisoft	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Black Bass	Starfish	1996-12-28December 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Chinese Fighter GB	Culture Brain	1996-12-28December 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Chinese Land 1-2-3 Dash	Culture Brain	1996-09-13September 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Yoshi no Panepon	Nintendo	1996-10-26October 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Tetris Plus	Jaleco	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
The King of Fighters '95	Takara	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]

28 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Arcade Classics: Super Breakout / Battlezone	Black Pearl Software	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[4]
Battle Arena Toshinden	Takara	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[5]
Casper	Natsume	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[6]
College Slam	Acclaim	1996-03March 1996	02Kids to Adults	[7]
Cutthroat Island	Acclaim	1996-01January 1996	02Kids to Adults	[8]
Disney's Toy Story	Black Pearl Software	1996-05May 1996	02Kids to Adults	[9]
Donkey Kong Land 2	Nintendo	1996-09September 1996	02Kids to Adults	[10]
DragonHeart: Fire & Steel	Acclaim	1996-05May 1996	02Kids to Adults	[11]
FIFA Soccer 97	Black Pearl Software	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[12]
Iron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal	Acclaim	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[13]
Jeopardy! Platinum Edition	GameTek	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[14]
Jeopardy! Teen Tournament	GameTek	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[15]
Kirby's Block Ball	Nintendo	1996-05May 1996	02Kids to Adults	[16]
Madden 97	Black Pearl Software	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[17]
NBA Live '96	Black Pearl Software	1996-03March 1996	02Kids to Adults	[18]
NHL 96	Black Pearl Software	1996-07July 1996	02Kids to Adults	[19]
NIV Bible & the 20 Lost Levels of Joshua	Wisdom Tree	19961996		[20]
Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996	Black Pearl Software	1996-06June 1996	02Kids to Adults	[21]
Pinocchio	Black Pearl Software	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[22]
Pocahontas	THQ	1996-04April 1996	02Kids to Adults	[23]
Prehistorik Man	Titus Software	1996-01January 1996		[24]
Road Rash	Ocean	1996-10October 1996		[25]
Street Racer	Ubisoft	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[26]
Sword of Hope II	Kemco	1996-09September 1996		[27]
Tetris Attack	Nintendo	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[28]
Tetris Blast	Nintendo	1996-01January 1996	02Kids to Adults	[29]
Torpedo Range	Romstar	1996-11November 1996		[30]
Urban Strike	Black Pearl Software	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[31]

19 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Battle Arena Toshinden	Takara	19961996	[32]
Beavis and Butt-head	GT Interactive	19961996	[33]
Casper	Natsume	19961996	[34]
Cutthroat Island	Acclaim	19961996	[35]
Donkey Kong Land 2	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	[36]
DragonHeart: Fire & Steel	Acclaim	1996-10October 1996	[37]
FIFA Soccer '96	Black Pearl Software	1996-12December 1996	[38]
Lucky Luke	Infogrames	19961996	[39]
Micro Machines 2	Ocean Software	19961996	[40]
NBA Live '96	THQ	1996-01January 1996	[41]
NHL 96	Black Pearl Software	19961996	[42]
Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996	Black Pearl Software	19961996	[43]
Pinocchio	Disney Interactive	19961996	[44]
Pocahontas	THQ	19961996	[45]
Prehistorik Man	Titus Software	19961996	[46]
Spirou	Infogrames	19961996	[47]
Street Racer	Ubisoft	19961996	[48]
Tetris Attack	Nintendo	19961996	[49]
Tetris Plus	Nintendo	19961996	[50]

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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171 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
'96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken	Magical Company	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Akazukin ChaCha	Tomy	1996-08-09August 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Angelique Voice Fantasy	Koei	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei Ou	Takara	1996-06-14June 14, 1996	[AAAA]
Bahamut Lagoon	Square	1996-02-09February 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Bakumatsu Korinden Oni	Banpresto	1996-02-02February 2, 1996	[AAAA]
Best Shot Pro Golf	ASCII	1996-06-14June 14, 1996	[AAAA]
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S: Zenin Sanka!! Shuyaku Soudatsusen	Angel	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars Fuwa Fuwa Panic 2	Bandai	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Bishoujo Wrestler Retsuden: Blizzard Yuki Rannyuu	KSS	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Bomberman B-Daman	Hudson Soft	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Brandish 2 Expert	Koei	1996-03-15March 15, 1996	[AAAA]
Chaos Seed	Taito	1996-03-15March 15, 1996	[AAAA]
Crayon Shin-Chan: Nagagutsu Dobon!!	Bandai	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Cu-On-Pa SFC	T&E Soft	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Daikaijyuu Monogatari II	Hudson Soft	1996-08-02August 2, 1996	[AAAA]
Daisenryaku Expert WWII: War in Europe	ASCII	1996-08-30August 30, 1996	[AAAA]
Dark Half	Enix	1996-05-31May 31, 1996	[AAAA]
Derby Stallion 96	ASCII	1996-03-15March 15, 1996	[AAAA]
Disney's Toy Story	Capcom	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble	Nintendo	1996-11-23November 23, 1996	[AAAA]
Doom	Imagineer	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
DoReMi Fantasy: Milon no DokiDoki Daibouken	Hudson Soft	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension	Bandai	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Dragon Knight 4	Banpresto	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Dragon Quest III	Enix	1996-12-06December 6, 1996	[AAAA]
Earth Light: Luna Strike	Hudson Soft	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Energy Breaker	Taito	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu	Nintendo	1996-05-14May 14, 1996	[AAAA]
Fishing Koshien	King Records	1996-05-31May 31, 1996	[AAAA]
Front Mission: Gun Hazard	Square	1996-02-23February 23, 1996	[AAAA]
G-O-D: Mezame yoto Yobu Koe ga Kikoe	Imagineer	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Gamble Hourouki	Vap	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Donjaara	Bandai	1996-07-19July 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Gekisou Sentai CarRanger: Zenkai! Racer-senshi!	Bandai	1996-08-23August 23, 1996	[AAAA]
Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai	Angel	1996-03-08March 8, 1996	[AAAA]
Gokinjo Boukentai	Pioneer LDC	1996-05-24May 24, 1996	[AAAA]
GT Racing	Imagineer	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Harvest Moon	Pack-In-Video	1996-08-09August 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Heisei Gunjin Shogi	Carrozzeria	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Heiwa Pachinko World 3	Shouei System	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Hissatsu Pachinko Collection 4	Sunsoft	1996-08-30August 30, 1996	[AAAA]
Honke Sankyo Fever Jikki Simulation 3	Boss Communications	1996-08-30August 30, 1996	[AAAA]
Horai Gakuen no Bouken!	J-Wing	1996-04-19April 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Igo Club	Hect	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Ippatsu Gyakuten: Keiba - Keirin - Kyoutei	Planning Office Wada	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Iso Zuri: Ritou Hen	Pack-In-Video	1996-01-19January 19, 1996	[AAAA]
J-League '96 Dream Stadium	Hudson Soft	1996-06-01June 1, 1996	[AAAA]
J-League Excite Stage '96	Epoch	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Jikkyou Keiba Simulation: Stable Star	Konami	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling '96 Max Voltage	Konami	1996-09-13September 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu '96 Kaimakuban	Konami	1996-07-19July 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 3	Konami	1996-02-29February 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Jissen Pachi-Slot Hisshouhou! Yamasa Densetsu	Sammy	1996-04-05April 5, 1996	[AAAA]
Jissen Pachinko Hisshouhou! 2	Sammy	1996-03-08March 8, 1996	[AAAA]
JRA PAT	NTT	19961996	[AAAA]
Jumpin' Derby	Naxat	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Kidou Senshi Z-Gundam: Away to the NewType	Bandai	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Kirby Super Star	Nintendo	1996-03-21March 21, 1996	[AAAA]
Kishin Douji Zenki: Tenchi Meidou	Hudson Soft	1996-02-23February 23, 1996	[AAAA]
Kuusou Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy	Bandai	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Kyouraku - Sanyo - Toyomaru Parlor! Parlor! 3	Telenet Japan	1996-01-19January 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Kyouraku - Sanyo - Toyomaru Parlor! Parlor! 5	Telenet Japan	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Lennus II: Fuuin no Shito	Asmik	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Madara Saga: Youchien Senki Madara	Datam Polystar	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Madou Monogatari: Hanamaru Daiyouchi Enji	Tokuma Shoten	1996-01-12January 12, 1996	[AAAA]
Magical Drop 2	Data East	1996-09-20September 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Mahoujin GuruGuru 2	Enix	1996-04-12April 12, 1996	[AAAA]
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems	Capcom	1996-11-18November 18, 1996	[AAAA]
Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajima	Nintendo	1996-10-26October 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow	Capcom	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
MechWarrior 3050	ASK	1996-02-23February 23, 1996	[AAAA]
Mini-Yonku Shining Scorpion: Let's & Go!!	ASCII	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Momotarou Dentetsu Happy	Hudson Soft	1996-12-06December 6, 1996	[AAAA]
Monstania	Pack-In-Video	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Mujintou Monogatari	KSS	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
New Yatterman: Nanndai Kanndai Yajirobe	Yutaka	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
NFL Quarterback Club 96	Acclaim	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Nichibutsu Collection 1	Nihon Bussan	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Nichibutsu Collection 2	Nihon Bussan	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Nintama Rantarou 2	Culture Brain	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Nintama Rantarou Special	Culture Brain	1996-08-09August 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Nishijin Pachinko 3	KSS	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Nishijin Pachinko Monogatari 2	KSS	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenshoki	Koei	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Numbers Paradise	Acclaim	1996-08-30August 30, 1996	[AAAA]
Ongaku Tsukuru: Kanadeeru	ASCII	1996-04-12April 12, 1996	[AAAA]
Parlor! Mini	Telenet Japan	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Parlor! Mini 2	Telenet Japan	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Parlor! Mini 3	Telenet Japan	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Parlor! Mini 4	Telenet Japan	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Pebble Beach no Hotou New: Tournament Edition	T&E Soft	1996-09-13September 13, 1996	[AAAA]
Pinocchio	Capcom	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Poi Poi Ninja World	Bandai	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Pro Kishi Jinsei Simulation: Shogi no Hanamichi	Atlus	1996-02-16February 16, 1996	[AAAA]
Puzzle Nintama Rantarou: Ninjutsu Gakuen Puzzle no Maki	Culture Brain	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Revolution X	Acclaim	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Rin Kaihou Kudan no Igo Daidou	ASK	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
RPG Tsukuru 2	ASCII	1996-01-31January 31, 1996	[AAAA]
Rudra no Hihou	Square	1996-04-05April 5, 1996	[AAAA]
Same Game	Hudson Soft	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam G Next: Senyou Rom Pack & Map Collection	Bandai	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Axis Senki	Bandai	1996-08-23August 23, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Babylonia Kenkoku Senki	Bandai	1996-08-23August 23, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Colony Kaku Senki	Bandai	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Gryps Senki	Bandai	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Ichinen Sensouki	Bandai	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Generation: Zanscare Senki	Bandai	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Gundam Power Formation Puzzle	Bandai	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Ultra Battle: Seven Densetsu	Bandai	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
SD Ultra Battle: Ultraman Densetsu	Bandai	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Shin Kidou Senshi Gundam W: Endless Duel	Bandai	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Shogi Saikyou II: Jissen Taikyoku Hen	Magical Company	1996-02-09February 9, 1996	[AAAA]
SimCity Jr.	Imagineer	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2	Hect	1996-08-24August 24, 1996	[AAAA]
Soreyuke Ebisumaru Karakuri: Meiro Kieta Goemon no Nazo	Konami	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Sound Novel Tsukuru	ASCII	1996-05-31May 31, 1996	[AAAA]
Spriggan Powered	Naxat	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Star Ocean	Enix	1996-07-19July 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Street Fighter Alpha 2	Capcom	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[AAAA]
Sugoroku Ginga Senki	Bottom Up	1996-12-19December 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Supapoon DX	Yutaka	1996-05-31May 31, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Bomberman 4	Hudson Soft	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Famista 5	Namco	1996-02-29February 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Fire ProWrestling X Premium	Human	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Formation Soccer 96: World Club Edition	Human	1996-03-29March 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Gussun Oyoyo 2	Banpresto	1996-05-24May 24, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Jinsei Game 3	Takara	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Kyoutei 2	Nihon Bussan	1996-04-26April 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Mario RPG	Nintendo	1996-03-09March 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Nazo Puyo Tsuu: Rulue no Tetsuwan Hanjyouki	Compile	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Nichibutsu Mahjong 4: Kiso Kenkyu Hen	Nihon Bussan	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Power League 4	Hudson Soft	1996-08-09August 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Puyo Puyo Tsuu Remix	Compile	1996-03-08March 8, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Robot Taisen Gaiden: Masou Kishin - The Lord of Elemental	Banpresto	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Trump Collection 2	Bottom Up	1996-07-19July 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Super Yakyuu Dou	Banpresto	1996-01-26January 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Table Game Dai-Shuugo!! Shogi Mahjong Hanafuda	Varie	1996-07-26July 26, 1996	[AAAA]
Tekichuu Keiba Juku	Banpresto	1996-01-19January 19, 1996	[AAAA]
The Mask	Virgin Interactive	1996-12-27December 27, 1996	[AAAA]
Thoroughbred Breeder III	Hect	1996-10-18October 18, 1996	[AAAA]
Tokimeki Memorial: Densetsu no Ki no Shita de	Konami	1996-02-09February 9, 1996	[AAAA]
Touge Densetsu: Saisoku Battle	BPS	1996-03-15March 15, 1996	[AAAA]
Tower Dream	ASCII	1996-10-25October 25, 1996	[AAAA]
Traverse: Starlight & Prairie	Banpresto	1996-06-28June 28, 1996	[AAAA]
Treasure Hunter G	Square	1996-05-24May 24, 1996	[AAAA]
Tsukikomori	Banpresto	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Umi no Nushi Tsuri	Pack-In-Video	1996-07-19July 19, 1996	[AAAA]
Vs. Collection	Bottom Up	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[AAAA]
Winning Post 2: Program '96	Koei	1996-10-04October 4, 1996	[AAAA]
Wizardry Gaiden IV: Throb of the Demon's Heart	ASCII	1996-09-20September 20, 1996	[AAAA]
WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game	Acclaim	1996-03-01March 1, 1996	[AAAA]
Ys V Expert	Koei	1996-03-22March 22, 1996	[AAAA]

46 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Ardy Lightfoot	Titus Software	1996-02February 1996	02Kids to Adults	[51]
Bass Masters Classic: Pro Edition	Black Pearl Software	1996-07July 1996	02Kids to Adults	[52]
Casper	Absolute Entertainment	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[53]
College Football USA 97	Black Pearl Software	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[54]
College Slam	Acclaim	1996-02February 1996	02Kids to Adults	[55]
Cutthroat Island	Acclaim	1996-03March 1996	02Kids to Adults	[56]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[57]
FIFA Soccer 97	Electronic Arts	19961996	02Kids to Adults	[58]
Final Fight 3	Capcom	1996-01January 1996	05Teen	[59]
Frantic Flea	GameTek	1996-04April 1996	02Kids to Adults	[60]
Incantation	Titus Software	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[61]
Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Winning Run	Nintendo	1996-06June 1996	02Kids to Adults	[62]
Kirby Super Star	Nintendo	1996-09September 1996	02Kids to Adults	[63]
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals	Natsume	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[64]
Madden NFL 97	Electronic Arts	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[65]
Magic Boy	JVC Music	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[66]
Mark Davis' The Fishing Master	Natsume	1996-04April 1996	02Kids to Adults	[67]
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems	Capcom	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[68]
Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[69]
Mega Man X3	Capcom	1996-01January 1996	02Kids to Adults	[70]
Mohawk and Headphone Jack	Black Pearl Software	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[71]
Mr. Do!	Black Pearl Software	1996-12December 1996		[72]
Ms. Pac-Man	Midway Games	1996-09September 1996	02Kids to Adults	[73]
NBA Hang Time	Midway Games	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[74]
NBA Live 97	Electronic Arts	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[75]
NHL 97	Black Pearl Software	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[76]
Olympic Summer Games	Black Pearl Software	1996-06June 1996	02Kids to Adults	[77]
Oscar	Titus Software	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[78]
PGA European Tour	Black Pearl Software	1996-09September 1996	02Kids to Adults	[79]
PGA Tour 96	Black Pearl Software	1996-01January 1996	02Kids to Adults	[80]
Pinocchio	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[81]
Power Piggs of the Dark Ages	Titus Software	1996-05May 1996		[82]
Prehistorik Man	Titus Software	1996-01January 1996		[83]
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame	Titus Software	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[84]
Realm	Titus Software	1996-12December 1996	02Kids to Adults	[85]
Saban's Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers	Bandai	1996-09September 1996	02Kids to Adults	[86]
SimCity 2000	Black Pearl Software	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[87]
Sink or Swim	Titus Software	1996-01January 1996		[88]
Street Fighter Alpha 2	Capcom	1996-11November 1996	05Teen	[89]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars	Nintendo	1996-05May 1996	02Kids to Adults	[90]
Tetris Attack	Nintendo	1996-08August 1996	02Kids to Adults	[91]
The Brainies	Titus Software	1996-04April 1996	02Kids to Adults	[92]
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3	Williams	1996-10October 1996	06Mature	[93]
War 3010: The Revolution	Advanced Productions	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[94]
Whizz	Titus Software	1996-11November 1996	02Kids to Adults	[95]
Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits	Midway Games	1996-10October 1996	02Kids to Adults	[96]

42 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Addams Family Values	Ocean Software	1996-03March 1996	[97]
Ardy Lightfoot	Titus Software	1996-10October 1996	[98]
Bass Masters Classic: Pro Edition	Black Pearl Software	19961996	[99]
Boogerman	Interplay	1996-01January 1996	[100]
Breath of Fire II	Laguna	1996-04April 1996	[101]
Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss	Konami	1996-02February 1996	[102]
Cutthroat Island	Acclaim	1996-02February 1996	[103]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!	Nintendo	1996-12December 1996	[104]
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension	Bandai	19961996	[105]
Earthworm Jim 2	Virgin Interactive	1996-01January 1996	[106]
FIFA Soccer '97	Electronic Arts	19961996	[107]
Incantation	Titus Software	19961996	[108]
International Superstar Soccer Deluxe	Konami	1996-01January 1996	[109]
Magic Boy	JVC Music	19961996	[110]
Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems	Capcom	19961996	[111]
Donald in Maui Mallard	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	[112]
Mega Man X3	Laguna	1996-07July 1996	[113]
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament	Ocean Software	1996-02February 1996	[114]
NBA Jam	Acclaim	1996-03March 1996	[115]
NBA Live '97	Electronic Arts	19961996	[116]
NFL Quarterback Club '96	Acclaim	19961996	[117]
NHL '97	Electronic Arts	1996-11November 1996	[118]
Olympic Summer Games	Black Pearl Software	1996-06June 1996	[119]
PGA Tour '96	THQ	1996-03March 1996	[120]
Pinocchio	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	[121]
Prehistorik Man	Titus Software	1996-06June 1996	[122]
Secret of Evermore	SquareSoft	1996-02February 1996	[123]
SimCity 2000	THQ	1996-12December 1996	[124]
Sink or Swim	Titus Software	19961996	[125]
Spirou	Infogrames	1996-09September 1996	[126]
Street Fighter Alpha 2	Nintendo	1996-12December 1996	[127]
Terranigma	Nintendo	1996-12December 1996	[128]
Tetris Attack	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	[129]
The Brainies	Titus Software	19961996	[130]
Theme Park	Ocean Software	1996-11November 1996	[131]
Tiny Toon Adventures: Wild & Wacky Sports	Konami	1996-04April 1996	[132]
Toy Story	Nintendo	1996-04April 1996	[133]
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3	Acclaim	1996-11November 1996	[134]
Wild Guns	Titus Software	1996-10October 1996	[135]
Winter Gold	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	[136]
Worms	Ocean Software	1996-09September 1996	[137]
WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game	Acclaim	1996-01January 1996	[138]

Satellaview

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23 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
BS Dragon Quest	Enix	1996-02February 1996	[139]
BS DynamiTracer!	Square	1996-01-27January 27, 1996	[AAAA]
BS Kirby no Omotya Bako Baseball	Nintendo	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Koi wa Balance - Battle of Lovers	Square	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Let's Pachinko Nante Gindama 1	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Let's Pachinko Nante Gindama 2	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Let's Pachinko Nante Gindama 3	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Let's Pachinko Nante Gindama 4	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Nichibutsu 4 Player Mahjong 1	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Nichibutsu 4 Player Mahjong 2	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Nichibutsu Mahjong	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Nintama Rantarou 2	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Parlor Parlor 2	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
Radical Dreamers	Square	1996-02-03February 3, 1996	[AAAA]
BS Special Tee Shot	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
BS Spriggan Powered	PUBLISHER	1996-00AAAA 1996	[AAAA]
Treasure Conflix	Square	1996-02February 1996	[AAAA]
BS Yoshi No Panepon	Nintendo	1996-11-03November 3, 1996	[AAAA]

Virtual Boy

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2 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
3D Tetris	Nintendo	1996-03March 1996	[140]
Nester's Funky Bowling	Nintendo	1996-02February 1996	[141]

Nintendo 64

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10 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Chōkūkan Night: Pro Yakyū King	Imagineer	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[142]
Eikō no Saint Andrews	SETA	1996-11-29November 29, 1996	[143]
Jikkyō J-League: Perfect Striker	Konami	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[144]
Mahjong Master	Konami	1996-12-20December 20, 1996	[145]
Mario Kart 64	Nintendo	1996-12-14December 14, 1996	[146]
Pilotwings 64	Nintendo	1996-06-23June 23, 1996	[147]
Saikyō Habu Shōgi	SETA	1996-06-23June 23, 1996	[148]
Super Mario 64	Nintendo	1996-06-23June 23, 1996	[149]
Wave Race 64	Nintendo	1996-09-27September 27, 1996	[150]
Wonder Project J2: Koruro no Mori no Josette	Enix	1996-11-22November 22, 1996	[151]

8 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Pilotwings 64	Nintendo	1996-09September 1996	02	[152]
Super Mario 64	Nintendo	1996-09September 1996	02	[153]
Mortal Kombat Trilogy	Midway Games	1996-10October 1996	06	[154]
Cruis'n USA	Nintendo	1996-10October 1996	02	[155]
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey	Midway Games	1996-10October 1996	02	[156]
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire	LucasArts	1996-10October 1996	05	[157]
Killer Instinct Gold	Nintendo	1996-10October 1996	05	[158]
Wave Race 64	Nintendo	1996-11November 1996	02	[159]