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- 1989: The last episode of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! airs on TV.
- 1990: StarTropics was released in North America for the NES.
- 1995: Virtual Boy Wario Land: Awazon no Hihou was released in Japan for the Virtual Boy.
- 1999: Picross NP Vol. 5 was released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
- 2001: The Card-E Reader was launched in Japan.
- 2005: Super Donkey Kong 3 was released in Japan for the GBA.
- 2006: Yoshi's Island DS was released in Europe for the DS.
- 2007: Wii Fit was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2017: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was released worldwide for the Switch.
- 2001: Super Smash Bros. Melee is released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2004: The Nintendo DS is launched in Japan.
- 2006:The Wii is launched in Japan.
- 2006: Zelda no Densetsu: Twilight Princess was released in Japan for the GameCube and Wii.
- 2006: Wii Sports is released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2006: Ice Hockey is released in Japan for the Virtual Console.
- 2016: Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS is released in North America and Europe.
- 1996: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire was released in North America for the N64.
- 1997: Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98 was released in North America for the N64.
- 2002: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords the nineth game in the Zelda series was released in North America for the GBA.
- 2009: New Super Mario Bros. Wii was released in North America for the Wii.
- 2015: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released in Japan.
- 2015: Xenoblade Chronicles X is released outside of Japan. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released in Europe.
- 1983: Pinball was released as part of the Game & Watch series.
- 2005: Super Mario Strikers was released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2005: Mario Tennis: Power Tour was released in North America for the GBA.
- 2005: Animal Crossing: Wild World was released in North America for the DS.
- 2006: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin was released in North America for the DS.
- 2008: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon was released in Europe for the DS.
- 1982: Green House was released as part of the Game & Watch series.
- 1999: Donkey Kong 64 was released in Europe for the N64.
- 2004: Mario Party 6 was released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2006: Kirby Squeak Squad was released in North America for the DS.
- 2007: Metroid Prime: Hunters was released in Korea for the DS.
- 2007: Mario Party DS was released in Australia for the DS.
- 2007: No More Heroes was released in Japan the Wii.
- 2006: The Wii was launched in Australia.
- 2007: Pokémon Battle Revolution was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2007: Link's Crossbow Training was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks the fifteenth game in the Zelda series was released in North America for the DS.
- 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch.
- 1994: NHL 95 was released in Europe for the SNES.
- 2005: Mario Kart DS was released in Japan for the DS.
- 2006: The Wii was launched in Europe.
- 2016: Miitopia was released in Japan for the 3DS
- 2004: Yoshi no Banyuu Inryoku was released in Japan for the GBA.
- 2005: Battalion Wars was released in Europe for the GameCube.
- 1992: Mario & Yoshi was released in Europe for the NES.
- 1992: Mario Paint was released in Europe for the SNES.
- 1999: Donkey Kong 64 was released in Japan for the N64.
- 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks was released in Australia for the DS.
- 2015: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released in Australia.
- 1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released in Europe for the N64.
- 1999: The 64DD is released alongside Mario Artist: Paint Studio.
- 2003: Beyond Good & Evil was released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2002: NHL 2K3 was released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2006: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released in North America for the GameCube.
- 2006: Ice Hockey was released in North America for the Virtual Console.
- 2008: Meowth's original English voice actor, Maddie Blaustein died at 48.
- 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks was released in Europe for the DS.
- 1983: Donkey Kong Jr. no Sansū Asobi was released in North America for the Famicom.
- 1998: Zelda no Densetsu: Yume o Miru Shima DX was released in Japan for the GBC.
- 2003: Donkey Konga was released in Japan for the GameCube.
- 2003: Super Donkey Kong was released in Japan for the GBA.
- 2006: Super Donkey Kong was re-released in Japan on the Virtual Console.
- 2023: Electronic Entertainment Expo was discontinued after 28 years.
- 1989: Mega Man was released in Europe for the NES.
- 2002: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker the tenth game in the Zelda series was released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube
- 2007: Link's Crossbow Training was released in Australia for the Wii.
- 1991: Yoshi no Tamago was released in Japan for the Famicom and Game Boy.
- 1995: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest was released in Europe for the SNES.
- 2000: Pocket Monsters Crystal was released in Japan for the GBC.
- 2000: Pokémon Stadium Kin Gin was released in Japan for the N64.
- 2001: The Panasonic Q was launched in Japan.
- 2001: Dōbutsu no Mori was released in Japan for the GC.
- 2001: Super Mario Advance 2 was released in Japan for the GBA.
- 2006: Pokémon Battle Revolution was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 1987: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! was released in Europe for the NES.
- 1987: Ginga no Sannin was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 2006: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released in Europe for the GameCube.
- 2009: Game & Watch Collection became available in North America from Nintendo of America's Club Nintendo service.
- 2016: Super Mario Run is released worldwide on iOS becoming the first official Mario game on a mobile device.
- 1997: In Japan, over 700 children suffered epileptic attacks due to an episode of Pokémon the Series, Electric Soldier Porygon.
- 2002: Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat was released in Japan for the GameCube.
- 2006: Animal Crossing: The Movie was released in Japan. The film was never released outside Japan.
- 1987: RockMan was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 2009: Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection was released in Australia for the DS.
- 1987: Final Fantasy was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 1987: Stick Hunter: Exciting Ice Hockey was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 1998: Mario Party was released in Japan for the N64.
- 1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released in Australia for the N64.
- 2003: ASTRO BOY • Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Heart no Himitsu was released in Japan for the GBA.
- 2009: Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection was released in Europe for the DS.
- 1986: Kid Icarus was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System.
- 1988: Castlevania was released in Europe for the NES.
- 2006: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released in Australia for the GameCube.
- 2008: World of Goo was released in Europe as DSiWare.
- 1991: Battletoads was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 1998: Sutte Hakkun '98: Winter Event Version was released in Japan for the Super Famicom's Satellaview.
- 2001: Sonic Adventure 2: Battle and Sonic Advance were released in Japan for the GameCube and GBA, making them the first Sonic games released on a Nintendo console.
- 1990: Pilotwings was released in Japan for the Super Famicom.
- 1997: Yoshi's Story was released in Japan for the N64.
- 2007: Blades of Steel was released in Europe for the Virtual Console.
- 1999: Donkey Kong 64 was released in Australia for the Nintendo 64.
- 1986: Family Trainer: Running Stadium was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 1988: RockMan 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo was released in Japan for the Famicom.
- 2007: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was re-released in North America on the Virtual Console.
- 2007: Blades of Steel was released in North America for the Virtual Console.
- 2008: DSiWare was launched in Japan.
- 2006: R-Type was re-released in Europe on the Virtual Console.
- 2006: Super Mario Bros. was re-released in North America on the Virtual Console.
- 2007: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was re-released in Europe on the Virtual Console.
- 2008: New Play Control! Pikmin was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2017: Style Savvy: Styling Star was released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America.
- 2020: Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is released in Japan.
- 2002: Eternal Arcadia Legends was released in Japan for the GameCube.
- 2008: 100 Classic Book Collection was released in Europe for the DS.
- 2001: SSX Tricky was released in Japan for the GameCube.
- 1990: Faxanadu was released in Europe for the NES.
- 1990: Probotector was released in Europe for the NES.
- 2023: Pokémon Concierge premiered on Netflix.
- 2005: Mario & Luigi RPG 2x2 was released in Japan for the DS.
- 2006: Baseball was re-released in Europe on the Virtual Console.
- 2006: Ice Hockey was released in Europe for the Virtual Console.
- 2000: Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is released in Japan via TV Tokyo.
- 2001: The Legend of Thunder! is released in Japan via TV Tokyo.
- 2003: Sonic Heroes was released in Japan for the GC.
- 1994: Hotel Mario was released in North America for the CD-i.