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- 2005: Pokémon Emerald is released on the GBA in America. The game's mascot was Rayquaza.
- 2007: Wii video game Heatseeker is released in America.
- 2008: Link's Crossbow Training for the Wii is released in Japan. In Europe, Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors, Don King Boxing, and Iron Man are released.
- 2008: Iron Man is released in America for the Wii and Nintendo DS. It is based off of the move of the same name and was critically panned.
- 2002: The GameCube was launched in Europe.
- 2003: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker with Ocarina of Time Master Quest was released in Europe for the GameCube.
- 2007: Elite Beat Agents was released in Australia for the DS.
- 2010: Picross 3D was released in North America for the DS.
- 2019: The live action Detective Pikachu movie premiere in Japanese theaters.
- 2007: Eledees and Prince of Persia: Rival Swords is released on the Wii in Europe.
- 2008: Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is released on the Wii in Europe.
- 2009: New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for the Wii is released in America.
- 2018: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
- 2008: Crosswords DS is released in North America.
- 2009: Guitar Hero: Metallica is released in the states for Wii.
- 2003: Critically acclaimed Game Boy Advance title Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is released in America.
- 2005: Yoshi Touch & Go is released on the Nintendo DS in Europe.
- 2008: Stephen Spielberg created Boom Blox is released in America for the Wii.
- 2008: Bully: Scholarship Edition and Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed are released on the Wii in Europe.
- 2003: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
- 2007: Bomberman Land for the Wii is released in Japan.
- 2003: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow was released in Europe for the GBA.
- 2008: Boom Blox was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2010: The Wii (Black) was launched in North America.
- 2017: NBA Playgrounds was launched in North America and Europe on the Nintendo Switch e-shop.
- 2002: NHL Hitz 20-02 was released in Europe for the GameCube.
- 2019: The live action Detective Pikachu movie is released in US theaters.
- 2004: Nintendo officially announces the Revolution, later named Wii.
- 2007: Cooking Mama: Cook Off released for the Wii in Europe and NES Open Tournament Golf is released for the Virtual Console and was released in Europe.
- 2008: WiiWare launches in America with such titles as LostWinds, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, and Defend Your Castle being released alongside it. Oddly no Nintendo published games were released until much later.
- 2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release worldwide on the Nintendo Switch.
- 1996: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released in North America for the SNES.
- 2001: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons was released in North America for the GBC.
- 2008: Deca Sports was released in North America for the Wii.
- 2005: The Pokémon Center was closed and reopened as Nintendo World. It would later be renamed to Nintendo New York.
- 2008: Bomberman Land was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2008: Harvest Moon: Magical Melody was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2009: Pokémon Platinum was released in Australia for the Nintendo DS.
- 2021: Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind were released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch.
- 2006: New Super Mario Bros. is released in the United States. It goes on to become one of the best selling games in the series.
- 2008: Battalion Wars 2 for Wii and Luminous Arc 2 for the DS are released in Japan.
- 2008: Kidz Sports Ice Hockey was released in Australia for the Wii.
- 2009: Deca Sports 2 was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2010: Junior League Sports was released in North America for the Wii.
- 2007: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is released on the Virtual Console and was released in Europe.
- 2011: Chrono Trigger is released on the Virtual Console in North America.
- 2002: The Nintendo GameCube was launched in Australia.
- 2007: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2007: Pokémon Trozei! was released in Korea for the DS.
- 2009: Punch-Out!! for Wii is released in America. It was the first time a new entry in the series has been released in years and was headed by Next Level Games, the Canadian team behind the Mario Strikers series.
- 2005: Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! is released in Japan.
- 2008: Deca Sports is released in Japan, while the much more important Wii Fit is released across the pond in America.
- 2017:Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is released in North America and Europe
- 2007: Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII for the Wii is released in the US.
- 2008: WiiWare launches in Europe, as does We Ski for the Wii.
- 2011: Chrono Trigger is released on the Virtual Console in Europe and Australia.
- 2012: Mario Tennis Open is released in North America for the Nintendo 3DS.
- 2016: Fire Emblem Fates is released in Europe for the Nintendo 3DS.
- 1992: Metroid II: Return of Samus is released for the Game Boy in Europe. The game was the first game in the series to appear on a handheld.
- 2003: WarioWare is released for the Game Boy Advance in America. It introduced to the world fast paced microgames that starred none other than Wario, which gave him a distinct identity beyond just being the evil counterpart of Mario.
- 2007: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is released on the Virtual Console in the USA.
- 2021: Miitopia was released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch.
- 2000: Perfect Dark was released in North America for the N64.
- 2008: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2009: EA Sports Active was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2009: Punch-Out!! was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2009: Pokémon Platinum was released in Europe for the DS.
- 2003: WarioWare is released in Europe for the Game Boy Advance.
- 2008: Battle of the Bands is released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2010: Super Mario Galaxy 2 is released in North America for the Wii.
- 2002: Super Smash Bros. Melee was released for the GameCube in Europe. It introduced to the series Princess Peach, Bowser, Princess Zelda, Sheik, Ice Climbers, Ganondorf, Dr. Mario, Falco, Pichu, Marth, Roy, and Mewtwo.
- 2012: Boku wa Koukuu Kanseikan: Airport Hero 3D - Haneda with JAL was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan.
- 2001: Conker's Bad Fur Day was released in Australia the N64.
- 2006: Reggie Fils-Aime becomes president of Nintendo of America.
- 2007: Bionicle Heroes was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2007: Mario Strikers Charged Football was released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2007: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales was released in Europe for the DS.
- 2008: Donkey Kong Country is released on the Virtual Console in Korea.
- 2009: The Munchables is released on the Wii in America. It's described by people as a mixture of Pac-Man and Katamari, and is surprisingly or not made by Namco Bandai - the owner of both franchises.
- 1986: Dragon Quest is released in Japan for the Famicom. It is the first game in the series.
- 2008: Death Jr. II: Root of all Evil is released on the Wii in North America.
- 1982: Game & Watch video game Oil Panic is released.
- 1993: The 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie is released in theaters.
- 2008: Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party is released on the Wii in Europe.
- 2015: Splatoon was released on the Wii U in Japan. It becomes one of the best selling titles for the Wii U.
- 2007: Mario Party 8 was released in North America. It becomes the best selling game in the series.
- 2008: Active Life: Outdoor Challenge was released in Japan for the Wii.
- 2015: Splatoon was released for the Wii U in North America and Europe. It becomes one of the best selling titles for the Wii U.
- 2020: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
- 2003: Pokémon Box is released in Japan for the GameCube.
- 2007: Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is released in Europe for the Wii.
- 2009: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is released in Japan for the Nintendo DS.
- 2014: Mario Kart 8 is released for the Wii U
- 1998: Banjo-Kazooie is released in America for the Nintendo 64.
- 1999: Superman 64, one of the worst reviewed video games of all time, is released in America for the Nintendo 64.
- 2007: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition and Flash Focus are released in Japan.