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The year 2014 saw a number of events in the video game industry. No new major consoles were released, but updates and upgrades were: the New Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan and Oceania, and Sony Interactive Entertainment released new model 2000 PS Vita systems in Europe & North America. In video game-related corporate acquisitions, Amazon purchased the online video game streaming service Twitch, and Facebook acquired the virtual reality company and product Oculus. Nintendo released Amiibo in 2014, companion figurines that could be scanned by the 3DS and Wii U systems. On Twitter and other Internet social media, the Gamergate controversy began.

Among video games originally released in 2014, critics gave the highest reviews to Madden NFL 15, NBA 2K15, NBA Live 15, WWE 2K15, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Dark Souls II, Bayonetta 2, Shovel Knight, Velocity 2X, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Mario Kart 8, and Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. Other significant games that won awards included Destiny, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and Monument Valley, Grand Theft Auto Online, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and Watch Dogs

## Top-rated games

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### Major awards

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Category/Organization | 32nd Golden Joystick Awards
October 24, 2014[1] | The Game Awards 2014
December 5, 2014 | 18th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
February 5, 2015 | 15th Game Developers Choice Awards
March 3, 2015 | 11th British Academy Games Awards
March 12, 2015

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Game of the Year | Dark Souls II | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Destiny
Independent / Debut[i] | DayZ | Shovel Knight | Transistor | The Banner Saga | Never Alone
Mobile/Handheld[i] | Mobile  | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Monument Valley
Handheld  | Pokémon X and Y | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Innovation  | Oculus Rift DK2 | — | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Monument Valley | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Artistic Achievement[i] | Animation  | Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | —  | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Monument Valley | Lumino City
Art Direction  | Monument Valley
Audio[i] | Music  | Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | Destiny | Alien: Isolation | Far Cry 4
Sound Design  | — | Destiny | Alien: Isolation
Character or Performance  | — | Trey Parker as multiple characters
South Park: The Stick of Truth | Talion
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | — | Ashley Johnson as Ellie
The Last of Us: Left Behind
Game Design or Direction[i] | Game Design  | — | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Game Direction  | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Narrative  | The Last of Us: Left Behind | Valiant Hearts: The Great War | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Kentucky Route Zero: Episode 3 | The Last of Us: Left Behind
Technical Achievement  | — | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Destiny | —
Multiplayer/Online  | Battlefield 4 | Destiny | — | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Action/Shooter  | — | Far Cry 4 | Destiny | —
Adventure  | — | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Family  | — | Mario Kart 8 | LittleBigPlanet 3 | — | Minecraft: Console Editions
Fighting  | — | Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | —
Role-Playing  | — | Dragon Age: Inquisition
Sports/Racing | Sports  | — | Mario Kart 8 | FIFA 15 | — | OlliOlli
Racing  | Mario Kart 8
Strategy/Simulation  | — | Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | —
Special Award | Lifetime Achievement | Industry Icon Award | Pioneer Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | BAFTA Fellowship
Hideo Kojima | Ken and Roberta Williams | Allan Alcorn,
Ralph H. Baer | Hironobu Sakaguchi | David Braben

1. ^ a b c d e Certain award presentations combine these categories.

### Critically acclaimed titles

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Metacritic (MC) and GameRankings (GR) are aggregators of video game journalism reviews.

2014 games and expansions scoring at least 90/100 (MC) or 90% (GR)[2][3] Game  | Publisher  | Release date  | Platform  | MC score  | GR score

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Grand Theft Auto V | Rockstar Games | November 18, 2014  | Xbox One | 97/100  | 98.33%
Grand Theft Auto V | Rockstar Games | November 18, 2014  | PlayStation 4 | 97/100  | 96.33%
The Last of Us Remastered[broken anchor] | Sony Computer Entertainment | July 29, 2014  | PlayStation 4 | 95/100  | 95.7%
Shovel Knight | Yacht Club Games | June 26, 2014  | Nintendo 3DS | 90/100  | 93.67%
Fez | Trapdoor | March 25, 2014  | PlayStation Vita | 91/100  | 92.5%[4]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Nintendo | November 21, 2014  | Wii U | 92/100  | 92.39%
Rayman Legends | Ubisoft | February 18, 2014  | Xbox One | 91/100  | 92.17%
Bayonetta 2 | Nintendo | September 20, 2014  | Wii U | 91/100  | 91.38%
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition | Blizzard Entertainment | August 19, 2014  | PlayStation 4 | 90/100  | 91.25%
Dark Souls II | Bandai Namco Games | March 11, 2014  | PlayStation 3 | 91/100  | 89.68%
Kentucky Route Zero – Act III | Cardboard Computer  | May 6, 2014  | Microsoft Windows | 91/100  | 89%
Dark Souls II | Bandai Namco Games | March 11, 2014  | Xbox 360 | 91/100  | 88.95%
Dark Souls II | Bandai Namco Games | March 11, 2014  | Microsoft Windows | 91/100  | 88.3%
Out of the Park Baseball 15 | Out of the Park Developments | April 24, 2014  | Microsoft Windows | 89/100  | 90.71%
Velocity 2X | FuturLab  | September 2, 2014  | PlayStation Vita | 90/100  | 90.56%
Rayman Legends | Ubisoft | February 18, 2014  | PlayStation 4 | 90/100  | 90.45%
Metro Redux | Deep Silver | August 25, 2014  | Microsoft Windows | 90/100  | 90.2%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | Nicalis | November 4, 2014  | Microsoft Windows | 86/100  | 90.2%
Child of Light | Ubisoft | April 29, 2014  | PlayStation 3 | 89/100  | 90%[5]
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition | DrinkBox Studios | July 2, 2014  | Wii U | 90/100  | 88.86%
Fez | Trapdoor | March 25, 2014  | PlayStation 4 | 90/100  | 88.46%
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II | Nihon Falcom | September 25, 2014  | PlayStation 3 | 90/100[6] | 87.5%[7]

## Highest-grossing games

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The following were 2014's top ten highest-grossing video games in terms of worldwide revenue (including physical sales, digital purchases, subscriptions, microtransactions, free-to-play and pay-to-play) across all platforms (including mobile, personal computer, and console platforms).

No. | Game  | Revenue  | Publisher(s)  | Genre(s)  | Platform(s)  | Business model  | Ref

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1  | Puzzle & Dragons | $1,500,000,000  | GungHo Online Entertainment (SoftBank Group) | Puzzle | Mobile | Free-to-play | [8]
2  | Crossfire | $1,400,000,000  | Smilegate / Tencent | First-person shooter | Windows | Free-to-play | [9]
3  | Candy Crush Saga | $1,330,000,000  | King Digital | Puzzle | Mobile | Free-to-play | [10]
4  | Clash of Clans | $1,000,000,000  | Supercell (SoftBank Group) | Strategy | Mobile | Free-to-play | [11]
5  | League of Legends | $946,000,000  | Riot Games / Tencent | MOBA | PC | Free-to-play | [12]
6  | Dungeon Fighter Online | $891,000,000  | Neople / Nexon | Beat 'em up | Windows
7  | Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | $840,000,000  | Activision (Activision Blizzard) | First-person shooter | Multi-platform | Buy-to-play | [13]
8  | Grand Theft Auto V | $750,000,000 | Rockstar Games (Take-Two Interactive) | Action-adventure | Multi-platform | Buy-to-play | [14][15][16]
9  | World of Warcraft | $728,000,000  | Blizzard Entertainment (Activision Blizzard) | MMORPG | PC | Subscription | [12]
10  | Destiny | $500,000,000  | Activision (Activision Blizzard) | First-person shooter | Multi-platform | Buy-to-play | [17]

## Events

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January  | unknown  | Atari emerges from Bankruptcy and plans to enter the Social Casino market.
6  | 2K Games discontinued the MLB 2K series.
7  | PlayStation Now, a cloud-streaming from Sony Computer Entertainment was announced.
15 - 16  | Steam Dev Days held in Seattle, Washington.
27  | Microsoft acquired the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games.
February  | 5  | Double Helix Games was acquired by Amazon.com
18  | Irrational Games, the creator of the BioShock series was shut down.
March  | 12  | 10th British Academy Video Games Awards held in Tobacco Dock, London.
17 – 21  | Game Developers Conference 2014 held in San Francisco, California.
18  | Project Morpheus, a virtual reality initiative from Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 is announced.
25  | Oculus VR was acquired by Facebook for $2 billion.
28 – 30  | Rezzed 2014 held at the NEC Birmingham.
April  | 11 – 13  | PAX East 2014 held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
12 – 13  | Midwest Gaming Classic 2014 held at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
May  | 20  | Nintendo discontinues the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection servers for Wii and Nintendo DS games.
29  | Electronic Arts shut down Mythic Entertainment
June  | 5  | Nintendo announces that their president, Satoru Iwata won't attend E3 due to medical issues.
10 – 12  | E3 2014 held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.[18]
12  | Nordic Games acquired the publishing label of THQ.
14 – 17  | DreamHack-Summer held in Jönköping, Sweden.
25  | Google releases the Google Cardboard a VR accessory designed for smartphones.[19]
30  | Crytek's IP's Homefront: The Revolution was acquired by Koch Media. Crytek UK, formerly Free Radical Design, and Crytek USA was shut down.
Deep Silver set up a new subsidiary known as Deep Silver Dambuster.
Electronic Arts shut down more than 50 multiplayer games.[20]
July  | 10  | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater's creator Neversoft was merged into Infinity Ward by Activision.
17 – 20  | QuakeCon 2014: The massive annual LAN party held in Dallas, Texas.
24 – 27  | SDCC 2014 held at the San Diego Convention Center.
29  | The Nvidia Shield Tablet is released in North America.
Unknown  | Airtight Games was shut down approximately one month after the release of Murdered: Soul Suspect.
August  | 7  | Activision revived the brand of Sierra Entertainment.
11  | Electronic Arts launched a subscription video game service called EA Access for the Xbox One.
13 – 17  | Gamescom 2014 held in Cologne, Germany.
20 – 22  | Unite 2014 held in Seattle, Washington.
25  | Twitch was acquired by Amazon.com for $970 million.
28  | The Gamergate controversy came to public attention due to the introduction of the GamerGate hashtag.[21]
29  | Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS XL.
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September 1  | PAX Prime 2014 held at the Washington State Convention Center.
September  | 18 – 21  | Tokyo Game Show 2014 at the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo.
25 – 28  | EGX London 2014 held in Earls Court, London.
27  | Naughty Dog celebrated its 30th anniversary.
October  | 2 – 5  | GIGACON 2014 held in Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway.
3 – 5  | EGS 2014 held in Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico.
6  | Ubisoft Reflections, formerly known as Reflections Interactive, celebrated its 30th anniversary.
11 – 12  | Play Expo 2014 held at EventCity, Manchester.
11 – 12  | FirstLook 2014 held at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
19  | 2014 League of Legends World Championship was held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium
24  | 32nd Golden Joystick Awards was held
24 - 26  | Milan Games Week held at Fieramilanocity in Milan, Italy.
November  | 31 – 2  | PAX Australia 2014 held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
6  | Microsoft Studios acquired Minecraft developer Mojang for $2.5 billion.
7 – 8  | BlizzCon 2014 held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
12 - 17  | E-Sports World Championship 2014 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan
27 – 30  | DreamHack-Winter held in Jönköping, Sweden.
December
4  | 2K Games announced a new subsidiary called Hangar 13.
5  | The Game Awards 2014 held in Las Vegas.
6  | Ralph H. Baer, credited as the creator of the Magnavox Odyssey, died at the age of 92.
6 – 7  | PlayStation Experience held at The Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

## Notable deaths

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* January 23 – Justin Carmical, 42, retro game enthusiast known online as JewWario.[22]
* February 14 – Harold Ramis, 69, actor, writer, and director who created the Ghostbusters franchise and co-wrote the 2009 video game.
* April 19 – Bob Hoskins, 71, actor who played Mario in 1993's Super Mario Bros..[23]
* April 8 – The Ultimate Warrior, 54, pro wrestler who appeared in WWE games (cover star of WWF WrestleMania Challenge, WWF European Rampage Tour, WWF Superstars, and WWE All Stars).[24]
* August 11 – Robin Williams, 63, actor who appeared in ads for The Legend of Zelda alongside his daughter whose name originates from the series.[25][26]
* December 6 – Ralph H. Baer, 92, game designer credited for creating the first home console.[27]
* December 22 – Christine Cavanaugh, 51, voice actor best known for the voice of Chuckie in the Rugrats franchise.[28]

## Series with new entries

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Series with new installments in 2014 include Assassin's Creed, Bayonetta, Borderlands, Call of Duty, Castlevania, Civilization, Dark Souls, Divinity, Donkey Kong, Dragon Age, The Elder Scrolls, Elite,  Far Cry, Final Fantasy, Forza Horizon, Infamous, Kinect Sports, Kirby, LittleBigPlanet, Mario Golf, Mario Kart, Metal Gear, MX vs. ATV, Ninja Gaiden, Persona, Pokémon, Professor Layton, Shantae, Sniper Elite, Sonic the Hedgehog, Strider Hiryu, Super Smash Bros., Tales, The Sims, Thief, Trials, Tropico, Wolfenstein, and World of Warcraft.

In addition, 2014 saw the introduction of several new properties, including Destiny, Five Nights at Freddy's, Shovel Knight, Sunset Overdrive, Titanfall, The Evil Within and Watch Dogs.

## Game releases

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The list of games released in 2014 in North America.

| Video game platforms

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DC | Dreamcast
Droid | Android
iOS | iOS, iPadOS
Lin | Linux
Mac | Mac
NDS | Nintendo DS
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Nvidia Shield | Unknown platform
PS3 | PlayStation 3
PS4 | PlayStation 4
PSN | Unknown platform
PSP | PlayStation Portable
PSVita | PlayStation Vita
| Wii | Wii

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WiiWare | Unknown platform
WiiU | Wii U
Win | Windows
WP | Windows Phone
X360 | Xbox 360
XBLA | Unknown platform
XBO | Xbox One

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Month | Day | Title | Platform(s) | Genre(s)

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| 2  | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed | iOS, Droid | Racing
7  | Don't Starve: Console Edition | PS4 | Survival
RoboCop | iOS |
Tiny Brains | PSN |
8  | Consortium | Win | Role-playing, first-person shooter
9  | Castle Doombad | iOS | Tower defense
Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder | 3DS | Platform
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project | iOS | Platform
Joe Danger Infinity | iOS | Endless runner
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | Win | Action, hack and slash
Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper | iOS | Rhythm, puzzle, adventure
13  | Nidhogg | Win | Fighting
14  | Age of Zombies | PSVita |
Assassin's Creed Liberation HD | PSN | Action-adventure, stealth
The Banner Saga | Win, Mac, Lin, iOS, XBLA | Tactical role-playing
15  | Assassin's Creed Liberation HD | Win, XBLA | Action-adventure, stealth
Final Fantasy VI | Android | Role-playing
16  | Bardbarian | iOS | Action
F1 Race Stars | WiiU | Kart racing
Guilty Gear Isuka | Win | Single player, multiplayer
NBA Rush | iOS |
Shadow Blade | iOS | Platform
Unepic | WiiU | Platform, role-playing, Metroidvania
20  | KickBeat | Win | Music, Rhythm
21  | Lucifer Ring | PSN |
22  | Deus Ex: The Fall | Android | Action role-playing, first-person shooter, stealth
Insurgency | Win | First-person shooter
OlliOlli | PSVita | Sports
23  | Might & Magic X: Legacy | Win | Role-playing
Tomb Raider | Mac | Action-adventure
27  | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Mobile | WP | Action-adventure
Redux: Dark Matters | DC | Shoot 'em up
28  | Broken Age Act 1 | Win, Mac, Lin | Point-and-click adventure
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z | PS3, PSVita, X360 | Action role-playing
Rekoil | Win | First-person shooter
Soul Fjord | Ouya | Roguelike, rhythm
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition | PS4, XBO | Action-adventure
29  | Rekoil: Liberator | XBLA | First-person shooter
30  | Hero of Many | GameStick | Action-adventure game
Octodad: Dadliest Catch | Win, Mac, Lin | Adventure
Rocket Robo | iOS, Droid | Puzzle
31  | Halo: Spartan Assault | XBLA | Twin-stick shooter
Loadout | Win | Third-person shooter

Y | 4  | Dustforce | PSN, PSVita | Platform
Fable Anniversary | X360 | Action role-playing
Outlast | PS4 | Survival horror
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 2: Smoke and Mirrors | Win, Mac, PSN | Graphic adventure
5  | The Wolf Among Us - Episode 2: Smoke and Mirrors | XBLA | Graphic adventure
6  | Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - Episode 1 | iOS | Point-and-click adventure
Double Dragon Neon | Win | Beat 'em up
Final Fantasy VI | iOS | Role-playing
Retro City Rampage DX | 3DS | Action-adventure
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 2: Smoke and Mirrors | iOS | Graphic adventure
Threes | iOS | Puzzle
7  | The Lego Movie Videogame | Win, PS3, X360, PS4, XBO, WiiU | Action-adventure
Bravely Default | 3DS | Role-playing
Jazzpunk | Win, Lin, Mac | Adventure
11  | Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc | PSVita | Adventure, visual novel
Far Cry Classic | PSN, XBLA | First-person shooter
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | PS3, X360 | Action role-playing
One Piece: Romance Dawn | 3DS | RPG
Skullgirls Encore | PS3 | Fighting
Toukiden: The Age of Demons | PSVita, PSP | Action role-playing
TxK | PSVita | Tube shooter
12  | World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition | XBLA | Vehicular combat, massively multiplayer online
13  | Adventure Time Card Wars | Droid, iOS |
AeternoBlade | 3DS |
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | Win | Fighting game
Deadman's Cross | iOS |
Inazuma Eleven | 3DS |
NaissanceE | Win | Puzzle, Art, Exploration
Steel Diver: Sub Wars | 3DS | Submarine simulator
14  | The Last of Us: Left Behind | PS3 | Action-adventure, survival horror
LocoCycle | Win, X360 | Racing, vehicular combat
18  | Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry | PS3, PS4 | Action-adventure, stealth
Banished | Win | City-building, strategy
Earth Defense Force 2025 | PS3, X360 | Third-person shooter
Guacamelee! Gold Edition | Mac, Lin | Metroidvania, platform, beat 'em up
Ikaruga | Win | Single-player, 2-player cooperative
NASCAR '14 | Win, PS3, X360 | Sports, Racing
Rayman Legends | PS4, XBO | Platform
Strider | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO, Win | Platform-adventure, hack and slash, Metroidvania
20  | Plague Inc: Evolved | Win | Real-time strategy, simulation
Quell Reflect | 3DS |
Tengami | iOS | Adventure, puzzle
Weapon Shop De Omasse | 3DS | Compilation, role-playing game, shoot 'em up, simulation
21  | Disco Zoo | iOS, Droid | simulation video game
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | WiiU | Platform
El Chavo Kart | PS3, X360 | Racing
Rambo: The Video Game | PS3, X360, Win | Rail shooter
25  | Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry | Win | Action-adventure, stealth
Basement Crawl | PS4 | Action
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 | Win, PS3, X360 | Action-adventure, hack and slash
Fractured Soul | Win |
Magus | PS3 | Role-playing, Action Adventure
Pac-Man Museum | Win, PS3, X360 |
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | XBO, X360 | Third-person shooter, tower defense
Tales of Symphonia Chronicles | PS3 | Role-playing
Thief | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Stealth
27  | Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition | Win | Survival horror, third-person shooter
Tappingo | 3DS |
28  | Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy | 3DS | Puzzle, Adventure

| 2  | Alphadia Genesis | iOS |
4  | Awesomenauts Assemble! | PS4 | Multiplayer online battle arena
Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition | PS4 | Shoot 'em up
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F | PSVita | Rhythm game
Master Reboot | PSN |
Shadow Blade | Ouya | Platform
South Park: The Stick of Truth | Win, PS3, X360 | Role-playing
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 2: A House Divided | Win, Mac, PSN, XBLA | Graphic adventure, Interactive movie
6  | F1 2013 | Mac | Racing
Smash Hit | iOS, Droid | Rail shooter
7  | Surgeon Simulator 2013 | iOS | Simulation
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 2: A House Divided | iOS | Graphic adventure, Interactive movie
10  | Lego Legends of Chima Online | iOS | Massively multiplayer online role-playing
11  | Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky | PS3 | Fantasy
Dark Souls II | PS3, X360 | Action role-playing
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Win, Mac | Digital collectible card game
Titanfall | Win, XBO | First-person shooter
TowerFall Ascension | PS4, Win | Action
Vessel | PS3 | Puzzle-platform
12  | Constant C | XBLA |
Threes | Droid | Puzzle
14  | Fortoresse | Win, Mac, Lin |
Yoshi's New Island | 3DS | Platform
15  | Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - Episode 1 | Android | Point-and-click adventure
17  | 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors | iOS | Adventure, visual novel
18  | Deus Ex: The Fall | Win | Action role-playing, first-person shooter, stealth
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | PS3, PSVita | Role-playing
Luftrausers | Win, Mac, Lin, PS3, PSVita | Shoot 'em up
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action-adventure, stealth
Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark: Ultimate Edition | PS4 | Platform, stealth
SteamWorld Dig | PS4, PSVita | Platform, action-adventure, Metroidvania
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z | PS3, X360 | Action, hack and slash
20  | Pokémon Battle Trozei | 3DS | Puzzle
Pure Chess | 3DS, WiiU | Board
Yumi's Odd Odyssey | 3DS | Platform
21  | Infamous: Second Son | PS4 | Action-adventure
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z | Win | Action, hack and slash
24  | Escape Goat 2 | Win, Mac, Lin | Puzzle
25  | BioShock Infinite: Burial At Sea-Episode 2 | Win, PS3, X360 | First-person shooter, stealth
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma | PS3 | Fighting game
Cut the Rope: Triple Treat | 3DS | Puzzle logic
Deception IV: Blood Ties | PS3, PSVita | Action role-playing, strategy role-playing
Destiny of Spirits | PSVita | Strategy, role-playing
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Win, Mac | Action role-playing, hack and slash
Dynasty Warriors 8:Xtreme Legends | PS3, PS4, PSVita | Hack and slash, Action
Ether One | Win | Adventure
Fez | PSN, PS4, PSVita | Puzzle-platform
Little Tail Story[a] | iOS, Droid | Role-playing
Mercenary Kings | Win | Shoot 'em up
Smite | Win | Multiplayer online battle arena
The Witch and the Hundred Knight | PS3 | Action role-playing game
27  | Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD | Win | Action-adventure, hack and slash
I Am An Air Traffic Controller Airport Hero Hawaii | 3DS | Simulation
28  | Cut the Rope 2 | Droid |
31  | Age of Wonders III | Win, Mac | 4X turn-based strategy

### April–June

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L | 1  | Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate | Win, PSN, XBLA, WiiU | Action-adventure, beat 'em up, stealth, Metroidvania
Goat Simulator | Win | Action
Mercenary Kings | PS4 | Shoot 'em up
MLB 14: The Show | PS3, PSVita | Sports
Ragnarok Odyssey Ace | PS3, PSVita | Role-playing
3  | Don Bradman Cricket 14 | PS3, X360 | Sports
FTL: Advanced Edition | iOS | Strategy, roguelike
Metroid Fusion | WiiUVC | Action-adventure
Monument Valley | iOS | Puzzle
Rusty's Real Deal Baseball | 3DS | Sports
4  | The Elder Scrolls Online | Win, Mac | Massively multiplayer online role-playing
Half-Minute Hero: The Second Coming | Win | Action role-playing
Kazooloo | Droid, iOS | Action
8  | Kinect Sports Rivals | XBO | Sports
LEGO: The Hobbit | Win, PS3, PS4, WiiU, X360, XBO, 3DS, PSVita | Action-adventure
Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut | PS4, XBO | Space combat simulator
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 3: A Crooked Mile | Win, Mac, PSN | Graphic adventure
Titanfall | X360 | First-person shooter
9  | The Wolf Among Us - Episode 3: A Crooked Mile | XBLA | Graphic adventure
10  | RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile | iOS | Construction and management simulation
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 3: A Crooked Mile | iOS | Graphic adventure
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms | Win | Tactical shooter
Trials Frontier | iOS | Racing, platform
11  | Contagion | Win | First-person shooter, survival horror
Disney Magical World | 3DS | Life simulation
Football Manager Classic 2014 | PSVita | Sport simulations, Business simulation
14  | Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | PS4 | MMORPG
15  | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil | PS3, X360 | Sports
Backgammon Blitz | PSN, PS4, PSVita |
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars | PSVita, 3DS | Role-playing game
Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition | PSVita | Shoot 'em up
Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut | Mac | Action role-playing, first-person shooter, stealth
Moebius: Empire Rising | Win, Mac | Graphic adventure
No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either | PSVita |
Pure Chess | PS4 | Board
War of the Vikings | Win | Action, hack and slash
16  | Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - Episode 2 | Win, Mac, Lin | Point-and-click adventure
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | iOS | Digital collectible card game
Trials Fusion | XBLA, XBO, PS4 | Platform, racing
17  | Agarest: Generations of War Zero | Win | Tactical RPG
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition | Android | Role-playing
Bit Boy!! Arcade | 3DS | Action
Hitman Go | iOS | Puzzle
Secrets of Rætikon | Win, Mac, Lin | Action-adventure
Smash Cat Heroes | 3DS |
18  | Wargame: Red Dragon | Win | Real-time strategy
22  | Demon Gaze | PSVita | Role-playing, dungeon crawler
Octodad: Dadliest Catch | PS4 | Adventure
Skullgirls Encore | XBLA | Fighting
Soulcalibur: Lost Swords | PSN | Fighting
The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Episode 1: All That Remains | PSVita | Graphic adventure
The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Episode 2: A House Divided | PSVita | Graphic adventure
Warface | XBLA | First-person shooter
Fract OSC | Win, Mac | Puzzle, rhythm
23  | XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Android | Turn-based tactics, tactical role-playing
24  | 9 Elefants | iOS, Android | Puzzle
Blackwell Epiphany | Win | Graphic adventure
Trials Fusion | Win | Platform, racing
Wayward Souls | iOS | Action-adventure
25  | Dark Souls II | Win | Action role-playing
Dustforce | XBLA | Platform
NES Remix 2 | WiiU | Action, arcade
28  | The Undead Syndrome 2 | XBLA |
29  | Daylight | Win, PS4 | Survival horror
Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends | 3DS | Simulation, minigame
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle | PS3 | Fighting
Raiden IV: Overkill | PS3 | Vertical scrolling shooter
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Win, PS3, PS4, WiiU, X360, 3DS, iOS, Android | Action-adventure
Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Duels | PS3 |
30  | BloodRayne: Betrayal | Win | Action-adventure, hack & slash
Child of Light | Win, PSN, PS4, WiiU, XBLA, XBO | Platform, role-playing
Croixleur | Win |

Y | 1  | Botanicula | iOS | Graphic adventure game
Metal Slug Defense | iOS, Droid |
Picross e4 | 3DS |
Project Root | Win |
Sir, You Are Being Hunted | Win, Mac, Lin | Survival horror, stealth
Stick It To The Man! | WiiU |
Superfrog HD | iOS | Platform
2  | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | 3DS | Platform
Mario Golf: World Tour | 3DS | Sports
République: Episode 2 | iOS | Action-adventure, stealth
6  | God of War Collection | PSVita | Action-adventure, hack and slash
MLB 14: The Show | PS4 | Sports
Sportsfriends | PS3, PS4 | Party
Wordament Snap Attack | Win, WP |
7  | Blade Symphony | Win | Action
Peggle 2 | XBLA | Puzzle
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure | Win, Mac | Adventure
8  | Lego Marvel Super Heroes | Mac | Action-adventure
Nutjitsu | XBO |
The Denpa Men 3: The Rise of Digitoll | 3DS | Role-playing
Wario Land 4 | WiiUVC | Platforming
9  | Bound by Flame | Win, PS4, PS3, X360 | Action role-playing
12  | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | XBO | Action-adventure
13  | Borderlands 2 | PSVita | Action role-playing, first-person shooter
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition | Win | Hack and slash, Action
Serious Sam 3: BFE | PS3 | First-person shooter
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 3: In Harm's Way | Win, Mac, PSN | Graphic adventure
14  | Super Time Force | XBLA, XBO | Action, Adventure, Shooter
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 3: In Harm's Way | XBLA | Graphic adventure
15  | BattleBlock Theater | Win, Lin | Platform
Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition | FireOS | Action-adventure
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition | FireOS | Action-adventure
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary Edition | FireOS | Action-adventure
Hitman: Absolution — Elite Edition | Mac | Stealth
Table Tennis Touch | iOS | Table tennis
Thomas Was Alone | iOS | Puzzle-platform
20  | Ascend: Hand of Kul | Win | Role-playing
Drakengard 3 | PS3 | Action role-playing, hack and slash
Mugen Souls Z | PS3 | RPG
Transistor | Win, PS4 | Action role-playing, turn-based strategy
Vertical Drop Heroes HD | Win, Mac |
Wolfenstein: The New Order | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action-adventure, first-person shooter
21  | Trials Frontier | Android | Racing, platform
Turbo Dismount | Win | Vehicle simulator, Sandbox
22  | Drawn to Life | iOS | Action-adventure, platform
Squids Odyssey | WiiU | Tactical role-playing
Swords & Soldiers | WiiU | Real-time strategy
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II | Win | Action role-playing
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition | Lin | Action role-playing
23  | Distant Worlds: Universe | Win |
Killer is Dead: Nightmare Edition | Win | Action, hack and slash
Tropico 5 | Win | Construction and management simulation, government simulation
26  | Ibb and Obb | Win | Puzzle, Platform
27  | Ace Combat Infinity | PS3 | Combat flight simulator
Final Fantasy III | Win | Role-playing
Mind Zero | PSVita | Role-playing, dungeon crawler
Monster Monpiece | PSVita | Card battle
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 4: In Sheep's Clothing | Win, Mac, PSN | Graphic adventure
Watch Dogs | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action-adventure
Whispering Willows | Ouya | Adventure
28  | A Story About My Uncle | Win | Adventure
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King | Droid, iOS | Role-playing
Monochroma | Win | Cinematic puzzle-platform game
Skulls of the Shogun | Droid | Turn-based tactics
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 4: In Sheep's Clothing | XBLA | Graphic adventure
29  | Among the Sleep | Win, Mac, Lin | Survival horror, action-adventure
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 4: In Sheep's Clothing | iOS | Graphic adventure
Klonoa: Empire of Dreams | WiiUVC | Platform
30  | Astebreed | Win | Action, shoot 'em up
Broken Age Act 1 | Ouya | Point-and-click adventure
Mario Kart 8 | WiiU | Kart racing
Push Panic | Droid | Tile-matching
TowerFall Ascension | Mac, Lin | Action

E | 3  | 1001 Spikes | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO, 3DS, WiiU | Platform, adventure
Murdered: Soul Suspect | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action-adventure, stealth
PixelJunk Shooter | PS3, PSVita | Multidirectional shooter
PixelJunk Shooter 2 | PS3, PSVita | Multidirectional shooter
PlayStation Vita Pets | PSVita | Digital pet
WildStar | Win | MMORPG
Worms Battlegrounds | PS4, XBO | Artillery, strategy
4  | Hitman Go | Android | Puzzle
Marvel Heroes 2015 | Win | Massively multiplayer online role-playing, action role-playing
6  | Crimzon Clover: World Ignition | Win | Scrolling shooter
Haunt the House: Terrortown | Win | Action, puzzle
Lifeless Planet | Win, Mac | Puzzle-platform
Tomodachi Life | 3DS | Life simulation
9  | Entwined | PS4 | Rhythm
10  | Civilization V | Lin | Turn-based strategy, 4X
Enemy Front | Win, PS3, X360 | First-person shooter
11  | VVVVVV | Ouya | Puzzle-platform
12  | AiRace Xeno | 3DS |
Broken Age Act 1 | iOS | Point-and-click adventure
VVVVVV | Droid, iOS | Puzzle-platform
17  | Battle Princess of Arcadias | PS3 |
EA Sports UFC | PS4, XBO | Fighting, sports
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack | PSN | Platform
Xenonauts | Win | Strategy, turn-based tactics
18  | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | Android | Platform
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack | XBLA | Platform
19  | Pushmo World | WiiU | Puzzle
How to Survive | WiiU | Action role-playing, survival horror, survival
Outlast | XBO | Survival horror
Pro Cycling Manager Season 2014: Le Tour de France | Win | Simulation
XCOM: Enemy Unknown | Lin | Turn-based tactics, tactical role-playing
XCOM: Enemy Within | Lin | Turn-based tactics
24  | Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland | PS3, PSVita | Role-playing
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma | PSVita | Fighting game
Company of Heroes 2 - The Western Front Armies | Win | Real-time strategy
Grid Autosport | Win, PS3, X360 | Racing
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | Win | Third-person shooter, tower defense
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark | Win, X360, XBO, PS4, PS3, WiiU, 3DS | Third-person shooter, Strategy, role-playing
Valiant Hearts: The Great War | PSN, PS4 | Puzzle, adventure
Xblaze Code: Embryo | PS3, PSVita | Visual novel
25  | Another World-20th Anniversary Edition | PS3, PS4, PSVita, XBO | Cinematic platformer, action-adventure
The World Ends with You | Android | Action role-playing
Valiant Hearts: The Great War | Win, XBLA, XBO | Puzzle, adventure
26  | Contrast | XBO | Puzzle, platform
Don Bradman Cricket 14 | Win | Sports
Shovel Knight | WiiU, 3DS, Win | Action, platform
27  | Goat Simulator | Mac, Lin | Action
Sniper Elite III | Win | Tactical shooter, stealth
30  | Disney Tsum Tsum | iOS |
Divinity: Original Sin | Win, Mac | Role-Playing

### July–September

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Month | Day | Title | Platform(s) | Genre(s)

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Y | 1  | Age of Zombies | Ouya |
Child of Light | PSVita | Platform, role-playing
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn | PS3, PSVita | Action role-playing, hack and slash
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition | PS4 | Metroidvania, platform, beat 'em up
Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake | iOS, Win | Puzzle
Puddle | PS4 | Puzzle-platform
Sniper Elite III | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Tactical shooter, stealth
2  | Civilization Revolution 2 | iOS | Turn-based strategy
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition | X360, XBO, WiiU | Metroidvania, platform, beat 'em up
3  | Armillo | WiiU | Action, platform, puzzle
Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy | 3DS |
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | iOS | Action role-playing
Squids Odyssey | 3DS | Tactical role-playing
8  | One Piece: Unlimited World RED | 3DS, WiiU, PS3, PSVita | Action-adventure
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 5: Cry Wolf | Win, Mac, PSN | Graphic adventure
9  | Sakura Spirit | Win | Visual novel
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 5: Cry Wolf | XBLA | Graphic adventure
Whispering Willows | Win | Adventure
10  | Quest for Infamy | Win, Mac, Lin |
Sonic Jump Fever | iOS, Android | Platform
The Wolf Among Us - Episode 5: Cry Wolf | iOS | Graphic adventure
Urban Trial Freestyle | iOS | Racing
15  | Shantae: Risky's Revenge | Win | Platform, Metroidvania
16  | Miracle Fly | Android | Puzzle-platform, action-adventure
21  | Freedom Planet | Win, Mac, Lin | Action, Platform
Shadow Blade: Reload | Win, Mac | Platform
22  | Entwined | PSN, PSVita | Rhythm
Forza Motorsport 5 Racing Game of the Year Edition | XBO | Racing
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! | PS4 | Cinematic platformer
OlliOlli | Win, Mac, Lin | Sports
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 4: Amid The Ruins | Win, Mac, PSN, PSVita | Graphic adventure
23  | Happy Wars | Win | Action, tactical role-playing
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 4: Amid The Ruins | XBLA | Graphic adventure
Traps n' Gemstones | iOS | Platform
Unrest | Win, Mac, Lin | Role-playing
24  | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | Mac | Platform
Gods Will Be Watching | Win |
Modern Combat 5: Blackout | iOS, Android | First-person shooter
Siesta Fiesta | 3DS |
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 4: Amid The Ruins | iOS | Graphic adventure
Trine Enchanted Edition | Win | Puzzle-platform, action-adventure
Wooden Sen'SeY | WiiU |
Nekodancer | Win, Mac, Lin |
25  | Sharknado: The Video Game | iOS | Endless runner
27  | Lethal League | Win | Fighting
28  | The Room | Win | Puzzle
29  | Firefall | Win | Massively multiplayer online, First-person shooter, Third-person shooter
Lego Ninjago: Nindroids | 3DS, PSVita |
Pure Pool | PS4, Win | Sports simulation
Rogue Legacy | PS4, PSN, PSVita | Platform, roguelike, Metroidvania
The Last of Us Remastered | PS4 | Action-adventure, survival horror
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky | Win | Role-playing
Treasures of Montezuma: Arena | PSVita |
30  | AirMech Arena | XBLA | Multiplayer online battle arena
Thomas Was Alone | Android | Puzzle-platform
31  | Colin McRae Rally | Win, Mac | Racing
Crazy Taxi: City Rush | iOS | Racing, action
Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World | Ouya | Adventure, hidden object, puzzle
Steel Empire | 3DS | Horizontal scrolling shooter
Total War: Shogun 2 | Mac | Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

T | 1  | Eidolon | Win, Mac | Exploration, Survival
5  | Killzone Shadow Fall Intercept | PS4 | First-person shooter
Mind: Path to Thalamus[29] | Win, Mac, Lin | Graphic adventure
Metrico | PSVita | Puzzle-platform
Road Not Taken | PS4 | Roguelike, puzzle
Sacred 3 | Win, PS3, X360 | Hack and slash, brawler
Table Top Racing | PSVita | Racing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 3DS |
The Swapper | PS3, PS4, PSVita | Puzzle-platform, Metroidvania
Ultra Street Fighter IV | PS3, X360 | Fighting
6  | Back to Bed | Win |
Crazy Taxi: City Rush | Android | Racing, action
Rules! | iOS |
7  | Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen | iOS | Role-playing
Godus | iOS | God game
Jett Tailfin | WiiU |
8  | Ultra Street Fighter IV | Win | Fighting
Five Nights at Freddy's | Win | Survival horror, point-and-click
11  | Mini Metro | Win, Mac, Lin | Puzzle, strategy
12  | Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed | PSVita, PS3 |
Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited | PSVita | Tactical role-playing
Gravity Crash Ultra | PSVita | Multidirectional shooter
Hohokum | PSN, PS4, PSVita | Art game
My Singing Monsters | PSVita |
P.T. | PS4 |
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds | PSVita | Fighting game
Risen 3: Titan Lords | Win, PS3, X360 | Action role-playing
Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition | PS4 | Simulation
13  | Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff | WiiU, Wii, 3DS, NDS, X360 | Platform
14  | Pinball FX 2 | XBO | Pinball
Surgeon Simulator | Android | Simulation
WWE SuperCard | Droid, iOS | Card battle video game
19  | CounterSpy | PS3, PS4, PSVtia | Stealth
Crimsonland | PSVita | Shoot 'em up
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action role-playing, hack and slash
Hotline Miami | PS4 | Top-down shooter
Kung Fu Rabbit | PS3 | Platform
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare | PS3, PS4 | Third-person shooter, tower defense
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment | PSVita | Role-playing
Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment | PSVita | Role-playing
Tales of Xillia 2 | PS3 | Role-playing video game
The Golf Club | Win, XBO | Sports
The Last Tinker: City of Colors | PS4 | Action-adventure
21  | BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma | 3DS | Fighting
Xtreme Sports | 3DSVC | Sports
25  | Super Time Force Ultra | Win | Action, Adventure, Shooter
Tetris Battle Fusion | Ouya |
26  | Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 | PSVita | Role-playing
Infamous: First Light | PS4 | Action-adventure
Madden NFL 15 | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Sports
Metro Redux | PS4, XBO, Win, Mac | First-person shooter, Survival horror
OlliOlli | PSN, PS3, PS4 | Sports
The Golf Club | PS4 | Sports
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 5: No Going Back | PSN, Win, Mac, PSVita | Graphic adventure
Under Defeat HD | XBLA |
27  | BioShock | iOS | First-person shooter
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 5: No Going Back | XBLA | Graphic adventure
Five Nights at Freddy's | Android | Survival horror, point-and-click
28  | SteamWorld Dig | WiiU | Platform, action-adventure, Metroidvania
The Walking Dead: Season Two - Episode 5: No Going Back | iOS | Graphic adventure
29  | Azure Striker Gunvolt | 3DS |
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe | 3DS | Platform
Kirby Fighters Deluxe | 3DS | Platform
Mighty Gunvolt | 3DS |
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | 3DS | Adventure, puzzle, visual novel

R | 2  | Dance Central Spotlight | XBO | Music, rhythm
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | PSVita | Adventure, visual novel
Deathmatch Village | PS3, PSVita | Multiplayer online battle arena
Don't Starve: Giants Edition | PSVita | Survival
Joe Danger | PSVita | Racing, platform
The Sims 4 | Win, Mac | Simulation
Velocity 2X | PS4, PSVita | Shoot 'em up, puzzle
Warframe | XBO | Action role-playing, third-person shooter
Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate | PS4, PS3, XBO, PSVita | Hack and slash
4  | Angry Birds Stella | WP, iOS, Android | Puzzle
Ice Cream Surfer | WiiU |
Mikey Boots | iOS | Speed-runner
Cubemen 2 | WiiU |
Minecraft | PS4 | Sandbox, survival
Tappingo 2 | 3DS |
Valiant Hearts: The Great War | iOS | Puzzle, adventure
5  | CounterSpy | Droid, iOS | Stealth
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition | Win | Action-adventure, survival horror
Minecraft | XBO | Sandbox, survival
Planetary Annihilation | Win, Mac, Lin | Real-time strategy
9  | Destiny | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | First-person shooter
Hack 'n' Slash | Win | Action-adventure
NHL 15 | PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Sports
11  | Teslagrad | WiiU | Puzzle-platform
The Keep | 3DS | Role-playing
Five Nights at Freddy's | iOS | Survival horror, point-and-click
Spider-Man Unlimited | iOS | Endless runner
12  | Fable Anniversary | Win | Action role-playing
Mega Man 7 | WiiUVC | Action, platform
Terraria | WP | Action-adventure, sandbox
13  | Shovel Knight | Mac | Action, platform
14  | Anomaly 2 | PS4 | Real-time strategy, tower defense
15  | Hero of Many | Win | Action-adventure game
16  | ArcheAge | Win | MMORPG
Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appetit! | 3DS | Simulation, minigame
Fairy Fencer F | PS3 | Role-playing
Goat Simulator | iOS, Android | Action
KickBeat Special Edition | PS4, WiiU | Music, Rhythm
Murasaki Baby | PSVita | Puzzle
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution | Win, PS3, X360 | Fighting
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call | 3DS | Rhythm
Total War: Rome II | Mac | Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics
17  | Age of Empires: Castle Siege | Win, WP | Massively multiplayer online tower defense
Final Fantasy IV | Win | Role-playing game
Plunder Pirates | iOS | Strategy
18  | Elminage Gothic | Win | 4x, turn-based strategy
Endless Legend | Win | Role-playing
Flockers | Win, PS4, XBO | Puzzle
Roundabout | Win, Mac, Lin | Open-world driving game
19  | 6180 the moon | Win |
D4 | XBO | Adventure
Tropico 5 | Mac, Lin | Construction and management simulation, government simulation
Wasteland 2 | Win, Mac, Lin | Role-playing
23  | Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star | PS3 | Role-playing
Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!! | PS3, PSVita | 2D Versus fighting
CastleStorm: Definitive Edition | PS4, XBO | Tower defense
Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies | Win | First-person shooter
Defense Grid 2 | Win, XBO, PS4 | Tower defense
Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes | PS3, PS4. Win, WiiU, X360. XBO, iOS | Action-adventure, sandbox, toys-to-life
FIFA 15 | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO, Wii, PSVita, 3DS, Android | Sports
Frozen Synapse Prime | PSVita | Turn-based tactics
Gauntlet | Win | dungeon crawl
Slender: The Arrival | PSN | Survival horror
Stronghold Crusader II | Win | Real-time strategy
24  | Fenix Rage | Win | Platform
Slender: The Arrival | XBLA | Survival horror
Turbo Dismount | iOS | Vehicle simulator, Sandbox
25  | Grid 2 Reloaded Edition | Mac | Racing
Just Dance Now | iOS, Android | Music, rhythm
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | Mac | Action, hack and slash
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | Win | Adventure
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival | 3DS |
26  | Hyrule Warriors | WiiU | Hack and slash
KickBeat Special Edition | XBO | Music, Rhythm
Neverending Nightmares | Win, Mac, Lin, Ouya | Survival horror
Starpoint Gemini 2 | Win | Space trading and combat simulator, Role playing video game
28  | Massive Chalice | Win, Mac, Lin | Turn-based strategy, turn-based tactics
29  | Outland | Win | Platform, Metroidvania
Starwhal: Just the Tip | Win, Mac, Lin |
30  | Borderlands 2 | Lin | Action role-playing, first-person shooter
Chariot | PS4 |
Forza Horizon 2 | XBO, X360 | Racing
Futuridium EP Deluxe | PS4, PSVita | Shoot'em up
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Win, PS4, XBO | Action-adventure
Natural Doctrine | PS3, PS4, PSVita | Tactical role-playing game
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | PS3, X360 | Fighting
Pier Solar HD | Win, Mac, Lin, Ouya, PSN, PS4 | Role-playing
Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day | PS3 |
Second Chance Heroes | PS4 | Action role-playing, hack and slash
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Adventure

### October–December

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Month | Day | Title | Platform(s) | Genre(s)

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| 1  | Chariot | XBO |
2  | Run for Cheese | iOS, Android |
3  | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | 3DS | Fighting
5  | Skylanders: Trap Team | 3DS, PS3, PS4, Wii, WiiU, X360, XBO | Toys-to-life, role-playing, platform
6  | Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | Win | Action-adventure, platform
7  | Alien: Isolation | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action-adventure, stealth, survival horror
Costume Quest 2 | Win | Role-playing
Divekick: Addition Edition + | PS4, XBO | Fighting
Driveclub | PS4 | Racing
Dust: An Elysian Tail | PS4 | Action role-playing, hack and slash, Metroidvania
Jet Car Stunts | PS3, PSVita | Racing video game
NBA 2K15 | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Sports
Pix the Cat | PS4, PSVita | Snake, Puzzle
Project Spark | XBO, Win | Sandbox, action-adventure
Spelunky | PS4 | Platform, roguelike
Styx: Master of Shadows | Win, PS4, XBO | Stealth
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle | 3DS | Fighting
Vib-Ribbon | PSN, PSVita | Rhythm
9  | Art of Balance | WiiU |
Dragon Quest II | Droid, iOS | Role-playing
Final Fantasy XIII | Win | Role-playing
10  | Ryse: Son of Rome | Win | Action-adventure, hack and slash
11  | The Keep | 3DS | Role-playing
14  | Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! | Win, PS3, X360 | Action role-playing, first-person shooter
Defense Grid 2 | Mac, Lin | Tower defense
In Space We Brawl | PS3, PS4 |
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut | PS4 | Survival horror
Minecraft | PSVita | Sandbox, survival
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 | 3DS, PS3, WiiU, X360 | Platform
Peggle 2 | PS4 | Puzzle
Petz Beach | 3DS | Virtual pets
Petz Countryside | 3DS | Virtual pets
Poptropica: Forgotten Islands | 3DS | Educational, Adventure
Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus | PSVita |
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition | PS4, XBO, Win | Action-adventure
Tears to Tiara II: Heir of the Overlord | PS3 | Tactical role-playing game, Visual novel, Eroge
The Evil Within | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Survival horror
The Walking Dead | PS4, XBO | Graphic adventure
15  | Angry Birds Transformers | iOS | Run and gun
Killer Instinct: Season 2 | XBO | Fighting
Legend of Grimrock II | Win | Action role-playing, dungeon crawl
16  | A City Sleeps | Win | Shoot 'em up
Paper Monster Recut | WiiU |
Lone Survivor | WiiU | Survival horror
Pyramids 2 | 3DS |
Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Video Game | Droid, iOS |
The Legend of Dark Witch | 3DS |
17  | F.E.A.R. Online | Win | First-person shooter, survival horror
20  | République: Episode 3 | iOS | Action-adventure, stealth
21  | Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey | Win, Mac, Lin, PS4 | Adventure
Escape Goat 2 | PS4 | Puzzle
F1 2014 | Win, PS3, X360 | Racing
Fantasia: Music Evolved | XBO, X360 | Music, rhythm
Jagged Alliance: Flashback | Win, Mac, Lin | Tactical role-playing, turn-based tactics
Just Dance 2015 | PS3, PS4, Wii, WiiU, X360, XBO | Rhythm
Need for Speed Rivals: Complete Edition | PS3, PS4, Win, X360, XBO | Racing
Race the Sun | PSN, PS4, PSVita | Endless running
Samurai Warriors 4 | PS3, PS4, PSVita | Hack and slash
Screencheat | Win | First-person shooter
Shadow Warrior | PS4, XBO | First-person shooter
The Legend of Korra | PSN, PS4, Win | Action, beat 'em up
The Voice: I Want You | PS3, Wii, X360, WiiU |
The Walking Dead: Season Two | PS4, XBO | Graphic adventure, Interactive movie
22  | The Legend of Korra | XBLA, XBO | Action, beat 'em up
23  | Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones | WiiU | Platform, stealth
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse | 3DS | Platform, Metroidvania
24  | Bayonetta 2 | WiiU | Action, hack and slash
Civilization: Beyond Earth | Win, Mac, Lin | Turn-based strategy, 4X
Fantasy Life | 3DS | Role-playing, life simulation
Majestic Nights | Win, Mac, iOS, Android |
Pokémon Art Academy | 3DS | Drawing game
26  | How to Survive | XBO | Action role-playing, survival horror, survival
27  | Dungeon of the Endless | Win | Roguelike, tower defense
Spacebase DF-9 | Win | Space simulator
28  | Big Hero 6 | 3DS |
Costume Quest 2 | PSN, PS4 | Role-playing
Deadfall Adventures | PS3 | First-person shooter, action-adventure
Freedom Wars | PSVita | Action role-playing
Lords of the Fallen | Win, PS4, XBO | Action role-playing
MX vs. ATV Supercross | Win, X360, PS3, Mac, Lin | Racing
NBA Live 15 | PS4, XBO | Sports
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror | PSVita |
Power Rangers Super Megaforce | 3DS |
Skulls of the Shogun | Ouya | Turn-based tactics
Sunset Overdrive | XBO | Action-adventure, third-person shooter
The Legend of Korra: A New Era Begins | 3DS | Tactical role-playing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze | PS3, X360, 3DS |
The Unfinished Swan | PS4, PSVita | Adventure
WWE 2K15 | PS3, X360 | Sports
30  | Angry Birds Transformers | WP, Android | Run and gun
Costume Quest 2 | Mac, Lin, WiiU, XBLA, XBO | Role-playing
Rock Zombie | WiiU |
Run Sackboy! Run! | iOS | Puzzle-platform
Secret of Mana | Droid | Action role-playing
Transistor | Mac, Lin | Action role-playing, turn-based strategy
Woah Dave! | 3DS, iOS, Win | Platform
Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX | 3DS | Third-person shooter, shooting gallery
31  | Winx Club: Saving Alfea | 3DS |

R | 3  | Depth | Win | First-person shooter, Action
4  | BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition | X360, PS3 | First-person shooter
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | First-person shooter
Frozen Synapse Prime | PS3 | Turn-based tactics
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley | 3DS | Farm simulation, role-playing
How to Survive | PS4 | Action role-playing, survival horror, survival
MotoGP 14 | Win, PS3, X360, PSVita, PS4 | Racing
Planes: Fire & Rescue | Wii, NDS, WiiU, 3DS |
Rocksmith 2014 | PS4, XBO | Music video game
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | PS4, PSVita, Win, Mac, Lin | Roguelike
The Hungry Horde | PSVita |
The Wolf Among Us | PS4, XBO | Graphic adventure
5  | A Bird Story | Win, Mac, Lin | Adventure, role-playing
6  | Pier Solar HD | WiiU | Role-playing
The Sailor's Dream | iOS |
The Swapper | WiiU | Puzzle-platform, Metroidvania
7  | Civilization Revolution 2 | Android | Turn-based strategy
Football Manager 2015 | Win, Mac, Lin | Sports, business simulation
11  | Assassin's Creed Rogue | PS3, X360 | Action-adventure, stealth
Assassin's Creed Unity | Win, PS4, XBO | Action-adventure, stealth
Candy Crush Soda Saga | iOS, Android | Puzzle
Digimon All-Star Rumble | PS3, X360 | Fighting
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Win | Survival horror
Halo: The Master Chief Collection | XBO | First-person shooter
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham | Win, PS3, PS4, WiiU, X360, XBO, 3DS, PSVita | Action-adventure
Retro City Rampage DX | PS4 | Action-adventure
Ring Run Circus | PSVita |
Senran Kagura: Bon Appétit! | PSVita |
Shape Up | XBO | Fitness
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Sonic Toon: Ancient Treasure | WiiU | Action-adventure, platform
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
Sonic Toon: Island Adventure | 3DS | Action-adventure, platform
Tales of Hearts R | PSVita | Role-playing video game
Terraria | PS4 | Action-adventure, sandbox
Tetris Ultimate | 3DS | Puzzle
Toybox Turbos | Win | Racing
Tropico 5 | X360 | Construction and management simulation, government simulation
Valkyria Chronicles | Win | Tactical role-playing
12  | Chariot | Win | Puzzle, platformer
Golfinity | iOS | Sports
Turbo Dismount | Android | Vehicle simulator, Sandbox
13  | A World of Keflings | WiiU | City-building game
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Android | Survival horror
Picross e5 | 3DS |
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Sports
Tengami | WiiU | Adventure, puzzle
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor | Win, Mac | Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
XCOM: Enemy Within | iOS, Android | Turn-based tactics
14  | Frozen Synapse Prime | Win | Turn-based tactics
Pure Pool | XBO | Sports simulation
Terraria | XBO | Action-adventure, sandbox
This War of Mine | Win, Mac, Lin | Survival
Toybox Turbos | PSN, XBLA | Racing
16  | Vainglory | iOS | MOBA
18  | Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom | 3DS, PS3, PSVita, Win, X360 | Action-adventure, role-playing
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault | Win | Real-time strategy
Dragon Age: Inquisition | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | Action role-playing
Escape Dead Island | Win, PS3, X360 | Adventure, survival horror
Far Cry 4 | Win, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO | First-person shooter
Grand Theft Auto V | PS4, XBO | Action-adventure
Grand Theft Auto Online | PS4, XBO | Action-adventure
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd | PS3, PSVita | Rhythm game
LittleBigPlanet 3 | PS3, PS4 | Puzzle-platform, sandbox
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | PS3, X360 | Action-adventure
Never Alone | Win, PS4, XBO | Puzzle-platform
Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show | X360, XBO, PS4 |
Rollers of the Realm | PS4, PSVita, Win |
Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops | PS4 | Twin-stick shooter
Watch Dogs | WiiU | Action-adventure
WWE 2K15 | PS4, XBO | Sports
19  | The Jackbox Party Pack | PS4, PS4, XBO | Party
20  | Alphadia Genesis | WiiU |
Crossy Road | iOS | arcade
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | iOS | Survival horror
Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms | Win | Role-playing video game
21  | Kinetic Void | Win, Mac, Lin | Sandbox, Space trading and combat simulator
Pier Solar HD | XBO | Role-playing
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | 3DS | Role-playing
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | WiiU | Fighting
Thomas Was Alone | XBO | Puzzle-platform
25  | Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed | PS4 | Action, beat 'em up
Aqua Kitty DX | PS4, PSVita |
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions | Win, PSN, PS4, Mac, Lin | Multidirectional shooting
Haunted House: Cryptic Graves | Win | Survival horror
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth | 3DS | Role-playing, dungeon crawl
Penguins of Madagascar | 3DS, WiiU |
Speakeasy | PS4 |
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode 1: Zer0 Sum | Win, PSN, PS4 | Graphic adventure
The Pinball Arcade | XBO | Pinball
Thomas Was Alone | PS4, WiiU | Puzzle-platform
Valiant Hearts: The Great War | Android | Puzzle, adventure
26  | Civilization: Beyond Earth | Mac | Turn-based strategy, 4X
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions | XBLA, XBO | Multidirectional shooting
The Jackbox Party Pack | Win | Party
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode 1: Zer0 Sum | XBO | Graphic adventure
27  | Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath | iOS | First-person/third-person shooter, action-adventure
Proun+ | iOS |
Godus | Android | God game
28  | Emergency 5 | Win |

R | 2  | Fantasy Hero Unsigned Legacy | PSVita |
Final Horizon | PS4, PSVita | Tower defense
Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Iron From Ice | Win, Mac, PS4 | Graphic adventure, interactive drama
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | PS3 | Action role-playing
Monopoly Plus | PS4 | Strategy, board game
Secret Ponchos | PS4 | Top-down shooter
The Crew | Win, PS4, XBO, X360 | Racing
3  | Chivalry: Medieval Warfare | PS3, X360 | Hack and slash
Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Iron From Ice | XBO, X360 | Graphic adventure, interactive drama
I Am Bread | Win |
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode 1: Zer0 Sum | XBLA | Graphic adventure
Tomb Raider II | iOS | Action-adventure, platform
4  | Dead State | Win | Role-playing, survival horror
Dragon Quest III | Droid, iOS | Role-playing
Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Iron From Ice | iOS | Graphic adventure, interactive drama
5  | Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | WiiU | Action puzzle
Five Nights at Freddy's | WP | Survival horror
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | WP | Survival horror
Limbo | XBO | Puzzle, platform
NES Remix Pack | WiiU | Action, arcade
Ultimate NES Remix | 3DS | Action, arcade
Threes | XBO | Puzzle
9  | Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Iron From Ice | PS3 | Graphic adventure, interactive drama
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut | PS4 | Puzzle-platform
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris | Win, PS4, XBO | Action-adventure
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy | 3DS | Adventure, visual novel
Rock Boshers DX | PS4, PSVita |
Suikoden | PSN, PSVita | Role-playing
Suikoden II | PSN, PSVita | Role-playing
10  | Elegy for a Dead World | Win |
Marvel Contest of Champions | Droid, iOS | Fighting
Minecraft | WP | Sandbox, survival
11  | BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend | Win | Fighting game
Candy Crush Saga | WP | Puzzle
Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Win | Role-playing
Hazumi | 3DS |
Scrolls | Win, Mac, Android | Role-playing
The Talos Principle | Win, Mac, Lin | Puzzle
Xeodrifter | 3DS | Metroidvania
12  | Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut | XBO | Puzzle-platform
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition | Win | Fighting
Metro 2033 Redux | Lin | First-person shooter, Survival horror
Metro: Last Light Redux | Lin | First-person shooter, Survival horror
Papers, Please | iOS | Puzzle, simulation
16  | Elite: Dangerous | Win | Space trading and combat
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- | PS3, PS4 | Fighting
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Android | Digital collectible card game
Loadout | PS4 | Third-person shooter
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD | PSVita | Platform
SimCity BuildIt | iOS, Android | Construction and management simulation, city-building
Tetris Ultimate | PS4 | Puzzle
17  | Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War | iOS, Android | Third-person shooter, action-adventure
Kalimba | XBO | Puzzle-platform
18  | Civilization: Beyond Earth | Lin | Turn-based strategy, 4X
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Mobile | Android | Action-adventure
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes | Win | Action-adventure, stealth
Plenty of Fishies | WiiU |
19  | Assetto Corsa | Win | Racing simulation
Sportsfriends | Win | Party
20  | Luftrausers | Amazon Fire TV | Shoot 'em up
21  | The Telltale Games Collection | XBO |
22  | Geometry Dash | Win, Mac | Platformer
23  | Fieldrunners 2 | PSVita | Tower defense
Resogun | PS3, PSVita | Side-scroller, shoot 'em up
Switch Galaxy Ultra | PS4, PSVita |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Android | Role-playing
Trine Enchanted Edition | PS4 | Puzzle-platform, action-adventure
25  | Duck Hunt | WiiU | Light gun shooter, sports
Mario Party Advance | WiiU | Party
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse | WiiU | Platform, Metroidvania
Spy Chameleon | WiiU |
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 | WiiU | Platform

## Video game-based film and television releases

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Title | Date | Type | Distributor(s) | Franchise | Original game publisher(s) | Ref.

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D-Frag! | January 6, 2014 (2014-01-06) | Anime television series  | TV Tokyo (Japan) | —  | —  | [30]
Need for Speed | March 14, 2014 (2014-03-14) | Feature film  | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Need for Speed | Electronic Arts | [31]
Free to Play | March 19, 2014  | Documentary film  | Valve | Dota | Valve  | [32]
No Game No Life | April 9, 2014 (2014-04-09) | Anime television series  | Tokyo MX (Japan) | —  | —  | [33]
Piggy Tales | April 17, 2014  | Animated television series  | Toons.TV | Angry Birds | Rovio Entertainment | [34]
Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist | May 23, 2014  | Web series  | Machinima | Street Fighter | Capcom | [35]
Persona 3 The Movie: No. 2, Midsummer Knight's Dream | June 7, 2014  | Anime film  | Aniplex | Persona | Atlus | [36]
Video Games: The Movie | July 15, 2014  | Documentary film  | Variance Films | —  | —  | [37]
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction | July 19, 2014 (2014-07-19) | Anime film  | Toho (Japan) | Pokémon | Nintendo
The Pokémon Company | [38]
Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie | July 21, 2014  | Independent film  | Screenwave Media (DVD/Blu-ray)
Indie Rights (VOD) | Angry Video Game Nerd | —  | [39]
Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge | August 6, 2014  | Martial arts film  | SP Distribution  | Tekken | Bandai Namco Entertainment | [40]
Heavenly Sword | September 2, 2014  | CGI animated film  | TriCoast Worldwide  | Heavenly Sword | Ninja Theory | [41]
Sonic Boom | November 8, 2014 (2014-11-08) | CGI animated television series  | Lagardère Entertainment Rights
M6 Group | Sonic the Hedgehog | Sega | [42]
Atari: Game Over | November 20, 2014  | Documentary film  | Microsoft Movies & TV | —  | Atari | [43]

## See also

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* 2014 in esports
* 2014 in games
* Counter-Strike match fixing scandal

## Notes

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1. ^ The release date is for Japan only.

## References

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History of video games

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Chronology of video games

Early history|

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Video game history by platform

By platform|

* Early mainframe games
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* Golden age
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* Crash of 1983
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By console generation|

* First (1972–1980)
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* Fourth (1987–2003)
* Fifth (1993–2005)
* Sixth (1998–2013)
* Seventh (2005–2017)
* Eighth (2012–)
* Ninth (2020–)

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Video game genres

* List of video game genres

Action|

| Platformer|

* Endless runner
* Platform fighter

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Shooter|

* Arena
* First-person
* Hero
* Light gun
* Shoot 'em up
* Bullet hell
* Rail
* Twin-stick
* Tactical
* Third-person

Survival|

* Battle royale
* Survival horror

Other|

* Beat 'em up
* Hack and slash
* Fighting
* Platform fighter
* Maze
* Pac-Man clone
* Snake
* Stealth

Action-adventure|

* Grand Theft Auto clone
* Metroidvania

Adventure|

* Escape room
* Graphic adventure
* Interactive fiction
* Interactive film
* Visual novel
* Walking sim

Digital tabletop|

* Deck-building
* Roguelike deck-building
* Digital collectible card

Puzzle|

* Hidden object
* Sokoban
* Tile-matching

Role-playing|

* Action role-playing
* Looter shooter
* Soulslike
* Dungeon crawl
* MMORPG
* Monster-taming
* Roguelike
* Roguelike deck-building
* Tactical role-playing
* Turn-based role-playing

Simulation|

| Life|

* Dating
* Farming
* God
* Social
* Virtual pet

|

CMS|

* Business
* City-building
* Government

Sports|

* Fishing
* Racing
* Kart racing
* Sim racing

Vehicle|

* Flight simulation
* Combat
* Lunar Lander
* Space
* Submarine simulator
* Train simulator
* Vehicular combat

Other|

* Falling-sand
* Immersive sim

Strategy|

* 4X
* Auto battler
* MOBA
* Real-time strategy
* Time management
* Real-time tactics
* Tactical role-playing
* Tower defense
* Turn-based strategy
* Turn-based tactics
* Artillery
* Wargame
* Grand strategy

Other genres|

* Cozy
* Fitness
* Horror
* Survival horror
* Incremental
* Music
* Rhythm
* Non-game
* Party
* Photography
* Programming
* Typing

Related concepts|

| Themes|

* Advergame
* Bishōjo
* Christian
* Comedy
* Educational
* Girls
* Licensed
* Otome
* Sexual
* Eroge
* Nonviolent
* Personalized
* Sci-fi
* Serious
* Art
* Climate change
* News

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Player modes|

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* Co-op
* PVP
* Single-player

Production|

* AAA
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* Doujin soft
* Fan game

Design|

* Casual
* Hypercasual
* Emergent gameplay
* FMV
* Gacha
* Kaizo
* Masocore
* Nonlinear gameplay
* Open world
* Sandbox
* Side-scrolling
* Twitch gameplay
* Vertically scrolling

Other|

* Minigame
* Toys-to-life
* Video game clone
* Video game modding
* Video game remake

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Africa|

* Ghana
* Kenya
* Nigeria
* South Africa

Americas|

* Latin America
* Brazil
* Colombia
* Canada
* United States

Asia|

* Bangladesh
* China
* India
* Indonesia
* Iran
* Japan
* North Korea
* South Korea
* Malaysia
* Philippines
* Russia
* Taiwan
* Thailand
* Turkey

Europe|

* Belgium
* Czech Republic
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Ireland
* Italy
* Lithuania
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Poland
* Russia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
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* Ukraine
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