This Day In Gaming History

Nintendo 3DS Launches in North America — 15 Years Ago (2011) 📱 Nintendo's groundbreaking glasses-free 3D handheld arrived in NA on March 27, 2011, with StreetPass, dual screens, and launch hits like Pilotwings Resort — redefining portables with 75M+ sold. #Nintendo3DS #Nintendo

Pilotwings Resort Turns 15! ✈️🏝️ Released in 2011, Nintendo's 3DS launch showcase delivered touch-controlled flights, skydiving, and gyro aiming over tropical isles — perfecting portable aviation sims. #PilotwingsResort

Metal Slug 4 Turns 24! 💣🚀 Released in 2002 (Japan) on Arcade, SNK Playmore's run-and-gun revival packed massive sprites, new characters, branching paths, and explosive co-op action — arcade legacy continued. #MetalSlug

🎉 Happy 38th Birthday to Piotr Michael! 🎮 This talented voice actor has brought characters to life in titles like Doom Eternal and Call of Duty. His versatility makes him a rising star in gaming! #VoiceActor #Gaming

P.N.03 Turns 23! 🤖💃 Released in 2003 (Japan) on GameCube, Shigeru Miyamoto's stylish shooter tasked Vanessa with dodging lasers in space stations via rhythmic hip-swaying — cult Capcom oddity. #PN03

🚨 Glen Powell is officially Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Nintendo and Illumination unite the Star Fox leader with returning cast members like Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy, plus newcomers Brie Larson and Donald Glover. A

Celebrating Nathan Fillion's 55th birthday! 🎉 Born March 27, 1971, he voices Edward Buck in Halo and Cayde-6 in Destiny, bringing humor and heroism to beloved sci-fi games. Cheers to a gaming legend! 🕹️

🚨 Shioli Kutsuna has been cast in Netflix & Legendary’s live‑action Gundam movie. Kutsuna — known for Deadpool 2 and soon appearing in Death Stranding 2 as Rainy — joins the growing ensemble led by Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.

🎮 Remembering James McCaffrey on what would have been his 68th birthday. The iconic voice of Max Payne and a key figure in Remedy’s universe, his legacy in narrative gaming continues to inspire and resonate. #GamingLegend #MaxPayne

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Turns 18! 🐉🗡️ Released in 2008 (Japan) on PSP, Capcom's portable masterpiece expanded the series with 500+ quests, new weapons, Felyne comrades, and epic multiplayer hunts — over 3.8 million sold in Japan alone. #MonsterHunter

🚨 Sonya Walger has been cast as Freya in Amazon’s live‑action God of War series. Best known for Lost and For All Mankind, Walger will play the powerful Vanir goddess — Odin’s ex‑wife, former Queen of the Valkyries.

💔 We mourn the loss of Barry Caldwell, a legendary animator whose creativity shaped beloved shows and films. Thank you for your impact, Barry. Rest in peace.

It Takes Two Turns 5! 👫🎮 Released in 2021, Hazelight's co-op masterpiece swept awards with inventive puzzles, emotional storytelling, and Friend's Pass for duo adventures — over 20 million players and GOTY winner. #ItTakesTwo

Monster Hunter Rise Turns 5! 🐉🗡️ Released in 2021 on Nintendo Switch, Capcom's Wirebug-fueled hunt exploded with rampage attacks, Palamutes, layered weapons, and Sunbreak expansion — franchise bestseller at 14M+ sales. #MonsterHunter

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Ubisoft Founded — 40 Years Ago (1986) (originally Ubi Soft) The Guillemot brothers founded the company in France. Starting with distribution, it grew into a powerhouse behind Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, Rayman, and more! #Ubisoft

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Turns 24! 💫⚔️ Released in 2002 on PC, Raven Software's lightsaber-swinging FPS masterpiece let Kyle Katarn master Force powers, multiplayer duels, and epic single-player in the Star Wars universe. #JediOutcast

🎉 Happy 26th Birthday to Hina Yōmiya, the talented voice behind characters like Alice in Nikke and Hyacine in Honkai! Her performances are captivating the gaming world. Wishing her an amazing year ahead! 🌟 #HinaYōmiya #VoiceActing #GamingStar

🚨 Composer Brendon Williams, known for Star Wars Outlaws, has survived a widowmaker heart attack and is recovering. Grateful for his survival, he aims to return to composing soon. Wishing him a smooth recovery! 💪🎶

🚨 🎉 Breaking news! Fox McCloud is officially joining the adventure in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! 🌌🎮 Are you ready for an epic crossover? #FoxMcCloud #SuperMarioGalaxy #EpicAdventure