Action Games

WWF SmackDown!, released on March 2, 2000, for the PS1 by THQ and Yuke’s, is the first entry in the *SmackDown!* series, based on the WWF’s *SmackDown!* TV show during the Attitude Era. Featuring 36 wrestlers

*WWF No Mercy*, released on November 17, 2000, for the N64 by THQ and AKI Corporation, is a professional wrestling game set during the WWF’s Attitude Era, building on *WWF WrestleMania 2000* (1999).

WWF Road to WrestleMania, released on November 12, 2001, for the GBA by THQ and Natsume, is a handheld wrestling game capturing the WWF’s Attitude Era.

*WWF WrestleMania 2000*, released on October 12, 1999, for the N64 by THQ and AKI Corporation, is a professional wrestling game based on the World Wrestling Federation’s (WWF, now WWE) *WrestleMania* pay-per-view, set during the Attitude Era.

WWF WrestleMania, released 1995 for the Arcade, is a high-energy wrestling/fighting hybrid inspired by *Mortal Kombat*.

*WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game*, released in October 1995 by Midway for arcades and ported to SNES, Genesis, 32X, PlayStation, Saturn, and DOS by Sculptured Software and Probe Entertainment, is a fast-paced wrestling/fighting hybrid.

*WWF Raw*, released in November 1994 for the SNES by Acclaim Entertainment, LJN, and Sculptured Software, is the final entry in LJN’s 16-bit WWF trilogy, following *WWF Superstars* (1989) and *WWF Royal Rumble* (1993).

*WWF Royal Rumble*, released in June 1993 by LJN, Acclaim Entertainment, and Sculptured Software for the SNES and Sega Genesis, is a wrestling game based on the WWF’s annual Royal Rumble event.

*WWF WrestleFest*, released in June 1991 by Technōs Japan for arcades, is a professional wrestling game featuring World Wrestling Federation (WWF) stars, distributed by Technōs in Japan/North America and Tecmo in Europe/Australasia.

WWF WrestleMania Challenge, released in November 1990 by Rare and Acclaim Entertainment under the LJN label for the NES

WWF WrestleMania, released in January 1989 by Rare and Acclaim Entertainment for the NES, is the first WWF-licensed video game for the console and the second WWF game overall, following *MicroLeague Wrestling* (1987).

Donkey Kong Country, released on November 21, 1994, by Rare and Nintendo for the SNES, revitalized the *Donkey Kong* franchise as a 2D platformer.

Donkey Kong 64, released on November 22, 1999, by Rare and Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, is the first 3D platformer in the *Donkey Kong* franchise, following the *Donkey Kong Country* trilogy.

Donkey Kong Jr. Math released on December 12, 1983, for the Famicom in Japan and 1986 for the NES in North America and Europe, is an educational platformer developed by Nintendo R&D2, designed by Toshihiko Nakago, and published by Nintendo

*Donkey Kong 3*, released on July 4, 1984, for the Famicom in Japan and June 1986 for the NES in North America, is a port of the 1983 arcade game by Nintendo

*Donkey Kong* for the NES, released on July 15, 1983, by Nintendo, is a port of the 1981 arcade classic designed by Shigeru Miyamoto.

*Donkey Kong*, released in July 1981 by Nintendo for arcades, is a groundbreaking platformer designed by Shigeru Miyamoto.

*Super Smash Bros.*, released in January 1999 (Japan) and April 1999 (North America) by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, is the first entry in the iconic crossover fighting series, directed by Masahiro Sakurai.

*C: The Contra Adventure*, released on August 31, 1998, by Konami and developed by Appaloosa Interactive, is a 3D action shooter for the PlayStation and the second *Contra* title co-produced with Appaloosa.

*Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX*, known as *Contra: Hard Spirits* in Japan, is a 2002 run-and-gun shooter developed by Cing Inc.

*Contra: Hard Corps*, known as *Probotector* in Europe and *Contra: The Hard Corps* in Japan, is a 1994 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.

*Super Probotector: Alien Rebels*, released in September 1992 by Konami for the SNES in PAL regions, is the European version of *Contra III: The Alien Wars* (*Contra Spirits* in Japan).

*Operation C*, known as *Contra* in Japan and *Probotector* in Europe, is a 1991 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the Game Boy.

*Contra III: The Alien Wars*, known as *Contra Spirits* in Japan and *Probotector* in Europe, is a 1992 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the SNES.

*Contra Force*, released on September 30, 1992, by Konami for the NES in North America, is a spinoff of the *Contra* series, originally planned as a standalone Japan-exclusive game titled *Arc Hound* but canceled and repurposed as a *Contra* title.

*Probotector*, released in 1990 for the NES in Europe (and 1988 in Japan as *Contra*), is a localized version of Konami’s iconic run-and-gun shooter *Contra* (1987 arcade, 1988 NES).

*Super C*, known as *Super Contra* in arcades (1988) and *Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces* in Europe, is a 1990 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the NES, following the original *Contra* (1987)

*Contra*, developed by Konami, is a 1987 arcade and 1988 NES run-and-gun shooter where commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean battle the alien Red Falcon Organization.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, released in October 1997 by Midway Games for PlayStation and December 1997 for Nintendo 64, is a spin-off from the *Mortal Kombat* fighting series

*Mortal Kombat Trilogy*, released in October 1996 by Midway Games for PlayStation and later Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, PC, and Game.com, is a compilation fighting game expanding on *Mortal Kombat 3* and *Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3*.