Multiplayer Games

Super Bomberman, released in April 1993 for the Super Famicom and September 1993 for the SNES by Hudson Soft, is the first *Bomberman* title for the SNES, building on *Bomberman II* (1991, NES).

Bomberman II (*Dyna Blaster* in Europe), released in June 1991 for the Famicom and February 1992 for the NES by Hudson Soft, is the sequel to *Bomberman* (1985, Famicom/NES).

Bomberman, originally released as *Bakudan Otoko* ("Bomb Man") in July 1983 for Japanese home computers (e.g., MSX, NEC PC-8801) and as *Eric and the Floaters* in Europe, hit the Famicom in December 1985 and the NES in January 1989, developed by Hudson Soft.

Need for Speed: Underground 2, released in November 2004 by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, is the eighth *Need for Speed* title and the direct sequel to *Need for Speed: Underground* (2003).

Need for Speed: Underground, released in November 2003 by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, is the seventh *Need for Speed* title, redefining the series with a focus on import tuner culture inspired by *The Fast and the Furious*.

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed released in 2000 by EA Canada (PC) and Eden Games (PlayStation), is the fifth *Need for Speed* title, focusing exclusively on Porsche cars from 1950 to 2000.

Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai, also known as *Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day!* in its Western release, is a vibrant action-sports game developed by Technos Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

Kunio no Oden, originally released in 1994 as *くにおのおでん* (Kunio no Oden, lit. "Oden of Kunio") by Technōs Japan Corp, is a delightful puzzle game for the Super Famicom and the final Kunio-kun title on the platform.

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge, released in June 1992 in Japan as *Bikkuri Nekketsu Shin Kiroku! Harukanaru Kin Medal and October 1992 in North America for the NES/Famicom by Technōs Japan (American Technos in NA)

Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zen'in Shūgō!, released on July 26, 1991, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is an action RPG beat 'em up in the *Kunio-kun* series, a sequel to *River City Ransom* (1989, NES).

*Nekketsu! Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes*, released on December 17, 1993, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a basketball/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, the final *Kunio-kun* game for the Famicom.

Nekketsu Fighting Legend (*Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu*, lit. "Hot Blooded Fighting Legend"), released on December 23, 1992, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a tournament-style fighting game in the *Kunio-kun* series

*Kunio-kun no Nekketsu Soccer League*, released on April 23, 1993, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a soccer/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, following *Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu* (1992) and *Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu: Soccer Hen* (1990, known as *Nintendo World Cup* in the West).

*Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu: Subette Koronde Dairantou*, released on February 7, 1992, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a sports/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, alongside *River City Ransom* and *Super Dodge Ball* (both 1989, NES).

*Super Dodge Ball*, released in June 1989 for the NES by Technōs Japan (Sony Imagesoft in North America), is a sports action game based on the 1988 arcade original, part of the *Kunio-kun* series (e.g., *River City Ransom*).

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 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

*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.

*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*.