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April 23 in Gaming History

2 moments from the museum's collection happened on this date.

1982 — 44 years ago

ZX Spectrum launched in the UK

Sinclair Research released the ZX Spectrum in Britain, and the rainbow-striped home computer became a bedrock of the UK games industry, hosting thousands of games.

Source: Wikipedia — ZX Spectrum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum
2019 — 7 years ago

Mortal Kombat 11 released

Mortal Kombat 11 launched worldwide for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, adding time-bending story chapters and deep fighter customization.

Source: Gematsu — Mortal Kombat 11 announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC: https://www.gematsu.com/2018/12/mortal-kombat-11-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc
Enjoying the tour? Step inside the full museum — rooms for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and the Arcade, a playable arcade cabinet, the Museum Exam, and the Passport stamp collection.