1997 — 29 years ago
GoldenEye 007 launches in North America
Rare's GoldenEye 007 launched on Nintendo 64 in North America and redefined console shooters, with four-player split-screen deathmatches becoming a dorm-room institution.
Source: Wikipedia, GoldenEye 007 (NA: August 25, 1997)
2009 — 17 years ago
Batman: Arkham Asylum launches
Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum launched on PS3 and Xbox 360, setting a new gold standard for superhero games with its freeflow combat and Metroid-style progression.
Source: GameSpot, 'Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia'
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