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December 13 in Gaming History

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

2004 — 22 years ago

EA lands the exclusive NFL license

EA signed an exclusive five-year NFL license, ending the beloved NFL 2K series and reshaping sports gaming for a generation.

Source: MobyGames, This Day in Game History (December 13)
2013 — 13 years ago

Valve releases SteamOS

Valve released SteamOS, its Linux-based living-room operating system — an early step on the road that eventually led to the Steam Deck.

Source: MobyGames, This Day in Game History (December 13)
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.