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February 2 in Gaming History

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

1994 — 32 years ago

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released in North America

Sega launches Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in North America on Groundhog Day, introducing Knuckles the Echidna — with the story's second half, Sonic & Knuckles, still to come via lock-on technology.

Source: Codex Gamicus, February 2 day page
2017 — 9 years ago

Fire Emblem Heroes released

Fire Emblem Heroes launches worldwide on mobile and becomes Nintendo's most lucrative smartphone game, proving its tactical RPG series travels well.

Source: Nintendo fandom, This day in history: February
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.