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January 31 in Gaming History

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

1997 — 29 years ago

Final Fantasy VII released in Japan

Final Fantasy VII launches in Japan for PlayStation, and its cinematic storytelling beneath Midgar's steel sky carries JRPGs — and the PlayStation itself — into the global mainstream.

Source: Wikipedia, Final Fantasy VII
1999 — 27 years ago

Silent Hill released in North America

Silent Hill creeps into North America, trading jump scares for fog-choked psychological dread and founding a horror landmark.

Source: Wikipedia, Silent Hill
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.