1995 — 31 years ago
Virtual Boy launches in Japan
Nintendo launched Gunpei Yokoi's Virtual Boy in Japan, a tabletop console promising stereoscopic 3D in red monochrome — a bold experiment that sold only 770,000 units but pioneered consumer 3D gaming.
Source: Wikipedia — Virtual Boy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Boy
2010 — 16 years ago
Limbo released on Xbox Live Arcade
Playdead's Limbo debuted on Xbox Live Arcade as the first title of the 2010 Summer of Arcade, and its stark black-and-white puzzle-platforming became an indie landmark.
Source: Wikipedia — Limbo (video game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo_(video_game)
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