Pixel Pantheon · On This Day

July 26 in Gaming History

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

1991 — 35 years ago

Sonic the Hedgehog launches in Japan

Sega released Sonic the Hedgehog for the Mega Drive in Japan, completing the worldwide debut of the mascot created to challenge Mario.

Source: Wikipedia — Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game) (JP: July 26, 1991): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991_video_game)
2019 — 7 years ago

Fire Emblem: Three Houses released worldwide

Nintendo released Fire Emblem: Three Houses for Switch in all regions on the same day — a first for the series — and it went on to become the best-selling Fire Emblem ever.

Source: Wikipedia — Fire Emblem: Three Houses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Three_Houses
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.