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October 18 in Gaming History

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

1985 — 41 years ago

The NES test-launches in New York City

Source: Pixel Pantheon original exhibit research (2026-11-07)
2011 — 15 years ago

Batman: Arkham City released

Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City opened up Gotham itself, expanding the asylum into one of the most acclaimed superhero games ever made.

Source: Wikipedia, 2011 in video games
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.