What if Sega preferred Eternal Champions?

As most of us know, back in 1995, Sega was faced with a situation, of picking between Virtua Fighter and Eternal Champions. in the end, they axed the latter. now imagine. what if they axed the former instead.

1994

 * Late 1994: Sega of Japan and Sega of America discuss if to axe either Virtua Fighter or Eternal Champions.

1995

 * Early 1995: Both branches of Sega eventually agree to axe Virtua Fighter in favor of Eternal Champions.
 * Early-To Mid 1995: Yu Suzuki and several other officials at Sega resign from the company in protest(all however have eventually returned to work for Sega with the passage of time). causing several games such as Virtua Fighter 3 and Virtua Cop 2 to be cancelled.
 * 31 March 1995: Sega release Streets of Rage 3 for the Game Gear.
 * 5 May 1995: Data East release Tattoo Assassins for the Arcades.
 * E3:
 * 25 May 1995: Sega release Burning Fists for the Mega-CD.
 * May 1995: Sega release Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side for the Mega-CD.
 * 26 June 1995: Taito release Dan-Ku-Ga for the Arcades.
 * June 1995: Sega release OutRunners for the Sega 32X.
 * July 1995: Sega release Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder for the Sega 32X.
 * 1 August 1995: The 1st chapter of Eternal Champions (1995 Comic Book) is published.
 * 31 August 1995: Hudson Soft release Bomberman Legends for the Jaguar.
 * Mid-To Late 1995: Eternal Champions: The Final Chapter is going into troubled productions, as a result. Sega of Japan pressures Sega of America and Michael Latham to remake the game from scratch as a competitive 3D fighting game.
 * 29 September 1995: the 1st chapter of Savage Reign (Manga) is published.
 * 2 October 1995: The 1st episode of Eternal Champions (1995 TV Series) is aired.
 * 5 October 1995: SNK release Samurai Shodown II for the Sega 32X.
 * 10 October 1995: Data East release Tattoo Assassins for the PlayStation.
 * 24 November 1995: Sega release Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder for the Sega Saturn.
 * November 1995: Hasbro launch the Hasbro Control-Vision.
 * 28 December 1995: SNK release The King of Fighters '94 for the Sega 32X.
 * December 1995: SNK release The King of Fighters '94 for the Jaguar.
 * Late 1995: Yu Suzuki is approached by Tecmo and Tomonobu Itakagi, and is asked by them if he wants to help them on their upcoming fighting game called Dead or Alive. to which he agrees.
 * Sega release Chicago Syndicate for the Game Gear.
 * 24 November 1995: Sega release Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder for the Sega Saturn.
 * November 1995: Hasbro launch the Hasbro Control-Vision.
 * 28 December 1995: SNK release The King of Fighters '94 for the Sega 32X.
 * December 1995: SNK release The King of Fighters '94 for the Jaguar.
 * Late 1995: Yu Suzuki is approached by Tecmo and Tomonobu Itakagi, and is asked by them if he wants to help them on their upcoming fighting game called Dead or Alive. to which he agrees.
 * Sega release Chicago Syndicate for the Game Gear.

1996

 * Early 1996: Sega of Japan and Sega of America jointly plan on making a 64-Bit add-on for the Sega Saturn.
 * 28 March 1996:
 * Sega release the Extended RAM Cartridge for the Sega Saturn. With The King of Fighters '95 being the first game to use it.
 * Atari release Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for the Jaguar.
 * 29 March 1996: Time Warner acquire Bally Entertainment.
 * 19 April 1996: Nintendo release Zero Racers for the Virtual Boy.
 * 26 April 1996:
 * Capcom release Mega Man X: The Sigma Wars for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It is a semi remake of the 1st 3 games in the series.
 * Konami release Dragoon Might for the Jaguar.
 * April 1996: Sega release the Mega Converter for the Sega Saturn. which allows Mega Drive, Mega-CD and 32X games to be played on the Saturn.
 * Early-To Mid 1996: Capcom and Arika merge their two new upcoming Street Fighter projects to one project called Street Fighter III, with a release date of February 1997.
 * Mid 1996: Trip Hawkins is approached by Bill Gates. the latter is interested in entering the console market on Microsoft's behalf while the former's company is in a financial struggle.
 * E3:
 * Microsoft announce their 1st console, the Xbox. With a release date of Christmas Eve 1997.
 * 30 May 1996: Sega launch the Sega Neptune.
 * 5 June 1996: Time Warner acquire Midway Games and Atari Corporation.
 * 27 July 1996: Sega release the Zip Disk Drive for the Sega Saturn.
 * 30 July 1996: Time Warner merge Atari Corporation, Atari Games, Midway Games and Bally Entertainment to create Bally Atari Inc..
 * July 1996:
 * Capcom release Star Wars - Episode 1: The Final Rebellion for the Arcades.
 * Sega release the DVD Remote Controller for the Sega Saturn.
 * 2 August 1996: Atari release Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer.
 * August 1996: Sega release Virtua Baseball for the Arcades. It is released for the Sega Model 2 Arcade Board.
 * Mid-To Late 1996: Ed Logg is approached by Richard Miller. The latter is trying to test out his Project X(which would later become the Nuon) technology while the former is trying to save Atari from potential closure by Time Warner. while also working on a true 64-Bit add-on for the Jaguar.
 * 3 September 1996: Atari launch the Atari Panther.
 * 20 September 1996: Sega release the VGA Cable for the Sega Saturn.
 * September 1996:
 * Sega release Virtua Striker for the Sega Saturn.
 * Sega release the DVD Card for the Sega Saturn.
 * 18 October 1996: Eternal Champions (1996 Movie) is premiered.
 * 25 October 1996: SNK release Samurai Shodown III: Amakusa's Revenge for the Arcades.
 * 22 November 1996: Hudson Soft release Virtual Bomberman for the Virtual Boy.
 * 26 November 1996: Tecmo release Dead or Alive for the Sega Model 3 Arcade Board. The game would feature open stages and realistic combat(similar to Virtua Fighter)
 * November 1996: Data East launch a successful bid to be sold to Sega.
 * 21 December 1996: Sega release Fighters Megamix for the Sega Saturn. It is mainly a crossover between Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers, but it also includes characters from Last Bronx and Virtual-On.
 * Sega release X-Perts for the Sega 32X.
 * TecToy release Streets of Rage 3 for the Master System.
 * 26 November 1996: Tecmo release Dead or Alive for the Sega Model 3 Arcade Board. The game would feature open stages and realistic combat(similar to Virtua Fighter)
 * November 1996: Data East launch a successful bid to be sold to Sega.
 * 21 December 1996: Sega release Fighters Megamix for the Sega Saturn. It is mainly a crossover between Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers, but it also includes characters from Last Bronx and Virtual-On.
 * Sega release X-Perts for the Sega 32X.
 * TecToy release Streets of Rage 3 for the Master System.

1997

 * 13 January 1997: Atari launch the Atari Jaguar Duo.
 * January 1997: Sega release the Saturn Hard Disk for the Sega Saturn.
 * 4 February 1997: Capcom release Street Fighter III for the Arcades.
 * 15 February 1997: The 1st episode of Sailor Chibi Moon is aired.
 * 6 March 1997: Sega launch the Sega 64X. a 64-Bit Add-on for the Sega Saturn.
 * 20 March 1997: Sega release the Rumble Card for the Sega Saturn. it is compatible with the 3D Control Pad.
 * 27 March 1997: Sega release the Saturn Microphone for the Sega Saturn. it is compatible with the 3D Control Pad.
 * 3 April 1997: the 1st episode of Battle Arena Toshinden (Cartoon) is aired.
 * 23 April 1997: Sega release Sonic the Fighters for the Sega Saturn.
 * April 1997: Atlus release Power Instinct 3: Martimelee for the Arcades.
 * Mid 1997: Yoshihiro Togashi and Akira Toriyama announce that Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragon Ball will resume publication on Weekly Shonen Jump. the former will have it's sequel while the later will adapt the anime original.
 * 28 May 1997: Microsoft acquire and fold The 3DO Company.
 * May 1997:
 * Capcom release Darkstalkers 3: Jedah's Damnation for the Arcades. It is released for the CP System III Arcade Board.
 * Atari release Primal Rage II for the Arcades.
 * 4 June 1997: Sega launch the Sega Pluto. a variation of the Saturn with built-in 64X, DVD Card, NetLink Modem, Saturn Hard Disk and Extended RAM Cartridge. It comes with 3D Control Pads with built in Rumble Cards.
 * E3:
 * 24 June 1997: Sega shuts down all operations of Data East.
 * 10 July 1997: Apple merge with Nvidia, Valve and Lionsgate.
 * 12 September 1997: Sega launch the Game Com.
 * 16 September 1997: Sega release Eternal Champions 3 for the Arcades. It is released for the Sega Model 3 Arcade Board. making it the 1st game in the series to be released 1st in the arcades. it is also the 1st game in the series to be in 3D.
 * 23 September 1997: Microsoft acquire Rareware from Nintendo.
 * 25 September 1997: Viacom acquire Bandai and Sega and merge them to create Bandai Sega Holdings.
 * 30 September 1997: Capcom release Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact for the Arcades.
 * 31 October 1997: Sega release Streets of Rage 4 for the Sega Saturn.
 * 4 November 1997: Konami merge with Hudson Soft, Acclaim Entertainment and Treasure.
 * 25 November 1997:
 * Sega release Sonic the Fighters for Windows.
 * Capcom release Star Wars - Episode 1: The Final Rebellion for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn.
 * 15 December 1997: Microsoft launch the Xbox.
 * 18 December 1997: Capcom release Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn.
 * 19 December 1997: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the Arcades. It is released for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 Arcade Board.
 * 23 December 1997: SNK launch the Hyper Neo Geo Home System.
 * 26 December 1997: Atari release Primal Rage II for the PlayStation and Xbox.
 * SNK and ADK merge under the banner of the former.
 * 15 December 1997: Microsoft launch the Xbox.
 * 18 December 1997: Capcom release Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn.
 * 19 December 1997: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the Arcades. It is released for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 Arcade Board.
 * 23 December 1997: SNK launch the Hyper Neo Geo Home System.
 * 26 December 1997: Atari release Primal Rage II for the PlayStation and Xbox.
 * SNK and ADK merge under the banner of the former.

1998

 * 23 January 1998: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for the Arcades. It is released for the CP System III Arcade Board.
 * 5 February 1998: Sega release Eternal Champions: Wanted Warlocks for the Game Com.
 * 7 March 1998: Sailor Chibi Moon: Helix of Hatred is premiered.
 * 16 March 1998: Yu Yu Hakusho resumes it's publication after 4 years.
 * 19 March 1998: Atlus release Shin Goketsuji Ichizoku for the Arcades.
 * 26 March 1998:
 * Viacom sell Sunrise and Banpresto to Namco.
 * Sega release Eternal Champions 3 for the Sega Saturn.
 * Konami release Battle Tryst for the Xbox.
 * March 1998: Capcom release Star Wars - Episode 2: Nightmare of Vader for the Arcades.
 * 1 May 1998: Electronic Arts merge with SquareSoft to create Square Arts.
 * 17 May 1998: Atlus release Power Instinct 3: Martimelee for the Sega Saturn.
 * E3:
 * 23 June 1998: Atari release Mortal Kombat 4 for the Xbox.
 * 25 June 1998:
 * SNK launch the Hyper Neo Geo Online DVD.
 * Taito release Psychic Force Card Battle for the PlayStation.
 * 29 June 1998: Capcom release Street Fighter Alpha 3 for the Arcades. It is released for the CP System III Arcade Board.
 * August 1998: Capcom release Rival Schools EX for the Arcades.
 * 14 October 1998: Sailor Chibi Moon: Date at the Deli is aired.
 * 15 October 1998: Eternal Champions: Darkness is premiered.
 * 16 October 1998: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV: Warriors Rage for the Arcades. It is released for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 Arcade Board.
 * 14 November 1998: the 1st episode of Rival Schools (Cartoon) is aired.
 * 19 November 1998: Sega release Streets of Rage 4 for the Game Com.
 * 25 November 1998: Capcom release Mega Man Legends for the Xbox.
 * 27 November 1998: Sega launch the Dreamcast.
 * Sega release Eternal Champions 3 for the Dreamcast.
 * 15 December 1998: Atari release Mortal Kombat 4 for the Sega Saturn.
 * 23 December 1998: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the PlayStation.
 * Toei lose the One Piece rights to Studio Pierrot.
 * 25 November 1998: Capcom release Mega Man Legends for the Xbox.
 * 27 November 1998: Sega launch the Dreamcast.
 * Sega release Eternal Champions 3 for the Dreamcast.
 * 15 December 1998: Atari release Mortal Kombat 4 for the Sega Saturn.
 * 23 December 1998: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the PlayStation.
 * Toei lose the One Piece rights to Studio Pierrot.
 * 15 December 1998: Atari release Mortal Kombat 4 for the Sega Saturn.
 * 23 December 1998: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the PlayStation.
 * Toei lose the One Piece rights to Studio Pierrot.
 * 23 December 1998: SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the PlayStation.
 * Toei lose the One Piece rights to Studio Pierrot.

1999

 * 25 January 1999: Konami launch the Konami Newstar.
 * 26 January 1999: Konami release Castlevania 3D for the Xbox.
 * 28 January 1999: Sega release Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram for the Arcades.
 * 23 February 1999: Square Arts release Thrill Kill for the PlayStation.
 * 4 March 1999: Apple launch the iPlay.
 * 6 March 1999: Sailor Chibi Moon: Snow Cabin is premiered.
 * 24 March 1999: Nintendo launch the Gameboy Advance.
 * Konami release Castlevania Legends for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 26 March 1999: SNK release Fatal Fury: First Contact for the Neo Geo Pocket.
 * 12 May 1999: Capcom release Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike for the Arcades.
 * E3:
 * 27 May 1999: SNK release Fatal Fury: Second Contact for the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
 * 8 June 1999: Microsoft release Conker's Twelve Tales for the Xbox.
 * 22 June 1999: Square Arts release Thrill Kill for the Xbox.
 * 24 June 1999:
 * Sega release Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram for the Dreamcast.
 * Capcom release Rival Schools EX for the PlayStation.
 * 12 August 1999: the 1st episode of Rival Schools (Anime) is aired.
 * 17 September 1999: Nintendo launch the GameCube.
 * 20 October 1999: the 1st episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * 21 October 1999: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for the Sega Saturn.
 * October 1999: Sega sell all assets of Data East to Atari.
 * 19 November 1999: Microsoft release Killer Instinct 3 for the Arcades.
 * 24 November 1999: Nintendo release Super Smash Bros. for the GameCube.
 * 26 November 1999: SNK release Garou: Mark of the Wolves for the Arcades. It is released for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 Arcade Board.
 * 8 December 1999: Konami release Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the Xbox.
 * 9 December 1999:
 * Capcom release Star Wars - Episode 2: Nightmare of Vader for the GameCube and Dreamcast.
 * SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the Dreamcast.
 * 13 December 1999: Sega release Streets of Rage 5 for the Dreamcast.
 * 23 December 1999: Sega release Daytona USA 2 for the Dreamcast.
 * 21 October 1999: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for the Sega Saturn.
 * October 1999: Sega sell all assets of Data East to Atari.
 * 19 November 1999: Microsoft release Killer Instinct 3 for the Arcades.
 * 24 November 1999: Nintendo release Super Smash Bros. for the GameCube.
 * 26 November 1999: SNK release Garou: Mark of the Wolves for the Arcades. It is released for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 Arcade Board.
 * 8 December 1999: Konami release Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the Xbox.
 * 9 December 1999:
 * Capcom release Star Wars - Episode 2: Nightmare of Vader for the GameCube and Dreamcast.
 * SNK release Samurai Shodown IV for the Dreamcast.
 * 13 December 1999: Sega release Streets of Rage 5 for the Dreamcast.
 * 23 December 1999: Sega release Daytona USA 2 for the Dreamcast.

2000

 * 11 March 2000: Sailor Chibi Moon: The Last Counselors is premiered.
 * 17 March 2000: Konami launch the Newstar Deluxe.
 * 4 April 2000: Namco acquire Sammy Corporation, Atlus and Index.
 * E3:
 * 29 June 2000: Capcom release Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike for the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast.
 * 20 July 2000: Microsoft release Killer Instinct 3 for the Xbox.
 * 28 July 2000: Sega release Streets of Rage 5 for the Game Com.
 * 5 August 2000: Namco release Power Instinct 4 for the Arcades.
 * 27 August 2000: Taito release Psychic Force 2012 EX for the Arcades.
 * 27 September 2000: Capcom acquire the rights to Battle Arena Toshinden, D-Xhird and Abalaburn. among other series developed by either Tamsoft or Nextech and published by Takara.
 * 29 September 2000: Sega release Eternal Champions 4 for the Arcades.
 * 11 October 2000: Sailor Chibi Moon: A Stroll by the Lake is aired.
 * 9 November 2000: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for the PlayStation 2.
 * 30 November 2000: Konami release Castlevania: Circle of the Moon for the Game Com.
 * 7 December 2000: Sega release Toy Fighter for the Dreamcast.
 * 14 December 2000: Square Arts release Bushido Blade 3: Master of Bushido for the PlayStation 2.
 * Nintendo officially discontinue the Nintendo 64.
 * 11 October 2000: Sailor Chibi Moon: A Stroll by the Lake is aired.
 * 9 November 2000: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for the PlayStation 2.
 * 30 November 2000: Konami release Castlevania: Circle of the Moon for the Game Com.
 * 7 December 2000: Sega release Toy Fighter for the Dreamcast.
 * 14 December 2000: Square Arts release Bushido Blade 3: Master of Bushido for the PlayStation 2.
 * Nintendo officially discontinue the Nintendo 64.

2001

 * 18 January 2001: Sega release Eternal Champions 4 for the Dreamcast.
 * 10 March 2001: Sailor Chibi Moon vs. Devilboy: Dual Destinies is premiered.
 * 11 March 2001: Eternal Champions: Chaos is premiered.
 * 24 May 2001:
 * Namco release Power Instinct 4 for the PlayStation 2.
 * Konami release Castlevania Chronicles for the PlayStation and Xbox.
 * E3:
 * 19 September 2001: Namco fold Sunrise, Sammy, Banpresto and Atlus. The first is folded into Nikkatsu.
 * 1 October 2001: Sony acquire Ericsson.
 * 15 November 2001: SNK release Garou 2: The Legacy of Might for the Arcades.
 * 14 December 2001: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network: Black and White for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 19 December 2001: Sega release Eternal Champions 4 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 19 September 2001: Namco fold Sunrise, Sammy, Banpresto and Atlus. The first is folded into Nikkatsu.
 * 1 October 2001: Sony acquire Ericsson.
 * 15 November 2001: SNK release Garou 2: The Legacy of Might for the Arcades.
 * 14 December 2001: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network: Black and White for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 19 December 2001: Sega release Eternal Champions 4 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 19 December 2001: Sega release Eternal Champions 4 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.

2002

 * 9 March 2002: Sailor Chibi Moon vs. Sailor Moon is premiered.
 * 18 April 2002: Capcom release Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro for the PlayStation 2.
 * 26 April 2002: Capcom release Mega Man V for the PlayStation 2.
 * 16 May 2002: Capcom release Power Stone 3 for the Arcades.
 * E3:
 * 6 June 2002: SNK release Double Dragon II (Neo Geo) for the Arcades.
 * 27 June 2002: Square Arts release Bushido Blade 4: Legacy of the Blade for the PlayStation 2.
 * June 2002: the 1st chapter of Mega Man V is published.
 * 27 July 2002: the 1st chapter of Mega Man NT Warrior is published.
 * July 2002: Sega release Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Marz Force for the Arcades.
 * 5 October 2002: the 1st episode of Mega Man NT Warrior is aired.
 * 10 October 2002: SNK release The King of Fighters VIII for the Arcades.
 * 25 October 2002: Capcom release Mega Man V for the Dreamcast, Nuon and GameCube.
 * October 2002: Capcom release Capcom vs. SNK 3: Millennial Evolution 2002 for the Arcades.
 * 12 November 2002: Konami release Bloody Roar 4 for the Arcades.
 * 19 November 2002:
 * Sega release Planet Harriers for the Xbox Next.
 * Capcom release Capcom vs. SNK 3 for the PlayStation 2.
 * 26 November 2002: Sega release Golden Axe: Kingdom Guardians for the Game Com.
 * 28 November 2002: Capcom release Power Stone 3 for the Xbox Next.
 * 6 December 2002:
 * Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 2: Red Sun and Blue Moon for the Gameboy Advance.
 * the 1st episode of Double Dragon (2002 Cartoon) is aired.
 * 13 December 2002: Capcom release Mega Man V for Windows.
 * 26 November 2002: Sega release Golden Axe: Kingdom Guardians for the Game Com.
 * 28 November 2002: Capcom release Power Stone 3 for the Xbox Next.
 * 6 December 2002:
 * Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 2: Red Sun and Blue Moon for the Gameboy Advance.
 * the 1st episode of Double Dragon (2002 Cartoon) is aired.
 * 13 December 2002: Capcom release Mega Man V for Windows.

2003

 * 3 February 2003: Microsoft release Banjo-Threeie for the Xbox Next.
 * 3 March 2003: the 1st episode of Mega Man V is aired.
 * 6 March 2003: Capcom release Mega Man Network Transmission for the GameCube.
 * 8 March 2003: Sailor Chibi Moon vs. Great Saiyaman is premiered.
 * 13 March 2003: Capcom release Street Fighter IV for the Arcades.
 * 27 March 2003: Sega release Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Marz Force for the Xbox Next.
 * 1 April 2003: Square Arts acquire Enix, Taito and the Noma Cultural Foundation.
 * 7 May 2003: Time Warner acquire Hasbro.
 * E3:
 * 27 May 2003: Konami release Bloody Roar 4 for the PlayStation 2.
 * 3 June 2003: Sega release Streets of Rage 6 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox Next, GameCube, Dreamcast and Nuon.
 * 13 June 2003: Microsoft release Killer Instinct 4 for the Xbox Next.
 * 17 June 2003: Capcom release Capcom vs. SNK 3 for the Xbox Next.
 * 23 June 2003: Rurouni Kenshin resumes it's publication after 4 years.
 * June 2003: Atari sell all assets of Data East to Nintendo.
 * 17 July 2003: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for the PlayStation 2.
 * 6 August 2003: Sega release Eternal Champions 5 for the Arcades.
 * 8 August 2003: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 15 August 2003: Time Warner acquire Factor 5 and Oddworld Inhabitants.
 * 3 October 2003: Viacom acquire Namco and the Hitotsubashi Group and fold the first two within Bandai Sega.
 * 7 October 2003: Sega launch the N-Gage.
 * 29 October 2003: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for the GameCube and Xbox Next.
 * 30 October 2003: SNK release Double Dragon II (Neo Geo) for the PlayStation 2.
 * 21 November 2003: Time Warner acquire Infogrames and Alliance Gaming and fold them within Bally Atari.
 * 30 November 2003: Sega officially discontinue the Sega Saturn.
 * 31 December 2003: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for Windows.
 * FUNimation get a hold of the One Piece license to be dubbed.
 * 29 October 2003: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for the GameCube and Xbox Next.
 * 30 October 2003: SNK release Double Dragon II (Neo Geo) for the PlayStation 2.
 * 21 November 2003: Time Warner acquire Infogrames and Alliance Gaming and fold them within Bally Atari.
 * 30 November 2003: Sega officially discontinue the Sega Saturn.
 * 31 December 2003: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for Windows.
 * FUNimation get a hold of the One Piece license to be dubbed.

2004

 * 12 January 2004: Microsoft release Banjo-Kazoomie for the Xbox Next.
 * 22 January 2004: Nintendo release Super Smash Bros. Melee for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox Next.
 * 3 February 2004: Konami release Turok: Resurrection for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 17 February 2004: Sega release Virtua Tennis 2 for Windows.
 * 11 March 2004: Sega release Eternal Champions 5 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox Next and GameCube.
 * 18 March 2004:
 * Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the Arcades.
 * Capcom release Street Fighter IV for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox Next.
 * 22 March 2004: Step Up (2004 Film) is premiered.
 * March 2004: Sega release Streets of Rage 6 for the Gameboy Advance and N-Gage.
 * 10 April 2004: The 1st episode of Codename: Sailor V is aired.
 * 20 April 2004: Konami release Turok: Resurrection for Windows.
 * 23 April 2004: Capcom release Mega Man V: Aftermath for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 4 May 2004: Capcom release Red Dead Revolver for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * E3:
 * 22 June 2004: Microsoft release Conker's Other Bad Day for the Xbox Next.
 * 29 July 2004: Capcom release Mega Man X: Command Mission for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
 * 30 July 2004: SNK release The King of Fighters IX for the Arcades.
 * July 2004: ZeniMax Media acquire Interplay Entertainment and Game Outlet Europe.
 * 26 August 2004:
 * Sega release Shenmue III for the Dreamcast.
 * SNK release Double Dragon II (Neo Geo) for the Xbox Next.
 * 22 September 2004:
 * Sega release Force Five for the Arcades.
 * Square Arts release Bushido Blade 5 for the Xbox Next.
 * 26 October 2004: Tecmo release Dead or Alive 4 for the Xbox Next.
 * 27 October 2004: Microsoft acquire DreamWorks and Amblin.
 * November 2004: IDW Publishing acquire Dreamwave Productions.
 * 9 December 2004: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 3: Team Proto Man and Team Colonel for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 10 December 2004: SNK release Samurai Shodown V Perfect for the Arcades.
 * 12 December 2004: Sony launch the PlayStation Portable.
 * Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the PlayStation Portable.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * November 2004: IDW Publishing acquire Dreamwave Productions.
 * 9 December 2004: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 3: Team Proto Man and Team Colonel for the Gameboy Advance.
 * 10 December 2004: SNK release Samurai Shodown V Perfect for the Arcades.
 * 12 December 2004: Sony launch the PlayStation Portable.
 * Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the PlayStation Portable.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.
 * December 2004: Mega Man V: Omega Mission is premiered.

2005

 * 27 January 2005: Sega release Golden Axe (2005) for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 5 February 2005: the 1st chapter of Mega Man X is published.
 * 5 March 2005: Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox Next.
 * 19 March 2005: Microsoft launch the Xpack.
 * 21 April 2005: Capcom release Mega Man V3 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 26 April 2005: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2015 for the Arcades.
 * E3:
 * 26 May 2005:
 * Sega release Force Five for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * Sega release Project X Zone for the PlayStation 2, Xbox Next, GameCube, Dreamcast and Nuon. a tactical role-playing game that includes several iconic characters from franchises by Sega, Nintendo, Capcom and Konami.
 * 21 July 2005: Capcom release Mega Man Battle Network 3: Double Team for the Nintendo DS.
 * 27 July 2005: SNK release SNK vs. Capcom 2: SVC Maniax for the Arcades.
 * 25 August 2005: Konami release Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 29 August 2005: The 1st episode of the Sailor Chibi Moon Viz Media(later Viacom) Dub is aired.
 * 1 September 2005: Sega release Virtua Tennis 2: World Tour Edition for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 9 September 2005: Microsoft release Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge for the Xbox Next.
 * 14 September 2005: SNK release Samurai Shodown VI: Edge of Destiny for the Arcades.
 * 21 September 2005: Capcom release Mega Man V3 for Windows.
 * 26 October 2005: SNK release The King of Fighters IX: Part 2 for the Arcades.
 * 17 November 2005: Viacom fold Shogakukan, Hakusensha, Shorinsha and Viz Media within Shueisha.
 * 24 November 2005: Capcom release Rockman X Complete Works for the PlayStation 2.
 * 6 December 2005: Capcom release Rockman X2 Complete Works for the PlayStation 2.
 * 7 December 2005: Sega release Jump Force (2005 Game) for the Arcades.
 * 15 December 2005:
 * Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the Arcades.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works for the PlayStation 2.
 * 19 December 2005: Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Silvan Shalom, wins the 2005 Likud leadership election.
 * December 2005: Ratchet: A Mega Man Movie is premiered.
 * 7 December 2005: Sega release Jump Force (2005 Game) for the Arcades.
 * 15 December 2005:
 * Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the Arcades.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works for the PlayStation 2.
 * 19 December 2005: Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Silvan Shalom, wins the 2005 Likud leadership election.
 * December 2005: Ratchet: A Mega Man Movie is premiered.

2006

 * 22 February 2006: Microsoft officially discontinue the Xbox.
 * 28 February 2006: Capcom release Street Fighter: Seven Sons for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 2 March 2006: Capcom release Mega Man Powered Up for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 23 March 2006: Sony officially discontinue the PlayStation.
 * 25 March 2006: Sega officially discontinue the Dreamcast.
 * 12 April 2006: Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * April 2006: In Plain Sight (2006 Film) is premiered.
 * E3:
 * 25 May 2006: Square Arts launch the Square Woah.
 * 1 June 2006:
 * Sega release Virtua Striker 4: Pro Football for the PlayStation 2.
 * Former Governor of Massachusets, Bill Weld narrowly defeats John Faso at the Republican Primary for Governor, with the former appointing the latter to be his running mate at the upcoming 2006 gubernatorial election.
 * 26 June 2006: Sega release Jump Force (2005 Game) for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 29 June 2006: Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 13 July 2006: Sega release Eternal Champions 6 for the Arcades.
 * 16 July 2006: Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard resigns. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer is sworn in in Howard's place.
 * 20 July 2006: Capcom release Street Fighter IV Max for the Arcades.
 * 23 July 2006: Capcom release Mega Man V: Perception for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 27 July 2006: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2015 for the GameCube.
 * 17 August 2006: Sega release Eternal Champions: Hierarchy for the N-Gage.
 * 7 September 2006: Square Arts release Bushido Blade Zero for the Xbox 360.
 * 7 November 2006:
 * Andrew Cuomo and Eliot Spitzer are elected Governor of New York and Lieutenant Governor of New York respectively at the 2006 gubernatorial election.
 * Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton Strayhorn are elected Governor of Texas and Lieutenant Governor of Texas respectively at the 2006 gubernatorial election.
 * 13 November 2006:
 * Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the Xbox 360.
 * Tecmo release Dead or Alive: Code Chronos for the Xbox 360.
 * 14 November 2006: Sega release Sonic Adventure 3 for the Xbox 360.
 * 16 November 2006: Konami release Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 29 November 2006: Sega release The House of the Dead 4 for the Xbox 360.
 * 14 December 2006: Capcom release Mega Man Legends 3 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 21 December 2006: Sega release Sonic Adventure 3 for the PlayStation 3.
 * December 2006: Mega Man V: Ragnarok Battle is premiered.
 * 14 November 2006: Sega release Sonic Adventure 3 for the Xbox 360.
 * 16 November 2006: Konami release Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 29 November 2006: Sega release The House of the Dead 4 for the Xbox 360.
 * 14 December 2006: Capcom release Mega Man Legends 3 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Next.
 * 21 December 2006: Sega release Sonic Adventure 3 for the PlayStation 3.
 * December 2006: Mega Man V: Ragnarok Battle is premiered.

2007

 * 9 February 2007: Sega release Eternal Champions 6 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * February 2007: Back on Track is premiered.
 * 16 March 2007: Amazon acquire MGM Holdings and MGM Mirage.
 * 19 April 2007: SNK release Metal Slug 7 for the Arcades.
 * 29 May 2007: Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the PlayStation 3.
 * 12 June 2007: Member of Knesset Ami Ayalon, wins the 2007 Israeli Labor Party leadership election.
 * 6 June 2007: Sega release Psy-Phi for the Arcades.
 * 2 July 2007: SNK release Data East Battle Coliseum for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows.
 * E3:
 * 12 July 2007: Capcom release Mega Man V4 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS.
 * 24 July 2007: Sega release Zaxxon (2007) for the PlayStation Portable, Xpack, Wii and HyperScan.
 * 21 August 2007: Sega release Streets of Rage Online for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 1 October 2007: Keiji Inafune, Hideki Kamiya, Shinji Mikami, Yu Suzuki and Yuji Naka leave Capcom and Sega respectively and found Platinum Games.
 * 8 October 2007: Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the Wii.
 * 15 October 2007: Atari release Mortal Kombat: Armageddon for the HyperScan.
 * 19 October 2007: Capcom release Street Fighter IV Max for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 23 October 2007: Konami release Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PlayStation 2, Xbox Next and GameCube.
 * 6 November 2007: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 30 November 2007: Konami release Contra 4 for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 5 December 2007: Capcom release Mega Man Legends 3 for Windows.
 * December 2007: Mega Man G: A Biggie Movie is premiered.
 * Nintendo officially discontinue the GameCube.
 * Detective Conan finishes it's run on Weekly Shonen Jump after 13 years of publications. Aoyama returns to work on Magic Kaito on a weekly schedule.
 * 6 November 2007: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 30 November 2007: Konami release Contra 4 for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 5 December 2007: Capcom release Mega Man Legends 3 for Windows.
 * December 2007: Mega Man G: A Biggie Movie is premiered.
 * Nintendo officially discontinue the GameCube.
 * Detective Conan finishes it's run on Weekly Shonen Jump after 13 years of publications. Aoyama returns to work on Magic Kaito on a weekly schedule.

2008

 * 8 January 2008: Sega release Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity for the Wii and HyperScan.
 * 30 January 2008: Takara Tomy acquire Production I.G.
 * 17 January 2008: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games for the PlayStation Portable and Xpack.
 * 3 March 2008: Microsoft release Killer Instinct 5 for the Xbox 360.
 * 11 April 2008: SNK release The King of Fighters IX: Part 3 for the Arcades.
 * 8 May 2008: Sega release Eternal Champions: Squabblers for the HyperScan.
 * 26 June 2008: SNK release Metal Slug XX for the Arcades.
 * 2 July 2008: Sega release Soulcalibur for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
 * 10 July 2008: Vivendi acquire Konami and Activision and merge them with Vivendi Games under the banner of the first.
 * E3:
 * 18 July 2008: Capcom release Street Fighter V for the Arcades.
 * 22 September 2008: Capcom release Mega Man V5 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and HyperScan.
 * 21 October 2008: Konami release Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for the PlayStation Portable.
 * 16 November 2008: Atari release Atari vs. DC Universe: Cross Generation of Heroes for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 18 November 2008:
 * Sega release Sonic Unleashed for the Xbox 360, Wii and HyperScan.
 * Konami release Castlevania Judgment for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 9 December 2008: Sega release Sonic Unleashed for the PlayStation 3.
 * December 2008:
 * Capcom release Power Stone 4 for the Arcades.
 * Mega Man Truers: The Sage Who Cloned Me is premiered.
 * Atari officially discontinue the Nuon.
 * Konami release Castlevania Judgment for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 9 December 2008: Sega release Sonic Unleashed for the PlayStation 3.
 * December 2008:
 * Capcom release Power Stone 4 for the Arcades.
 * Mega Man Truers: The Sage Who Cloned Me is premiered.
 * Atari officially discontinue the Nuon.

2009

 * 27 January 2009: Capcom release Power Stone 4 for the HyperScan.
 * January 2009: Time Warner release Mega Man V: Maverick Practice, a flash game on the Toonami website.
 * 12 February 2009: Capcom release Street Fighter V for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 12 March 2009: Takara Tomy release Rockman V: Irregular Zones, a Plug & Play game.
 * 20 March 2009: Microsoft release Conker: Gettin' Medieval for the Xbox 360.
 * 1 April 2009: Square Arts acquire Tecmo and Koei.
 * E3:
 * 23 July 2009: Sega release Eternal Champions 7 for the Arcades.
 * 19 June 2009: the 1st chapter of Battle Arena Toshinden (Comic Book) is published.
 * 30 June 2009: Disney acquire Capcom and THQ.
 * 15 July 2009: SNK release The King of Fighters IX: Dream Match 2 for the Arcades.
 * 28 July 2009: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2020 for the Arcades.
 * 6 August 2009: Disney acquire Take-Two.
 * 18 August 2009: Konami release Wolfenstein III for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 3 September 2009: Amazon acquire Nintendo and fold MGM Mirage within them.
 * 10 September 2009: Disney acquire Mattel.
 * 13 October 2009: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Winter Games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and Xpack.
 * 29 October 2009: Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * 19 November 2009: Disney merge Capcom, Take-Two and THQ under the banner of the first.
 * December 2009: Mega Man Dreamers: The Nightmare Scandal is premiered.
 * 3 September 2009: Amazon acquire Nintendo and fold MGM Mirage within them.
 * 10 September 2009: Disney acquire Mattel.
 * 13 October 2009: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Winter Games for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and Xpack.
 * 29 October 2009: Capcom release Street Fighter IV Plus for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * 19 November 2009: Disney merge Capcom, Take-Two and THQ under the banner of the first.
 * December 2009: Mega Man Dreamers: The Nightmare Scandal is premiered.

2010

 * 28 January 2010: Sega release Eternal Champions 7 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 30 January 2010: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Winter Games for iOS.
 * 1 March 2010: Capcom release Mega Man V Collection for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 30 March 2010: Square Arts release Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 for the Xbox 360.
 * 6 April 2010: Samsung acquire Google and Miramax.
 * 20 April 2010: Atari release Mortal Kombat (2010 Game) for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 18 May 2010: Capcom release Red Dead Redemption for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 20 May 2010: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2020 for the Xpack.
 * May 2010: Puerto Rico is Admitted to the Union as the 51st State.
 * 8 June 2010: Capcom release Mega Man V6 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and Xpack.
 * E3:
 * 30 August 2010: Microsoft release Perfect Dark Core for the Xbox 360.
 * 7 October 2010: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for the HyperScan.
 * 11 October 2010: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for the Wii.
 * 12 October 2010: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for the PlayStation 3.
 * 13 October 2010: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for the Xbox 360.
 * 2 November 2010:
 * Businesswoman Meg Whitman is elected as Governor at the 2010 gubernatorial Election.
 * Businessman and actor Donald Trump and New York State Senator David Paterson are elected as Governor of New York and Lieutenant Governor of New York respectively at the 2010 gubernatorial Election.
 * Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton Strayhorn are re-elected Governor of Texas and Lieutenant Governor of Texas respectively at the 2010 gubernatorial election.
 * 15 December 2010:
 * Capcom release Rockman V: Perception for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * Capcom release Rockman V6 for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * Businessman and actor Donald Trump and New York State Senator David Paterson are elected as Governor of New York and Lieutenant Governor of New York respectively at the 2010 gubernatorial Election.
 * Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton Strayhorn are re-elected Governor of Texas and Lieutenant Governor of Texas respectively at the 2010 gubernatorial election.
 * 15 December 2010:
 * Capcom release Rockman V: Perception for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * Capcom release Rockman V6 for the PlayStation Portable Store.
 * Capcom release Street Fighter X Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Portable Store.

2011

 * 12 January 2011: Capcom release Rockman's Soccer on the Virtual Console.
 * 19 January 2011: the last chapter of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * 28 January 2011: Comcast acquire NBCUniversal, Vivendi and Takara Tomy.
 * 12 March 2011: Capcom release Mega Man Universe for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 25 March 2011: Microsoft release Perfect Dark Vengeance for the Xbox 360.
 * 19 May 2011: Square Arts release Dead or Alive 5 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 1 June 2011: Capcom release Power Stone 5 for iOS and Android.
 * E3:
 * 15 June 2011: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for Windows.
 * 4 August 2011: Konami release Bomberman (2011) for the Nintendo 3DS.
 * August 2011: the 1st chapter of Mega Man Online is published.
 * 10 November 2011: Capcom release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for Windows.
 * 15 November 2011:
 * Sega release Project X at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * Konami release Bomberman (2011) for the eShop.
 * 25 November 2011: Sega release Psy-Phi for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * August 2011: the 1st chapter of Mega Man Online is published.
 * 10 November 2011: Capcom release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for Windows.
 * 15 November 2011:
 * Sega release Project X at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * Konami release Bomberman (2011) for the eShop.
 * 25 November 2011: Sega release Psy-Phi for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

2012

 * 19 January 2012: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for iOS.
 * 25 January 2012: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for Android.
 * 26 January 2012: Capcom release Devil May Cry: Revelations for the 3DS.
 * 31 January 2012: Sega release Weaponlord II for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 3 February 2012: the 1st episode of Mega Man Online is aired.
 * 9 February 2012: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 22 March 2012: SNK release The King of Fighters X for the Arcades.
 * 17 April 2012: Atari release Atari vs. DC 2: Gods Among Us for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 15 May 2012: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 5 for Windows and the PlayStation 3.
 * 16 May 2012: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 5 for Android and the Xbox 360.
 * 17 May 2012: Sega release Sonic the Hedgehog 5 for iOS.
 * E3:
 * 15 June 2012: Microsoft acquire 4Kids Entertainment.
 * 3 August 2012: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 11 August 2012: CUBETYPE release Touhou Genso Psychic Force for Windows.
 * 11 October 2012: Sega release Project X Zone 2 for the PlayStation Vita. much like it's predeccesor it includes iconic characters from franchises by Sega, Nintendo, Capcom and Konami, but it also includes iconic characters from franchises by Square.
 * 20 November 2012: Sega release Sonic Generations for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 30 December 2012: Sega officially discontinue the HyperScan.
 * the last chapter of the One Piece manga is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Magic Kaito finishes it's run on Weekly Shonen Jump after 24 years of publications.
 * 11 August 2012: CUBETYPE release Touhou Genso Psychic Force for Windows.
 * 11 October 2012: Sega release Project X Zone 2 for the PlayStation Vita. much like it's predeccesor it includes iconic characters from franchises by Sega, Nintendo, Capcom and Konami, but it also includes iconic characters from franchises by Square.
 * 20 November 2012: Sega release Sonic Generations for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 30 December 2012: Sega officially discontinue the HyperScan.
 * the last chapter of the One Piece manga is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Magic Kaito finishes it's run on Weekly Shonen Jump after 24 years of publications.

2013

 * 4 January 2013: Sony officially discontinue the PlayStation 2.
 * 15 January 2013: Capcom release Devil May Cry 5 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * 5 March 2013: Konami release Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 19 March 2013: General Electric acquire Comcast, Technicolor SA and Telent.
 * 3 April 2013: MGM release Super Mario Bros. (2013 Movie).
 * 8 April 2013: the 1st chapter of Mega Man War Force is published.
 * 26 April 2013: Sega release Jump Force II: Rage Against the Strongmen for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
 * E3:
 * 25 June 2013: Apple and Atari launch the Ouya.
 * 28 June 2013: Disney merge with News Corporation.
 * 7 July 2013: SNK release The King of Fighters X: Part 2 for the Arcades.
 * 25 July 2013:
 * Sega release Eternal Champions 8 for the Arcades.
 * the 1st episode of Mega Man War Force is aired.
 * 17 September 2013:
 * a referendum is held in Washington, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia(changing from 1 term to 2 terms), Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Massachusets, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire. asking voters and residents if the Governor should have term limits and the person in said position can be recalled. Said referendum reaches a majority of supporters. A similar referendum on the recall matter is being held in Hawaii, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusets, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. another similar referendum is held in Kentucky, Virginia and New Jersey if state congressional and gubernatorial elections should be held on elections year rather than off-year.
 * Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom is elected as Governor at the 2013 gubernatorial Recall Election.
 * 30 October 2013: Nintendo officially discontinue the Wii.
 * 8 November 2013: Sega release Project X at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 22 November 2013: Microsoft launch the Xbox Infinity.
 * Microsoft release Killer Instinct 6 for the Xbox Infinity.
 * 13 December 2013: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 15 December 2013: Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe defeats Prime Minister Katsuya Okada at the 2013 Japanese general election.
 * 26 December 2013: The 1st chapter of Eternal Champions (2013 Comic Book) is published.
 * 8 November 2013: Sega release Project X at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 22 November 2013: Microsoft launch the Xbox Infinity.
 * Microsoft release Killer Instinct 6 for the Xbox Infinity.
 * 13 December 2013: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 15 December 2013: Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe defeats Prime Minister Katsuya Okada at the 2013 Japanese general election.
 * 26 December 2013: The 1st chapter of Eternal Champions (2013 Comic Book) is published.
 * 13 December 2013: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 15 December 2013: Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe defeats Prime Minister Katsuya Okada at the 2013 Japanese general election.
 * 26 December 2013: The 1st chapter of Eternal Champions (2013 Comic Book) is published.
 * 15 December 2013: Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzō Abe defeats Prime Minister Katsuya Okada at the 2013 Japanese general election.
 * 26 December 2013: The 1st chapter of Eternal Champions (2013 Comic Book) is published.

2014

 * 6 February 2014: Sega release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 18 February 2014: Capcom release Street Fighter VI for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 25 February 2014: Konami release Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 2 March 2014: Microsoft officially discontinue the Xbox Next.
 * March 2014: Koji Igarashi, Hideo Kojima, Gavin Price and Steve Hurst leave Konami and Microsoft respectively and join Platinum Games.
 * 6 April 2014: The 1st episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V is aired.
 * 15 April 2014: Atari release Mortal Kombat 9 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 20 May 2014: Bethesda release Wolfenstein IV: The New Order for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * May 2014: the 1st chapter of Mega Man War Force: All the Errors is published.
 * 2 June 2014: Sega release Eternal Champions 8 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * E3:
 * 22 October 2014: Capcom release Mega Man V for PlayStation Network.
 * 26 November 2014: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission 2 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * the last episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * 22 October 2014: Capcom release Mega Man V for PlayStation Network.
 * 26 November 2014: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission 2 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * the last episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * the last episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * the last episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * the last episode of the One Piece anime is aired on TNX.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * the 1st chapter of One Piece: New Cruise is published on Weekly Shonen Jump.

2015

 * 7 January 2015: Capcom release Mega Man V2 for PlayStation Network.
 * 13 February 2015: Paramount release Sonic the Hedgehog (2015 Movie).
 * 24 February 2015: Capcom release Devil May Cry: Revelations 2 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
 * 25 March 2015:
 * Capcom release Mega Man War Frontier for the PlayStation Vita.
 * Capcom release Mega Man X: Command Mission for PlayStation Network.
 * 26 March 2015: Capcom release Mega Man V3 for PlayStation Network.
 * 11 May 2015: NIS release Touhou Genso Psychic Force for the Xbox Infinity.
 * 14 May 2015: Capcom release Mega Man V: Aftermath for PlayStation Network.
 * E3:
 * 8 July 2015: Capcom release Rockman X Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * 7 August 2015: Capcom release Mega Man Mission Training Operation for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 9 September 2015: Capcom release Mega Man Network Transmission for the Virtual Console.
 * 22 September 2015: Square Arts release Dead or Alive 6 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 19 October 2015: the New Democratic Party wins a majority in the Canadian House of Commons at the 2015 federal election.
 * 4 November 2015: New Democratic Party leader, Tom Mulcair is sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada.
 * 12 November 2015: Sega release Project X Zone 3 for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 18 November 2015: Capcom release Mega Man V: Perception for PlayStation Network.
 * TGA:
 * 4 December 2015: Facebook acquire Square Arts.
 * 16 December 2015:
 * Capcom release Rockman X2 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * 18 November 2015: Capcom release Mega Man V: Perception for PlayStation Network.
 * TGA:
 * 4 December 2015: Facebook acquire Square Arts.
 * 16 December 2015:
 * Capcom release Rockman X2 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * 4 December 2015: Facebook acquire Square Arts.
 * 16 December 2015:
 * Capcom release Rockman X2 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * Capcom release Rockman X2 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.
 * Capcom release Rockman X3 Complete Works as part of the PlayStation 2 Classics line-up.

2016

 * 18 February 2016: Sega release Project X at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 19 March 2016: Avengers v Justice League: The Hellspawn Chronicles is premiered.
 * 20 April 2016: Microsoft officially discontinue the Xbox 360.
 * 27 April 2016: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2100 for the Arcades.
 * 12 May 2016: Atari release Atari vs. DC 3: Masters of Stardom for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * E3:
 * 21 June 2016: Capcom release Sparda Warriors for the PlayStation 4 and Windows.
 * 23 June 2016: Sega release Project X at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 20 September 2016: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom 4: Infinite Tag Teamwork for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 25 October 2016: Sega release Jumpverse (2016 Game) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 8 November 2016: Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders and Governor of Montana, Steve Bullock are elected as President and Vice President at the 2016 presidential election respectively.
 * 24 November 2016: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission 3 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * 20 September 2016: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom 4: Infinite Tag Teamwork for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 25 October 2016: Sega release Jumpverse (2016 Game) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 8 November 2016: Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders and Governor of Montana, Steve Bullock are elected as President and Vice President at the 2016 presidential election respectively.
 * 24 November 2016: Capcom release Mega Man War Mission 3 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.
 * Oda publishes his new manga Red Shadow on Weekly Shonen Jump.

2017

 * 15 February 2017: Capcom release Mega Man Legends 3 for PlayStation Network.
 * 3 March 2017: Sony launch the PlayStation Orbis.
 * 29 May 2017: Sony officially discontinue the PlayStation 3.
 * E3:
 * 7 July 2017: the 1st chapter of Super Bomberman R (Manga) is published.
 * 4 September 2017: Konami release Super Bomberman Pachislot for the Arcades.
 * 7 September 2017: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2100 for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 22 October 2017: CEO of Platinum Games, Keiji Inafune defeats Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the 2017 Japanese general election.
 * 27 October 2017: Bethesda release Wolfenstein V: The New Colossus for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 30 November 2017: Capcom release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for iOS and Android.
 * TGA:
 * 7 July 2017: the 1st chapter of Super Bomberman R (Manga) is published.
 * 4 September 2017: Konami release Super Bomberman Pachislot for the Arcades.
 * 7 September 2017: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2100 for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 22 October 2017: CEO of Platinum Games, Keiji Inafune defeats Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the 2017 Japanese general election.
 * 27 October 2017: Bethesda release Wolfenstein V: The New Colossus for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 30 November 2017: Capcom release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for iOS and Android.
 * TGA:
 * 7 September 2017: Square Arts release Psychic Force 2100 for the PlayStation Vita.
 * 22 October 2017: CEO of Platinum Games, Keiji Inafune defeats Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the 2017 Japanese general election.
 * 27 October 2017: Bethesda release Wolfenstein V: The New Colossus for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 30 November 2017: Capcom release Mega Man Online: Time Rift for iOS and Android.
 * TGA:

2018

 * 26 January 2018: Sega release Jump Force III: Bring Forth the Future for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 4 February 2018: The 1st episode of Eternal Champions (2018 TV Series) is aired.
 * 24 April 2018: Atari release Mortal Kombat X for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 31 May 2018: Arc System Works release Guilty Gear: Cross Team Battle for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 5 June 2018: Sega release Eternal Champions 9 for the Arcades.
 * E3:
 * 28 June 2018: Capcom release Street Fighter VII for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 11 July 2018: Konami release Super Bomberman R for iOS and Android.
 * 4 October 2018: Disney acquire Sky Group.
 * 19 October 2018: Sega release Weaponlord III for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 26 October 2018: Capcom release Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 20 November 2018: Apple launch the Apple Chameleon.
 * TGA:
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * 4 October 2018: Disney acquire Sky Group.
 * 19 October 2018: Sega release Weaponlord III for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 26 October 2018: Capcom release Red Dead Redemption 2 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 20 November 2018: Apple launch the Apple Chameleon.
 * TGA:
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.
 * Red Shadow is cancelled after low sales and low revenue.

2019

 * 14 February 2019: Sega release Eternal Champions 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox Infinity and PlayStation Orbis.
 * 1 March 2019: Square Arts release Dead or Alive 7 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 8 March 2019: Capcom release Devil May Cry 6 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 20 March 2019: Verizon acquire Disney.
 * E3:
 * 15 August 2019: Sega release The House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 1 November 2019: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 19 November 2019: Sega release Shenmue Trilogy for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * 15 August 2019: Sega release The House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 1 November 2019: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 19 November 2019: Sega release Shenmue Trilogy for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:
 * 19 November 2019: Sega release Shenmue Trilogy for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * TGA:

2020

 * 13 February 2020: Eternal Champions (2020 Movie) is premiered.
 * 4 April 2020: The 1st episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! is aired.
 * 30 April 2020: Sega release Streets of Rage 7 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox Infinity and Wii U.
 * 7 May 2020: Sega release Project X at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for iOS and Android.
 * E3: In light of the Global COVID-19 pandemic, E3 2020 has been cancelled.
 * 20 July 2020: Apple and Atari officially discontinue the Ouya.
 * 4 September 2020: Capcom release Marvel vs. Capcom 5: Heroes Frenzy for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Infinity.
 * 16 September 2020: Nintendo officially discontinue the Nintendo 3DS.
 * 3 November 2020: Former Governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley and Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio are elected as President and Vice President at the 2020 presidential election respectively.
 * 9 November 2020: AT&T acquire Scientific Games and BLB Investors and fold them within Bally Atari.
 * TGA: In light of the Global COVID-19 pandemic, TGA 2020 has been cancelled.

2021

 * 10 June 2021: Nintendo, Sega and Atari launch the Amico.
 * E3: In light of the Global Post-COVID-19 recession, E3 2021 has been cancelled.
 * TGA: In light of the Global Post-COVID-19 recession, TGA 2021 has been cancelled.
 * 9 December 2021: the 1st chapter of Savage Reign (Comic Book) is published.

2022

 * 25 March 2022: Nintendo officially discontinue the Wii U.
 * 8 April 2022: AT&T acquire Discovery, Inc..
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 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
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 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
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 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
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 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.
 * 21 December 2022: IDW Publishing release Super Bomberman R: Blast Tactics, a board game.

2023

 * 3 April 2023: Corus Entertainment merge with Shaw Communications.
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 * 3 August 2023: Sega release Eternal Champions 10: An Open Chapter for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Helix.
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 * 3 August 2023: Sega release Eternal Champions 10: An Open Chapter for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Helix.
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 * 3 August 2023: Sega release Eternal Champions 10: An Open Chapter for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Helix.
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 * 3 August 2023: Sega release Eternal Champions 10: An Open Chapter for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Helix.
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2024

 * 23 April 2024: Eternal Champions 2 (2024 Movie) is premiered.
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2025

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