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2004 was a major year for Nintendo. First off, it was the year when the original Nintendo DS was released in America and Japan, along with major games for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance including Metroid Prime 2, Pikmin 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and many others.
Timeline[]
Releases[]
- January 18: The Game Boy Advance SP was released in South Korea.
- January 29: Pocket Monsters: FireRed and LeafGreen (Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen) were released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan.
- February 9: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Metroid: Zero Mission was released in North America.
- February 26: Kirby Air Ride was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Europe.
- March 4: Kirby Air Ride was released in South Korea.
- March 9: Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes was released.
- March 18: Zeruda no Densetsu: Yottsu no Tsurugi+ (The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures) was released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan.
- March 19: The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Australia.
- March 30: Kirby Air Ride was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Australia.
- April 7: The original Game Boy Advance was released in South Korea.
- April 15: Kirby of the Stars: The Great Labyrinth of the Mirror (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) was released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan.
- April 29: Pikmin 2 was released in Japan.
- June 7: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures was released in North America.
- June 8: The original Game Boy Advance was released in China.
- July 2: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was released in Europe.
- July 17: Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys premiered on Japanese theaters and later released on US television 6 months later.
- July 22: Paper Mario RPG (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door) was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan.
- August 30: Pikmin 2 was released in North America.
- September 7: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released in North America.
- September 16: Pokémon Emerald was released in Japan.
- September 23: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released in Australia.
- September 24: Animal Crossing was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Europe.
- October 1: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were released in Europe.
- October 8: Pikmin 2 was released in Europe.
- October 11: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door was released in North America.
- October 14: WarioWare: Twisted! was released in Japan.
- October 18: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was released in North America.
- November 4:
- Zeruda no Densetsu: Fushigi no Bōshi (The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap) was released in Japan.
- Pikmin 2 was released in Australia.
- November 12: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door & The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap were released in Europe.
- November 15: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes was released in North America.
- November 18:
- Mario Party 6 was released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube.
- Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door was released in Australia.
- November 21: The Nintendo DS was released in North America alongside Super Mario 64 DS, Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt, Spider-Man 2, Madden NFL 2005, Feel the Magic: XY/XX, The Urbz: Sims in the City, & Asphalt Urban GT.
- December 2:
- The Nintendo DS was released in Japan and Taiwan, and Super Mario 64 DS is released there.[1]
- WarioWare: Touched! was released in Japan.
- December 6: Mario Party 6 was released in North America.
- December 16: Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat was released in Japan.
- December 21: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories was released in Japan.
- December 23: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was released in Australia.
- December 29: The Nintendo DS was released in South Korea.
Events[]
- February 8: The Mario Party series celebrates it's 5th anniversary in North America.
- March 9: The Mario Party series celebrates it's 5th anniversary in Europe & Australia.
- April 21: The Game Boy celebrates it's 15th anniversary in Japan.
- May: Sammy Corporation buys Sega for $1.1 billion, forming a new company "SEGA Sammy Holdings.
- May 11-13: E3 2004.
- July 31: The Game Boy celebrates it's 15th anniversary in North America.
- September 1: Acclaim declares bankruptcy and closes its doors.
- December: In Sweden, Tobias Bjarneby leaves his position as editor in chief for Super Play.
Character debuts[]
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Dark Samus (full debut)
- Metroid: Zero Mission: Zero Suit Samus
- Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: Dark Meta Knight
- Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: Leaf
- Pikmin 2: Captain Louie
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Goombella, Koops, Flurrie, Kid Yoshi, Vivian, Admiral Bobbery, Ms. Mowz, Sir Grodus, Shadow Queen, Professor Frankly, Rawk Hawk, TEC-XX, Zess T., Black Chest Demon, Hooktail
- Pokémon Emerald: Juan
Games released in 2004[]
Game Boy Advance[]
Please select a region.
187 games were released in Japan.
175 games were released in North America.
120 games were released in Europe.
e-Reader[]
Please select a region.
2 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikmin 2 e-card Collection Series 1 | Nintendo | April 29, 2004 |  [491]
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| Pikmin 2 e-card Collection Series 2 | Nintendo | April 29, 2004 | [492]
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GameCube[]
Please select a region.
44 games were released in Japan.
100 games were released in North America.
91 games were released in Europe.
Nintendo DS[]
Please select a region.
14 games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | CERO | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chokkan Hitofude | Nintendo | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[730]
|
| Cool 104 Joker & Setline | Aruze | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[731]
|
| Daigasso! Band Brothers | Nintendo | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[732]
|
| Kenshūi Tendō Dokuta | Spike | December 2, 2004 | 15
|
[733]
|
| Kimi no Tame Nara Shineru | Sega | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[734]
|
| Mahjong Taikai | Koei | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[735]
|
| Mr. Driller Drill Spirits | Namco | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[736]
|
| Pokémon Dash | Nintendo | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[737]
|
| Sawaru Made in Wario | Nintendo | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[738]
|
| Super Mario 64 DS | Nintendo | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[739]
|
| The Urbz: Sims in the City | Electronic Arts | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[740]
|
| Zoo Keeper | Success | December 2, 2004 | All
|
[741]
|
| Puyo Puyo Fever | Sega | December 24, 2004 | All
|
[742]
|
| Tennis no Ōjisama 2005: Crystal Drive | Konami | December 30, 2004 | All
|
[743]
|
11 games were released in North America.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | ESRB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feel the Magic: XY/XX | Sega | November 16, 2004 | Teen
|
[744]
|
| Spider-Man 2 | Activision | November 16, 2004 | Everyone
|
[745]
|
| Asphalt: Urban GT | Ubisoft | November 17, 2004 | Everyone
|
[746]
|
| Madden NFL 2005 | Electronic Arts | November 17, 2004 | Everyone
|
[747]
|
| The Urbz: Sims in the City | Electronic Arts | November 17, 2004 | Everyone
|
[748]
|
| Super Mario 64 DS | Nintendo | November 20, 2004 | Everyone
|
[749]
|
| Mr. Driller Drill Spirits | Namco | November 30, 2004 | Everyone
|
[750]
|
| Ridge Racer DS | Namco | December 7, 2004 | Everyone
|
[751]
|
| Ping Pals | THQ | December 8, 2004 | Everyone
|
[752]
|
| Sprung | Ubisoft | December 8, 2004 | Teen
|
[753]
|
| Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 | Electronic Arts | December 14, 2004 | Everyone
|
[754]
|
References[]
- ↑ Tony Smith (15 December 2004). "Nintendo preps DS media module" (in English). Register. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/15/nintendo_ds_media_add-on/. Retrieved on 3 May 2020.
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