1997

Mario Kart 64.

Pokémon the Series.

Star Fox 64.

GoldenEye 007.

Donkey Kong Land III.

Diddy Kong Racing.

Kirby's Dream Land 3.

1997 is a year where games for the Nintendo 64 and the Game Boy were released such as Mario Kart 64 and Donkey Kong Land III, as well as the first-person shooter GoldenEye 007 which some believe revolutionized the genre. Pokémon the Series also began airing on television.

Games Released

• January 25 - Kirby's Sparkling Kids (Kirby's Star Stacker) was released in Japan for the Game Boy.
• February 1 - Game & Watch Gallery was released in Japan for the Game Boy.
• February 10 - Mario Kart 64 was released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
• March 1 - The Nintendo 64 was released in Europe and Australia alongside Super Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, & Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey.
• April 27 - Star Fox 64 was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.
• May 1 - Game & Watch Gallery was released in America for the Game Boy.
• June 24 - Mario Kart 64 was released in Europe for the Nintendo 64.
• June 30 - Star Fox 64 was released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
• July 14 - Kirby's Star Stacker was released in North America for the Game Boy.
• August 23 - GoldenEye 007 was released in Japan.
• August 25 - GoldenEye 007 was released in North America.
• August 28 -
  • Game & Watch Gallery was released in Europe for the Game Boy.
  • Kirby's Star Stacker was released in Europe for the Game Boy.
• September 27 - Game & Watch Gallery 2 is released for the Game Boy and in Japan.
• October 1 - Donkey Kong Land III was released in North America for the Game Boy.
• October 20 - Lylat Wars (Star Fox 64) was released in Europe and Japan.
• October 30 - Donkey Kong Land III was released in Europe for the Game Boy.
• November 7 - Goldeneye 007 was released in Europe for the Nintendo 64.
• November 21 - Diddy Kong Racing was released in Europe and Japan for the Nintendo 64.
• November 24 - Diddy Kong Racing was released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
• November 27 - Kirby's Dream Land 3 was released in North America for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
• December 21 - Yoshi's Story was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64.

Other notable events

Electric Soldier Porygon, the most controversial and infamous banned episode of Pokémon the Series.

• April 1 - The Pokémon anime premieres on TV Tokyo in Japan.
• April 27 - The Kirby franchise celebrates its 5th anniversary in Japan.
• August 1 - The Kirby franchise celebrates its 5th anniversary in North America.
• August 3 - The Kirby franchise celebrates its 5th anniversary in Europe and Australia.
• November 27 - The Legend of Dratini was aired in Japan, this episode was banned in almost every single country outside of Japan, largely due to the frequent use of guns throughout it. One particular scene involves the safari warden, Kaiser, pointing a revolver at Ash Ketchum and asking if he wants to get shot.
• December 16 - Electric Soldier Porygon was aired in Japan, it contained repetitive visual effects that induced photosensitive epileptic seizures caused by Pikachu in a substantial number of Japanese viewers, an incident referred to as the Pokémon Shock by the Japanese press. 685 children across Japan were taken to hospitals; two remained hospitalized for more than two weeks. The anime would have a four month hiatus and the Porygon line would later appear in minor cameos after the incident.
• Digivices are created, starting the Digimon series.

Character debuts

• Pokémon the Series: Ash Ketchum, Delia Ketchum, Gary Oak, Officer Jenny, Jessie, James, Nurse Joy, Ho-Oh
• Star Fox 64: ROB 64, Bill Grey, Katt Monroe, Wolf O'Donnell, Pigma Dengar, Leon Powalski, Andrew Oikonny
• Diddy Kong Racing: Timber the Tiger, Pipsy the Mouse, Tiptup the Turtle, Bumper the Badger, Krunch the Kremling, Banjo, Conker the Squirrel, Taj the Genie, Wizpig

Games released in 1997

Game Boy

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51 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Kirby no Kirakira Kids	Nintendo	1997-01-25January 25, 1997	[1]
Zoop	Yanoman	1997-01-31January 31, 1997	[2]
Game Boy Gallery	Nintendo	1997-02-01February 1, 1997	[3]
Chalvo 55	Japan System Supply	1997-02-21February 21, 1997	[4]
Taito Variety Pack	Taito	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	[5]
Eijukugo Target 1000	Imagineer	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[6]
Same Game	Hudson Soft	1997-04-25April 25, 1997	[7]
Doraemon no Study Boy 1: Shou 1 Kokugo Kanji	Epoch	1997-05-01May 1, 1997	[8]
Doraemon no Study Boy 2: Shou 1 Sansuu Keisan	Epoch	1997-05-01May 1, 1997	[9]
Mini-Yonku GB: Let's & Go!!	ASCII	1997-05-23May 23, 1997	[10]
Doraemon no Study Boy 4: Shou ni Kokugo Kanji	Epoch	1997-06-01June 1, 1997	[11]
Doraemon no Study Boy 5: Shou 2 Sansuu Keisan	Epoch	1997-06-01June 1, 1997	[12]
Super Black Bass Pocket 2	Starfish SD	1997-06-20June 20, 1997	[13]
Game Boy Wars Turbo	Hudson Soft	1997-06-27June 27, 1997	[14]
Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi	Bandai	1997-06-27June 27, 1997	[15]
Koukou Nyuushideru Jun: Chuugaku Eitango 1700	Imagineer	1997-06-27June 27, 1997	[16]
Super B-Daman: Fighting Phoenix	Hudson Soft	1997-07-11July 11, 1997	[17]
Z-Kai Kyuukyoku no Eitango 1500	Imagineer	1997-07-11July 11, 1997	[18]
Pocket Love	KID	1997-07-18July 18, 1997	[19]
Soreyuke!! Kid	Kemco	1997-07-18July 18, 1997	[20]
Koukou Nyuushideru Jun: Chuugaku Eijukugo 350	Imagineer	1997-07-25July 25, 1997	[21]
Namco Gallery Vol. 3	Namco	1997-07-25July 25, 1997	[22]
Pocket Mahjong	Bottom Up	1997-07-25July 25, 1997	[23]
Mach Go Go Go	Tomy Corporation	1997-08-08August 8, 1997	[24]
Nettō The King of Fighters '96	Takara	1997-08-08August 8, 1997	[25]
Dino Breeder	J-Wing	1997-08-22August 22, 1997	[26]
Koukou Nyuushideru Jun: Kanji Mondai no Seifuku	Imagineer	1997-08-29August 29, 1997	[27]
Money Idol Exchanger	Athena	1997-08-29August 29, 1997	[28]
Animal Breeder	J-Wing	1997-09-11September 11, 1997	[29]
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 3	Victor Interactive Software	1997-09-19September 19, 1997	[30]
Konami GB Collection Vol. 1	Konami	1997-09-25September 25, 1997	[31]
Koukou Nyuushideru Jun: Rekishi Nendai Anki Point 240	Imagineer	1997-09-26September 26, 1997	[32]
Mini-4 Boy II	J-Wing	1997-09-26September 26, 1997	[33]
Oyatsu Quiz Mogumogu Q	Starfish SD	1997-09-26September 26, 1997	[34]
Game Boy Gallery 2	Nintendo	1997-09-27September 27, 1997	[35]
Koukou Nyuushideru Jun: Rika Anki Point 250	Imagineer	1997-10-01October 1, 1997	[36]
Z-Kai Kyuukyoku no Eijukugo 1017	Imagineer	1997-10-01October 1, 1997	[37]
Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi 2	Bandai	1997-10-17October 17, 1997	[38]
Purikura Pocket: Fukanzen Joshikōsei Manual	Atlus	1997-10-17October 17, 1997	[39]
Eiken 2-Kyuu Level no Kaiwa Hyuugen 333	Imagineer	1997-10-31October 31, 1997	[40]
Collection Pocket	Naxat	1997-11-21November 21, 1997	[41]
Akumajō Dorakyura Dāku Naito Pureryūdo	Konami	1997-11-27November 27, 1997	[42]
Medarot: Kabuto Version	Imagineer	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[43]
Medarot: Kuwagata Version	Imagineer	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[44]
Trump Collection GB	Bottom Up	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[45]
Z-Kai Kyuukyoku no Eigo Koubun 285	Imagineer	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[46]
Purikura Pocket 2: Kareshi Kaizō Daisakusen	Atlus	1997-11-29November 29, 1997	[47]
Doraemon no Study Boy 3: Ku Ku Master	Epoch	1997-12-02December 2, 1997	[48]
Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tou no Nazo	Konami	1997-12-04December 4, 1997	[49]
Sanrio Uranai Party	Imagineer	1997-12-05December 5, 1997	[50]
Konami GB Collection Vol. 2	Konami	1997-12-11December 11, 1997	[51]
Chou Majin Eiyuuden Wataru: Mazekko Monster	Banpresto	1997-12-12December 12, 1997	[52]
Pocket Bomberman	Hudson Soft	1997-12-12December 12, 1997	[53]
Bokujō Monogatari GB	Victor Interactive Software	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[54]
Bugs Bunny Collection	Kemco	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[55]
Karamuchou no Daijiken	Starfish SD	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[56]
Starsweep	Axela	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[57]

18 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Taz-Mania 2	THQ	1997-01January 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[58]
Mole Mania	Nintendo	1997-02February 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[59]
The King of Fighters '95	Nintendo	1997-02February 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[60]
The Hunchback of Notre Dame	Disney Interactive	1997-03March 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[61]
Kirby's Star Stacker	Nintendo	1997-04April 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[62]
Game & Watch Gallery	Nintendo	1997-05May 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[63]
Hercules	THQ	1997-07July 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[64]
Tetris Plus	Jaleco	1997-08August 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[65]
Donkey Kong Land III	Nintendo	1997-10October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[66]
Dr. Franken II	Jaleco	1997-10October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[67]
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball	Nintendo	1997-10October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[68]
Tamagotchi	Bandai	1997-10October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[69]
The Fidgetts	Jaleco	1997-10October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[70]
Mortal Kombat I & II	Acclaim	1997-11November 1997	05 Teen	[71]
Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs	Acclaim	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[72]
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98	THQ	1997-12December 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[73]
Superman	Titus Software	1997-12December 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[74]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park	THQ	1997-12December 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[75]

18 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Wave Race	Nintendo	1997-06-24June 24, 1997	[76]
Game & Watch Gallery	Nintendo	1997-08-28August 28, 1997	[77]
Kirby's Star Stacker	Nintendo	1997-08-28August 28, 1997	[78]
Donkey Kong Land III	Nintendo	1997-10-30October 30, 1997	[79]
Die Maus	Infogrames	19971997	[80]
FIFA 97	Black Pearl Software	19971997	[81]
Hercules	THQ	19971997	[82]
Hugo 2	Laguna	19971997	[83]
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball	Nintendo	19971997	[84]
Matthias Sammer Soccer	Laguna	19971997	[85]
Mole Mania	Nintendo	19971997	[86]
Mortal Kombat I & II	Acclaim	19971997	[87]
Superman	Titus Software	19971997	[88]
Tamagotchi	Bandai	19971997	[89]
Taz-Mania	THQ	19971997	[90]
The Fidgetts	Elite Systems	19971997	[91]
The Hunchback of Notre Dame	Disney Interactive	19971997	[92]
The King of Fighters '95	Laguna	19971997	[93]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park	THQ	19971997	[94]
The Smurfs' Nightmare	Infogrames	19971997	[95]
Tintin: Le Temple du Soleil	Infogrames	19971997	[96]

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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46 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Arkanoid: Doh It Again	Taito	1997-01-15January 15, 1997	[97]
Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha	T&E Soft	1997-01-17January 17, 1997	[98]
Pro Yakyū Star	Culture Brain	1997-01-17January 17, 1997	[99]
Ganpuru: Gunman's Proof	ASCII	1997-01-31January 31, 1997	[100]
Milandra	ASCII	1997-01-31January 31, 1997	[101]
Pikinya!	ASCII	1997-01-31January 31, 1997	[102]
Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1	Nintendo	1997-02-21February 21, 1997	[103]
Nintama Rantarō 3	Culture Brain	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	[104]
Super Bomberman 5	Hudson Soft	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	[105]
Animaniacs	Konami	1997-03-07March 7, 1997	[106]
Pachi-Slot Kanzen Kōryaku: Universal Shindai Nyūka Volume 1	Syscom	1997-03-07March 7, 1997	[107]
Casper	KSS	1997-03-14March 14, 1997	[108]
Super Double Yakuman II	VAP	1997-03-14March 14, 1997	[109]
Jissen Pachi-Slot Hisshōhō! Twin	Sammy	1997-03-15March 15, 1997	[110]
Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū 3 '97-Haru	Konami	1997-03-20March 20, 1997	[111]
Dark Law	ASCII	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[112]
Parlor! Mini 5	Telenet Japan	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[113]
Solid Runner	ASCII	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[114]
Pro Mahjong Tsuwamono	Culture Brain	1997-04-18April 18, 1997	[115]
Pro Yakyū Nettō: Puzzle Stadium	Coconuts Japan	1997-04-25April 25, 1997	[116]
Katō Ichi-Ni-San Kudan: Shogi Club	Hect	1997-05-16May 16, 1997	[117]
Parlor! Mini 6	Telenet Japan	1997-05-30May 30, 1997	[118]
Fune Tarō	Pack-In-Video	1997-08-01August 1, 1997	[119]
Parlor! Mini 7	Telenet Japan	1997-08-29August 29, 1997	[120]
Jissen Pachi-Slot Hisshōhō! Twin Vol. 2	Sammy	1997-09-12September 12, 1997	[121]
Bakkyū Renpatsu!! Super B-Daman	Hudson Soft	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[122]

10 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
Lost Vikings 2	Interplay	1997-05May 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[123]
Harvest Moon	Natsume	1997-06June 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[124]
Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions	THQ	1997-08August 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[125]
Midway Presents Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1	Midway	1997-08August 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[126]
Kirby's Dream Land 3	Nintendo	1997-11-27November 27, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[127]
Arkanoid: Doh It Again	Nintendo	1997-11November 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[128]
Madden NFL 98	Black Pearl Software	1997-11November 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[129]
Space Invaders	Nintendo	1997-11November 1997	03 Everyone	[130]
Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games	THQ	1997-11November 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[131]
NHL 98	THQ	1997-12December 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[132]

14 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame	Laguna	1997-01-08January 8, 1997	[133]
Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits	Williams	1997-01-08January 8, 1997	[134]
Kirby's Fun Pak	Nintendo	1997-01-23January 23, 1997	[135]
The Lost Vikings II	Interplay	1997-02-27February 27, 1997	[136]
Realm	Titus Software	1997-02-27February 27, 1997	[137]
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems	Capcom	1997-11February 1997	[138]
Mohawk & Headphone Jack	THQ	1997-03-27March 27, 1997	[139]
Mr. Do!	Black Pearl Software	1997-03-27March 27, 1997	[140]
Ms. Pac-Man	THQ	1997-03-27March 27, 1997	[141]
Casper	Natsume	1997-04April 1997	[142]
Power Piggs of the Dark Age	Titus Software	1997-09-29September 29, 1997	[143]
Lucky Luke	Infogrames	1997-10-27October 27, 1997	[144]
Arkanoid	Nintendo	19971997	[145]
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun	Infogrames	19971997	[146]

Satellaview

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23 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
BS Nichibutsu 4 Player Mahjong 1	Nichibutsu	1997-01-26January 26, 1997	[147]
BS Nichibutsu 4 Player Mahjong 2	Nichibutsu	1997-02-02February 2, 1997	[148]
BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako	Nintendo	1997-02-09February 9, 1997	[149]
BS Daibakusyou Jinseigekijyou	Taito	1997-03-02March 2, 1997	[150]
BS Dr. Mario	Nintendo	1997-03-30March 30, 1997	[151]
BS Zelda no Densetsu: Inishie no Sekiban	Nintendo	1997-03-30March 30, 1997	[152]
BS Excitebike Bunbun Mario Battle Stadium 1	Nintendo	1997-05-11May 11, 1997	[153]
BS Excitebike Bunbun Mario Battle Stadium 2	Nintendo	1997-05-18May 18, 1997	[154]
R no Shosai	Nintendo	1997-06-01June 1, 1997	[155]
BS Cu-On-Pa	T&E Soft	1997-06-29June 29, 1997	[156]
BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2	Nintendo	1997-08-10August 10, 1997	[157]
BS Arkanoid - Doh It Again	Taito	1997-08-31August 31, 1997	[158]
BS Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu	Epoch	1997-08-31August 31, 1997	[159]
BS Fire Emblem Akaneia Senki 1: Palace Kanraku	Nintendo	1997-09-28September 28, 1997	[160]
BS Fire Emblem Akaneia Senki 2: Akai Ryuuki Shi	Nintendo	1997-10-05October 5, 1997	[161]
BS Fire Emblem Akaneia Senki 3: Seigi no Tozokudan	Nintendo	1997-10-12October 12, 1997	[162]
BS Fire Emblem Akaneia Senki 4: Hajimari no Toki	Nintendo	1997-10-19October 19, 1997	[163]
Wario no Mori: Futatabi	Nintendo	1997-10October 1997	[164]
BS Excitebike Bunbun Mario Battle Stadium 3	Nintendo	1997-11-02November 2, 1997	[165]
BS Excitebike Bunbun Mario Battle Stadium 4	Nintendo	1997-11-09November 9, 1997	[166]
BS Panel de Pon Event '98	Nintendo	1997-12-28December 28, 1997	[167]
BS Super Mario Collection - Dai-1-Shuu	Nintendo	1997-12-28December 28, 1997	[168]
BS F-Zero Grand Prix	Nintendo	19971997	[169]
BS Out of Bounds Golf	Nippon Computer Systems	19971997	[170]
BS Sutte Hakkun	Nintendo	1997-001997	[171]

Nintendo Power

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23 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Dōkyūsei 2	Banpresto	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	[172]
Heisei Shin Onigashima: Zenpen	Nintendo	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	[173]
Heisei Shin Onigashima: Kouhen	Nintendo	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	[174]

Nintendo 64

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41 games were released in Japan.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū 4	Konami	1997-03-14March 14, 1997	[175]
Blast Dozer	Nintendo	1997-03-21March 21, 1997	[176]
Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki	Epoch	1997-03-21March 21, 1997	[177]
Human Grand Prix: New Generation	Human	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[178]
J.League Live 64	Electronic Arts Victor	1997-03-28March 28, 1997	[179]
Mahjong 64	Koei	1997-04-04April 4, 1997	[180]
Star Fox 64	Nintendo	1997-04-27April 27, 1997	[181]
Jikuu Senshi Turok	Acclaim	1997-05-30May 30, 1997	[182]
Star Wars: Teikoku no Kage	Nintendo	1997-06-14June 14, 1997	[183]
Yuke Yuke!! Trouble Makers	Enix	1997-06-27June 27, 1997	[184]
Multi Racing Championship	Imagineer	1997-07-18July 18, 1997	[185]
Jangō Simulation Mahjong-dō 64	Video System	1997-07-25July 25, 1997	[186]
DOOM 64	GameBank	1997-08-01August 1, 1997	[187]
Mahjong Hourouki Classic	Imagineer	1997-08-01August 1, 1997	[188]
Ganbare Goemon: Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori	Konami	1997-08-07August 7, 1997	[189]
Power League 64	Hudson Soft	1997-08-08August 8, 1997	[190]
GoldenEye 007	Nintendo	1997-08-23August 23, 1997	[191]
J.League Dynamite Soccer 64	Imagineer	1997-09-05September 5, 1997	[192]
Jikkyō World Soccer 3	Konami	1997-09-18September 18, 1997	[193]
Baku Bomberman	Hudson Soft	1997-09-26September 26, 1997	[194]
J.League Eleven Beat 1997	Hudson Soft	1997-10-24October 24, 1997	[195]
Puyo Puyo Sun 64	Compile	1997-10-31October 31, 1997	[196]
Diddy Kong Racing	Rare	1997-11-21November 21, 1997	[197]
Pro Mahjong Kiwame 64	Athena	1997-11-21November 21, 1997	[198]
64 Ōzumō	Bottom Up	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[199]
Famista 64	Namco	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[200]
Heiwa Pachinko World 64	Amtechs	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[201]
Wild Choppers	SETA	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[202]
Dual Heroes	Hudson Soft	1997-12-05December 5, 1997	[203]
Top Gear Rally	Kemco	1997-12-05December 5, 1997	[204]
Chameleon Twist	Syscom	1997-12-12December 12, 1997	[205]
Snobow Kids	Atlus	1997-12-12December 12, 1997	[206]
Hexen	GameBank	1997-12-18December 18, 1997	[207]
Hiryu No Ken Twin	Culture Brain	1997-12-18December 18, 1997	[208]
Hyper Olympics in Nagano 64	Konami	1997-12-18December 18, 1997	[209]
AeroGauge	ASK	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[210]
Tamagotchi 64: Minna de Tamagotchi World	Bandai	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[211]
Ucchannanchan no Honō no Challenger: Denryū Iraira Bō	Hudson Soft	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[212]
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64	Asmik Ace	1997-12-19December 19, 1997	[213]
Yoshi's Story	Nintendo	1997-12-21December 21, 1997	[214]
Masters '98: Harukanaru Augusta	T&E Soft	1997-12-26December 26, 1997	[215]

34 games were released in North America.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	ESRB	Source
NBA Hangtime	Midway	1997-01-17January 17, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[216]
Mario Kart 64	Nintendo	1997-02-10February 10, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[217]
Blast Corps	Nintendo	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[218]
FIFA Soccer 64	Electronic Arts	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[219]
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter	Acclaim	1997-02-28February 28, 1997	06 Mature	[220]
DOOM 64	Midway	1997-03-31March 31, 1997	06 Mature	[221]
War Gods	Midway	1997-05-21May 21, 1997	06 Mature	[222]
Hexen	GT Interactive Software	1997-05-31May 31, 1997	06 Mature	[223]
Dark Rift	Vic Tokai	1997-06-30June 30, 1997	05 Teen	[224]
Star Fox 64	Nintendo	1997-07-01July 1, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[225]
International Superstar Soccer 64	Konami	1997-07-31July 31, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[226]
Tetrisphere	Nintendo	1997-08-11August 11, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[227]
GoldenEye 007	Nintendo	1997-08-25August 25, 1997	05 Teen	[228]
MRC: Multi-Racing Championship	Ocean Software	1997-08-31August 31, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[229]
Extreme-G	Acclaim	1997-09-30September 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[230]
F1 Pole Position 64	Ubisoft	1997-09-30September 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[231]
Mace: The Dark Age	Midway	1997-10-00October 1997	06 Mature	[232]
Top Gear Rally	Kemco	1997-10-00October 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[233]
Mischief Makers	Nintendo	1997-10-01October 1, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[234]
ClayFighter 63⅓	Interplay Entertainment	1997-10-23Octoner 23, 1997	05 Teen	[235]
NFL Quarterback Club 98	Acclaim	1997-10-24October 24, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[236]
Aero Fighters Assault	Video System	1997-10-30October 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[237]
Duke Nukem 64	GT Interactive Software	1997-10-31October 31, 1997	06 Mature	[238]
Madden Football 64	Electronic Arts	1997-10-31October 31, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[239]
San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing	Midway	1997-11-08November 8, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[240]
Diddy Kong Racing	Nintendo	1997-11-24November 24, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[241]
Automobili Lamborghini	Titus Software	1997-11-30November 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[242]
Bomberman 64	Hudson Soft	1997-11-30November 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[243]
Chameleon Twist	Sunsoft	1997-11-30November 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[244]
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98	Electronic Arts	1997-11-30November 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[245]
WCW vs. nWo: World Tour	THQ	1997-11-30November 30, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[246]
Wheel of Fortune	GameTek	1997-12-02December 2, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[247]
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey '98	Midway	1997-12-03December 3, 1997	02 Kids to Adults	[248]
Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero	Midway	1997-12-08December 8, 1997	06 Mature	[249]

36 games were released in Europe.

Title	Publisher	Release Date	Source
FIFA 64	Electronic Arts	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[250]
Pilotwings 64	Nintendo	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[251]
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire	LucasArts	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[252]
Super Mario 64	Nintendo	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[253]
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter	Acclaim	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[254]
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey	Midway	1997-03-01March 1, 1997	[255]
Mortal Kombat Trilogy	Midway	1997-03-14March 14, 1997	[256]
Wave Race 64	Nintendo	1997-04-29April 29, 1997	[257]
International Superstar Soccer 64	Konami	1997-06-01June 1, 1997	[258]
Mario Kart 64	Nintendo	1997-06-24June 24, 1997	[259]
Killer Instinct Gold	Nintendo	1997-07July 1997	[260]
Dark Rift	Vic Tokai	1997-07-30July 30, 1997	[261]
GoldenEye 007	Nintendo	1997-08-25August 25, 1997	[262]
Blast Corps	Nintendo	1997-09-01September 1, 1997	[263]
NBA Hangtime	GT Interactive Software	1997-09-01September 1, 1997	[264]
Mission: Impossible	Ocean Software	1997-09-11September 11, 1997	[265]
F1 Pole Position 64	Ubisoft	1997-10-01October 1, 1997	[266]
MRC: Multi-Racing Championship	Ocean Software	1997-10October 1997	[267]
Lylat Wars	Nintendo	1997-10-20October 20, 1997	[268]
Bomberman 64	Hudson Soft	1997-11-01November 1, 1997	[269]
ClayFighter 63⅓	Interplay Entertainment	1997-11-01November -, 1997	[270]
Top Gear Rally	Kemco	1997-11November 1997	[271]
Duke Nukem 64	GT Interactive Software	1997-11-14November 14, 1997	[272]
Diddy Kong Racing	Nintendo	1997-11-21November 21, 1997	[273]
War Gods	Midway	1997-11-28November 28, 1997	[274]
Automobili Lamborghini	Titus Software	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	[275]
Mischief Makers	Nintendo	1997-12-01December 1, 1997	[276]
DOOM 64	Midway	1997-12-02December 2, 1997	[277]
Chameleon Twist	Sunsoft	1997-12-06December 6, 1997	[278]
Extreme-G	Acclaim	1997-12-09December 9, 1997	[279]
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98	Electronic Arts	1997-12-20December 20, 1997	[280]
Mace: The Dark Age	GT Interactive Software	1997-12December 1997	[281]
Madden Football 64	Electronic Arts	1997-12December 1997	[282]
NFL Quarterback Club '98	Acclaim	1997-12December 1997	[283]
San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing	GT Interactive Software	1997-12December 1997	[284]
Hexen	GT Interactive Software	19971997	[285]

Deaths

• October 4 - Gunpei Yokoi, 56, Japanese video game designer (car accident).