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Notable events of 2005 in video gaming. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. see also 2004 in games, 2006 in games This page lists board and Card games Wargames miniatures games Events January 20 — Wired s Vaporware Awards gives its first "Lifetime Achievement Award" to recurring winner Events January 26 2006 -- Nintendo announces its newly redesigned handheld the Nintendo DS Lite. See also history of computer and video games. Video games were introduced as a commercial entertainment medium in 1971, becoming the basis for an important entertainment industry in the late 1970s/early 1980s in the United



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Platform key
DC Dreamcast
GB Game Boy
GBA Game Boy Advance
GBC Game Boy Color
GCN Nintendo GameCube
Mac Apple Macintosh personal computer
NDS Nintendo DS
PS1 PlayStation
PS2 PlayStation 2
PS3 PlayStation 3
PSP PlayStation Portable
Wii Wii
Win Windows-based personal computer
XB Xbox
X360 Xbox 360

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The PlayStation (abbreviated PS, PSone, PS1, or informally as PSX) is a 32-bit fifth generation Video game console The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Resident Evil 4, known in Japan as, is a Third-person shooter Video game and the sixth installment in the Resident Evil The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Mercenaries Playground of Destruction is a Third-person shooter which takes place in the near future The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Oddworld Stranger's Wrath is an Action-adventure game developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Electronic Arts for the Microsoft The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords ( KotOR II) is a role playing Video game released for the Xbox A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German WarioWare Touched!, known in Japan as is a Video game for the Nintendo DS. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Gran Turismo 4 (also known as GT4) is a racing Video game for Sony PlayStation 2 which is published by Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the is the fifth installment in the popular Tekken series Story Mere moments after Jin's departure from Hon-Maru helicopters start to approach the Dojo Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Devil May Cry 3 Dante's Awakening, released in Japan as Devil May Cry 3, is an Action game that was developed by Capcom Production Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. is a Nintendo GameCube Video game featuring the Gorilla Donkey Kong and played with the DK Bongos. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Act of War Direct Action ( Abbreviated as AOWDA is a Real-time strategy game developed by Eugen Systems and published by Atari Inc A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. is a Video puzzle game based on sound and light patterns Created by game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi and his company Q Entertainment, it was first released The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. The Matrix Online (also known as MxO) is a Massively multiplayer online game developed by Monolith Productions A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Metal Gear Acid (promoted as Metal Gear Ac!d) is a turn-based collectible card Video game developed by Konami Computer The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Dynasty Warriors 5 (真・三國無双4 is a Hack and slash video game set in China and the fifth installment in the Dynasty Warriors series Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is a critically acclaimed third-person Stealth-based video game developed and published by Ubisoft. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil is a First-person shooter Expansion pack for the 2004 Computer game, Doom 3 A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Lego Star Wars The Video Game is a Video game based on the ''Star Wars'' themed toy line by the Lego Group, that takes place during the The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Jade Empire is an Action role-playing game developed by Canadian developer BioWare and first published in 2005 by Microsoft Game The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Psychonauts is a platform Video game created by Tim Schafer (known for several LucasArts adventure games such as Grim The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. ObsCure is a Survival horror Video game that was developed by Hydravision Entertainment and published by DreamCatcher Interactive A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne WarioWare Twisted!, known in Japan as is a Video game for Game Boy Advance by Nintendo. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne is a Japanese Tactical role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Medal of Honor European Assault is the 8th installment in the long running Medal of Honor series. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Kirby Canvas Curse, known in Europe as Kirby Power Paintbrush and in Japan as, is a platforming Video game developed by HAL The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Battlefield 2 (abbreviated to BF2) is a computer game by the Swedish developer Digital Illusions in which players A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Psychonauts is a platform Video game created by Tim Schafer (known for several LucasArts adventure games such as Grim Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Destroy All Humans! is a video game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by THQ. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden is an action puzzle Video game for the Nintendo DS portable gaming system The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Falcon 40 Allied Force ( F4AF) is an F-16 based Combat flight simulator created by company Spectrum Holobyte and further developed by MicroProse A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Madden NFL 06 is an American football Video game which was released on August 8, 2005. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. 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A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. is a Real-time Pet simulation Video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld Video game console. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Advance Wars Dual Strike ( Famicom Wars DS in Japan is a Turn-based tactics Video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is a Video game developed by Radical Entertainment and based on Marvel Comics ' Hulk. 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A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Serious Sam II (or Serious Sam 2) is a Science fiction First-person shooter Video game released for the PC A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost FEAR First Encounter Assault Recon is a Survival horror First-person shooter developed by Monolith Productions and published by A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Quake 4 is the fourth title in the series of Quake FPS computer games. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. 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The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Battlefield 2 Modern Combat is a First-person shooter Video game in the Battlefield series developed by Digital Illusions The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Call of Duty 2 is a First-person shooter Video game and sequel to the critically acclaimed game Call of Duty. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Sid Meier's Civilization IV ( Civilization 4 or Civ4) is a Turn-based strategy computer game released in A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories is a sandbox-style action-adventure Video game developed by Rockstar North and Rockstar The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Ratchet Deadlocked, titled as Ratchet Gladiator in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and also known as Ratchet Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a is a Fighting game produced by Namco and is the Sequel to Soulcalibur II and is the fourth overall installment in the Soul Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Call of Duty 2 Big Red One is a World War II Video game for the PS2, Xbox and Gamecube. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Star War Battlefront II is a First-person shooter / Third-person shooter Video game developed by Pandemic Studios, and published by A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Kameo Elements of Power is a Video game launched for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Video game console and developed by Rare The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Guitar Hero is a Music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems and published by RedOctane for the PlayStation 2 Video Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Mario Kart DS is a Racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca is a character from the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, an artificially created life form The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Sonic Rush (ソニック ラッシュ Sonikku Rashu) is a Sonic the Hedgehog game for the Nintendo DS. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Call of Duty 2 is a First-person shooter Video game and sequel to the critically acclaimed game Call of Duty. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Condemned Criminal Origins is a Video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sega for PC and the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2006 (often shorten to WWE SvR 2006 and known as Exciting Pro Wrestling 7 SmackDown! vs Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Perfect Dark Zero is a First-person shooter Video game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft exclusively for the The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Peter Jackson's King Kong The Official Game of the Movie is a First person shooter Action adventure game based on the 2005 film King Kong The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Battlefield 2 (abbreviated to BF2) is a computer game by the Swedish developer Digital Illusions in which players A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Dragon Quest VIII Journey of the Cursed King, known in Europe as Dragon Quest The Journey of the Cursed King and in Japan as, is a role-playing Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Prince of Persia The Two Thrones is a Video game developed and published by Ubisoft. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. in Japan, is a life simulation Video game published and developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS Handheld game console, and the The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Super Mario Strikers (known as Mario Smash Football in Europe and Australia is a Five-a-side football game developed by Next Level Games The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian is a Console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in as a part of the Final Fantasy series The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. S. sales of video game hardware, software and accessories rose 6% over 2004 to $10. 5 billion USD ($9. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 9 billion, 2004) breaking 2002's $10. 3 billion record for the industry.

The increase is largely due to the portable game market which counterbalanced sluggish console game sales. Delays, hardware shortages, and anticipation of next-generation video game consoles have been cited as reasoning for slow sales for both console games and console hardware. Console games and hardware dropped by 12% and 3% respectively.

The portable market of the video game industry rose to $1. 4 billion, the second time sales have broke the $1 billion mark in the industry's history. Mostly due to the release of the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP in North America, sales for portable hardware rose 96% over 2004. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Although the release of the Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP aided in spurring growth in the portable market, the Game Boy Advance still represented 62% total portable software units sold and 52% of total portable software dollar sales. The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. [2]

Computer games continued its trend and declined by 14%, dropping from $1. 1 billion in 2004 to $953 million. Although sales did decrease, NPD claims that playing games on the PC is actually increasing through a variety of different mediums including online websites and MMO subscriptions. The NPD Group Inc (formerly National Purchase Diary) is a leading global market research company founded in 1967 and provides consumer and retail information to manufacturers [3]

Video game systems

Additionally, Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii were officially unveiled during or just prior to E3; however, only the Xbox 360 was released in 2005. The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. The, often abbreviated as GCN, is Nintendo 's fourth home Video game console and is part of the sixth generation console era. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. ( SCEI) is a Japanese Video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry mostly in Video game consoles and is a full is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto Japan founded on The E3 Media and Business Summit, formerly known as Electronic Entertainment Expo and commonly known as E3, is an annual Trade show for the computer The Xbox 360 was released in North America on November 22, Europe on December 2, and Japan on December 10. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V

Handheld game systems

Additionally, the Game Boy Micro was unveiled and was released in the fall of 2005. The, released in February 2003 is an upgraded version of Nintendo 's Game Boy Advance. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP) is a Handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. is a Handheld game console

Xbox 360 system and controller

The Game Boy Micro

Video game sales

Top Grossing Video Games of 2005
Rank Title Platform Publisher
1 Madden NFL 06 PS2 Electronic Arts
2 Pokémon Emerald GBA Nintendo
3 Gran Turismo 4 PS2 Sony Computer Entertainment
4 Madden NFL 06 Xbox Electronic Arts
5 NCAA Football 06 PS2 Electronic Arts
6 Star Wars: Battlefront II PS2 LucasArts
7 MVP Baseball 2005 PS2 Electronic Arts
8 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith PS2 LucasArts
9 NBA Live 06 PS2 Electronic Arts
10 Lego Star Wars: The Video Game PS2 Eidos Interactive

Computer game sales

Top Grossing Computer Games of 2005
Rank Title Publisher
1 World of Warcraft Blizzard Entertainment
2 The Sims 2: University Electronic Arts
3 The Sims 2 Electronic Arts
4 Guild Wars Ncsoft
5 Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 Atari
6 Battlefield 2 Electronic Arts
7 The Sims 2: Nightlife Electronic Arts
8 Age of Empires III Microsoft
9 The Sims Deluxe Electronic Arts
10 Call of Duty 2 Activision

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