Video Games Released in 2006

2006 in Review:

2006 was another significant year in the video game industry, with several notable events, including:

1. The launch of the PlayStation 3: Sony launched the PlayStation 3 (PS3) in 2006, with improved graphics and processing power over its predecessor, the PlayStation 2. The console faced tough competition from Microsoft’s Xbox 360, which had been launched the previous year.
2. The release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo, was released in 2006 for the GameCube and Wii. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and story and is considered one of the best games in the Zelda series.
3. The launch of the Wii: Nintendo launched the Wii, the successor to the GameCube, in 2006. The console introduced motion controls, allowing players to interact with games using physical movements.
4. The release of Gears of War: Gears of War, a third-person shooter developed by Epic Games, was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360. The game was praised for its graphics and gameplay and is considered one of the most influential games in the third-person shooter genre.
5. The launch of the PlayStation Network: Sony launched the PlayStation Network (PSN) in 2006, a digital distribution platform for PlayStation games, similar to Xbox Live Arcade. The platform allowed players to purchase and download games directly to their console.

Overall, 2006 was an important year for the video game industry, with the launch of the PlayStation 3 and Wii, the release of influential games like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Gears of War, and the launch of digital distribution platforms like the PlayStation Network.

Video Games Released in 2006:

Here is our enormous collection of video games released in 2006 and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.