Reference · 93 timelines
Console launch dates & game series order
Pick a timeline below — each page lists US release dates or in-universe story order, with notes on remakes, DLC, and where to start.
Consoles
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ConsolesGame consoles
History and US release dates for major home and hybrid video game consoles, from Magnavox Odyssey (1972) to PS5 and Switch 2.
20 consoles · 1972–2025
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ConsolesPlayStation consoles
All PlayStation consoles in US release order (1995–2020)—PS1 through PS5, PSP and PS Vita portables, with history and launch dates.
7 consoles · 1995–2020
ConsolesXbox consoles
All Xbox consoles in US release order (2001–2020)—original Xbox through Series X | S, with history, Game Pass era context, and launch dates.
4 consoles · 2001–2020
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ConsolesSega consoles
All Sega consoles in US release order (1986–1999)—Master System through Dreamcast, plus Game Gear handheld, with history and launch dates.
5 consoles · 1986–1999
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Nintendo consoles
All Nintendo consoles in US release order (1985–2025)—NES through Switch 2, Game Boy, DS, and 3DS handheld lines, with history and launch dates.
15 consoles · 1985–2025
Game series
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Game seriesAssassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed release and historical story order (2007–2025), Ezio and RPG trilogy placement, and where Black Flag fits before AC III.
14 titles · 2007 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesBorderlands
Borderlands release and story order (2009–2025), Pre-Sequel and Tales placement, and looter-shooter play paths.
8 titles · 2009 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesThe Elder Scrolls
Elder Scrolls release and Tamriel story order (1994–2019), DLC placement, and classic vs modern play paths.
18 titles · 1994 → 2019 · story track · story
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Game seriesFallout
Fallout release and story order (1997–2018), in-universe chronology, DLC placement, and classic vs modern play paths.
7 titles · 1997 → 2018 · story track · story
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Game seriesFive Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights at Freddy's release and story order (2014–2025), in-universe chronology, disputed lore dates, and where to start.
13 titles · 2014 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesGod of War
God of War release and story order (2005–2022), Greek prequels vs Norse saga, and where Ascension and PSP chapters fit.
8 titles · 2005 → 2022 · story track · story
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Game seriesHalo
Halo release and story order (2001–2021), Master Chief chronology 2531–2560, ODST placement, and where to start.
10 titles · 2001 → 2021 · story track · story
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Game seriesHyrule Warriors
Hyrule Warriors games in US release order (2014–2020)—musou crossover, Definitive Edition, and Age of Calamity vs main Zelda canon.
4 titles · 2014 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesMetal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid release and story order (1987–2025), Big Boss and Solid Snake chronology 1964–2018, MSX classics, and where to start.
12 titles · 1987 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesMetro
Metro release and story order (2010–2027)—Metro 2033 through Exodus and upcoming Metro 2039, DLC placement, Redux bundles, and where to start.
7 titles · 2010 → 2027 · story track · story
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Game seriesPokémon
Pokémon mainline RPGs in US release order (1998–2025) and regional story relationships—with remakes, Legends, and overlapping eras explained.
23 titles · 1998 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesPokémon Mystery Dungeon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games in US release and play order (2005–2020)—Rescue Team through Super Mystery Dungeon and Rescue Team DX, separate from mainline Pokémon RPGs.
6 titles · 2005 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesPokémon Spin-Offs
Pokémon spin-off games in US release order (1999–2021)—Snap, Stadium, Orre, Ranger, Conquest, Let's Go, and more, separate from mainline RPGs and Mystery Dungeon.
18 titles · 1999 → 2021 · story track · story
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Game seriesPokémon TCG Games
Pokémon Trading Card Game video games in US release order (1999–2024)—Game Boy Color, Play It!, TCG Online, TCG Live, and TCG Pocket, not physical card set lists.
5 titles · 1999–2000 → 2024– · story track · story
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Game seriesResident Evil
Resident Evil release and story order (1996–2026), DLC placement, remake vs classic paths, and where to start.
16 titles · 1996 → 2026 · story track · story
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Game seriesTomb Raider
Tomb Raider release and story order (1996–2027)—Classic Core, Legend trilogy, Survivor reboot, and where to start.
13 titles · 1996 → 2027 · story track · story
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Game seriesThe Legend of Zelda
Zelda release and story order (1987–2024), official timeline branches after Ocarina, and classic vs open-world play paths.
27 titles · 1987 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesCall of Duty
Call of Duty release and story order (2003–2026)—Black Ops saga, Modern Warfare reboot vs original trilogy, and where to start.
23 titles · 2003 → 2026 · story track · story
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Game seriesSonic the Hedgehog
Sonic release and story order (1991–2025)—Classic Genesis through Frontiers, official Sega timeline, and where to start.
21 titles · 1991 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesSonic Racing
Sonic racing games in US release order (1997–2025)—Sonic R through CrossWorlds, Riders trilogy, and All-Stars Racing Transformed.
7 titles · 1997 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesKingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts release and story order (2002–2026)—Birth by Sleep through KH III, HD collections, and where to start.
13 titles · 2002 → TBD · story track · story
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Game seriesDOOM
DOOM release and story order (1993–2025)—classic id Software through Doom Slayer, Doom 3 branch, Eternal, and The Dark Ages.
11 titles · 1993 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesMetroid
Metroid release and story order (1987–2025)—2D exploration, Prime first-person saga, remakes, and Prime 4: Beyond.
15 titles · 1987 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesMetroid Prime
Metroid Prime games in US release order (2002–2025)—trilogy, Hunters, Remastered, Federation Force, and Prime 4: Beyond vs full Samus timeline.
7 titles · 2002 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesCastlevania
Castlevania release and story order (1987–2019)—Igarashi canon, Symphony of the Night era, and Lords of Shadow reboot branch.
18 titles · 1987 → 2019 · story track · story
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Game seriesBatman: Arkham
Batman Arkham release and story order (2009–2024)—Rocksteady saga, Origins prequel, Arkham Shadow, and Suicide Squad epilogue.
8 titles · 2009 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesLike a Dragon (Yakuza)
Yakuza / Like a Dragon release and story order (2005–2025)—Kiryu saga, Ichiban era, remakes, and spin-offs.
16 titles · 2006 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesSuper Mario
Super Mario platformer release order (1985–2023)—2D classics, 3D adventures, New Super line, and where spin-offs fit.
20 titles · 1985 → 2023 · story track · story
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Game seriesMario & Luigi
Mario & Luigi RPGs in US release and story order (2003–2024)—Superstar Saga through Brothership, Paper Jam crossover, and Bowser's Inside Story remake FAQ.
7 titles · 2003 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesMario Kart
Mario Kart games in US release order (1992–2020)—SNES through Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and where arcade or mobile entries fit.
10 titles · 1992 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesHalf-Life
Half-Life release and story order (1998–2020)—Black Mesa through City 17, Episode arc, Alyx VR prequel, expansion placement, and Portal universe FAQ.
8 titles · 1998 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesBioShock
BioShock release and story order (2007–2014)—Rapture, Columbia, Burial at Sea DLC, remastered collections, and where to start in 2026.
5 titles · 2007 → 2014 · story track · story
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Game seriesGrand Theft Auto
GTA release and story order (1997–2026)—2D, 3D, and HD universe chronology, IV episodes, Advance, London packs, Definitive Edition, and GTA VI.
16 titles · 1997 → May 2026 · story track · story
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Game seriesFinal Fantasy
Final Fantasy release and story order (1990–2024)—mainline I–XVI, VII Remake/Rebirth, connected sagas (VII, X, XIII), and MMO placement.
18 titles · 1990 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesDevil May Cry
Devil May Cry release and story order (2001–2019)—DMC 3 through 5, DmC reboot, HD Collection, and where Devil May Cry 2 fits in canon.
6 titles · 2001 → 2019 · story track · story
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Game seriesCyberpunk
Cyberpunk release and story order (2020–2026)—Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, Edgerunners anime, Edgerunners 2 (Fall 2026), and Project Orion sequel FAQ.
4 titles · 2020 → 2026 · story track · story
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Game seriesRed Dead
Red Dead release and story order (2004–2018)—Revolver, Redemption, Undead Nightmare, Redemption 2 prequel arc, and the 2023 RDR1 port.
4 titles · 2004 → 2018 · story track · story
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Game seriesSubnautica
Subnautica release and story order (2018–2021)—Planet 4546B survival, Below Zero on Sector Zero, early access history, and Subnautica 2.
2 titles · 2018 → 2021 · story track · story
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Game seriesMass Effect
Mass Effect release and story order (2007–2017)—Shepard trilogy, Legendary Edition, essential DLC, Andromeda, and the next Mass Effect.
4 titles · 2007 → 2017 · story track · story
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Game seriesThe Witcher
The Witcher release and story order (2008–2018)—Geralt trilogy, Thronebreaker, books vs Netflix vs games, Complete Edition, and Witcher 4.
4 titles · 2008 → 2018 · story track · story
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Game seriesDiablo
Diablo release and story order (1996–2023)—Sanctuary from Tristram through Diablo IV, Lord of Destruction, Reaper of Souls, and Immortal placement.
6 titles · 1996 → 2023 · story track · story
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Game seriesElden Ring
Elden Ring and FromSoftware release order (2011–2024)—Dark Souls through Sekiro, Shadow of the Erdtree, separate lore universes, and where to start.
7 titles · 2011 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesHollow Knight
Hollow Knight release and story order (2017–2026)—Hallownest, Silksong, free DLC, and Sea of Sorrow expansion FAQ.
2 titles · 2017 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesDragon Age
Dragon Age release and story order (2009–2024)—Origins, Awakening, Dragon Age II, Inquisition, The Veilguard, and essential DLC FAQ.
5 titles · 2009 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesStar Wars
Star Wars narrative video games in release and in-universe order—KOTOR, Republic Commando, Cal Kestis saga, Outlaws, and Legends vs canon FAQ.
8 titles · 2003 → 2024 · story track · story
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Game seriesRatchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank release and story order (2002–2021)—original trilogy, Future saga, Into the Nexus, Rift Apart, and 2016 reboot FAQ.
10 titles · 2002 → 2021 · story track · story
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Game seriesPersona
Persona release and story order (1996–2027)—mainline 1 through 5, Strikers, Persona 4 Revival (Feb 2027), and Persona 6 FAQ.
8 titles · 1997 → 2027 · story track · story
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Game seriesJak and Daxter
Jak and Daxter release and story order (2001–2009)—Precursor Legacy through Lost Frontier, Daxter PSP placement, and Jak X FAQ.
6 titles · 2001 → 2009 · story track · story
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Game seriesSly Cooper
Sly Cooper release and story order (2002–2013)—Thievius Raccoonus through Thieves in Time, Sucker Punch trilogy, and Sanzaru sequel FAQ.
4 titles · 2002 → 2013 · story track · story
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Game seriesCrash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot release and story order (1996–2020)—Naughty Dog trilogy, CTR, Wrath, Twinsanity, Crash 4, and Titans reboot branch FAQ.
9 titles · 1996 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesSpyro
Spyro release and story order (1998–2008)—Insomniac trilogy, Enter the Dragonfly, A Hero's Tail, Legend of Spyro reboot FAQ.
8 titles · 1998 → 2008 · story track · story
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Game seriesBanjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Kazooie release and story order (1998–2008)—N64 duo, Grunty's Revenge GBA placement, Nuts & Bolts FAQ.
4 titles · 1998 → 2008 · story track · story
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Game seriesRayman
Rayman release and story order (1995–2013)—classic trilogy, Origins reboot pair, Rabbids spin-offs FAQ.
5 titles · 1995 → 2013 · story track · story
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Game seriesDonkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country release and story order (1994–2014)—Rare SNES trilogy, Retro Returns pair, DK64 FAQ.
5 titles · 1994 → 2014 · story track · story
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Game seriesKirby
Kirby release and story order (1992–2022)—Dream Land through Forgotten Land, Epic Yarn and spin-offs FAQ.
11 titles · 1992 → 2022 · story track · story
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Game seriesEarthBound
EarthBound (MOTHER) release and story order—Mother trilogy, Beginnings US ports, and Mother 3 availability FAQ.
3 titles · 1989 → 2006 · story track · story
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Game seriesPikmin
Pikmin release and story order (2001–2023)—GameCube through Switch, Olimar saga, Hey! Pikmin FAQ.
4 titles · 2001 → 2023 · story track · story
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Game seriesPaper Mario
Paper Mario release and story order (2001–2020)—TTYD, Super Paper Mario, Sticker Star reboot branch FAQ.
6 titles · 2001 → 2020 · story track · story
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Game seriesMonster Hunter
Monster Hunter release and story order (2006–2025)—Freedom through Wilds, World, Rise, expansions FAQ.
11 titles · 2006 → 2025 · story track · story
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Game seriesFire Emblem
Fire Emblem release and story order (2003–2023)—Awakening, Three Houses, Tellius saga, multi-world chronology FAQ.
10 titles · 2003 → 2023 · story track · story
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Game seriesXenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chronicles release and story order (2012–2022)—XC1, X, XC2, XC3, Definitive Edition and Torna FAQ.
4 titles · 2012 → 2022 · story track · story
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Game seriesAdvance Wars
Advance Wars release and story order (2001–2008)—Black Hole saga, Dual Strike, Days of Ruin reboot FAQ.
4 titles · 2001 → 2008 · story track · story
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Game seriesGolden Sun
Golden Sun release and story order (2001–2010)—GBA duo and Dark Dawn, Weyard saga FAQ.
3 titles · 2001 → 2010 · story track · story
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Game seriesWarioWare
WarioWare release and story order (2003–2023)—microgame anthologies from GBA through Switch, Gold and spin-offs FAQ.
7 titles · 2003 → 2023 · story track · story
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Game seriesF-Zero
F-Zero release and story order (1991–2003)—SNES through GameCube, Captain Falcon saga, GP Legend FAQ.
4 titles · 1991 → 2003 · story track · story
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Game seriesStar Fox
Star Fox release and story order (1993–2016)—Lylat Wars from SNES through Command, Zero reboot FAQ.
6 titles · 1993 → 2016 · story track · story
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Game seriesCustom Robo
Custom Robo release and story order (2004–2007)—GameCube and DS arena battlers, Japan N64 origins FAQ.
2 titles · 2004 → 2007 · story track · story
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Game seriesRhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven release and story order (2009–2016)—DS through 3DS, Fever and Megamix, Rhythm Tengoku FAQ.
3 titles · 2009 → 2016 · story track · story
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Game seriesPunch-Out!!
Punch-Out!! release and story order (1987–2009)—NES through Wii, Little Mac WVBA saga, Super Punch-Out FAQ.
3 titles · 1987 → 2009 · story track · story
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Game seriesChibi-Robo!
Chibi-Robo! release and story order (2005–2015)—GameCube through 3DS, plug-in adventures, Japan-only sequels FAQ.
4 titles · 2005 → 2015 · story track · story
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Game seriesPanel de Pon / Puzzle League
Panel de Pon and Puzzle League release order (1996–2007)—Tetris Attack through Planet Puzzle League, Japan origins FAQ.
4 titles · 1996 → 2007 · story track · story
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Game seriesLuigi's Mansion
Luigi's Mansion release and story order (2001–2019)—GameCube through Switch, ghost-hunting trilogy, remakes FAQ.
3 titles · 2001 → 2019 · story track · story
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Game seriesKid Icarus
Kid Icarus release and story order (1987–2012)—NES through 3DS Uprising, Pit and Palutena saga, Game Boy sequel FAQ.
3 titles · 1987 → 2012 · story track · story
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Game seriesPilotwings
Pilotwings release and story order (1991–2011)—SNES through 3DS Resort, flight training trilogy, 15-year gap FAQ.
3 titles · 1991 → 2011 · story track · story
Media
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MediaAssassin's Creed Media
Assassin's Creed film watch order (2016)—Michael Fassbender's Aguilar film, Netflix live-action series (upcoming), and how the movie differs from Ubisoft's game timeline.
1 titles
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MediaFallout Media
Fallout TV watch order on Prime Video (2024–2026)—Seasons 1–2, 2296 wasteland fiction, and how the show connects to the games on /fallout.
2 titles
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MediaGame of Thrones
Game of Thrones HBO watch order (2011–2026)—eight seasons, House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Westeros chronology vs US premiere dates.
12 titles
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MediaWesteros History
Westeros timeline from the Dawn Age and First Men (~12,000 BC) through the Long Night, Aegon's Conquest, the Dance, Robert's Rebellion, and Game of Thrones—what HBO shows cover vs books-only lore.
27 titles
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MediaHunger Games
Hunger Games movies and books in release and Panem chronology—Katniss saga, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Sunrise on the Reaping (50th Games), and watch-order FAQ.
6 titles
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MediaHalo Media
Halo film and TV watch order (2007–2024)—Landfall, Legends, Forward Unto Dawn, Nightfall, Paramount+ series, Memory Agent, and how each ties to the games.
13 titles
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MediaPokémon Anime
Pokémon TV anime in US watch order (1998–2025)—Ash's classic arcs through Journeys and the Horizons era, one row per story arc, not individual episodes.
11 titles
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MediaPokémon Films
Pokémon theatrical films in US watch order (1999–2021)—Mewtwo Strikes Back through Secrets of the Jungle, one row per movie, separate from TV arcs and games.
23 titles
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MediaResident Evil Media
Resident Evil film and TV watch order (2002–2023)—Anderson movies, Welcome to Raccoon City, Netflix series, CGI films, Infinite Darkness, and how each differs from Capcom's game canon.
13 titles
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MediaTomb Raider Media
Tomb Raider film and Netflix watch order (2001–2025)—Angelina Jolie films, Alicia Vikander reboot, Legend of Lara Croft seasons 1–2, and how each branch differs from the games.
5 titles
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MediaSonic Media
Sonic the Hedgehog film and TV watch order (2020–2024)—Paramount trilogy, Knuckles on Paramount+, and how the cinematic universe differs from Sega's game timeline.
4 titles
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MediaCastlevania Media
Castlevania Netflix watch order (2017–2025)—four seasons of the main anime plus Castlevania: Nocturne, and how each relates to Konami's game canon.
6 titles
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MediaFinal Fantasy Media
Final Fantasy film and series watch order (2001–2017)—Spirits Within, Advent Children, Kingsglaive, Brotherhood, and Dad of Light, and how each ties to the games on /final-fantasy.
5 titles
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MediaThe Witcher Media
The Witcher Netflix watch order (2019–2025)—seasons 1–4, Nightmare of the Wolf, Blood Origin, Sirens of the Deep, and how the show relates to Sapkowski books and CDPR games.
8 titles