ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
237 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
26 Years AgoKoi Koi Mahjong
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
Koi Koi Mahjong is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Visco, which was released in Japan in 2000
26 Years AgoThe Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny
Neo Geo Pocket ColorEuropeJapan
1863. History's hidden secret is revealed. During the age known as "Bakumatsu", 135 years ago, chaos rules!
26 Years AgoMezase! Kanji Ou
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
Mesaze! Kanji-Ou is a Miscellaneous game, published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoNeo Baccarat
Neo Geo Pocket ColorEurope
Neo Baccarat is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Dyna Corporation and published by SNK, which was released in Europe in 2000.
26 Years AgoNightmare in the Dark
Neo Geo MVSNeo GeoJapanNorth America
There lived one gravedigger at a very small village in a remote region. He lived a quiet, solitary life in a corner of the cemetery. He kept away from the village people due to his very ugly appearance.
26 Years AgoPocket Reversi
Neo Geo Pocket ColorEuropeJapan
Pocket Reversi is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
26 Years AgoMobile Suit Gundam Gihren's Greed: Blood of Zeon
DreamcastPlayStationJapan
Blood of Zeon features a more complex political system compared to the original Gihren's Greed. The player can now create ceasefires and treaties, and the military system now supports mobile suit upgrading and customization. The map system was also updated.
26 Years AgoSudoku: NESWorld Edition
NESWorldwide
Sudoku: NESWorld Edition is a homebrew sudoku game for the NES.
26 Years AgoSuper Real Basketball
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
The original version (relased in Japan and Europe) of the game released as Pat Riley Basketball in North America.
26 Years AgoSuper Volley Ball
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Super Volley Ball is an indoor volleyball game for one or two players. The single player mode offers two game options: normal game and World League. Choosing normal game pits the player against the computer in a single game.
26 Years AgoDynamite Duke
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Dynamite Duke is a 1989 action arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. It was later ported to the Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive and Sharp X68000. Being a Cabal-based shooter, it can be considered a follow-up to Seibu's Empire City: 1931 and Dead Angle.
26 Years AgoPhelios
PortMega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Phelios consists of seven chapters, and in each, you must defeat Typhon's minions using your sword which can emit fireballs at them.
26 Years Ago
26 Years AgoDick Tracy
PortMega Drive / GenesisBrazil
The Mega Drive/Genesis port of Dick Tracy features upgraded visuals to go with the hardware compared to its Master System version.
26 Years AgoSpec Ops: Stealth Patrol
PlayStationEurope
The original Spec Ops for PC was one of the first realistic military tactical combat simulators to be released. After its limited success it spawned many rehashes, pseudo-sequels, and mission packs all bearing the same name.
26 Years AgoTNN Outdoors Fishing Champ
Game Boy ColorNorth America
Get out the rod and reel, because the challenge of fishing can now be put into the palm of your hand thanks to TNN OUTDOORS FISHING CHAMP. Play in the Free Fishing mode to get a feel for the game controls and learn how to reel-in the big one.
25 Years AgoRC Revenge Pro
PS2Worldwide
Grab the controls and hold on for dear life with the most electrifying, high-speed racing experience available.
25 Years AgoMoomin's Tale
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
Moomin's Tale is an Action game, developed by Pixel and published by SunSoft, which was released in 2000.
25 Years Ago3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride
PortGame Boy ColorWorldwide
All the bells, whistles, and sirens of the pinball games of yesteryear come to the portable system with 3D ULTRA PINBALL: Thrill Ride. This colorful title takes all the fast action of pinball and combines it with features that only a videogame can provide.
25 Years AgoNBA Jam 2001
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
Get even more arcade-style basketball action with NBA JAM 2001. Choose from all 29 NBA teams -- over 140 professional players in all.
25 Years AgoLittle Nicky
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
Satan wants to appoint a new ruler in Hell. However, nobody meets his high standards, so the dark prince must remain atop Hell's throne. Displeased by their father's lack of confidence in them, Adrian and Cassius leave Hell and go to Earth to create a new Hell.
25 Years AgoZupapa!
Neo Geo MVSNeo GeoJapan
An action puzzle game where you play as a Zupapa, a strange creature that hurls tiny Zupipi characters at your foes. The more Zupipi on an enemy when he is trampled, the larger the explosion.
25 Years AgoAnimal Breeder 4
Game Boy ColorJapan
Animal Breeder 4 is an RPG/Breeding game developed and published by J-Wing for the Game Boy Color platform. Animal Breeder 4 was only released in Japan.
25 Years AgoDetective Conan: Norowareta Kouro
Game Boy ColorJapan
Detective Conan: The Cursed Sea Route was developed by Banpresto. It is also the third and final entry of the Conan franchise for the Game Boy Color.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.