ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
17 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
35 Years AgoSuper Monaco GP
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
A superb Formula One racing game from Sega that took sprite-scaled graphics to a whole new level. The game's single track offered a very reasonable representation of the famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit.
40 Years Ago
35 Years AgoZoom!
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Zoom! is a puzzle game developed/released by Discovery Software in 1988. It features a 3D-like board the player moves around on. Up to two players may play simultaneously. Not to be confused with Zzoom.
25 Years AgoVanishing Point
DreamcastNorth America
You race against the clock and through traffic in this arcade style racing game which features a variety of cars from SUV's to Vipers and everything from a stunt mode to Swiss Alp Mountain racing.
39 Years AgoHi no Tori Houou-hen: Gaou no Bouken
FamicomJapan
Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken is a licensed action platformer with block placing mechanics, based on Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix (Hi no Tori) manga series.
38 Years AgoDragon Scroll: Yomigaerishi Maryuu
FamicomJapan
Dragon Scroll: Yomigaerishi Maryuu is an adventure game developed by Konami in 1987 for the Famicom. It is often compared to The Legend of Zelda in terms of game play, but it is considerably more difficult due to the lack of clues or information on how to proceed.
37 Years AgoGanbare Goemon 2
FamicomJapan
The second game in Konami's Ganbare Goemon series of bizarre action/brawler games based on historical figure Ishikawa Goemon. It was only released in Japan on January 4th 1989 on the Famicom.
34 Years AgoBouken Danshaku Don: The Lost Sunheart
PC EngineJapan
A horizontal shoot 'em up with a surreal edge. A group of evil eyes have stolen parts of the Sunheart, and the player needs to recover them.
33 Years AgoShogi-Meikan '93
FamicomJapan
Shogi-Meikan '93 is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Hect, which was released in Japan in 1992.
33 Years AgoChiisana Obake: Acchi Socchi Kocchi
FamicomJapan
Chiisana Obake: Acchi Socchi Kocchi is a Puzzle game, developed by Atlus and published by Vap, which was released in Japan in 1992.
25 Years AgoMaximum Pool
DreamcastWorldwide
Rack 'em up with seven classic pool games featuring super-accurate physics, video-captured opponents, and online play. Earn access to five crazy bonus games by beating a tough opponent or joining an online game!
25 Years AgoRock 'em Sock 'em Robots Arena
PlayStationWorldwide
In this one-on-one fighting game based on the famous plastic robot fighters, players not only get to pit various Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots up against one another, they also get to customize their bots' various parts to make them even more st…
24 Years AgoCabela's Big Game Hunter: Ultimate Challenge
PlayStationWorldwide
The Cabela line has made major waves on the PC for years, and now it's ready to bring its unique brand of hunting to the PlayStation. Realistic hunting simulation is the aim, and CABELA'S BIG GAME HUNTER: Ultimate Challenge delivers on many levels.
16 Years Ago
16 Years AgoTrajectile
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Action, puzzle and strategy meet head-on in Reflect Missile! Use the Touch Screen and stylus to launch an arsenal of missiles and destroy all enemy blocks in each stage.
16 Years AgoBouken Yuuki Pluster World: Densetsu no Pluster Gate EX
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Bouken Yuuki Pluster World: Densetsu no Pluster Gate EX is a Role-Playing game, developed by Will and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 2003.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.