ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
542 releases
26 Years AgoSuper Smash Bros.
Nintendo 64Australia
Super Smash Bros. is a crossover fighting video game between several different Nintendo franchises, and the first installment in the Super Smash Bros. series. Players must defeat their opponents multiple times in a fighting frenzy of items and power-ups.
22 Years AgoSonic Battle
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Sonic and pals are gearing up for some brawling action! Fight as one of nine characters including Sonic, Tails and Shadow! Knock 'em dead with special attacks and team-based assaults.
31 Years AgoX-Men: Children of the Atom
ArcadeNorth America
X-Men: Children of the Atom is an arcade game featuring characters licensed from Marvel Comics. Timed with the popularity of the mid-1990s X-Men animated series, the game incorporates voice actors from the show reprising their respective roles.
26 Years AgoSouth Park Rally
PlayStationNorth America
Choose your character from the cast of the popular 'mature' cartoon South Park, and tear through the streets in this racing game. Your character's vehicle may be a little cart, trike, or box, for example.
30 Years AgoNeo Turf Masters
Neo Geo CDJapan
Neo Turf Masters is a golf video game by Nazca for the Neo Geo, released in 1996. This is also one of the first two titles by Nazca, the other being the popular Metal Slug before & between being acquired by SNK. The game is a fast paced, arcade-style golf game.
26 Years AgoSilhouette Mirage
PlayStationNorth America
Silhouette Mirage is a side-scrolling action game. The basic gameplay is somewhat similar to that of Gunstar Heroes. The game's standout feature is the concept of the two attributes.
18 Years AgoDraglade
Nintendo DSWorldwide
In the world of Draglade, Grapping has become the world's premier spectator sport. Scientists will discover how to turn atmospheric Matter into energy.
31 Years AgoMonster Max
Game BoyNorth America
Monster Max is an isometric adventure video game developed by Rare and published by Titus Software for the Game Boy handheld game console. It was released in December 1994 in Europe and January 1995 in the United States.
34 Years AgoNinja Burai Densetsu
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Ninja Burai Densetsu is a 1991 strategy game by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive released exclusively in Japan. The game plays similarly to other strategy games such as SystemSoft's Daisenryaku games and Sega's own Shining games.
27 Years AgoEgypt 1156 B.C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh
PlayStationEurope
Prepare yourself for an adventure in a 3D world, in a time and place full of intrigue and mystery. You are Ramose, an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances. Your father has been accused of stealing treasures from a royal tomb.
25 Years AgoTest Drive 2001
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
All of the action and excitement of sports car racing comes to the Game Boy Color with TEST DRIVE 2001. You can choose from 13 real world cars including the Lotus Elise, Dodge Viper, Jaguar XK-R, and a 1985 Ford Mustang and customize any of them to meet your driving style.
25 Years AgoRoad Champs: BXS Stunt Biking
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
Stunt biking makes an appearance on the Game Boy Color with ROAD CHAMPS BXS STUNT BIKING. When you start the game, you will have to progress through a 26-stage Training mode that teaches you how to perform all 50 moves in the game.
23 Years AgoHardcore Pinball
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Leave the quarters at home as you take on four themed pinball tables -- Soccer, RoboMech, Retro, and Station -- all brought to life with realistic pinball physics, animated flippers and scoring elements (bumpers, rails, kickers, spinners an…
21 Years AgoFishing Fantasy: Buzzrod
PS2Japan
Possum, an archaeologist from the Kingdom of Emgrand, does no research and does nothing but fish. One day, while out on an adventure , possum finds a note in his missing uncle's book about a mysterious ancient civilization that worship fish as messengers of gods.
17 Years AgoPaws & Claws Pampered Pets
PortNintendo DSWorldwide
It is only the best for your pets! Luxury and extravagance are the way of life at the Paws & Claws Pampered Pets Spa. Let the pampering begin!.
16 Years AgoFast Food Panic
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Now you can Play with your Food! Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game for Wii and DS.
19 Years AgoSuper Mario Bros.
WiiAustraliaEurope
A side scrolling 2D platformer and first entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Bros. follows Italian plumber Mario as he treks across many levels of platforming challenges featuring hostile enemies to rescue Princess Peach from the evil king Bowser.
14 Years AgoSuper Mario Bros.
Nintendo 3DSJapan
A side scrolling 2D platformer and first entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Bros. follows Italian plumber Mario as he treks across many levels of platforming challenges featuring hostile enemies to rescue Princess Peach from the evil king Bowser.
16 Years AgoBayonetta
PS3Xbox 360North America
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.
16 Years AgoDarksiders
Xbox 360PS3North America
Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way. Epic quest: Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption.
17 Years AgoSaints Row 2
PCNorth America
After the events of the first game, you awaken from a coma to find that the Third Street Saints have all but disappeared. Much like Saints Row, you are charged with retaking the city from three rival gangs, only this time as the leader of the saints.
12 Years AgoMetal Slug
AndroidWorldwide
Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series.
9 Years AgoPokémon Snap
Wii UNorth America
Traverse various areas and take photographs of different types of Pokémon by discovering their secrets.
12 Years AgoMetal Slug X
Expanded editionAndroidWorldwide
Metal Slug X is upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), which was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.