ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
608 releases
19 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All
Expanded editionNintendo DSNorth America
The second game in the popular court room battle series from Japan introduces four new cases featuring new characters, plot twists and gameplay features.
21 Years AgoThe Punisher
XboxXbox 360PCPS2North America
Crime is everywhere on the streets of New York City. As Frank "the Punisher" Castle, it is your job to clean them up. However, there seem to be bigger things at hand...
28 Years AgoNightmare Creatures
PlayStationEurope
The story behind Nightmare Creatures draws upon gothic horror elements of the 19th century. The story begins in 1666, when a devil-worshipping cult called the Brotherhood of Hecate were conducting sinister experiments in London so as to take over the city and then the world.
19 Years AgoThe King of Fighters 2003
PS2Australia
The King of Fighters 2003 is the tenth game in The King of Fighters series. It is the last game of the series to be based on the Neo-Geo MVS hardware, and the first game in the series that was developed and published under the SNK Playmore custody.
25 Years AgoMetropolis Street Racer
DreamcastNorth America
Gameplay in MSR is centred around the single-player mode, with tracks and cars in the multiplayer mode being unlocked at the same time as in the single-player game.
22 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Underground
PortGame Boy AdvanceEurope
Need for Speed Underground for the GBA is based upon the same gritty dark-side-of-racing design released on the consoles.
34 Years AgoMutation Nation
Neo Geo MVSJapanNorth America
The Slum... an area of town completely forgotten. No one could imagine the cruelness suffered by innocent people who were transformed into horrible mutant creatures by genetic experiments. They hovered everywhere and completely took control of the town.
33 Years AgoSpinmaster
ArcadeNorth America
Spinmaster is a platform/beat 'em up arcade game developed and released by Data East in 1993. The story follows the main character Johnny and his sidekick Tom as they battle their way through treasure-seeking, mad scientist, Dr.
25 Years AgoMario Tennis
Game Boy ColorNorth America
Spin, Lob, Drop, Smash -- It's time for some Mario Tennis! Take your game to the next level in Mario Tennis with 3 fun-packed modes! Practice control on your swings and shots in Exhibition Mode.
22 Years AgoBombastic
PS2Europe
The gameplay of Bombastic is similar to its predecessor, Devil Dice. Players control a family of small devil called Aqui that runs across a grid full of dice. Players can walk on the grid, pushing dice around, or walk on the dice, rolling them as the character walks.
23 Years AgoEvolution Snowboarding
PS2Japan
Evolution Snowboarding is a sports video game first released on November 25, 2002 for the PlayStation 2. It was later released on February 25, 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube. The game was both developed and published by Japanese game company Konami.
38 Years AgoKaguya-hime Densetsu
FamicomJapan
Kaguya-hime Densetsu is an Adventure game, developed by Micronics and published by Victor Interactive Software, which was released in Japan in 1988.
38 Years AgoExciting Boxing
FamicomJapan
Exciting Boxing is a Sports game, developed by Human Entertainment and published by Konami, which was released in Japan in 1987.
35 Years AgoQuiz Tonosama no Yabou
ArcadeJapan
Quiz Tonosama no Yabou is an arcade quiz game framed like a Sengoku strategy sim. The player has to answer a certain number of questions correctly to conquer neighboring territory.
31 Years Ago21-Emon
PC EngineWorldwide
Naturally a manga/TV anime tie-in, 21 Emon is one of those Japanese style board games that have never really made a big impact in the west.
31 Years AgoKnight Rider Special
PC EngineWorldwide
A combat racing game featuring KITT and Michael Knight from the TV show Knight Rider. It was released exclusively in Japan for the PC Engine. Knight Rider Special is a driving game with vehicular combat that was released for the PC Engine in 1989.
31 Years AgoUndake30 SameGame Daisakusen Mario Version
Super FamicomJapan
Undake30 SameGame Daisakusen Mario Version is a Mario puzzle game released only in Japan for the Super Famicom. It was released as both a promotional cartridge and as a broadcast on the Satellaview.
31 Years AgoAoki Densetsu Shoot!
Super FamicomJapan
Aoki Densetsu Shoot! is a Japanese anime produced by Toei Animation between November 9, 1990 and December 22, 1991 on the Fuji TV television network; there were fifty-eight episodes.
26 Years AgoSuper Bowling
PortNintendo 64North America
Super Bowling is a third-person bowling game. Players may bowl in several different environments, which range from ice ponds to neon-lit Chinese temples. Players can face-off against characters in their home stages, much like a fighting game.
26 Years AgoPuyo Puyo~n - Car-kun to Issho
PortPlayStationJapan
This game was released only in Japan. It is the fourth game in the Puyo Puyo series and the last set during the Madou-era in the main series.
25 Years AgoDragon Tales: Dragon Wings
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
The popular animated television series is now a magical hand-held game! You take on the role of a dragon that has yet to learn the secrets of flight in this exciting adventure.
23 Years AgoGetBackers Dakkanya: Dakkan da yo! Zenin Shuugou!!
PS2Japan
GetBackers Dakkanya: Dakkandayo! Zenin Shuugou!! is a beat 'em up videogame released only in Japan by Konami for the PS2 in 2003.
22 Years AgoUnderworld: The Eternal War
PS2Europe
Underworld: The Eternal War is based on the movie of the same name. The storyline revolves around the eternal war between the vampires and werewolves, and as the player, you can choose the side you're teaming with.
22 Years AgoCasino Challenge
PS2Europe
Casino Challenge simulates all the fun and thrills of a real live casino, allowing you to re-create all the thrills of the gaming action you find in real casinos from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo. Choose your game and hit the tables.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.