ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
January 22
The games released on this day in gaming history.
715 releases
28 Years AgoTomb Raider II
PlayStationJapan
Tomb Raider II is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. It is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, similar in concept and gameplay to its predecessor.
41 Years AgoBalloon Fight
PortFamicomJapan
Balloon Fight was developed and released by Nintendo, being the console port of the Arcade game VS. Balloon Fight (which was developed at the same time by another team, but released first).
34 Years AgoMetroid II: Return of Samus
Game BoyJapan
A Sinister Planet Threatens the Galaxy! Battle through a sprawling underworld, seeking out every last Metroid, and build up your arsenal by discovering mysterious artefacts.
19 Years AgoHotel Dusk: Room 215
Nintendo DSNorth America
Take control of an interactive mystery novel and discover the secrets of Hotel Dusk. Who is Kyle Hyde- and what really happened in Room 215? Take stylus in hand and navigate a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and murder to learn the answers.
22 Years AgoStar Ocean: Till the End of Time
PS2Japan
Released as "Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time" in 2003 by Enix before they merged with Squaresoft, the game was re-released under the name "Star Ocean: Till the End of Time" as a remastered version by Square Enix in 2004.
22 Years AgoSiren
PS2China
The story revolves around an interconnected cast of characters that possess a power which enables them to see and hear what a nearby character sees. The game was followed by a PlayStation 2 sequel, a reimagining for the PlayStation 3 and a film adaption.
18 Years AgoMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
PortNintendo DSNorth America
In this DS adaptation of the Wii title, Sega and Nintendo's characters appear in the same game for the first time in history.
24 Years AgoPaRappa the Rapper 2
PS2North America
THE ORIGINAL RAP STAR'S BACK IN THE HOUSE! See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Parappa the Rapper returns with all new levels and songs to keep your head bobbin' & PlayStation 2 bumpin'.
33 Years AgoMight and Magic II: Gates to Another World
Super FamicomJapan
The Sequel to the successful Might and Magic I, it boasted better graphics, a larger world, but still pretty much the same game engine and presentation. Embark on a glorious journey then save the world of CRON and yourself. A balanced party is a necessity in this game.
18 Years AgoBlazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
ArcadeEurope
You can take to the skies and reenact some of the greatest air battles of World War II in Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII.
33 Years AgoPopulous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Super FamicomJapan
As the offspring of almighty Zeus, you demand a seat among the gods. But before ascending to the top of Mt. Olympus, you must first defeat some of the most powerful deities in the Greek pantheon.
22 Years AgoEcho Night: Beyond
PS2Japan
Echo Night: Beyond, known in Japan as Nebula: Echo Night is a survival horror adventure video game. The game tells a science fiction ghost story, set in the not-too-distant future. Players take the role of a newlywed, off for a honeymoon on the moon.
22 Years AgoTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines
PS2Japan
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a first-person shooter video game based on the film of the same title, with elements of hand-to-hand combat in third-person perspective.
22 Years AgoPhantom Brave
PS2Japan
Phantom Brave is a strategy RPG which takes place in the world of Ivoire. Ivoire consists of vast seas and numerous islands; it used to be a peaceful place, but an ancient (and powerful) force is now threatening life in the various lands.
22 Years AgoCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
PS2Japan
The epic story has been split up in three parts, one for each character.
20 Years AgoTao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Take on the role of Tao, a young magical student trying to master the Magical Arts. One day, the Demon Seal from a faraway Monster Tower cracked and let loose hoards of ferocious ancient monsters.
29 Years AgoCarnage Heart
PlayStationNorth America
Carnage Heart is a video game for the PlayStation, developed by Artdink. Its gameplay is a mecha-based, turn-based strategy game, where the player takes the role of a commander in a war fought by robots.
24 Years AgoForever Kingdom
PS2North America
Darius, whose family was murdered when he was young, goes on a journey to avenge his family. His best friend Ruyan and an girl named Faeana who suffers from amnesia joins him on his journey. The player controls one party member out of 3 to engage enemies.
38 Years AgoR.B.I. Baseball 2
NESWorldwide
R.B.I. Baseball first set the standard as the only baseball game for play on the NES to use real players and their stats. R.B.I.
38 Years AgoSukeban Deka III
FamicomJapan
Yui Kazama, a delinquent schoolgirl, is taken in by the government and forced to fight crime to redeem herself.
38 Years AgoNecromancer
PC EngineJapan
Necromancer, originally released as Jaseiken Necromancer is a fantasy role-playing video game. It was released first only in Japan for the PC Engine, but saw a later release for the Wii and Wii U Virtual Consoles, the latter being released worldwide.
37 Years AgoAppare! Gateball
PC EngineJapan
OK. So croquet may not be a popular idea for a video game, but the Japanese being as Japanese as they are, they went and did it anyway. So what does Appare!
36 Years AgoTM Network: Live in Power Bowl
FamicomJapan
TM Network: Live in Power Bowl is a Japanese-only Nintendo Family Computer game featuring the J-Pop group TM Network. The song used as the background music is "Come On Everybody" from their album Carol - A Day In a Girl's Life 1991.
35 Years AgoPeachboy Legend II
PC EngineJapan
A sequel to Hudson's RPG featuring Momotarou: the Peach Boy of Japanese folklore. The oni are cooking up another scheme and it's up to Momotarou and his companions to travel the world and stop them.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.