ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
54 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
28 Years Ago
28 Years AgoR-Type
PortPlayStationJapan
A port of R-Type for PS1 that is included in the compilation release, R-Types.
28 Years AgoR-Type II
PortPlayStationJapan
A port of R-Type II for PS1 that is included in the compilation release, R-Types.
28 Years AgoUniversal Nuts
PlayStationJapan
Universal Nuts is a sci-fi visual novel featuring two protagonists, Yui and Ai, which get involved in an incident onboard a space station. As the story progresses, the mystery of events that have occurred start to unfold.
25 Years AgoKnockout Kings 2001
PS2North America
All the egomaniacal, violent splendor of heavyweight boxing comes to the PlayStation 2 in Knockout Kings 2001 by EA Sports. This title employs EA's new CyberScan technology, which allows the boxers faces to be accurately reproduced in full polygonal glory.
24 Years AgoSega Yon-nin Uchi Mahjong MJ
ArcadeJapan
The first installment in Sega's MJ series of Riichi Mahjong arcade games. Although the game initially only supported local play with linked cabinets, it would later be updated in 2003 to support online play. Online service was discontinued on March 31, 2005.
22 Years AgoDragon Ball Z 2 V
Expanded editionPS2Japan
Dragon Ball Z 2 V is a Japanese-exclusive, revamped version of the PlayStation 2 video game Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2. Only 2,000 lucky V-Jump readers in Japan had the chance to own the game.
22 Years AgoMoekan
PortPS2Japan
SFW port of Moekan An anarchistic country that is said to dominate the world exists on a vast island known as Moekko Island.
20 Years AgoFrog Feast
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
A 16-bit remake of the game Frog Bog, which was originally released on the Atari 2600. The game has been released on a variety of platforms, but originated during the Classic Gaming Expo 2005. It is consistently being ported to new platforms.
18 Years AgoPaws & Claws: Pet Resort
Nintendo DSNorth America
Care for and pamper all of your favorite creatures at your own Paws & Claws Pet Resort. Nurture and love the animals to grow your pet care business and become every animal's best friend!
18 Years AgoPuppy Palace
Nintendo DSNorth America
In Puppy Palace, you get to manage your own pet store. Buy and sell your favorite dogs. Take care of them, pet them, groom them, play with them until you find the perfect customer for your puppy.
17 Years AgoDestiny Links
Nintendo DSJapan
A pirate-themed action RPG where you choose and customize one of eight playable characters to play as. It also supports coop online play with up to 4 players.
17 Years AgoMeitantei Conan & Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Meguri au Futari no Meitantei
Nintendo DSJapan
After receiving a distressing correspondence from a former classmate requesting his presence, high school detective Hajime Kindaichi travels to Twilight Island to investigate the anguish behind the letter.
16 Years AgoSnakenoid
Nintendo DSiEurope
Snakenoid is an unique blend of the Snake and Arkanoid game concepts.
16 Years AgoAstro Boy: The Video Game
PortNintendo DSEurope
Astro Boy centers around a boy-robot named Astro that tries to bridge the relationship between humans and robots. This game is based on the computer-animated superhero film named "Astro Boy".
16 Years AgoJig-a-Pix: Love Is...
Nintendo DSEurope
JIGAPIX is an exciting range of Jigsaw Puzzle games for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, providing fun for all the family and game modes to suit all ages including Free Play, Time Challenge and Wireless Multiplayer.
38 Years AgoLazerBlazer: Type A - Intercept
SNESNorth America
One of the games found in Super Scope 6.
LazerBlazer: Type B - Engage
SNESNorth America
One of the games found in Super Scope 6.
LazerBlazer: Type C - Confront
SNESNorth America
One of the games found in Super Scope 6.
27 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.