ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
695 releases
26 Years AgoSega Swirl
DreamcastWorldwide
Attempt to clear the board in this tile-matching game.
25 Years AgoNBA Hoopz
PlayStationNorth America
Get ready for some seriously hot hoops action in the three-on-three court competition of NBA HOOPZ from Midway. In the grand tradition of NBA JAM and NFL BLITZ, arcade-style gameplay is the order of the day.
22 Years AgoZoo Puzzle
PortPS2Japan
Zoo Puzzle is a Puzzle game, developed by Buddiez, Inc. and published by Success, which was released in Japan and Europe in 2004. The zoo animals have revolted against the zoo keeper. It is your job to restore order and "capture" all of the animals.
19 Years AgoStreet Warrior
PS2Europe
Near future, City of Westbay. In recent years, corruption and crime rate has grown very fast, and the government is unable to secure the cities anymore. The streets were overtaken by criminals, and the city is now ruled by merciless and cruel gangs.
18 Years AgoInnocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon - Special Edition
Expanded editionPS2North America
The game takes place on the relic-filled Heartflame Island which can be explored by walking or riding on a buggy. Players have the ability to explore the island's ruins and even visit a volcano.
18 Years AgoSamurai Deeper Kyo
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Unlock the mystery behind the sudden reappearance of the legendary swordsmen Demon Eyes Kyo in this fast-paced action adventure. Take up your weapons and battle against hordes of enemies, as you experience the story of Samurai Deeper Kyo!
17 Years AgoHidamari Sketch: Doko Demo Sugoroku x 365
Nintendo DSJapan
Hidamari Sketch is a game for the DS, based on the anime Hidamari Sketch.
16 Years AgoElectroplankton Lumiloop
Nintendo DSiEurope
Lumiloop plankton are curious, donut-shaped aquatic creatures.
16 Years AgoElectroplankton Rec-Rec
Nintendo DSiEurope
Rec-Rec are fishlike plankton that feed on sound waves.
16 Years AgoLet's Golf!
Nintendo DSiEurope
Take on 63 holes with any of four colorful characters in this 3D golf title from Gameloft for iPhone, DSIWare, and PSP.
16 Years Ago
16 Years AgoImagine: Makeup Artist
Nintendo DSKorea
Become an aspiring makeup artist! Start as an amateur and train yourself in different makeup techniques. Make your clients happy and beautiful by catering to their every need.
16 Years AgoZorro: Quest for Justice
Nintendo DSNorth America
The swordsman returns again for a bout on the DS.
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This yearTomb Raider
AndroidiOSWorldwide
Tomb Raider explores the intense and gritty origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
12 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Wii UJapan
Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule.
12 Years AgoPapers, Please
LinuxWorldwide
The communist state of Arstotzka has just ended a 6-year war with neighboring Kolechia and reclaimed its rightful half of the border town, Grestin. Your job as immigration inspector is to control the flow of people entering the Arstotzkan side of Grestin from Kolechia.
17 Years AgoWorld of Goo
LinuxWorldwide
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys. Drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues.
17 Years AgoF.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
PCNorth AmericaEurope
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is the sequel to F.E.A.R. and continues the series' trademark blend of supernatural horror and suspense. Many mechanics from the original first-person shooter have made their way into the game, like slow motion bullet time, and intelligent AI.
17 Years AgoFlower
PS3Worldwide
ESCAPE TO A DREAMLIKE WORLD From the studio behind the genre-bending titles Journey and flOw comes Flower, a unique gaming experience that lets you soar through a dreamlike world of luscious fields and rolling hills.
16 Years AgoDante's Inferno
PS3Europe
Dante's Inferno is an epic single player, third-person action adventure game inspired by "Inferno", part one of Dante Alighieri's classic Italian poem, "The Divine Comedy." Featuring nonstop action rendered at 60 frames-per-second, signatur…
19 Years AgoKirby's Adventure
WiiNorth America
Not everything is well in Dream Land. For some mysterious reason, the Dream Spring, a magical well that is the reservoir for all the dreams of the citizens of Dream Land, is no longer working. Everyone is being subjected to their worst nightmares every time they go to sleep.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.