ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 13
The games released on this day in gaming history.
34 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
22 Years AgoCastlevania: Lament of Innocence
PS2Europe
Leon Belmont, an eleventh-century nobleman and knight of the clergy, is about to be wed when his fiancée, Sara Trantoul, suddenly disappears. Leon embarks on an epic journey to bring her back, unaware that a growing evil looms like a shadow over his quest.
36 Years AgoBatman: The Video Game
NESNorth America
Batman: The Video Game, is a group of platform games developed by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy, loosely based on the 1989 film of the same name. Despite having the same title, each is actually a different game.
23 Years AgoResident Evil: Dead Aim
PS2Japan
Resident Evil: Dead Aim is a survival-horror game released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 under the Gun Survivor title, which was used for several games made for the Namco light gun controllers.
33 Years AgoRoad Rash II
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Road Rashing isn't just a sport. It's an attitude! Road Rash II is the ultimate 2-player racing game with a radically unique split-screen for distinguishing between racers.
27 Years AgoPower Stone
ArcadeJapan
Power Stone is a fully 3D arena fighting game series made by Capcom. Power Stone was initially released on the Sega NAOMI hardware and later ported to the Dreamcast. In Japan Power Stone was adapted also into a manga, as well as a 26 episodes anime series.
23 Years AgoZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
PS2Japan
The sequel to Zone of the Enders is based around mecha combat with the player once again controlling the "Orbital Frame" Jehuty.
19 Years AgoGhost Rider
PS2Worldwide
Produced in part by Marvel's dedicated game production division, this game is based on the Marvel comic and 2006 motion picture starring Nick Cage.
22 Years AgoSiren
PS2Korea
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.
25 Years AgoKao the Kangaroo
DreamcastNorth America
Action-adventure game released in 2000 by Tate Interactive. During development it was known as Denis the Kangaroo.
17 Years AgoRune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
Nintendo DSEurope
You awaken to find yourself in an unfamiliar village with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. Mist, a beautiful young woman comes to your aid and helps you start to build a life for yourself on a farm.
19 Years AgoChulip
PS2North America
You and your penniless father have just moved into a rural town famous for an ancient legend. It's been said that a couple who kisses underneath the old tree will be destined to live happily ever after.
31 Years AgoSpider-Man
Mega Drive / GenesisSNESNorth America
Spider-Man's past comes back to haunt him when more maniacal madmen than you can count on two webbed hands bust out of prison and team up to settle the score against him!
29 Years AgoSonic 3D Blast
RemasterSaturnEurope
The Saturn version of Sonic 3D Blast has enhanced visuals and a new style of bonus stages.
22 Years AgoFreestyle Street Soccer
PS2Worldwide
Urban Freestyle Soccer provides the player(s) with hours of twisted, unrealistic freestyle football/soccer. The players pick their team(s), depending on whether they're playing against the AI or another player, and play exciting and adrenaline rush filled matches.
17 Years AgoMoon
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Set on the Earth’s moon in the mid-21st century, in Moon, players take on the role of Major Kane. Chief of Military Operations for the Extra Terrestrial Encounter Organization (ETEO), you and your team have been brought in to investigate a series of strange happenings.
27 Years AgoNCAA Final Four 99
PlayStationWorldwide
NCAA FINAL FOUR '99 offers three gameplay modes: Exhibition, Tournament, and a 30-game Season. The rules can be configured to your preferences, whether it's arcade or simulation.
18 Years AgoMiami Nights: Singles in the City
Nintendo DSEurope
Live the delightful or spiteful life you have always wanted in this groundbreaking social simulation game. Create a new you in the colorful backdrop of Miami, where your ultimate goal is to become a rich and famous model, singer or actor.
37 Years AgoSpark Man
ArcadeWorldwide
You play a robot called Spark Man and the screen advances from left to right. Kill all the enemies with your standard weapon or weapons with limited shots available within the stages. You can also shoot the bad guys face-to-face with your leg.
36 Years AgoChris Evert & Ivan Lendl in Top Players' Tennis
NESWorldwide
Play the game of your dreams with Top Players' Tennis - the only game where you "become" Ivan Lendl or Chris Evert. But first, you've got four major tournaments to play; the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
31 Years AgoWrestling Universe: Fire Pro Women - Dome Super Female Big Battle: All Japan Women VS J.W.P.
PC EngineJapan
The continuation of the Fire Pro series, with the official license of All Japan Women Wrestling and JPW in an all female roster. New special moves and modes are available.
31 Years AgoWrestling Universe: Fire Pro Joshi Dome Choujo Taisen - Zenjo vs JWP
PC EngineJapan
This all-female wrestling game is an Arcade CD release for the PC Engine.
25 Years AgoNBA Hoopz
DreamcastNorth 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.
25 Years AgoDucati World: Racing Challenge
DreamcastNorth America
In this Ducati brand-licensed motorcycle game, players can race a range of Ducati bikes ranging from the 1960's Daytona 350 to the 748 and 996.
24 Years AgoMotoGP 2
PS2Europe
Namco, the genius company behind Tekken and Ridge Racer, has also proved itself a dab-hand at the motorcycle racing game. Early 2001, the arcade giant released Moto GP for PlayStation 2, and its runaway success quickly led to the research of a sequel.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.