ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
655 releases
21 Years AgoNano Breaker
PS2Europe
In Nano Breaker's futuristic world, nanomachines, which were originally developed to enrich humankind, suddenly went awry. The machines began to harvest the blood of humans and the iron of buildings in an effort to construct an army of monster machines.
21 Years AgoBujingai: The Forsaken City
PS2Europe
An isolated island-city stands as home to much of what remains of the human race. The ancient technology which annihilated most of the earth has now opened a gateway to a hellish dimension, unleashing a horde of demons upon the city.
32 Years AgoDerby Stallion II
Super FamicomJapan
Derby Stallion II is a Sports game, published by ASCII Entertainment, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoThe Legend of Xanadu
PC Engine CDJapan
An overhead fantasy ARPG that uses a similar bump-attack style to the Ys games. Some unique features include a day/night cycle, some side-on action sequences and the ability to level up your weapons and armour.
32 Years AgoA.S.P.: Air Strike Patrol
SNESEuropeNorth America
Playing as a jet pilot of the "Coalition" force, players take control of either an F-15 Eagle, or an A-10 Tankbuster jet. The mission is to neutralise the offensive forces of the Zarak army, who have recently invaded a smaller neighbouring country.
32 Years AgoAerobiz Supersonic
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
You have just been elected as the CEO of a brand new airline company that must compete against 3 other airlines for global dominance. Set up new routes, buy businesses, and manage all your resources including planes, cashflow, and company representatives.
32 Years AgoTetsuwan Atom
Super FamicomJapan
Tetsuwan Atom is an action platformer video-game developed by Zamuse and published by Banpresto and released for Super Famicom on 1994 in Japan. The game is a retelling of the 1952 manga with artworks based in the 1980 series (Uran and Kid Atlas are pretty notifiable).
32 Years AgoSuper Momotaro Dentetsu II
PortGame BoyJapan
Super Momotaro Dentetsu II is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Make and published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 1992.
28 Years AgoMarby Baby Story
PlayStationJapan
Marby Baby Story is a game in which the player controls Marby, a baby trapped in a mysterious maze and have to help him to get out.
27 Years AgoOption Tuning Car Battle 2
PlayStationJapan
Second game in the japan-exclusive racing/driving series Option Tunin Car Battle. Unlike the first and third entries, this one was published by Jaleco.
27 Years AgoSpace Adventure Cobra: Galaxy Nights
PlayStationJapan
Johnson, a worker for a futuristic trade-company, got woken up on a Sunday morning by his robotic maid, Ben. Ben suggested that Johnson go to the Trip Movie Corporation (T.M. Company), a company that lets its guests experience a dream as if it were real.
27 Years AgoMahoutsukai ni Naru Houhou
PlayStationJapan
Mahoutsukai ni Naru Houhou is a Simulation/Action Role-playing game taking place on an island. Players take the role of a wizard's apprentice who's aspiring to become a mage and players are given 3 girls to choose from (Lime, Berry or Nut).
26 Years AgoHonkaku Taisen Shogi Ayumu
Game Boy ColorJapan
This is the first shogi game supervised by Taku Morishita, who has always participated in A-class title battles, afflicted A-class players, and was nicknamed the "runner-up man." There are 3 COM levels according to the player's level.
26 Years AgoGran Turismo 2000
PS2Japan
Gran Turismo 2000 is the original title of the project that became Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, with the name being used for several demonstration builds and one demo disc.
25 Years AgoFuuraiki
PlayStationJapan
Fūraiki is a visual novel blending photographic backgrounds with anime-style character overlays. The player character is a travel blogger and photographer, who travels to Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to document his journeys for his blog.
24 Years AgoMadden NFL 2003
PortGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Game Boy Advance port of Madden NFL 2003.
22 Years AgoPitfall: The Lost Expedition
PortGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Twenty-two years after making his groundbreaking debut on the Atari 2600, Activision's Pitfall Harry returns for more jungle-exploring action.
21 Years AgoThe SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
PortGame Boy AdvanceEurope
Game Boy Advance port of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
18 Years Ago
17 Years AgoPowerbike
Nintendo DSNorth America
When your wheels hit the road, it's an adrenaline rush of raw power! The dangerous world of street racing is about to get a whole lot more exciting!
16 Years AgoDatenshi no Amai Yuuwaku x Kaikan Phrase
Nintendo DSJapan
You play as Yukimura Aine, a shy high school girl who becomes the lyricist for the rock band Lucifer after meeting the vocalist of the band, Ookouchi Sakuya.
16 Years AgoLast Escort: Club Katze
PS2PSPJapan
Last Escort: Club Katze is a Japanese PS2/PSP game.
16 Years AgoNodame Cantabile: Tanoshii Ongaku no Jikan Desu
Nintendo DSJapan
A classical-music-based rhythm game, tasking the player with correctly tapping the notes flowing across the screen, with the DS's Stylus.
33 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.