ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
772 releases
39 Years AgoContra
ArcadeJapan
Contra (also known as Gryzor in Oceania and Europe), is a 1987 run and gun action game developed and published by Konami originally released as a coin-operated arcade game on February 20, 1987. The game had multiple ports, including for various computer formats.
22 Years AgoFinal Fantasy X-2
PS2Europe
Final Fantasy X-2 is the direct sequel to Final Fantasy X, developed and published by Square Enix. It was the first direct sequel game in the Final Fantasy series and the first to feature an all-female playable cast.
22 Years AgoFire Emblem
Game Boy AdvanceAustralia
It is the seventh game of the Fire Emblem series, the second game in the series to be released for the Game Boy Advance, and the first to be released in both North America and Europe.
30 Years AgoSoul Edge
ArcadeJapan
Soul Edge is a 3D arcade fighting game and the first in the Soul series, it is one of the first 3D fighting game in history that place a particular emphasis on the story of the fighters. Each character have their own weapon, allowing for a wide range of play styles.
20 Years AgoFight Night Round 3
XboxXbox 360PS2PSPWorldwide
EA Sports' Fight Night Round 3 from EA Chicago lets you make your own fighter, train them up, and literally take on the world.
17 Years AgoDragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
RemakeNintendo DSEurope
Dragon Quest V uses basic role-playing video game mechanics seen in the rest of the series, which includes leveling up by gaining experience points through battle, first person turn-based battles, and equipping weapons and armor.
28 Years AgoSkullmonkeys
PlayStationEurope
Something has gone seriously wrong in Klayman's homeland -- Klogg, an evil megalomaniac, wants to destroy the land and basically rule over anything and everyone.
22 Years AgoSphinx and the Cursed Mummy
PS2XboxGameCubeEurope
Sphinx and The Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's Journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.
34 Years AgoKabuki: Quantum Fighter
PortNESEurope
Kabuki: Quantum Fighter is a 2D action platformer released exclusively for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
22 Years AgoPitfall: The Lost Expedition
PS2Europe
Twenty-two years after making his groundbreaking debut on the Atari 2600, Activision's Pitfall Harry returns for more jungle-exploring action.
19 Years AgoIzuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja
Nintendo DSNorth America
Izuna and her ninja clan are looking for a place to settle down after their old master Mugen decided that ninjas were obsolete, and booted them from his castle.
19 Years AgoTrioncube
Nintendo DSNorth America
In Trioncube, the player must embark on a journey across eight planets into the depths of space, as the captain of the mighty space ship Penko, to rescue the princess from the grasp of Hell Metal.
23 Years AgoFormula One 2002
PS2Japan
Formula One 2002 is a Driving game, developed by Studio Liverpool and published by SCEE, which was released in Europe in 2002.
22 Years AgoJet Grind Radio
PortGame Boy AdvanceEurope
Jet Grind Radio (released as Jet Set Radio in Europe) is a video game for the Game Boy Advance system, which is based on the Dreamcast title of the same name. The game was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by THQ.
17 Years AgoElebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero
Nintendo DSEurope
Enter into an extraordinary game of hide and seek in this exciting sequel to Elebits! Kai and Zero have been swept off to a magical land and must finish the challenges ahead, to get back home.
39 Years AgoEsper Dream
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
Brick Town, a town within a storybook, is in peril! Evil forces have descended upon the land and kidnapped the mayor's daughter. And it just so happens that you have ESP.
37 Years AgoSatomi Hakkenden
FamicomJapan
A Famicom RPG based on a famous Japanese novel series of the same name. It was developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK.
37 Years AgoNishimura Kyoutarou Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken
FamicomJapan
Nishimura Kyoutarou Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken is a mystery game released for the Nintendo Famicom in 1989.
31 Years AgoVictory Goal
SaturnJapan
6 modes of play! 4 players simultaneously! 192 players from the league! Go for the goal, this is soccer like you never experienced it before!
29 Years AgoDark Savior
SaturnEurope
Put on your thinking caps and prepare to face fierce enemies! Assume the role of Garian, a sword-wielding warrior in search of his escaped prisoner, Bilan. Discover hidden treasures as you explore amazing 3D environments while navigating through a series of mind-melting puzzles!
28 Years Ago
26 Years AgoSpace Debris
PlayStationEurope
Space Debris is an Action game, developed by Rage Software and published by SCEE, which was released in Europe in 2000.
23 Years AgoPride FC: Fighting Championships
PS2Japan
Pride FC: Fighting Championships is a game based on the Japanese mixed martial arts organization of the same name.
23 Years AgoSakigake!! Kuromati Koukou
PS2Japan
A party/board game developed by Hudson Soft and published by DigiCube, featuring a wide array of mini-games for up to four players. Based on the anime/manga series of the same name (Known as Cromartie High School in the west).
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.