ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 27
The games released on this day in gaming history.
66 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoPokémon Red Version
Game BoyJapan
Pokémon Red, along with Pokémon Green, are the first video games in the Pokémon series of games. They are the first paired versions of Generation I. Developed over the course of several years, Red and Green established several standards for later Pokémon games and sequels.
25 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Game Boy ColorJapan
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is one of two Zelda titles released for the Game Boy Color, the other being Oracle of Ages. The game retain many gameplay elements from Link's Awakening such as the graphics, audio and top-view perspective.
25 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Game Boy ColorJapan
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is one of two Zelda titles released for the Game Boy Color, the other being Oracle of Seasons. The game retain many gameplay elements from Link's Awakening such as the graphics, audio and top-view perspective.
30 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha 2
ArcadeJapan
Street Fighter Alpha 2 is both a sequel and a remake to the previous year's Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams. The game features a number of improvements over the original, such as new attacks, stages, endings, and gameplay features.
19 Years AgoGod Hand
PS2Australia
THERE AIN'T NO JUSTICE IN THE WILD, WEIRD WEST. JUST YOU. Things can't get any worse after demonic thugs cut your arm off, right?
23 Years AgoThe Thing
PS2Japan
While investigating the enigmatic deaths of American scientists in the Antarctic, a military rescue team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of the people it kills.
22 Years AgoJames Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
PS2Europe
Returning as James Bond is Pierce Brosnan, who will lend his cyberscanned likeness and voice to the character. The rest of the cast will include new Bond girls (Shannon Elizabeth and Heidi Klum) as well as old and new Bond villains.
22 Years AgoSonic Battle
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Sonic and pals are gearing up for some brawling action! Fight as one of nine characters including Sonic, Tails and Shadow! Knock 'em dead with special attacks and team-based assaults.
23 Years AgoDynasty Warriors 4
PS2Japan
Dynasty Warriors 4 is a hack and slash video game and the fourth installment in the popular Dynasty Warriors series. Dynasty Warriors 4 was developed by Omega Force and is based on a series of books called Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Luo Guanzhong.
23 Years AgoStar Ocean: Till the End of Time
PS2Japan
Released as "Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time" in 2003 by Enix before they merged with Squaresoft, the game was re-released under the name "Star Ocean: Till the End of Time" as a remastered version by Square Enix in 2004.
20 Years AgoSuper Princess Peach
Nintendo DSNorth America
Princess Power! Bowser's up to no good again...but this time, it's Princess Peach to the rescue! When Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Castle Toads get kidnapped it's up to Peach and her magical umbrella to save them.
29 Years AgoThe Lost Vikings 2
SNESEurope
Will the Vikings find their way home across time and space? Will Erik lead his brothers to safety without bonking himself back into thinking he's an iguana? Will Olaf be reunited with his wife and daughters?
17 Years AgoMetal Slug 7
Nintendo DSEurope
The Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the Ikari Warriors, and the SPARROWS are once again on a search for General Morden and his army. Their mission is to catch General Morden and prevent his attempts at another coup d'état on the government.
27 Years AgoThe Last Blade 2
Neo Geo CDWorldwide
The Last Blade 2 is a 2D fighting game which features anime-style characters that fight each other with swords, clubs, and even fishing poles.
23 Years AgoPink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit
PlayStationJapan
The Pink Panther is determined to find the treasure hidden in his uncle's house. Help him overcome all the obstacles that separate him from this wonderful treasure. Join the famous panther in some exciting adventures!
22 Years AgoBad Boys: Miami Takedown
PS2Worldwide
Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett of the Tactical Narcotics Team are back to fight crime in Bad Boys II. Based on the movie, Bad Boys II follows this unlikely duo as they try to stop illegal drug trade in Miami.
22 Years AgoPuyo Pop Fever
PS2Europe
Updated version of the classic Puyo Puyo puzzle game featuring the all-new "fever" mode. Better known in the west under the titles Puyo Pop, Kirby's Avalanche and Dr.
28 Years AgoBust-a-Move '99
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
In the tradition of the Bust-A-Move series, Taito's Bust-A-Move '99 is a traditional puzzle game. The main objective is to destroy or get rid of (by dropping) all the bubbles located within the stage. Once you do this, you'll graduate to the next level.
22 Years AgoCurse: The Eye of Isis
PS2Worldwide
Strange things are happening at Great Britain’s museum of natural history in 1890.
19 Years AgoSamurai Warriors 2 Empires
Standalone expansionPS2North America
Samurai Warriors 2 Empires is an expansion to the original Samurai Warriors 2 and the third Empires expansion by Koei.
29 Years AgoWWF In Your House
PlayStationJapan
WWF In Your House is a successor to WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game. Like its predecessor, it is a hybrid of wrestling game and arcade versus fighter, with over-the-top, unrealistic moves.
29 Years AgoDie Hard Arcade
SaturnEurope
Die Hard Arcade is a beat 'em up for two players, who play as either John McClane or Chris Tompsen (Bruno Delinger and Cindy Holiday in the original Japanese version).
23 Years AgoMotoGP 3
PS2Japan
The gameplay is very similar to past games by Namco, like MotoGP (PS2) and MotoGP 2 (PS2). MotoGP 3 is based off the 2002 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, but with the introduction of four stroke bikes, the gameplay has some slight differences.
19 Years AgoMajor League Baseball 2K7
PS2North America
Major League Baseball 2K7 (or MLB 2K7) is a Major League Baseball licensed baseball simulation video game developed by Kush Games and published by 2K Sports. Released on February 27, 2007, it is the only 2007 MLB licensed game available for the Xbox 360 and Xbox.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.