ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1331 releases
Leap day releasePokémon Play It! Version 2
PCNorth America
A sequel to Pokemon Play It! on PC. The sequel is also a PC playable version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Leap day releaseBattleSphere
JaguarWorldwide
A space-sim/shooter that was developed and released after the demise of its host console, the Atari Jaguar. Very few copies were ever made. BattleSphere's story was based upon an episode in the original Star Trek television series and it plays similarly to Star Raiders.
Leap day releaseF/A-18E Super Hornet
PCNorth America
Welcome to the world of the most lethal, high performance multi-role strike-fighter ever designed - a plane so classified and so advanced that before today only the U.S Navy's elite pilots have ever flown it. Now it's your turn...
25 Years AgoRandnet Disk
Nintendo 64DDJapan
The Randnet Disk is the Disk for Nintendo 64 DD that allowed the players to access the internet via the Randnet service, only released in Japan.
25 Years AgoMary King's Riding Star
PCEurope
Riding Star is an equestrian simulation where the player has to take care of a horse and ride it in competitions. For the riding the game is shown from a top-down view and in preparation of events the horse needs to be groomed, fed and saddled.
25 Years AgoHugo: The Magic Journey
PCEurope
During this magical journey, Trak and Geo visit more than 20 countries. Geo help her to play with us and with the tasks we have to complete. At the same time, he tells various interesting facts about the countries they visit.
25 Years AgoDungeons & Dragons Computer Fantasy Game
PCWorldwide
A simulator of the Dungeons & Dragons Computer Fantasy Game handheld.
24 Years AgoMetal Dungeon
XboxWorldwide
Metal Dungeon (メタルダンジョン?) is a turn-based role-playing video game developed by Panther Software for Microsoft's Xbox game system. The game takes place in a fictional alternate reality where countries have access to highly advanced magitechnology.
24 Years AgoTyping Space Harrier
PCJapan
Typing Space Harrier is a game released exclusively in Japan which aims to teach people how to type using a keyboard.
24 Years AgoVal d'Isère Ski Park Manager
PCEurope
Val d'Isère Ski Park Manager is a management game in which you are the boss of a ski resort. You start from the ground up with just some cash and are expected to open a ski resort, make some money, expand your park, perform maintenance and keep all visitors safe and happy.
24 Years AgoSega Marine Fishing
PCJapan
Sega Marine Fishing is a fishing video game in which the player attempts to catch various marine sport fish. The gameplay's emphasis was on enticing fish to bite onto the lure and then successfully fighting the fish and reeling it to the boat.
23 Years AgoRoutes
PCJapan
Routes is a science-fiction visual novel and the fourth entry in the Leaf Visual Novel Series, taking place in 21st-century Japan with Nasu Souichi, the main character whose a perfectly ordinary high school student and tries to do as little…
23 Years AgoTombstone 1882
PCNorth America
A budget priced RTS set in the wild west. Players choose a side in the famous Earp/Clanton feud and set about harvesting wood and mining silver to construct the buildings and hire the fighters needed to defeat the other.
22 Years AgoWWI Medic
PCWorldwide
A WWI game where the player is cast in the role as medic. They must bandage and return from No Man's Land with wounded soldiers.
22 Years AgoKusarihime: Jamais Vu
PCJapan
Prequel to Kusarihime ~Euthanasia~, taking place a year before, introducing Itsuki with his memories in tact. It includes a trial version of the Kusarihime ~Euthanasia~, wallpapers, ringtones, and more.
Leap day releaseFinal Fantasy
PortMobileJapan
A port of Final Fantasy for mobile devices, which features a re-translated script and an expanded inventory system, among other changes and fixes.
20 Years AgoSWAT Force
MobileWorldwide
SWAT Force is the first game of the Police Quest series to be released for mobiles. The player controls a two-man team (sharp shooter and demolition expert) and tries to rescue hostages, arrest suspects and secure weapons.
20 Years AgoThe Apprentice
PCWorldwide
The Apprentice video game immerses players into the high-stakes business world of "The Apprentice," giving players the opportunity to compete in corporate America's toughest job interview.
20 Years AgoStreet Supremacy
PSPNorth America
Unlike other Shutokou Battle series titles, the objective of Street Supremacy is to join a team, level up to become the team leader, recruit other rivals to join your team, and to take control of the various highways in Tokyo.
20 Years AgoDon't Get Angry! 2
PCWorldwide
A European PC game released in 2006, Don't Get Angry! 2 is a board game akin to Sorry.
20 Years AgoTornado Mania!
MobileiOSWorldwide
Distressed by rampant pollution, a mad scientist unleashes his bizarre Tornado Machine on the world! Will the world praise or condemn him? Use the tornado to engulf houses, buildings, and even power plants!
20 Years AgoSnowman Attack
Web browserWorldwide
Your snow fort is under attack. Defend it at all costs against the ruthless snow army.
20 Years AgoMomoko 1200%
RemakeMobileJapan
This is a remake of the side-scrolling shooter "Momoko 120%," which first appeared in arcades in 1985. Players move through stages such as schools while defeating enemies and clear the stage when they reach the exit or defeat a set number of enemies.
20 Years AgoTino's Fruit Stand
PCWorldwide
The opening of a large, unfriendly MegaMart across the street has put Tino's family fruit stand in danger of closing! With a little help from Rikki, the fruit-picking monkey, your job is to help him fill orders and keep customers happy.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.