ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
February 29
The games released on this day in gaming history.
24 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
18 Years AgoPersona 3
PS2Europe
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a role-playing video game developed by Atlus.
30 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha 2
ArcadeEurope
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.
26 Years AgoResident Evil Code: Veronica
DreamcastNorth America
Resident Evil Code: Veronica is the fourth video game in Capcom's Resident Evil survival horror series. The game continues the survival horror gameplay of its predecessors: the protagonist explores the surroundings, fighting monsters and solving puzzles.
26 Years AgoDead or Alive 2
DreamcastNorth America
Dead or Alive 2 is a fighting game in the Dead or Alive series.
30 Years AgoAlien Trilogy
PlayStationNorth America
Alien Trilogy takes many elements from Alien film series, such as face huggers, chest bursters, dog aliens, adult aliens, and Queen aliens. The video game consists of 30 levels and 3 Queen alien bosses. This video game is single player only and has several weapons to choose from.
26 Years AgoFront Mission 3
PlayStationNorth America
Front Mission 3, also known in Japan as Front Mission Third, is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation. It was released in Japan in 1999, and North America by Square Electronic Arts and Europe in 2000.
18 Years AgoMega Man ZX Advent
Nintendo DSEurope
In Mega Man ZX Advent, the main characters discover the power of the mysterious "Biometal model A," which on its own has several attacks, but also has a special Megamerge ability which allows the character to transform into one of eight "Ps…
26 Years AgoSword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage
DreamcastNorth America
An outcast warrior enters a land plagued by an evil curse. Guts is unlike ordinary men for he carries the Dragon Slayer, a mighty blade of retribution whose fury knows no equal. His enemies will know true fear once they encounter his Berserk rage!
26 Years AgoSilent Bomber
PlayStationNorth America
Silent Bomber is an old school style game which takes place in the future. You play as a character named Jutah Fate, a genetically engineered man created by the government. You're an expert at using bombs.
26 Years AgoRayman 2: The Great Escape
Expanded editionDreamcastNorth America
The Sega Dreamcast version of Rayman 2 retains the high quality textures from the PC version, while slightly improving some. A new area has been added in the Woods of Light called Globox Village, where the player can access new minigames by collecting Globox Crystals.
26 Years AgoArmored Core: Master of Arena
PlayStationNorth America
Armored Core: Master of Arena is a standalone sequel released for the PlayStation in 1999. It centres on a large, structured Arena mode where players progress by defeating ranked pilots. The game expands mech customisation, offering more parts and finer performance tuning.
18 Years AgoBleach: The Blade of Fate
Nintendo DSEurope
Just as the highly-anticipated second season launches, you'll get to experience the Soul Reaper fighting action of Bleach with up to three of your friends simultaneously.
38 Years AgoAleste
Master SystemJapan
Your planet has been overrun by the meanest mutant vegetation ever created in a genetics laboratory. It's taken over buildings, labs, fighter craft... even people! And it's getting bigger... and meaner... with each passing second.
26 Years AgoVirtua Striker 2
DreamcastEurope
In Virtua Striker 2, you can choose from international teams with players based loosely on real-life counterparts. Play in Arcade, Tournament, or Challenge modes as you compete in Single- or Two-player head-to-head "footy" matches.
38 Years AgoDonald Land
FamicomJapan
When the Gumon Family takes over McDonaldland and captures Ronald's friends including Grimace, Birdie, the Fry Guys, and others, it's up to the jolly clown himself to put an end to their vile machinations and eat hamburgers across numerous…
38 Years AgoSpace Harrier 3-D
Expanded editionMaster SystemJapan
The intergalactic warrior Space Harrier returns... in an all-new 3D adventure! The peaceful Land of the Dragons is again under attack. Evil creatures fill the land and sky.
34 Years AgoDooly Bravo Land
FamicomKorea
Cartoony platformer starring the popular South Korean dinosaur character.
30 Years AgoSuper Famista 5
Super FamicomJapan
Super Famista 5 is a Sports game, published by Namco, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoJikkyou Pawafuru Puroyakyu 3
Super FamicomJapan
Jikkyou Pawafuru Proyakyu 3 is the third mainline entry in the Pawapuro series. It is the first game in the series to feature the Tokimeki Memorial style Success mode.
26 Years AgoMLB 2001
PlayStationNorth America
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment America and published under the 989 Sports label. Once again, Vin Scully is the play-by-play announcer with Dave Campbell on color commentary. Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves was featured on the cover.
26 Years AgoArmy Men: World War
PlayStationWorldwide
16 missions await you and your green army as you wage war against the tan army through true world war environments including beaches, jungles, countrysides and war-torn cities. Each army man has a range of weapons to use, including pistols, flame throwers and the bazooka.
26 Years AgoDeception III: Dark Delusion
PlayStationNorth America
Taken against her will to Alendar Kingdom, Layna who becomes your challenge is now under the control of the evil King Frederick.
26 Years AgoTony Hawk's Pro Skater
PortNintendo 64North America
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a skateboarding simulation in which you control a famous skate star around 3D environments. Each game area contains a plethora of objects like ramps, rails, and half-pipes which can be used to perform tricks.
18 Years AgoBeta Bloc
PS2Europe
The world of Beta Bloc is made up of 7 citadels and dungeons, guarded by legendary monsters! Use your paddle to fight your way through more than 120 stages, casting magic spells to fight tough foes!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.