ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1122 releases
39 Years AgoCommando
PC-88Japan
Several levels await your super-tough Commando in this arcade conversion. Armed with only a standard rifle and a few grenades you must take on hordes of enemies.
4 Years AgoShadow Warrior 3
Xbox OnePS4PCWorldwide
Shadow Warrior 3 launches the offbeat first-person shooter series to the next level with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and a spectacular free-running movement system.
14 Years AgoPersona 4 Arena
ArcadeJapan
Persona 4 Arena is a fighting video game developed for Japanese arcades and later ported to home consoles. Based on Atlus' Persona role-playing game series, Arena serves as a direct sequel to Persona 4 and features characters from its predecessor, Persona 3.
15 Years AgoRift
PCWorldwide
Rift (previously known as Rift: Planes of Telara) is a fantasy free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Trion Worlds. Rift takes place within the fantasy world of Telara. The game was released in March 2011.
8 Years AgoDragon Quest Builders
SwitchJapan
"Dragon Quest Builders is a sandbox action RPG where your imagination is the limit! Everything plays out in real time and the world is made entirely of blocks (although it may not look that blocky) and you can use these blocks to build pretty much whatever you want.
38 Years AgoGauntlet
Apple IIGSNorth America
The players, up to four at once in the arcade version, select among four playable fantasy-based characters; Thor the Warrior, Merlin the Wizard, Thyra the Valkyrie, or Questor the Elf. Each character has his or her own unique strength and weaknesses.
8 Years AgoCrossy Road
Web browserWorldwide
Crossy Road is a mobile game that was released on November 20, 2014. It was developed by the indie company Hipster Whale and developers Andy Sum, Matt Hall, and Ben Weatherall. The name and concept of the game is a play on the joke Why did the chicken cross the road?
7 Years AgoDead or Alive 6
PCXbox OnePS4Worldwide
Dead or Alive 6,produced by Koei Tecmo Games,features fast-paced 3D fighting entertainment with multi-tiered stages that are now both dynamic and critical parts of the competitive experience.
4 Years AgoFar: Changing Tides
PS4PS5PCXbox Series X|SXbox OneSwitchWorldwide
Far: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story. When floods ravage your world, captain a ship like no other and search for a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins on your voyage.
40 Years AgoElevator Action
PC-88Japan
Elevator Action is a 1983 arcade game by Taito. It debuted during the "Golden Age of Arcade Games". Innovative in gameplay, the game was very popular for many years.
15 Years AgoFight Night Champion
PS3Xbox 360WorldwideNorth America
Fight Night Champion is a boxing video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. It is the fifth entry in the Fight Night series and was released on March 1, 2011 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
8 Years AgoBridge Constructor Portal
PS4Worldwide
Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal and Bridge Constructor games.
7 Years AgoDawn of Man
PCWorldwide
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
16 Years AgoMega Man 10
WiiNorth America
The 8-bit old-schoolers of the world have spoken. And boy, did they do so decisively.
8 Years AgoA Normal Lost Phone
SwitchNorth America
A Normal Lost Phone is a game about exploring the intimacy of an unknown person whose phone was found by the player.
6 Years AgoSteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Google StadiaWorldwide
SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a hand-drawn world and build, craft and upgrade your party’s decks in order to stop an ancient menace…
14 Years AgoThe Simpsons: Tapped Out
iOSWorldwide
The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a freemium mobile game for iOS and Android, based on the American animated series The Simpsons. It allows users to create and maintain their own version of Springfield using familiar characters and buildings.
16 Years AgoFatal Fury Special
WiiNorth America
The GRANDMOTHER of all battles! 15 of the FATAL FURY series' top stars gather in the match of the millenium! Use the resurrected Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser in a dazzling arena! All you have ever wanted in a fighting game is here in FATAL FURY SPECIAL!
14 Years AgoPunch-Out!!
PortNintendo 3DSEurope
You are Little Mac, a 17 year-old rookie fighter straight out of the Bronx. What you lack in size you more than make up for in determination. Spurred on by your trainer, Doc Louis, it's time to take on the world's boxing best!
14 Years AgoSSX
PS3Xbox 360Australia
A snowboarding game and a reboot of the SSX series. Players ride down mountain courses based on real-world locations, chaining tricks to build boost and reach faster speeds.
14 Years AgoOne Piece: Pirate Warriors
PS3Japan
Pirate Warriors is an action game incorporating elements from both the Dynasty Warriors series and the One Piece series. The game's story mode, Main Log, allows the player to play through the storyline.
9 Years AgoCube Escape: The Cave
AndroidiOSMacWorldwide
An old man is about to enter a mysterious Cave. A familiar guest needs your help before you descend deeper and deeper into Rusty Lake. Cube Escape: The Cave is the ninth episode of the Cube Escape series and is a continuation of the Rusty Lake story.
9 Years AgoA King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV
PS4EuropeNorth America
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV is a 2D, side-scrolling brawler set 30 years before the events of Final Fantasy XV. This game features retro-style inspired graphics centered around a fast-paced combat system with influences from modern gaming.
8 Years AgoSlain: Back from Hell
SwitchJapan
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.