ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
62 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
20 Years AgoMetroid Fusion
Game Boy AdvanceChina
Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and progression within a structured environment. Players navigate distinct sectors, acquire new abilities, and unlock access to previously restricted areas as they advance.
22 Years AgoDrakengard
PS2North America
Drakengard follows the story of a kingdomless prince named Caim who fights for the Union against the Empire.
26 Years AgoVirtua Cop 2
DreamcastJapan
During the events of the first, the original Virtua Cops, Michael "Rage" Hardy and James "Smarty" Cools shut down the E.V.I.L Inc. criminal empire. Three of its leaders, King, Boss, and Kong are all in the maximum security federal pen.
26 Years AgoWWF SmackDown!
PlayStationNorth America
All the top WWF Superstars! Largest interactive backstage area ever! Most advanced season mode - Make decisions affecting rivalries, backstage story lines and tag teams.
20 Years AgoJames Bond 007: From Russia with Love
PS2Japan
James Bond 007: From Russia with Love is a video game featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent, James Bond.
32 Years AgoArt of Fighting 2
ArcadeWorldwide
The second installment in the AoF series added the "rage gauge"; similar to the "spirit system" of its predecessor, it limited the use and effectiveness of special attacks. The game's story is set a year after the original.
38 Years AgoBad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja
ArcadeJapan
Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja, often referred to simply as Bad Dudes (on the American NES port of the arcade original), and known in Japan simply as DragonNinja is a 1988 arcade game developed and published by Data East.
27 Years AgoSnowboard Kids 2
Nintendo 64North America
The game is set in Snow Town, which is the main hometown of the protagonists. The plot follows the daily lives and adventures of the kids, and the rather ridiculous attempts of Damien to sabotage them.
25 Years AgoToy Story Racer
PlayStationNorth America
The race is on! For the first time ever, join Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang in a crazy, turbo-blasting remote-controlled racing competition through the action-packed world of Disney's Toy Story!
20 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
PS2Japan
Raidou Kuzunoha is a private detective in Japan's Taishou Period of the early 1900s, but he's much more than just a well-dressed crime scene investigator; he also has the power to capture and conjure demons to do his bidding.
25 Years AgoStreet Fighter EX3
PS2Europe
Street Fighter EX3 is the final game in the Street Fighter EX series series, taking the gameplay and additional moves of EX2, and adding a tag-team element. Multiple characters from the famous Street Fighter series return and clash with Arika's own characters.
20 Years AgoChildren of Mana
Nintendo DSJapan
This installment of the series takes place in the world of Fa'diel on the island of Illusia where, at the center of the island, stands the famous Tree of Mana.
16 Years AgoMajor League Baseball 2K10
PS2Worldwide
Major League Baseball 2K10 or, in short, MLB 2K10, is an MLB licensed baseball simulation video game published by 2K Sports. MLB 2K10 was available for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii and Nintendo DS. The game was released on March 2, 2010.
20 Years AgoYoshi's Island
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceChina
The remake of Yoshi's Island included in Super Mario Advance 3.
25 Years AgoFighting Vipers 2
DreamcastEurope
The sequel to the innovative Fighting Vipers has arrived and is set to ignite the world of beat 'em ups once again.
25 Years AgoThe Black Onyx
Game Boy ColorJapan
The Black Onyx is a role-playing game developed by Bullet Proof Software. It was released, among other consoles and computers, for the SG-1000 in 1987.
22 Years AgoScooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem
PS2Worldwide
Mystery Mayhem is a multi-platform release featuring the cartoon detectives and their favorite canine coward.
22 Years AgoDuel Masters
PS2Japan
Based on the Duel Masters Trading Card game in Japan, Duel Masters: Sempai Legends puts you in the role of a kohai (junior duelist). Your grandfather, a great Sempai (senior duelist), gives you a valuable Duel Masters card, which is soon stolen by a mysterious man.
21 Years AgoCocoto Kart Racer
PS2Europe
Cocoto is back for this new challenge! The friendliest of imps now has a well-balanced kart and numerous powers at his disposal. Play Cocoto and his friends in devilish races!
19 Years AgoXiaolin Showdown
Nintendo DSEurope
Lead a kung fu monk and his three martial arts warriors on an action packed quest to search and protect the Shen Gong Wu.
20 Years AgoMagnetica
Nintendo DSJapanWorldwide
Magnetica is a puzzle game for Nintendo DS in which players use the stylus to launch marbles onto a moving track. The aim is to match three or more marbles of the same colour before the line reaches the end of the path.
22 Years AgoMTX Mototrax
PS2Worldwide
Experience wicked air and in-you-face action in the most complete motocross game ever offered! Featuring licensed bikes, top pro riders and all the gut-wrenching, high-flying bike action of today's coolest sport!
30 Years AgoWorld Cup Golf: Professional Edition
SaturnJapan
Take on the best with WORLD CUP GOLF: Professional Edition. Get onto the green in the Practice mode, and work on any hole that gives you problems. In Normal mode, challenge the course alone or play against someone with 15 different game types such as skins and match play.
24 Years AgoShadow Man: 2econd Coming
PS2Europe
Mike LeRoi -- the embittered protagonist of the original Shadow Man title, is tasked yet again with saving Liveside and the parallel world of Deadside.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.