ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 8
The games released on this day in gaming history.
702 releases
14 Years AgoMega Man X
WiiEuropeAustralia
Mega Man X, known as Rockman X in Japan, is the first game of the Mega Man X series. It was the first spin-off of the classic Mega Man series and made its debut on the Super Famicom/SNES, initially released in 1993.
14 Years AgoDriver: San Francisco
MacWorldwide
The game takes place a few months after the events of Driv3r. It is revealed that both Tanner and Jericho survived the shootout in Istanbul.
8 Years AgoWarhammer: Vermintide 2
PCWorldwide
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Vermintide. It's time for players to return to the memorable first-person co-op experience with intense world class melee action.
13 Years AgoNaruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Xbox 360PCPS3Europe
Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 promises to unleash a tornado of ninja action and adventure that the franchise is known for, with over eighty playable characters, advanced online modes and enhanced fighting mechanics that allow anyone to become a ninja master.
8 Years AgoNorthgard
MacWorldwide
Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent. - Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard - Assign your viki…
14 Years AgoStreet Fighter X Tekken
PS3Xbox 360AustraliaJapan
The long awaited dream match-up between the two titans of fighting is here!
24 Years AgoCommand & Conquer: Renegade
PCEurope
Renegade's story takes place during the final days of the First Tiberium War originally depicted in Command & Conquer. GDI's top three Tiberium research specialists have been abducted by the Brotherhood of Nod.
16 Years AgoFinal Fantasy II
PortWiiNorth America
The fourth entry in the Final Fantasy series was released as Final Fantasy II in the West, because the second and the third games were not released there at the time.
4 Years AgoPoppy Playtime
iOSWorldwide
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar.
10 Years AgoKholat
PS4Worldwide
Kholat is a game developed by independent studio IMGN.PRO, inspired by true events known as the "Dyatlov Pass Incident". We follow the path of a group of Russian students, that went for an expedition in the northern Ural Mountains.
14 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '97
WiiNorth America
The King of Fighters '97 is a 1997 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series. It was ported to the Neo-Geo CD, as well as the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn in Japan only.
16 Years AgoYakuza 4
PS3Worldwide
Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan. As a first for the series, the story is split between the viewpoints of four different protagonists.
8 Years AgoThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
PS4Japan
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is the sixth installment in the main Trails series, serving as the beginning to the Erebonia arc.
14 Years AgoMario Party 9
WiiAustralia
Grab your friends and family and captain the crew to victory! The party is back and bigger than ever in the Mario Party 9 game for Wii, featuring all-new ways to play!
20 Years AgoMega Man X8
PCNorth America
Mega Man X 8 adds more depth and variety to this classic gaming series. With Earth in ruins after Sigma's invasion, humanity builds a new kind of reploid to colonize the moon. Sigma has corrupted their DNA and made them turn on humans.
19 Years AgoTony Hawk's Project 8
PSPAustralia
Tony Hawk's Project 8, officially abbreviated as THP8, is a skateboarding video game, the eighth installment in the Tony Hawk's series.
14 Years AgoZuma's Revenge!
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; detonate new power-up balls; battle six imposing tiki bosses and guide your agile amphibian to victory in four all new game modes!
19 Years AgoSonic and the Secret Rings
WiiAustralia
Sonic and the Secret Rings is a three-dimensional platform and action game featuring an on-rails style of movement. Sonic the Hedgehog, the series' main character, is the game's only player character.
3 Years AgoContraband Police
PCWorldwide
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
14 Years AgoTwisted Metal
PS3Australia
Twisted Metal is a vehicle combat video game developed by Eat Sleep Play and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is a reboot of the Twisted Metal franchise.
13 Years AgoCastlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
Nintendo 3DSEurope
Initially set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate will reveal the story of Gabriel's descendants, as they battle their own destiny in each era only to discover their true, shocking fate.
9 Years AgoVerdun
Xbox OneNorth America
Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in a realistic World War One setting, the game which started the 1914-1918 WW1 Game series. The merciless trench warfare offers a unique battlefield experience, immersing you and your squad into intense battles of attack and defense.
2 Years AgoUnicorn Overlord
SwitchXbox Series X|SPS4PS5Worldwide
From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.
14 Years AgoPunch-Out!!
PortNintendo 3DSNorth America
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!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.