ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
107 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
26 Years AgoSnowCross
Game Boy ColorEurope
Get on a snowmobile and drive your way to victory with SnowCross. Try to master 10 different courses that take you through ovals, twisting bobsled runs, and several treks through the wilderness.
25 Years AgoCosmic Smash
ArcadeEurope
Cosmic Smash is a heavily stylised sports game based on the game squash, filled with fast arcade thrills and stylish visuals.
24 Years AgoX-Treme Express
PS2Europe
X-Treme Express is the sequel to the Japanese-only title Tetsu 1: Densha de Battle!. Players race against five other trains in high-speed point-to-point races, being careful not to derail by taking curves too quickly and switching between tracks to knock opponents off the track.
23 Years AgoThe King of Route 66
PS2North America
The King of Route 66 is the arcade racing game sequel to 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker. It was later brought to the PlayStation 2 by Tose. This game features a story mode in which the Evil Tornado Corporation has taken over all the trucking jobs along Route 66.
23 Years AgoUltimate Brain Games
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Part of the Telegames Ultimate series of handheld pick-up games. Ultimate Brain Games includes a collection of favorite strategy challenges. Playable games include Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Mahjong, Dominoes, 4-in-a-Row, Sink the Ships, and Reversi.
22 Years AgoArmored Core: Nexus
PS2Japan
Years have passed since the incident at the Silent Line, and with it the collaborative effort began by the Corporations in response to it is long gone. The battle between the Corporations has re-emerged and continues unabated.
22 Years AgoPoPoLoCrois: Tsuki no Okite no Bouken
PS2Japan
PoPoLoCrois: Tsuki no Okite no Bouken is the direct sequel to PoPoLoCrois: Hajimari no Bouken. The game continues the story of Pinon PakaPuka and Luna as they adventure through the kingdom of Popolocrois.
22 Years AgoCross Channel: For All People
PortPS2Japan
Set in Gunjo Gakuin, a school specialized for those deemed by the government to be unfit for society, CROSS†CHANNEL follows the story of eight members of the school's Broadcasting Club who have just returned from a disastrous field trip, wh…
22 Years AgoFamicom Mini: Kidou Senshi Z Gundam - Hot Scramble
PortGame Boy AdvanceJapan
Famicom Mini: Kidou Senshi Z Gundam - Hot Scramble is a e-Reader port of the NES game Mobile Suit Z Gundam: Hot Scramble, being the sole release in the Famicom Mini Extra Series, as a raffle prize to people who purchased Kidou Senshi Gundam…
22 Years AgoMermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch - Pichi Pichitto Live Start!
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pichitto Live Start! is a licensed game developed by Konami and published for the Game Boy Advance platform. It takes inspiration from the Dance Dance Revolution series, using music and characters from the anime of the same name.
22 Years AgoSakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris
PS2Japan
Sakura Taisen Monogatari: Mysterious Paris is a side story that takes place shortly before Sakura Wars 4 and was released for the Playstation 2 on March 18, 2004 in Japan and Taiwan.
22 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 45: The Koi to Namida to, Tsukioku to... - Thread Colors Sayonara no Mukougawa
PS2Worldwide
The game takes place primarily at the hospital and the local high school where the girls drift in and out of the player's daily life.
22 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 46: The Kanji Quiz - Challenge Kanji Kentei
PS2Worldwide
Think you know your kanji? Prove it!
22 Years AgoSaiyuki Reload
PS2Japan
Saiyuki Reload is a Role-Playing game, published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2004.
22 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 43: The Saiban - Shinmai Shihoukan Momota Tsukasa no 10 no Saiban File
PS2Japan
The Saiban is an Adventure game, developed by Tomcat System and published by D3Publisher, which was released in Japan in 2004.
22 Years AgoKiniro no Corda: La Corda d'Oro
PS2Japan
Kiniro no Corda is the starting title for the third major Neoromance series, Kiniro no Corda. This particular title is reputed for its crushing difficulty with simulation fans and is rather unforgiving compared to its other Neoromance counterparts and future Corda entries.
22 Years AgoBakushou!! Jinsei Kaidoh: Nova Usagi ga Miteru zo!!
PS2Japan
Bakusho!! Jinsei Kaido NOVA Usagi ga Miteruzo!! is a Japanese party game for up to four players, licensed by NOVA and the Tong King Show.
22 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler combines the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a 5x5 game board featuring various themed designs corresponding to different characters. Players must compete against computer-controlled opponents or their friends for control of the Destiny Board.
22 Years AgoInuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask
PS2Japan
Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is based on an anime series of the same name. You can play either as a teenager boy or a teenager girl, named by the player.
22 Years AgoDuel Masters 2: Invincible Advance
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Duel Masters 2: Invincible Advance is a Japan-only card battle game. It focuses on fast-paced duels using decks built from over 500 cards (sets DM-01 to DM-06).
21 Years AgoEyeToy: Monkey Mania
PS2Europe
EyeToy: Monkey Mania (also known as Saru Eye Toy Oosawagi: Wakki Waki Game Tenkomori!! in Asia, Japan, and Korea) is a party game that requires the EyeToy camera to play. It is based on Ape Escape and the monkeys in the game are guided through 50 minigames.
21 Years AgoMaya the Bee: Sweet Gold
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Game Boy Advance game based on the German children's book (which in turn spawned a Japanese anime series), Maya the Bee (Die Biene Maja). The game offers 60 different levels in seven graphically different environments, as well as oodles of bonus levels.
18 Years AgoSega Superstars Tennis
PortNintendo DSNorth America
Developed by Sumo Digital, this is the handheld port of Sega Superstars Tennis. While the core mechanics remain very similar, the game differs from the home console version in its presentation, depth, and certain elements of functionality.
18 Years AgoDiary Girl
Nintendo DSWorldwide
An electronic diary for your DS, with mini games, quizzes, chat, and you can also play dress-up.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.