ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
March 27
The games released on this day in gaming history.
111 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
18 Years AgoTomb Raider: Anniversary
RemakePS2Japan
Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a remake of the original Tomb Raider with a technically more advanced graphics engine. It has the same basic storyline, though some cutscenes and much of the dialogue within have been expanded or modified in other ways.
18 Years AgoRatchet & Clank: Size Matters
PS2Australia
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (known as Ratchet & Clank 5 in Japan) is a 2007 platformer video game developed by High Impact Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 2.
23 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '97
PlayStationJapan
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.
28 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land 3
Super FamicomJapan
That mean old King Dedede is at it again! He's causing his mischief and Dreamland's in trouble! Kirby, the resident hero of Dreamland, sets out to teach Dedede a lesson, this time with the help of many of his good friends!
28 Years AgoZ
SaturnEurope
Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z. Z is a real time war game played in a totally free environment where you undertake a breathtaking race to capture territory and resources.
34 Years AgoTop Gear
Super FamicomJapan
"Top Gear sends players over eight countries around the world with one of four cars, facing sharp turns, pit stops, and debris in this arcade-style racing game."
18 Years AgoPuzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
PS2Australia
Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before. Embark on an epic single-player campaign comprising of more than 150 challenging quests. Jump into this exciting puzzle game and out match your opponent in Quick-play mode.
25 Years AgoTom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear
PlayStationWorldwide
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the economic situation in Russia and the former Eastern Europe falls into chaos. Terrorism in the region is commonplace as people fight a seemingly endless stream of battles for supplies and other necessities.
34 Years AgoShadow of the Beast
PC Engine CDJapan
Shadow of the Beast is a platform game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1989. The original version was released for the Amiga and later ported to many other systems.
34 Years AgoForgotten Worlds
PC Engine CDJapan
Forgotten Worlds can be played by up to two players simultaneously. The player controls a flying muscle-bound soldier armed with a rifle with unlimited ammo. The Player 1 character is equipped with a long-range automatic rifle, while Player 2 has a short-range wide shot.
18 Years AgoGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
Expanded editionPS2Japan
Λ Core Plus also features a new Story mode. The story is a continuation of the storyline from Guilty Gear XX.
35 Years AgoSnake Rattle 'n' Roll
NESEurope
Snake Rattle N Roll features two snakes, Rattle and Roll, as they make their way through eleven 3D isometric levels.
31 Years AgoFatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
ArcadeNorth AmericaJapan
A 2D scrolling one-on-one fighter with pseudo-3D aspects (that allows for players to "escape" holds, throws, and other attacks using the lanes system). Part of the incredibly-popular SNK fighting game pantheon.
29 Years AgoVandal Hearts
PlayStationNorth America
You assume the role of Ash Lambert, a hero torn between saving his country and restoring honor to the disgraced Lambert dynasty. As he struggles with his inner demons and personal problems, he will meet various companions throughout his journey.
18 Years AgoSega Superstars Tennis
PS2Australia
Sega Superstars Tennis is a tennis video game developed by Sumo Digital, crossing over numerous Sega franchises, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd, Space Channel 5 and 12 more.
23 Years AgoSoulCalibur II
Expanded editionPS2Japan
SoulCalibur II for the PlayStation 2 is an expanded port of the Arcade game, including Heihachi as a playable character and new game modes.
34 Years AgoTurbo OutRun
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
The sequel to OutRun features similar basic gameplay to the original, with the action viewed from behind the car, and the challenge being to complete each stage within the time limit. Contact can cause the car to spin, slow down or even flip; in each case you will lose time.
19 Years AgoTwinBee
Nintendo DSNorth America
TwinBee is a cartoon-themed vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up game. It was the very first game to run on Konami's Bubble System hardware.
32 Years AgoFighter's History
Super FamicomJapan
Fighter's History is a 1993 arcade fighting game developed and published by Data East. It's the inaugural game in the Fighter's History series.
17 Years AgoFinal Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time
Nintendo DSEurope
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is an installment in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series.
34 Years AgoSuper Smash T.V.
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom port of Smash T.V. Smash T.V. was an arcade game created by Eugene Jarvis and Mark Turmell for Williams released in 1990.
17 Years AgoMana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis
PS2Europe
The 9th core Atelier game and the first of the two Mana Khemia games. The game's main focus is on the lead protagonist, Vayne Aurelius, the son of a legendary alchemist named Theofratus who had disappeared sometime after Vayne's birth.
25 Years AgoQuake III: Revolution
PortPS2North America
Quake III Revolution features several elements adopted from Team Arena, along with a more mission-based single-player mode. It features split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players, but lacks online play.
34 Years AgoArcana
Super FamicomJapan
In this game you play as a young boy named Rooks. He's the only one that can save the world from the evil Galneon. With the power of the cards he begins his adventure.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.