ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
52 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
34 Years AgoNekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu: PC Soccer-hen
PortPC EngineJapan
The PC Engine port of Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club: Soccer Story. This version is not the same version the PC Engine CD game.
34 Years AgoChoujikuu Yousai Macross 2036
PC Engine CDJapan
A side scrolling shooter for the PC-Engine Super CD format, set in the Macross universe. Developed and published by Masaya in 1992.
34 Years AgoHook
PortGame BoyJapan
Game Boy Port of "Hook". In Hook, based on the 1991 film by Steven Spielberg, the player controls Peter Pan who is trying to rescue his children from Captain James Hook. This version differs from the version of the game by Ukiyotei.
33 Years AgoCaptain Tsubasa IV: Pro no Rival-tachi
Super FamicomJapan
Captain Tsubasa 4: Pro no Rival-tachi is the fourth sequel of the original Captain Tsubasa videogame series by Tecmo. It's a direct sequel of Captain Tsubasa 3: Koutei no Chousen and released exclusively in Japan for Nintendo's Super Famicom on April 3, 1993.
32 Years AgoSuper Baseball 2020
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
2020 Super Baseball is a 1991 Neo Geo arcade baseball game with a futuristic setting by SNK and Pallas. Electronic Arts ported it to the Sega Mega Drive in 1993, calling it Super Baseball 2020 in the US and Europe and 2020 Nen Super Baseball (2020年スーパーベースボール) in Japan.
31 Years AgoMega Man
RemasterMega Drive / GenesisEurope
A remaster of Mega Man released in Mega Man: The Wily Wars.
31 Years AgoMega Man 2
RemasterMega Drive / GenesisEurope
Remaster of Rockman 2 included in Mega Man: The Wily Wars. It doesn't have the "Normal" mode from the international version (Mega Man 2).
31 Years AgoMega Man 3
RemasterMega Drive / GenesisEurope
A remaster of Mega Man 3 included in Mega Man: The Wily Wars.
31 Years AgoGamera: Daikaijuu Kuuchuu Kessen
Game BoyJapan
A Gamera game for the original Game Boy. It was released to coincide with the movie of the same title, in 1995. The game is essentially a turn-based battler, in a similar vein to the Pokemon games for the same console.
28 Years AgoNeo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory
ArcadeWorldwide
Neo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory is a soccer video game based on the FIFA World Cup 1998, despite being released after the 1998 FIFA World Cup. It features 73 teams countries.
28 Years AgoMorita Shogi 64
Nintendo 64Japan
Morita Shogi 64 is a Japanese virtual board game for the Nintendo 64. It was released only in Japan in 1998. It is the sequel to Saikyō Habu Shōgi, a launch game for the Nintendo 64.
28 Years AgoMega Man Battle & Chase
PlayStationEurope
It's robot mayhem at the Battle & Chase tournament! Dr. Wily is trying to take over the tournament with his army of Robot Masters, and now Mega Man has to enter to try and save the races!
23 Years AgoSimple Characters 2000 Series Vol. 16: Ganba no Bouken Puzzle
PlayStationWorldwide
Simple Characters 2000 Series vol.16: Ganba no Bouken Puzzle is an action puzzle game featuring characters from the anime series Ganba no Boken.
23 Years AgoSimple Character 2000 Series Vol.17: Sentou Mecha Xabungle - The Race in Action
PlayStationWorldwide
A 2D racing and mecha combat game based on the Combat Mecha Xabungle anime series.
23 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 25: The Menkyo Shutoku Simulation
PS2Worldwide
A driver's education simulator.
23 Years AgoBarbarian
PS2Japan
A four-player fighting game developed by Saffire for the Xbox, PS2, and GameCube. Its gameplay drew comparisons to Power Stone, though not many favorable ones.
23 Years AgoGrand Prix Challenge
PS2North America
Whip through tight hairpin turns. Overtake competitors with inches to spare. Heat up the brakes after a blazing straightaway run.
20 Years AgoSoulCalibur III: Arcade Edition
Expanded editionArcadeJapan
Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition is a reworked version of Soulcalibur III with all glitches found in the console version fixed and the overall balance of many moves revamped. Amy, Hwang and Li Long are also official characters with Amy getting a new outfit for the second player.
19 Years AgoSingstar: Pop
PS2North America
Be a Pop Superstar with SingStar Pop Featuring a chart-topping line-up of today’s best artists, songs and videos, SingStar Pop is the second release in the PlayStation2’s newest interactive singing franchise.
19 Years AgoMeitantei Conan: Tantei-ryoku Trainer
Nintendo DSJapan
The first Detective Conan game to be developed by Bandai for the Nintendo DS.
18 Years AgoDungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts
Nintendo DSAustralia
In Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts, players are trained in weaponry and mystical forces and embark on a quest and ready to uncover the fate of a legendary kingdom.
18 Years Ago
17 Years AgoDreamer Series: Shop Owner
Nintendo DSEurope
Run your own store by baking goods, growing flowers, sorting things on shelves, and giving change. Yeah!
17 Years AgoSmiley World: Island Challenge
Nintendo DSEurope
Join Smiley and friends in his first ever video game for an exciting Island adventure. Marooned on a desert island, you and your team must participate in various challenges to overcome the hazards of the land while collecting rewards and treasure.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.