ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
777 releases
29 Years AgoShin Kaitei Gunkan: Koutetsu no Kodoku
SaturnJapan
Shin Kaitei Gunkan: Kōtetsu no Kodoku is a sci-fi turn-based war strategy game based on the 1995 anime OVA series known internationally as Super Atragon. The year is 20XX, and the world has long been in a state of relative peace since the end of World War II.
28 Years AgoMen in Black: The Game
PortPlayStationEurope
Men in Black: The Game is an officially licensed game based on the 1997 film Men in Black. The plot is unrelated and it is a survival horror game as opposed to being a comedy.
28 Years AgoSakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare
SaturnJapan
The sequel to the original Sega Saturn system seller (in Japan at least) becomes one of the Saturn's last great hurrahs. Head back to early 1900's Tokyo as Oogami Ichirou, a naval commander who's now become the last line of defense against the demons that stalk the capital.
24 Years AgoHerdy Gerdy
PS2Worldwide
Gerdy, an apprentice herder, embarks on a quest to rescue his father from an evil spell. His journey takes him across an island of diverse territories, populated by an assortment of wild creatures, each of which form part of a complex inter-related food chain.
24 Years AgoAtelier Lilie Plus: The Alchemist of Salburg 3
Expanded editionPS2Japan
After arriving in Salburg, the game's main protagonist Lilie hopes to build an alchemy academy in the Kingdom. Alchemy is severely under developed in comparison to the Kingdom of El Baldor, which is home to many talented alchemists.
24 Years AgoMachi: Unmei no Kousaten
PortPlayStationJapan
Set in the city of Shibuya, this ensemble drama depicts the intricately intertwined stories of the eight main characters and the characters surrounding them.
24 Years AgoPaca Paca Passion Special
PlayStationJapan
The third title in Japan-only rhythm game series Pacapaca Passion. Paca Paca Passion Special is the third and last game in the Paca Paca Passion series of music games made by Namco and that are conversion of Arcade Machines made too by Namco.
20 Years AgoThe Land Before Time: Into the Mysterious Beyond
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Action game based on the animated movie franchise.
18 Years AgoBest of Tests DS
Nintendo DSWorldwide
THINK THEREFORE I PLAY! Logic, observation, memory, speed of perception and analysis: these are the qualities that defi ne the famous Intelligence Quotient and the ones that Best of Tests DS will enable you to test, according to renown scientifi c protocols.
18 Years AgoDungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts
Nintendo DSEurope
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
21 Years AgoMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Slipcase Edition
PS2Worldwide
This version of MGS3 came in a special cardboard sleeve, exclusive to HMV stores. The sleeve was also available at a signing event, hand signed by Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa.
The Rising of Gourb
PlayStationJapan
Second sequel to Galaxian3. Released as a bonus game in the PlayStation conversion of Galaxian3.
22 Years Ago
18 Years AgoHalf-Life 2: Episode Two
Standalone expansionPCJapan
Half-Life 2: Episode Two is a first-person shooter set in the aftermath of the Citadel's destruction.
9 Years AgoPersona 5
PS3PS4Worldwide
Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit.
7 Years AgoCall of Duty: Black Ops III
MacWorldwide
Call of Duty: Black Ops III deploys players into a dark, twisted future where a new breed of Black Ops soldier emerges and the lines are blurred between our own humanity and the technology we created to stay ahead, in a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare.
11 Years AgoDark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Expanded editionPS3PS4Europe
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an enhanced edition of Dark Souls II, released in April 2015 by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment.
5 Years AgoDon't Starve
SwitchWorldwide
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
12 Years AgoThe Elder Scrolls Online
PCMacWorldwide
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Write your story into a vibrant chapter of Tamriel’s distant past that takes place nearly 1,000 years before the iconic TES V: Skyrim, and discover a world steeped in adventure and possibility.
13 Years AgoCastlevania
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count. Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening.
10 Years AgoPokémon Snap
Wii UJapan
Traverse various areas and take photographs of different types of Pokémon by discovering their secrets.
13 Years AgoMega Man 3
Nintendo 3DSEurope
It's robot rebellion, and nobody's safe! Least of all, Mega Man! This time the superpowerful cyborg takes on a horde of metal maniacs who've had it with being obedient!
19 Years AgoGuitar Hero II
Xbox 360Australia
Unleash your inner rock star! Unlock new songs and venues to become the ultimate rock star in Career mode, jump right in and play any song you've unlocked in Quickplay, or play with or against friends in Multiplayer, all right from your living room!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.