ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 9
The games released on this day in gaming history.
684 releases
13 Years AgoAge of Empires II: HD Edition
RemasterPCWorldwide
In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience.
13 Years AgoGuacamelee!
PS VitaPS3North America
"Guacamelee! is a Metroid-vania style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
19 Years AgoSuper Paper Mario
WiiNorth America
The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn't just out of this world... it's out of this dimension.
22 Years AgoGalaga
PCJapan
The objective of Galaga is to score as many points as possible by destroying insect-like enemies. The player controls a starfighter that can move left and right along the bottom of the playfield.
11 Years AgoAdVenture Capitalist
AndroidWorldwide
AdVenture Capitalist is the world’s greatest capitalism simulator. Start with a humble lemonade stand, and squeeze your way to total fiscal domination! Earn ridiculous sums of cash, diversify your investments, and attract smarmy Angel Investors to give your businesses a boost!
18 Years AgoCastlevania: Rondo of Blood
PSPAustralia
In Castlevania X: Rondo of Blood, the player takes control of Richter, the ultimate Vampire Killer, guiding him through a total of nine stages filled with treacherous traps and hidden secrets.
11 Years AgoWarioWare: Touched!
Wii UNorth America
Wario makes his debut on the Nintendo DS with hundreds of all-new minigames. Now you must complete your goals by using the touch screen and a stylus.
23 Years AgoRed Faction II
PCNorth America
In Red Faction II you will have to defend your country as Alias, a demolitions expert, with the help of your five squad members, each specializing in their own method of destruction.
23 Years AgoBurnout 2: Point of Impact
GameCubeNorth AmericaJapan
Burnout is a street racing game focused around speed and crashing. Unlike many games which focus on closed course driving, you get to drive through cities with real traffic and city infrastructure.
12 Years AgoSuper Punch-Out!!
RemakeWii UJapan
Slug your way through the grueling and sweat-pounding matches of the Minor, Major and World Circuits. Dodge bone-bruising punches and dance to the top of the supreme Special Circuit. Face off against old favorites including Bear Hugger, Piston Hurricane, Bald Bull, Mr.
7 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
RemasterPS4Xbox OnePCSwitchWorldwide
A remaster of the original Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, released exclusively as part of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy bundle.
15 Years AgoBroken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Remastered
RemasterMacWorldwide
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Remastered is a remastered edition of the original game.
2 Years AgoStumble Guys
PS4PS5North AmericaEurope
Stumble Guys is a massively multiplayer party knockout game with up to 32 players online intention to struggle through levels round after round of escalating chaos, until one victor remains!
22 Years AgoWorld Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International
Expanded editionPCNorth America
The third instalment of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, with improved graphics and a bigger Master League, which was split into four zones, with two divisions and cup competitions in each zone.
17 Years AgoMuramasa: The Demon Blade
WiiJapan
Based on ancient Japanese lore, Murumasa: The Demon Blade plunges players into the mystical Genroku era, ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokogawa.
19 Years AgoDragon's Lair
Blu-ray PlayerNorth America
Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.
17 Years AgoCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Standalone expansionPCEuropeAustralia
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes.
16 Years AgoBlaster Master
WiiEuropeAustralia
You've fallen down a hidden manhole into a world of creatures so terrifying they'd scare the rats away. You can panic and perish, or blast your way through an endless maze of tunnels, searching for the secret passages to your escape. And that's the easy part.
8 Years AgoThe Bunker
SwitchWorldwide
The Bunker is a completely live action experience with point-and-click interactivity.
6 Years AgoBeholder 2
Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Every citizen of our great State dreams of working at the Prime Ministry! You are lucky, intern – your dream has come true! While you are at the bottom of the career ladder, that is more than many of your fellow citizens will ever achieve!
5 Years AgoBeholder 2
SwitchWorldwide
Every citizen of our great State dreams of working at the Prime Ministry! You are lucky, intern – your dream has come true! While you are at the bottom of the career ladder, that is more than many of your fellow citizens will ever achieve!
19 Years AgoAlex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
WiiNorth America
The whole Kidd family is upset! Alex’s father, King Thor, is missing, and they suspect he has been kidnapped by Ashra, the mean ruler of the planet Paperock.
8 Years AgoProject Highrise
iOSWorldwide
Project Highrise is a Tower Building Business Management Simulator. Managing your sky-scraping empire will be no easy task – growth will require a mastery of the various interlocking systems that are required for each type of establishment to thrive.
17 Years AgoThe Last Remnant
PCJapan
The Last Remnant follows a teenage warrior on a quest to end the war, in a fictional world divided into multiple city-states and inhabited by four different species. an enthralling story, countless characters and an intricate battle system.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.