ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 15
The games released on this day in gaming history.
57 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
31 Years AgoMortal Kombat 3
ArcadeNorth America
Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities once both players enter a code sequence in pre-match-up screens.
24 Years AgoSpider-Man
PS2North America
Developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, the game has you playing as Spider-Man in the events of the movie while also adding new enemies like the Shocker and Vulture.
22 Years AgoKirby & the Amazing Mirror
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest.
23 Years AgoColin McRae Rally 3
PS2North America
You are given 3 seasons to win the world rally championship, racing the Ford Focus RS RWC. In each season there are 8 competitions, staged in Australia, the USA, England, Sweden, Japan, Greece and Finland.
21 Years AgoKao the Kangaroo: Round 2
PS2Europe
Play as Kao! The cutest and bravest kangaroo of all video games returns. Experience the joy of playing a classic 3D single-player platformer filled with various challenges, including fighting, racing and solving puzzles.
38 Years AgoIce Hockey
NESEurope
Ice Hockey is a sports game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It presents simplified team-based ice hockey, with players controlling skaters, passing the puck, checking opponents, and attempting to score against the opposing goalkeeper.
21 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus
PS2Australia
The sequel to 2003's updated beat 'em up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus sets the turtle quartet on another adventure from the series' second season, this time allowing the entire team to work together via a 4-player multiplayer mode.
33 Years AgoPaperboy 2
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
You're a paper boy (or papergirl). Get on your bicycle. Avoid obstacles on the road, such as dogs, cars, and basically everything you can imagine.
27 Years AgoKKnD2: Krossfire
PlayStationWorldwide
It's 100 years since nuclear warheads totalled the Earth, 40 years since the militant Survivors crawled from their underground bunkers to struggle against the mutated Evolved for control of the surface.
39 Years AgoKung Fu
PortNESEurope
The NES port of Spartan X for the Famicom, which is itself a port of the Arcade game Spartan X.
27 Years AgoBust-a-Move 4
PlayStationEurope
Puzzle Bobble 4 (also known as Bust-a-Move 4 in North America and Europe) is the third sequel to the video game Puzzle Bobble and is the final appearance of the series on the Arcade, PlayStation and Dreamcast.
21 Years AgoDeath by Degrees
PS2Europe
As a covert operative of the CIA, Nina Williams enters an underground fighting tournament to crack Kometa, a shadowy underworld organization.
21 Years AgoLa Pucelle Tactics
PS2Australia
Prier and her brother, Culotte, are novices in the demon-hunting organization La Pucelle.
27 Years AgoBust A Groove 2
PlayStationArcadeJapan
Bust a Groove 2 is a hybrid music/fighting game released in 2000 for the Sony PlayStation and is the sequel to Bust a Groove. The game was originally released in Japan as Bust a Move 2: Dance Tengoku Mix, and was never released in Europe.
28 Years AgoBlasto
PlayStationWorldwide
Third person shooter with platforming elements about bombastic, if a bit dimwitted, superhero Captain Blasto. Alien overlord Bosc has conquered Uranus, kidnapped Space Babes and now wants Earth. Blasto must stop him.
33 Years AgoMickey's Safari in Letterland
NESWorldwide
Endlessly entertaining, MICKEY'S SAFARI IN LETTERLAND is a delightful way to help children improve important early recognition skills as they have fun with Mickey and his Disney pal, Goofy!
32 Years AgoPink Goes to Hollywood
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Compared to the Super Nintendo version, this version has different level designs among other differences.
21 Years AgoPredator: Concrete Jungle
PS2Europe
Predator: Concrete Jungle reveals never-shown parts of the Predator's history on Earth. In this 3rd-person action adventure, you'll cut between two different eras - 1930 and 2030.
27 Years AgoPrince of Persia
PortGame Boy ColorNorth America
Prince of Persia is a 2D platformer that is commonly regarded as a progenitor of the cinematic platformer genre.
18 Years AgoRondo of Swords
Nintendo DSNorth America
The King of Bretwalde is dead. His passing, both unexpected and unusual, leaves the kingdom in distress. As one realm mourns, another readies for war; the Grand Meir Empire, intent on conquering the world, prepares to strike the empty throne.
18 Years AgoCory in the House
Nintendo DSNorth America
Cory in the House is an adventure stealth video game directed by Lyndon H. Moore III and written by Gerrin Tramis, based on the television series Cory in the House.
33 Years AgoDouble Dragon 3: The Arcade Game
PortMega Drive / GenesisBrazil
The original martial arts adventure continues - all the hard-hitting arcade action is at your command! Battle your way across the globe with awesome special moves and lethal weapons straight from the arcade!
21 Years AgoWorld Snooker Championship 2005
PS2Europe
Part of the World Snooker Championship Franchise developed by Blade Interactive.
24 Years AgoBlender Bros.
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
The player is Blender, the fearless leader of the Cosmo Keepers. He is determined to save the galaxy from the evil, but cute Zooligans.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.