ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
39 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
38 Years AgoSolomon no Kagi: Oujo Rihita no Namida
PortMaster SystemJapan
Solomon no Kagi: Oujo Rihita no Namida is a platform-puzzle arcade game developed by Tecmo, which was subsequently brought to the Sega Master System by Salio in 1988.
34 Years AgoDX Bakenou Z
Game BoyJapan
A horse race betting game exclusive to the Game Boy in Japan.
29 Years AgoDuke Nukem 3D
PortMega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Duke Nukem 3D for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis is a console port of the desktop PC/MS-DOS game Duke Nukem 3D. The port is profoundly different from the original game.
28 Years AgoThree Lions
PlayStationEurope
A Football game made by the Fans for the Fans. Guaranteed to appear to any football fan that wants to prove that they can do the job better than the professionals can. Prove that you've got what it takes to win the ultimate prize in world soccer.
27 Years AgoGallop Racer
PlayStationEurope
Gallop Racer (known as "Gallop Racer 3: One and Only Road to Victory" in Japan) is part horse racing simulation, part action/arcade racer. When choosing horses for your stable, you have to take a lot of factors into account.
26 Years AgoPocket Pro Wrestling: Perfect Wrestler
Game Boy ColorJapan
A versatile handheld wrestling game, with over 20 different moves and a 3D enviroment to utilize every corner and sides of the ring. A roster of 12 wrestlers go against each other for the championship.
25 Years AgoLegend of the River King 2
Game Boy ColorNorth AmericaEurope
The second game in the River King Franchise for the Game Boy Color. A fishing role playing game where you travel the world to catch up to 60 kinds of fish, shellfish, plats and insects. But beware of local wildlife attacking you for your catch!
23 Years AgoGalaxy Angel
PS2Japan
Galaxy Angel is primarily a visual novel, punctuated with real-time tactics gameplay segments. On occasion, the player will be given the freedom to move about the Elle Ciel, inspecting the various rooms and meeting the Angels.
23 Years AgoPinobee
PortPlayStationNorth America
Late ps1 release. A port of the GBA platformer where you control a robotic bee; the titular Pinobee, in his quest to save his creator and defend the insect kingdom from Vestor's evil robot army
19 Years AgoArcana Heart Full!
Expanded editionArcadeJapan
The full version is an update to the regular Arcana Heart PCB. Full version includes engine tweaks, different character colors and a few more...
18 Years AgoHoshigari Empusa!
PS2Japan
A dating simulator on PC and PS2. You can choose any of the eight main characters as the protagonist and go after the characters of the opposite sex.
17 Years AgoMixed Messages
Nintendo DSiEurope
Alternate typing and drawing with peeps either online or in person. Two to twenty-one players required.
17 Years AgoBlumen & Muster Puzzle: Echter Puzzlespass für Unterwegs
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Solve puzzles of flowers and patterns in different modes to collect stars and to unlock more images.
23 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel
Game Boy AdvanceEuropeJapan
Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel is a censored version of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6 Expert 2 (including the card artworks).
Sylvania Melody
Game Boy ColorJapan
Sylvania Melody: Mori no Nakama to Odori Mashi! is an Action game, developed by Natsume and published by Epoch, which was released in Japan in 2000.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.