ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
April 30
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1019 releases
17 Years AgoThe Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
PCXbox 360PS3Australia
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a new, action stealth first person shooter set in the rich, futuristic, sci-fi world of the Riddick film saga. The game features a rich storyline, intriguing, developed characters, and the voice acting of Vin Diesel.
6 Years AgoLegends of Runeterra
iOSAndroidPCWorldwide
Set in the world of League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra is the strategy card game where skill, creativity, and cleverness determine your success.
12 Years Ago
16 Years AgoGod of War II
RemasterPS3Europe
A remaster of God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance.
5 Years AgoNew Pokémon Snap
SwitchWorldwide
New Pokémon Snap is an on-rails first-person photography game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. It is a sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap.
16 Years AgoSuper Street Fighter IV
Expanded editionPS3Xbox 360Europe
Super Street Fighter IV is a 2010 fighting game produced by Capcom. It is an updated version of Street Fighter IV and has been said to mark the definitive end of the Street Fighter IV series.
16 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '95
WiiEurope
The King of Fighters '95 is a 1995 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the sequel to The King of Fighters '94 and the second game in The King of Fighters series.
11 Years AgoGuns, Gore & Cannoli
PCMacWorldwide
Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition. Prepare yourself for a non-stop, action-packed, completely over-the-top, fast-paced, platform game. Set against the gangster heyday of the roaring twenties.
24 Years Ago2002 FIFA World Cup
GameCubePCNorth America
World Cup 2002 is the official game of the 17th FIFA World Cup, held in Korea and Japan between May 31 and June 30. It is based on the engine of FIFA Soccer 2002, so experienced Fifa players can get used for it quite fast.
22 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
GameCubeEurope
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) is a beat 'em up game based on the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series, following the events of a handful of season one episodes. The player can play as either Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo or Raphael.
11 Years AgoCrossy Road
PCWorldwide
Crossy Road is a mobile game that was released on November 20, 2014. It was developed by the indie company Hipster Whale and developers Andy Sum, Matt Hall, and Ben Weatherall. The name and concept of the game is a play on the joke Why did the chicken cross the road?
16 Years Ago2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
PS3Xbox 360Europe
EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will feature all the emotion and passion of the fiercest national rivalries battling on the world's biggest stage, with all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 official licen…
11 Years AgoChroma Squad
PCLinuxMacWorldwide
Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, purchase equipment and upgrades for your studio, craft weapons and giant Mechas out of cardboard and duct tape.
7 Years AgoThe End Is Nigh
PS4Worldwide
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where the player takes control of Ash, one of few 'things' that have 'survived' the "end of the world." Follow Ash as he flops his way through a future of pain and suffering.
13 Years AgoDeadly Premonition: Director's Cut
Expanded editionPS3North AmericaEurope
Deadly Premonition is a third-person survival horror action game which puts players in the role of the intuitive FBI Agent Francis York Morgan.
13 Years AgoPoker Night 2
PS3Worldwide
Poker Night 2 is a poker video game developed by Telltale Games. It is the sequel to Poker Night at the Inventory and, like its predecessor, features crossover characters from different franchises.
13 Years AgoGods Will Be Watching
Web browserNorth America
Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face narrative puzzles and moral dilemmas that will affect both the lives of your team and the people you’re are sworn to protect.
This yearMullet Madjack
SwitchWorldwide
Mullet Madjack is a single-player fast-paced FPS that brings you directly inside a classic anime. Power up your character and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… of your enemies!
28 Years AgoWorld Cup 98
PCNorth America
The main feature of the game is the World Cup tournament itself, where the player may use either the actual groups used in the finals, or groups composed of a random selection of the included teams.
28 Years AgoMight and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven
PCNorth America
The Ironfist Dynasty is tottering on the brink of ruin. As endless calamities plague the kingdom of Enroth, evil doomsday cultists plan to overthrow child Prince Nicolai and claim the throne for their charismatic leader.
17 Years AgoX-Blades
PS3Japan
In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness.
13 Years AgoZool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension
BlackBerry OSWorldwide
Zool is a fast-paced side-scrolling platformer. The protagonist can run, jump, climb walls, and shoot enemies. Power-ups for Zool are scattered across the levels.
This yearLibrarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!
PCWorldwide
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is a single-player simulation. You need return scattered books to proper places in an Arcane Library. As completed rows of bookshelves, you can learn ability to improve your efficiency.
12 Years AgoMario Tennis: Power Tour
Wii UJapan
Players can test their backhand in this unique role-playing tennis adventure. Train hard at the Royal Tennis Academy to be a champion. Gain experience and improve your skills through lessons and tournaments, and rise to the top of the ranks.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.