ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1145 releases
21 Years AgoPokémon Emerald Version
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Pokémon Emerald Version is a sister game to Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Emerald Version provided the main storyline with more depth and length, as well as making small aesthetic changes to the world and adding unique animations for each Pokémon.
37 Years AgoSuper Mario Bros. 2
PortNESAustralia
Super Mario Bros. 2, 2D platformer and sequel to Super Mario Bros. (1985), features 4 selectable characters (Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad) as they navigate the dream world of Subcon to defeat the evil toad king Wart. Super Mario Bros.
26 Years AgoGrand Theft Auto 2
DreamcastNorth America
Grand Theft Auto 2 is an open world action-adventure video game. It is the sequel to Grand Theft Auto, part of the Grand Theft Auto series. The open world design lets players freely roam Anywhere City, the setting of the game.
39 Years AgoCastlevania
NESNorth 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.
32 Years AgoMega Man X
SNESEurope
Mega Man X, known as Rockman X in Japan, is the first game of the Mega Man X series. It was the first spin-off of the classic Mega Man series and made its debut on the Super Famicom/SNES, initially released in 1993.
33 Years AgoKirby's Adventure
NESNorth America
Not everything is well in Dream Land. For some mysterious reason, the Dream Spring, a magical well that is the reservoir for all the dreams of the citizens of Dream Land, is no longer working. Everyone is being subjected to their worst nightmares every time they go to sleep.
17 Years AgoX-Men Origins: Wolverine
PS2WiiWorldwide
A port of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a hack-and-slash action-adventure game loosely based on the film of the same name.
31 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land 2
Game BoyNorth America
Kirby returns and has joined forces with new friends in this thrilling sequel! The Rainbow Bridges that connect the seven Rainbow Islands have disappeared! Help Kirby solve the mystery!
17 Years AgoRhythm Heaven
Nintendo DSEurope
Rhythm Heaven puts the music in your hands and some rhythm in your life. Let the music move you as you tap and slide your stylus on the touch screen to the beat of more than 50 musical rhythm games. The controls are as natural as tapping your finger to music.
27 Years AgoMarvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
PlayStationEurope
Now you can choose your favorite heroes from the worlds of Street Fighter and Marvel Super Heroes to face off in a head-to-head battle for supremacy.
28 Years AgoTactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
PlayStationNorth America
Tactics Ogre is a 3D isometric tactical role-playing game.
25 Years AgoGauntlet Dark Legacy
PS2North America
Gauntlet Dark Legacy is the follow-up to Gauntlet Legends and another installment in the long-running Gauntlet series of hack-and-slash action games.
33 Years AgoShadowrun
SNESNorth America
Shadowrun, based on the pen-and-paper RPG of the same name, is a futuristic sci-fi/fantasy game, taking inspiration from Neuromancer, Blade Runner, and other cyberpunk stories.
34 Years AgoGolden Axe: The Revenge Of Death Adder
ArcadeWorldwide
Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder is a side-scrolling arcade hack 'n' slash game released in 1992 by Sega. It was the first 32-bit game in the series. It still remains an arcade exclusive as of 2010.
21 Years AgoSNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos
PS2Europe
SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos primarily utilizes the command system of The King of Fighters series, incorporating light/strong kicks, punches, cancels and charging attacks. Unlike its predecessor, Capcom vs.
23 Years AgoNaruto: Ninja Council
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Naruto: Ninja Council, known as Naruto: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu in the Japanese version, is the first instalment in the Ninja Council series.
34 Years AgoSuper Soccer
SNESNorth America
Let's play soccer - the world's favorite sport! In Super Soccer you can choose between an Exhibition mode and a Tournament mode.
29 Years AgoSoul Blade
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
The console version of Soul Edge adds more content to the original arcade game such as new characters and additional game modes.
29 Years AgoJet Moto
PlayStationEurope
Gameplay in the Jet Moto series differs from traditional racing games, as players instead control hoverbikes which hover close above the ground and can be driven over both land and water. Most of the courses in the games are designed to take advantage of this ability.
36 Years AgoSmash T.V.
ArcadeNorth America
Moving from one room to the next within the studio/arena, players have to shoot down hordes of enemies as they advance from all sides, while at the same time collecting weapons, power-up items, and assorted bonus prizes until a final show d…
30 Years AgoNeo Turf Masters
Neo Geo CDNorth America
Neo Turf Masters is a golf video game by Nazca for the Neo Geo, released in 1996. This is also one of the first two titles by Nazca, the other being the popular Metal Slug before & between being acquired by SNK. The game is a fast paced, arcade-style golf game.
29 Years AgoNeo Bomberman
Neo Geo MVSArcadeNeo GeoWorldwideJapan
The gameplay consists of walking through maze-like areas filled with monsters with a goal of opening the gate leading to the next area. Playing as a bomberman, the player can lay bombs to destroy all of the monsters, which will subsequently open the gate.
33 Years AgoCongo's Caper
Super FamicomJapan
Congo the monkey and his girl, Congette, were in the jungle minding their own business when a magic ruby dropped out of the sky and turned them both into half-humans. To make matters worse, the ruby also spawned a demon-kid who grabbed Congette and took off.
23 Years AgoRygar: The Legendary Adventure
PS2Australia
This is a 3D-based sequel to Rygar, a Tecmo title which was successful in the arcades and on many home systems.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.