ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
48 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
23 Years AgoMega Man Zero 2
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Mega Man Zero 2, known in Japan as Rockman Zero 2, is the second game in the Mega Man Zero series for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom in 2003.
24 Years Ago2002 FIFA World Cup
PS2Japan
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.
23 Years AgoMidnight Club II
PS2Europe
Midnight Club II is a racing video game developed and published by Rockstar San Diego (formerly Angel Studios). It is the first sequel to Midnight Club: Street Racing, published for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows.
31 Years AgoBust-A-Move
Neo Geo CDJapan
Bust-A-Move (also known as Puzzle Bobble) is a real-time puzzle game in which the player controls a device called "pointer" at the bottom of the screen, aiming and releasing randomly colored bubbles upwards.
36 Years AgoGargoyle's Quest
Game BoyJapan
Gargoyle’s Quest is an action-adventure game in which players control Firebrand, a gargoyle who defends the Ghoul Realm from invading forces known as the Destroyers.
25 Years AgoFlower, Sun, and Rain
PS2Japan
Flower, Sun, and Rain is set on the Micronesian island resort of Lospass, and is loosely connected to the events of The Silver Case. The story follows Sumio Mondo, a "searcher" who makes a living looking for things people have lost.
29 Years AgoFade to Black
PlayStationJapan
Fade to Black is an action-adventure game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the 1992 video game Flashback. The game was released for DOS and PlayStation; planned Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn versions were cancelled.
24 Years AgoHugo: The Evil Mirror
PlayStationEurope
The evil witch Scylla has trapped Hugo in a mirror, and now it's up to you to rescue him. In Hugo and the Evil Mirror, you must save Hugo in three different worlds, each guarded by dangerous monsters.
23 Years AgoMotoGP 3
PS2Europe
The gameplay is very similar to past games by Namco, like MotoGP (PS2) and MotoGP 2 (PS2). MotoGP 3 is based off the 2002 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, but with the introduction of four stroke bikes, the gameplay has some slight differences.
26 Years AgoColony Wars: Red Sun
PlayStationWorldwide
Red Sun is the third in Psygnosis' Star Wars inspired "Colony Wars" saga. This time around you follow the personal quest of Valdmar a miner who gets caught up in the wars between the League and the Navy after meeting the enigmatic "General" in a series of mysterious dreams.
20 Years AgoGallop Racer 2006
PS2North America
Gallop Racer 2006, is the perennial update of the Gallop Racer series, with the standard gaming modes: Exhibition and Career, along with new modes such as Memorial Quest, where players can partake in over a 100 classic horse races from past…
29 Years AgoTNN Motorsports Hardcore 4X4
SaturnJapan
TNN Motorsports Hardcore 4x4 is an off road racing game. You drive a 4x4 like a Jeep or pickup truck around cross-country loops and attempt to get to the finish line first. There are three race types.
29 Years AgoGoal Storm '97
Expanded editionPlayStationNorth America
Goal Storm '97 is a slightly improved version of the Japan-exclusive J-League Jikkyō Winning Eleven 97.
24 Years AgoESPN NBA 2Night 2002
PS2Worldwide
ESPN NBA 2Night 2002 is a video game developed by Konami and released for the Xbox and PlayStation 2.
39 Years AgoSanma no Meitantei
FamicomJapan
Sanma no Meitantei is a murder mystery detective adventure game developed and published by Namco for the Famicom in 1987.
37 Years AgoThe Stock Speculation
FamicomJapan
A stock market simulation game from Hect for the NES. Like most, but not all, NES stock market simulators it was never released outside of Japan.
34 Years AgoPanel no Ninja Kesamaru
Game BoyJapan
Panel no Ninja Kesamaru is a Puzzle game, developed by SAS Sakata and published by Epoch, which was released in Japan in 1992.
33 Years AgoPC Genjin 3 Special
PC EngineWorldwide
AKA: PC 原人3. The final sequel of popular head bump kid action game.
32 Years AgoPhantasy Star: Fukkoku-ban
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
This is a special edition of the first Phantasy Star for Mega Drive. Only released on Japan, made for the release of Phantasy Star IV debut. The real number of copies is uncertain but many forums and collectors say that only 10000 copies are made.
31 Years AgoCrossed Swords II
Neo Geo CDJapan
Crossed Swords is a hack & slash action RPG arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system in 1990 and Neo Geo console in 1991.
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29 Years AgoMartian Successor Nadesico ~Yappari Saigo ha [Ai ga Katsu] ?~
SaturnJapan
"Martian Successor Nadesico ~Yappari Saigo ha [Ai ga Katsu] ?~" is the first game released for the Nadesico franchise.
29 Years AgoFormula Circus
PlayStationJapan
Present, past, future types of machines can manipulate the formula, three. Settings can be fine machine, try to set up the best to suit the weather and course. School players watch is convenient features automatic travel.
29 Years AgoGundam 0079: The War for Earth
PlayStationWorldwide
Gundam 0079: The War for Earth is a video game developed for PC, Macintosh and the Bandai Pippin in 1996 and on Sony PlayStation in 1997.
29 Years AgoStakes Winner 2
SaturnJapan
Like its predecessor, Stakes Winner 2 is a 2D horse racing game. Choosing from one of the game's selection of horses, players must compete in a series of races on different tracks to earn money and prestige.
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