ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
677 releases
13 Years AgoPortal
LinuxWorldwide
Waking up in a seemingly empty laboratory, the player is made to complete various physics-based puzzle challenges through numerous test chambers in order to test out the new Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, without an explanation as to how, why or by whom.
23 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
GameCubeEurope
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is the first Zelda game for the Nintendo GameCube and also the first in the series to employ cel-shading, a lighting and texturing technique that results in the game having a cartoon-like appearance.
24 Years AgoThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
PCEurope
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is an open-world first-person role-playing game and the third main entry in The Elder Scrolls series.
9 Years AgoPaladins
Xbox OneWorldwide
Join 25+ million players in Paladins, the free-to-play fantasy team-based shooter sensation. Wield guns and magic as a legendary Champion of the Realm, customizing your core set of abilities to play exactly how you want to play.
14 Years AgoSniper Elite V2
PS3North America
Sniper Elite V2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the highly-acclaimed Sniper Elite, giving gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience available. You are elite US sniper Karl Fairburne.
7 Years AgoVA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
PS4SwitchEuropeNorth America
Learn about daily life in a cyberpunk dystopia. A branching storyline where your decisions do not depend on traditional choices, but through the drinks you prepare. Visuals inspired by old japanese adventure games for the PC-98, with a modern touch for an other-wordly experience.
12 Years AgoThe Amazing Spider-Man 2
PS3PS4Wii UEurope
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is an open-world third-person action-adventure game set in a version of Manhattan.
13 Years AgoBalloon Fight
PortNintendo 3DSEurope
Balloon Fight was developed and released by Nintendo, being the console port of the Arcade game VS. Balloon Fight (which was developed at the same time by another team, but released first).
7 Years AgoDuck Game
SwitchWorldwide
Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.
14 Years AgoStreets of Rage 3
PortLinuxMacPCWorldwide
The mysterious crime boss Mr. X has enlisted the help of Dr. Dahm in creating lifelike robots to replace key city officials, and soon will be able to run the entire city by remote control.
14 Years AgoSkullgirls
PS3EuropeAustralia
Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world.
22 Years AgoRed Dead Revolver
XboxEuropeAustralia
Red Dead Revolver is a 2004 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first entry in the Red Dead series and was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in May 2004.
2 Years AgoIndika
PCWorldwide
Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia of the late XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality.
12 Years AgoRock n' Roll Racing
PCWorldwide
The game pits four racers against each other, with up to two of them being player-controlled and the rest being AI opponents.
14 Years AgoAwesomenauts
PS3Xbox 360WorldwideEurope
Two teams battle each other to take down the opposing sides turrets and base. There's multiple stages and some with hidden traps in the environment. Each team defends multiple lanes, and has to plan and coordinate properly to take down the other team.
14 Years AgoGolden Axe III
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Chaos is spreading across the land once again as the Prince of Darkness arises to conquer the world. To stop him and retrieve the legendary Golden Axe, four heroes step forward to accept the challenge.
14 Years AgoWario Land 3
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Trapped inside a magical music box, the invincible Wario is on a dangerous quest to help a mysterious figure recover its lost powers! Smash, bash and crash your way through more than two dozen gigantic levels in search of hidden keys, valuable treasures and mystical music boxes.
7 Years AgoClose to the Sun
PCWorldwide
Close to the Sun is a story-driven horror game that takes place at the turn of the 20th century on a mysterious ship complex created by Nikola Tesla for the sake of knowledge.
37 Years AgoGauntlet
MacNorth America
The players, up to four at once in the arcade version, select among four playable fantasy-based characters; Thor the Warrior, Merlin the Wizard, Thyra the Valkyrie, or Questor the Elf. Each character has his or her own unique strength and weaknesses.
12 Years AgoBlackthorne
PCWorldwide
In Blackthorne, players take on the role of Kyle Blackthorne, a lethal commando equipped with brute strength, animal cunning, and a mysterious past that he has just begun to remember.
14 Years AgoPhantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
MacLinuxWorldwide
You are Chaz Ashely, a rookie Hunter straight out of training who is supported by Alys Brangwin – a crafty veteran whose good looks and prowess with the blade have earned her an awesome reputation.
9 Years AgoGnog
PS4PlayStation VRWorldwide
From acclaimed indie studio KO_OP and in association with beloved game-making initiative Double Fine Presents, Gnog is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets.
13 Years AgoSuper C
PortNintendo 3DSEurope
The alien Red Falcon is back, and planning on taking over the planet Earth.
10 Years AgoThe King of Fighters 2000
PS4Worldwide
The final King of Fighters game released by SNK in its original state, The King of Fighters 2000 expands on the story and gameplay presented in The King of Fighters '99.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.