ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
613 releases
15 Years AgoMount & Blade: With Fire and Sword
PCWorldwide
In an open sand box world you choose your allies, your enemies, what provinces to conquer, what castles to siege and what quests to embark on. With Fire and Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband.
14 Years AgoThe Revenge of Shinobi
PCLinuxMacWorldwide
The Revenge of Shinobi, known as The Super Shinobi in Japan, is the continuation of Shadow Dancer - the arcade sequel to Shinobi. The game was the first Shinobi title developed exclusively for home consoles.
24 Years AgoStar Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader
GameCubeEurope
In Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader you get the chance to jump into the cockpit of an X-wing and join Luke Skywalker and the Star Wars galaxy's most daring pilots as they return to face off against the Empire.
8 Years AgoDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
PortSwitchJapan
Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch.
10 Years AgoShadow Complex
PS4Worldwide
Shadow Complex is a side-scrolling action-adventure game presented in a 2.5D style, where the world is rendered in three dimensions but movement stays on a two-dimensional plane.
24 Years AgoSuper Monkey Ball
Expanded editionGameCubeEurope
Super Monkey Ball is a 2001 platform party video game developed by Amusement Vision and published by Sega.
24 Years Ago2002 FIFA World Cup
GameCubeEurope
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.
14 Years AgoSuper Hang-On
WiiNorth AmericaEurope
Super Hang-On is a 1987 motorcycle racing arcade game by Sega, and the sequel to the acclaimed Hang-On. A version of this game, in the full simulated-motorcycle cabinet used by the original Hang-On, was released in 1991 as Limited Edition Hang-On.
14 Years AgoPhantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
PCWorldwide
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 AgoShovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Standalone expansionPS4PS3PS VitaWorldwide
This game is a free expansion included in the main game, Shovel Knight, and its updated title, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. The game will also be available as a standalone title on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
10 Years AgoBattleborn
Xbox OnePS4PCWorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
"Battleborn is a next-gen hero-shooter brought to you by the creators of the award-winning and best-selling Borderlands franchise.
10 Years AgoThe Park
PS4Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling.
24 Years AgoBurnout
GameCubeXboxEurope
The first game in the Burnout series, 'Burnout' set the platform for a new generation of racing games, with a focus on speed, extravagant crashes, and a goal of driving as recklessly as possible.
15 Years AgoMotorStorm: Apocalypse
PS3North America
MotorStorm: Apocalypse (released as MotorStorm 3 in Asia) is a 2011 racing 3D video game by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth game in the MotorStorm series and the third for the PlayStation 3.
10 Years AgoNeverending Nightmares
PS4PS VitaWorldwideNorth America
Neverending Nightmares is a psychological horror game inspired by the developer's actual battle with mental illness. In the game, you take on the role of Thomas who awakens from a terrible nightmare only to find that he is still dreaming.
7 Years AgoJump King
PCWorldwide
Jump King is a platforming challenge about struggling upwards in search of the legendary smoking hot babe! This lonely adventure to reach the top will demand full mastery of the technique of jumping. Just try to remember, with each fall there is a lesson to be learned.
21 Years AgoForza Motorsport
XboxWorldwide
Racing sim from Microsoft, targeted at gamers who are passionate about cars and racing. Own, customize, and race your favorite cars in the most technologically advanced and realistic driving sim yet.
23 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Master Quest
Standalone expansionGameCubeEurope
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Master Quest is a reworked version of the original Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64. Master Quest contains largely the same content as the original game but with more redesigned and difficult dungeons.
9 Years AgoPlanetbase
Xbox OneWorldwideNorth America
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish an outpost on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, manufacture bots, and build a fully self-sufficient colony.
13 Years AgoKarateka
iOSWorldwide
Karateka is a 1984 beat'em up video game by Jordan Mechner, and was his first game created while attending Yale University. It was originally programmed for the Apple II, and was later ported to several other home computers and early gaming consoles.
19 Years AgoCrossfire
PCAsia
CrossFire is a first-person shooter that features two mercenary corporations named the "Black List" and "Global Risk," fighting each other in an epic global conflict.
9 Years AgoThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
PCWorldwide
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is the third installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and the ending to the Liberl arc.
24 Years AgoPac-Man World 2
PortGameCubeEurope
Long ago, back in medieval times, an evil spirit known as Spooky had terrorized all of Pac-Land.
10 Years AgoShadow Complex Remastered
RemasterPS4Xbox OnePCMacWorldwide
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern, cutting-edge gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered, featuring all the content from the award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, all-new…
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