ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
34 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
19 Years AgoFinal Fantasy III
RemakeNintendo DSEurope
Final Fantasy III is a remake and a complete overhaul of the 1990 version with the same title. This allowed western players to finally experience the classic Final Fantasy game localized for the very first time.
27 Years AgoR4: Ridge Racer Type 4
PlayStationNorth America
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 is the fourth game in the Ridge Racer series. It includes eight tracks (with reverse variants, for a total of 16 layouts) and 321 vehicles, all of which are fictional.
27 Years AgoEhrgeiz
PlayStationNorth America
Ehrgeiz is a 3D fighting game that features some characters from Final Fantasy VII.
22 Years AgoUEFA Euro 2004: Portugal
PS2Worldwide
Soccer game, developed to coincide with the finals of the UEFA EURO 2004 tournament in Portugal (June 2004). In UEFA EURO 2004, gamers can play as any of the 51 European nations as you immerse yourself in the deepest championship mode ever released.
27 Years AgoMoto Racer 2
PlayStationJapan
The game has more courses than its predecessor, and added a level editor. Moto Racer 2 garnered positive reviews from critics, praising its graphics and variety of gameplay.
19 Years AgoSpider-Man 3
PortPS2Worldwide
The PlayStation 2 and Wii version of Spider-Man 3, a videogame based on the 2007 movie of the same name.
22 Years AgoLa Pucelle Tactics
PS2North America
Prier and her brother, Culotte, are novices in the demon-hunting organization La Pucelle.
30 Years AgoPO'ed
PlayStationNorth America
PO'ed is a first-person shooter with two simple objectives: escape the alien homeworld and kick lots of butt! There are 25 levels in all, each with a challenging array of horrific aliens to destroy, switch puzzles to solve, and platforming elements.
26 Years AgoTest Drive: Le Mans
PlayStationNorth America
Take on the LeMans endurance racing challenge! Join one of the 25 factory teams take one of the over 50 vehicles (designed with assistance of actual teams) on the eight different LeMans circuits. The actual wear and tear are simulated.
25 Years AgoThe Adventures of Cookie & Cream
PS2Europe
Players will enjoy puzzling challenges like they've never seen before in this unique party game for the whole family.
25 Years AgoSpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula
Game Boy ColorEurope
SpongeBob SquarePants makes his first appearance on Game Boy Color in the Legend of the Lost Spatula.
22 Years AgoSyphon Filter: The Omega Strain
PS2North America
Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is a third-person shooter developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in May 2004 for the PlayStation 2, it is the fourth instalment in the Syphon Filter series.
19 Years AgoSpider-Man 3
Nintendo DSWorldwide
The Nintendo DS version of Spider-Man 3, a videogame based on the 2007 movie of the same name. The Nintendo DS version is completely 2.5D and uses the Touch Screen to execute most attacks.
31 Years AgoTwin Adventure
ArcadeWorldwide
Guide twin brothers Tom and Sam to rescuing the princess and restoring peace to the Dream Land Paradise by going through various mini-games.
29 Years AgoKarian Cross
ArcadeWorldwide
An adventure puzzle game similar to Puyo Puyo. The player must combine falling blocks. Longer combinations create additional blocks in opponents screen.
29 Years AgoMahjong 64
Nintendo 64Japan
Mahjong 64 is a Mahjong simulation game released only in Japan in 1997.
27 Years AgoA-Ressha de Ikou Z: Mezase! Tairiku Oudan
RemakePlayStationJapan
Released in May 1999 in Japan for the PS1, this was a re-imagining of the first game's setting and objectives, using the 3D engine of A5.
27 Years AgoPocket Dungeon
PlayStationJapan
An RPG for Sony's Japan-exclusive PocketStation peripheral.
27 Years AgoRidge Racer: Turbo Mode
PortPlayStationNorth America
An updated version of Ridge Racer for the PlayStation, included as a bonus disc alongside Ridge Racer Type 4, and as a limited promotional release in some territories.
27 Years AgoLogic Mahjong Souryu: Yon-nin Uchi / San-nin Uchi
PlayStationJapan
Here's a traditional mahjong game with no cheaters. In addition to the typical four-person rules, you can play a speedier game of three-player mahjong, with bigger chances of bigger hands. You can change various rules, and even experience an adventure-game-like story mode.
27 Years AgoDragon Money
PlayStationJapan
Dragon Money is a board game up to 4 players in which the player can choose 1 of 6 different characters and play the board.
27 Years AgoNovels: Game Center Arashi R
PlayStationWorldwide
Novels - Game Center Arashi R is a sound novel game that features 5 different stories, 4 of them are playable at the beginning of the game, the game features different endings in each story depending of the player choices during the game, and a point system for the player.
26 Years AgoTang Tang
ArcadeWorldwide
This GBA game mimics the gameplay of Solomon's Key. Players are tasked with creating and destroying blocks to collect items and reach stage exits.
26 Years Ago4 Wheel Thunder
DreamcastNorth America
4 Wheel Thunder is a racing game developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Midway Games. While the game had been in development for some time prior as a separate title, it was eventually decided to rebrand the game into Midway's Thunder series.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.