ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
629 releases
28 Years AgoGran Turismo
PlayStationNorth America
Gran Turismo is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi and is the first entry in the critically acclaimed simulator racing series bearing the same name.
31 Years AgoTekken
ArcadeWorldwide
Tekken is a fighting game and the first entry in what would become the Tekken series and franchise. It was one of the earliest 3D-animated fighting games, incorporating many of the concepts from Sega's Virtua Fighter.
27 Years AgoStreet Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Expanded editionArcadeJapan
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is the second follow-up to Street Fighter III. The game increased the character roster by adding five new characters and also added further refinements to the previous game's play mechanics and rules.
37 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
FamicomJapan
An action platformer developed by Konami for the NES and Famicom in 1989.
17 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 - Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon
PS2North America
Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha is back on the case in this action RPG sequel. While Kuzunoha may look like your average gumshoe, he's anything but. When Japan's capital is threatened, Kuzunoha and his demon-summoning powers are called into action.
23 Years AgoIridion II
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Be the new saviour as the Iridion force strikes back! A century has passed since the Iridion Empire was defeated. Humans have populated the old Iridion galaxy giving mankind freedom and peace.
17 Years AgoHistory: Great Empires - Rome
Nintendo DSNorth America
It is a 2D turn-based strategy taking place during the peak of the ancient Rome Empire. It is based on the television network History Channel.
39 Years AgoSanta Claus no Takara-bako
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
One month a year, we celebrate this season, thank you for the wonderful memories. And in appreciation for this year, while people send the gifts, Christmas is for us a time to round off the memories of one year, a time to give those close words of gratitude in a Christmas card.
30 Years AgoDeadheat Road
PlayStationJapan
Deadheat Road is a classic racing game in which the player compete in a racing againts a computer player car. The races usually starts in the night and ends with the daylight. The game features different cars for the player to choose and different circuits (west and east ones).
27 Years AgoPumuckls Abenteuer bei den Piraten
Game Boy ColorEurope
Pumuckl is a small red-haired goblin character from a popular German TV series. His major concern is to trifle with humans. In this game Pumuckl's help is needed to rescue a goblin family from the hands of the blue "Klabauterman".
25 Years AgoArmored Core 2: Another Age
Standalone expansionPS2Worldwide
This stand-alone expansion to Armored Core 2 includes 100 new missions based five years after the events in AC2. Once again your task is to complete a range of tasks (from destroying enemy mechs to seeking out bases and carriers), and each mission comes with a reward.
25 Years AgoJetracer
PlayStationEurope
Jetracer is a Racing game, developed by Theyer GFX and published by Midas Interactive Entertainment, which was released in Europe in 2001.
24 Years AgoNBA Starting Five
PS2Japan
Basketball game from Konami, featuring a large set of options and modes.
24 Years AgoFuture Racer
PlayStationEurope
Pick one of six robot vehicles to race against your opponents.
23 Years AgoPuzznic
PortPlayStationNorth America
This version removes the adult content present in the original game.
21 Years AgoFront Mission: Online
PS2Japan
A multiplayer-only arcade shooter based on Square's Front Mission universe of futuristic mecha warfare.
21 Years AgoEien no Aselia: Kono Daichi no Hate de
PortPS2Japan
PS2 and PSP version of Eien no Aselia. Removes explicit content and the evil route but adds the content featured in the expansion as well as various improvements to the battle system.
17 Years AgoImagine: Music Fest
Nintendo DSNorth America
You’ve just scored a chance to attend the premier Music Fest, where you’ll be in charge of creating a band, designing their look, and putting on a rockin’ concert!
17 Years AgoDrama Queens
Nintendo DSNorth America
Take on the role of one of four girls as she tries to juggle boyfriends, careers, and best friends forever while encountering drama at every turn. Should she spend time at work trying to earn a promotion? Hang out with friends to build a closer friendship?
17 Years AgoBenjamin Blumchen: Ein Tag im Zoo
Nintendo DSEurope
Benjamin Blümchen: Ein Tag im Zoo is a german only Nintendo DS game
17 Years AgoDreamer Series: Shop Owner
Nintendo DSNorth America
Run your own store by baking goods, growing flowers, sorting things on shelves, and giving change. Yeah!
17 Years AgoDreamer Series: Babysitter
Nintendo DSWorldwide
With Dreamer: Babysitter you can see what it takes to be a great babysitter!
17 Years AgoImagine: Makeup Artist
Nintendo DSNorth America
Become an aspiring makeup artist! Start as an amateur and train yourself in different makeup techniques. Make your clients happy and beautiful by catering to their every need.
16 Years AgoMiami Nights: Life in the Spotlight
Nintendo DSiJapan
Miami Nights: Life in the Spotlight for DsiWare
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