ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
June 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
48 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
37 Years AgoMega Man 2
Expanded editionNESNorth America
In the year 200X, a super robot named Mega Man was created. Dr. Light created Mega Man to stop the evil desires of Dr. Wily. However, after his defeat, Dr. Wily created eight of his own robots to counter Mega Man.
24 Years AgoShantae
Game Boy ColorNorth America
Genie-girl Shantae is the self-appointed guardian of a small fishing village, Scuttle Town. Living life in a lighthouse rather than a bottle, she's constantly on the lookout for danger.
22 Years AgoHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
PortPS2Europe
This version of the game has a similar approach to the previous entry, with Hogwarts being an open world that you can explore at your leisure in between completing the levels necessary to advance the story.
32 Years AgoTop Gear 2
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
This third-person racing game resembles Gremlin's earlier Lotus series, in terms of its general look and feel, right down to the text font used in the game.
21 Years AgoDigimon World 4
PS2North America
"It's up to you to save the Digital World!" Digimon World 4 is an action role-playing game which is loosely based on the movie, "Digital Monster X-Evolution" which only saw a release in Japanese.
20 Years AgoFinal Fantasy IV Advance
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Final Fantasy IV Advance is largely based on the WonderSwan Color version. Some changes include the addition of character portraits in text boxes, the ability to switch party members, increased difficulty, and new dungeons with new items and weapons along with new bosses.
29 Years AgoShining in the Darkness
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Dark Sol has vowed to reign over the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood, and only you can stop him. Find the powerful Arms of Light and battle the deadly beasts that keep your people desperate and starving in this epic journey for peace.
38 Years AgoKenseiden
Master SystemJapan
A Master System side-scrolling platformer set in a fantasy version of feudal Japan featuring multiple paths to explore and crazy, potbellied monkeys to kill.
31 Years AgoDouble Dragon
Neo Geo CDJapan
A head-to-head fighting game based on the 1994 Double Dragon movie, the game features a roster selectable which consists of "Double Dragon" alumni Billy, Jimmy, Marian, Abobo and Burnov, as well as 5 original characters as they enter a mart…
17 Years AgoKnights in the Nightmare
Nintendo DSNorth America
Somewhere between heaven and the underworld--in the center of a quiet lake--stood an ancient castle known as Aventheim. One night, without warning, denizens of the netherworld emerged and slaughtered the kingdom; nary a soul was left alive.
22 Years AgoClassic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda
PortGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
The Legend of Zelda invented a genre and captivated a gaming generation. Now you can play the timeless NES adventure on your Game Boy Advance! The evil warlock Ganon has imprisoned Princess Zelda and plunged the peaceful land of Hyrule into darkness and despair.
17 Years AgoNaruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4
Nintendo DSNorth America
Set two and a half years after the events of the classic Naruto series, Naruto fans are introduced to older characters as the storyline advances and unfolds with copious plot twists.
23 Years AgoCubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown
PS2Worldwide
Cubix: Robots for Everyone - Showdown is a futuristic themed 3D action adventure game based on the Cubix: Robots for Everyone TV series. In the game the player takes control of either Connor or Abby and has to explore Bubble town by solving puzzles and battling robots.
16 Years AgoSyphon Filter: Logan's Shadow
PS2North America
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow is a third-person shooter developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in October 2007 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), it is the sixth instalment in the Syphon Filter series.
41 Years AgoWorld Series: The Season
ArcadeWorldwide
The best baseball game of the era, World Series - The Season allowed one player versus the computer or two players versus each other. The game features excellent sound and graphics, spring-loaded joysticks for batting and pitching and extra base and go back buttons.
40 Years Ago
38 Years AgoLord of the Sword
Master SystemJapan
The followers of the evil Ra Goan have toppled the king from the throne. None are brave enough to take his place. The Elders have decreed that any man who can pass three tests will become King of Baljinya.
38 Years AgoFinal Commando: Akai Yousai
PortFamicom Disk SystemJapan
Your brothers-in-arms are hostages behind enemy lines, and you're their only hope for freedom. But the firepower you'll face to rescue them is awesome. Cannons, tanks, submarines and snipers will blast you with horrific crossfire, while jet fighters zero in from above.
38 Years AgoTensai Bakabon
Master SystemJapan
Tensai Bakabon is an Action game, published by Sega, which was released in Japan in 1988.
37 Years AgoWit's
ArcadeWorldwide
The core gameplay of Wit's is very similar to the Light Cycles portion of the 1982 arcade game Tron by Bally Midway. The objective is to move your character around a rectangular play area and create a line behind you that the other player(s) will crash into.
36 Years Ago
36 Years AgoPeek-A-Boo Poker
NESWorldwide
FULL HOUSE FRANCINE POKER PENNY DOUBLE DEALING DEBBIE Relax while you step into a world of game and women. The poker gremlin will help you find satisfaction from a game of cards. Carefully make your calls, for they determine everything you can possibly imagine.
36 Years AgoSindibad - Chitei No Dai Meikyu
PC EngineJapan
An role-playing game based on the story of Sinbad the Sailor.
35 Years AgoVideomation
NESNorth America
With Videomation, everyone is an artist! Videomation has drawing tools, stamps and an animation feature that lets your imagination go wild! Use with the NES to create vivid pictures with spectacular colors - some you can even program to move!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.