On This Day in Gaming: June 23

ON THIS DAY IN GAMING

June 23

The games released on this day in gaming history.

88 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years

Earthworm Jim cover31 Years Ago

Earthworm Jim

PortSuper FamicomJapan

The Super NES version has altered graphics, with different backgrounds and special effects, but lacked some sound effects and one of the levels from the Genesis version (titled "Intestinal Distress").

Mobile Suit Gundam cover31 Years Ago

Mobile Suit Gundam

PlayStationJapan

Mobile Suit Gundam is a video game developed by Sunrise and published by Bandai for the PlayStation and the first first-person shooter of the Gundam franchise.

Sonic Championship cover30 Years Ago

Sonic Championship

ArcadeJapan

The original arcade release of Sonic the Fighters, released as Sonic Championship outside of Japan and in Sonic Gems Collection.

Saikyou Habu Shogi cover30 Years Ago

Saikyou Habu Shogi

Nintendo 64Japan

Saikyou Habu Shogi is the premiere shogi game on the Nintendo 64, and one of 3 Japanese launch titles alongside Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64.

Radikal Bikers cover27 Years Ago

Radikal Bikers

PortPlayStationEurope

Radikal Bikers is the PlayStation port of the racing arcade game of the same name.

NGen Racing cover26 Years Ago

NGen Racing

PlayStationEurope

Instead of a car, like in most racing games, you control a Fighter Jet Plane. The game features two game modes: arcade and N.GEN. In the arcade mode you play a serious of championships.

Alfred's Adventure cover26 Years Ago

Alfred's Adventure

RemakeGame Boy ColorEurope

Alfred's Adventure is an Action game, developed by Mobius Entertainment and published by SCi, which was released in Europe in 2000.

Blast Lacrosse cover25 Years Ago

Blast Lacrosse

PlayStationWorldwide

Blast Lacrosse is an indoor lacrosse video game released on May 23, 2001 for Sony's PlayStation.

Monkey Ball cover25 Years Ago

Monkey Ball

ArcadeJapan

Monkey Ball is a 2001 platform/party video game developed by Amusement Vision and published by Sega.

Street Golfer cover24 Years Ago

Street Golfer

PS2Japan

Street Golfer is a Sports game, developed by Polygon Magic and published by D3Publisher, which was released in Japan in 2002.

Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing cover24 Years Ago

Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing

PS2North America

Mike Tyson Boxing proves that one of history's oldest sports is also one of its bloodiest. The game allows boxers to deliver intense pain to their opponents with 600 brutal power punches, illegal moves, signature blows, and combos.

Viorate no Atelier: Gramnad no Renkinjutsushi 2 cover23 Years Ago

Viorate no Atelier: Gramnad no Renkinjutsushi 2

PS2Japan

The fifth game in the Atelier franchise and the second of the two Gramnad games. This story takes place 20 years after the first game. Both games were re-released on the PlayStation Portable with additional content and endings.

Fighting Fury cover23 Years Ago

Fighting Fury

PS2Europe

The Fighting Fury tournament is the only venue where World Champions in all martial arts can meet and trade blows. A place where all lighters emerge to strive for victory. Master many deadly unarmed combat techniques in order to claim victory.

Singstar: Pop cover21 Years Ago

Singstar: Pop

PS2Australia

Be a Pop Superstar with SingStar Pop Featuring a chart-topping line-up of today’s best artists, songs and videos, SingStar Pop is the second release in the PlayStation2’s newest interactive singing franchise.

Onmyou Taisenki: Hasha no In cover21 Years Ago

Onmyou Taisenki: Hasha no In

PS2Japan

Onmyou Taisenki: Hasha no In is an Action game, developed by Matrix Software and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2005.

Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden Gaiden: Kagami no Miko cover21 Years Ago

Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden Gaiden: Kagami no Miko

PS2Japan

Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden: Kagami no Miko is a simulation game for Playstation 2, based on the shoo manga Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden. It was ported to PSP on September 21, 2006.

The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax cover21 Years Ago

The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax

RemasterPS2Worldwide

The first-ever 3D version of King of Fighters has finally arrived, complete with all your favorite SNK characters. In King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, rival gangs are vying for the chance to rule the underworld of Southtown.

Zill O'll Infinite cover21 Years Ago

Zill O'll Infinite

Expanded editionPS2Japan

Zill O’ll Infinite is a remastered and expanded version of the original PS1 JRPG Zill O’ll, released for the PlayStation 2. It features updated graphics and audio, new characters, dungeons, scenarios, and multiple endings.

Simple 2000 Series Ultimate Vol.26: Love Smash! 5.1 - Tennis Robo no Hanran cover21 Years Ago

Simple 2000 Series Ultimate Vol.26: Love Smash! 5.1 - Tennis Robo no Hanran

PS2Japan

HuneX and D3 Publisher bring back more eccentric female tennis action in Love Smash! 5.1

Dance 86.4 Funky Radio Station cover21 Years Ago

Dance 86.4 Funky Radio Station

ArcadeJapan

DANCE 86.4 FUNKY RADIO STATION is part of the BEMANI line of arcade music video games. Like the DanceDanceRevolution series, it's a dance simulation game, although it's aimed at younger players. The title is read as "DANCE Yaroyo", which means "Let's DANCE".

Zombie Hunters cover21 Years Ago

Zombie Hunters

Expanded editionPS2Japan

Flashing blades, crazy combat action, beautiful sisters and deadly zombies. What more could you need?

Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland cover20 Years Ago

Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland

PS2Europe

Join the Myth Makers in their latest adventure... Trixie in Toyland! The evil Penumbra, leader of the Acrostic Riders has stolen the Myth Makers Orbs and has hidden it from Toyland.

Urban Extreme cover20 Years Ago

Urban Extreme

PS2Europe

Urban Extreme is a Racing game, developed by Data Design Interactive and published by Metro3D, which was released in Europe in 2006. Put your key in the ignition and start your engines, it's time for "Urban Extreme' racing! Choose from a selection of 8 crazy vehicles!

London Taxi: Rushour cover20 Years Ago

London Taxi: Rushour

PS2Europe

Collect customers and take them to famous London destinations within the time limit in order to get paid.

Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.

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