ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
198 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
17 Years AgoMega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker
Nintendo DSNorth America
The world is in peril from a mysterious "noise" that is affecting the EM digital world. Through his bond with the alien Omega, Geo must transform into the legendary Mega Man to uncover the mystery behind the noise and protect the Earth.
38 Years Ago1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen
Expanded editionArcadeWorldwide
This updated version was released exactly one year after the original game's debut. 1943 Kai is an enhanced, "wild" version of 1943 that was made only available in Japan under the name 1943 Kai: Midway Kaisen (or 1943改: ミッドウェイ海戦).
35 Years AgoGolden Axe Warrior
Master SystemWorldwide
World peace is at stake! Death Adder, a wicked giant, has stolen the nine crystals from the kingdom of Firewood and has hidden them in nine labyrinths that he has created. These nine magic crystals protected the people from evil – especially from Death Adder's grasp.
35 Years AgoKing of the Monsters
Neo GeoNorth AmericaJapan
Players get to choose any one of six monsters (four in the 16-bit ports) for battle, and two players can join forces to fight the monsters together. Battles end when one of the monsters is pinned for a three count or if time expires (in which case the player loses).
30 Years AgoFade to Black
PlayStationEuropeAustralia
Fade to Black is an action-adventure game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the 1992 video game Flashback. The game was released for DOS and PlayStation; planned Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn versions were cancelled.
28 Years AgoRoad Rash 3D
PlayStationWorldwide
Road Rash 3-D is a 3D installment of the motorcycle racing game in which participants utilize violent tactics to win.
35 Years AgoMagician Lord
Neo GeoJapanNorth America
Magician Lord is a side-scrolling platform game that was a launch title for both the Neo-Geo MVS (arcade) and AES (home) systems, and was one of the pack-in games for the Neo-Geo AES.
32 Years AgoWorld Heroes 2
Super FamicomJapan
The time traveling tournament fighters are back! The original eight characters from the popular arcade hit return, along with six new characters hand-picked from several different eras and locations all through time.
18 Years AgoTrauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Nintendo DSNorth America
GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity's greatest threat and triumphed.
36 Years AgoSolstice: The Quest for the Staff of Demnos
NESWorldwide
"From Out of the Darkness... Shall Arise a Challenge To Your Wisdom" Join Shadax's quest as he searches through the deadly fortress of Kastlerock for the six pieces of the magical Staff of Demnos, in a brave attempt to save Princess Eleanor from the evil magician Morbius!
32 Years AgoSuper Godzilla
SNESNorth America
Super Godzilla is a 16-bit Godzilla game where the player can take control of Toho's famous big green lizard as they rampage through Japan. The game is divided into two main gameplay modes, Movement and Battle.
40 Years AgoSlap Fight
ArcadeJapan
A.L.C.O.N (Allied League of Cosmic Nations), also known as Slap Fight, is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Toaplan.
35 Years AgoAlpha Mission II
Neo GeoNorth AmericaJapanEurope
Alpha Mission II is a 2D vertical scrolling shooter with a great deal of depth for two players moving vertically up the screen boards shooting anything that moves.
31 Years AgoDragon: The Bruce Lee Story
SNESNorth America
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a multiplatform fighting video game based on the film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, which is a semi-fictionalized account of the life of Bruce Lee.
28 Years AgoDead or Alive
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
Exclusive to the PlayStation version of the game is two additional characters.
39 Years AgoFantasy Zone: The Maze
ArcadeJapan
The evil Menons have returned... in multi-level bases which are hidden in seven different planets! The brave Opa-Opa has been called to battle their evil threat. And joining him in the fight is his younger brother, Upa-Upa.
35 Years AgoBlue's Journey
Neo GeoNorth America
The planet Raguy was once a beautiful place, until the evil Daruma tribe invaded, bringing pollution that corrupted the land. You, as Blue, are a specialist of the Leaf Dump, and you love Princess Fa of the Raguy family.
35 Years AgoCrossed Swords
Neo GeoJapan
Crossed Swords is a hack & slash action RPG arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system in 1990 and Neo Geo console in 1991.
34 Years AgoUndercover Cops
ArcadeJapan
Undercover Cops is an arcade-style beat 'em up video game developed and published by Irem, originally for the arcades in 1992. It is Irem's first attempt in the modern beat 'em up genre that was founded by Data East’s Kung-Fu Master.
32 Years AgoTecmo Super NBA Basketball
Mega Drive / GenesisSNESWorldwideNorth America
Tecmo Super NBA features real teams (all 27 contemporary teams) and a roster of real players (over 320). One or two players can compete in regular, reduced, or short seasons, or play an exhibition game.
16 Years AgoInazuma Eleven 3: Lightning Bolt
Nintendo DSJapan
Several months have passed after saving Earth from Alius Academy’s attack (in Inazuma Eleven 2), Mark Evans and his teammates are summoned by Seymour Hillman to assemble at Raimon Jr. High.
36 Years AgoCastle of Dragon
NESWorldwide
It's a 2D action game focused on hack & slash with occasional platforming sections. Castle of Dragon contains eight stages and after the first three stages the game allows the player to choose from five levels at will while all the five stages must be completed to beat the game.
21 Years AgoCricket 2005
PS2Worldwide
The game was released in three different region-based covers. Adam Gilchrist appeared on the Australian cover, Daniel Vettori on the New Zealand cover and Andrew Flintoff on the English cover. It was the last game to have all real player names.
38 Years AgoIron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy
NESNorth America
In 1944 the United Forces are preparing their final assault on the Normandy coast. The mission is to break through the front lines and destroy enemy headquarters. To spearhead the invasion, they have chose Paul from Command Unit 88, also known as Iron Snake.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.