ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 13
The games released on this day in gaming history.
760 releases
6 Years AgoHalo 3
PCWorldwide
Halo 3 is a shooter game where players primarily experience gameplay from a first-person perspective. Much of the gameplay takes place on foot, but also includes segments focused on vehicular combat.
26 Years AgoDeus Ex
MacNorth America
A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF.
19 Years AgoPaper Mario
WiiAustraliaEurope
Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants…
This yearDon't Starve Together
Standalone expansionAndroidiOSWorldwide
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Discover and explore a massive procedurally generated and biome-rich world with countless resources and threats.
8 Years AgoOctopath Traveler
SwitchWorldwide
A role-playing game from the Bravely Default team is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. They have brought a new world to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and "HD-2D" visuals.
39 Years AgoMetal Gear
MSX2Japan
Metal Gear is considered to be the progenitor of the stealth game genre, it was also the first video game designed by Hideo Kojima, who also directed many of the later Metal Gear sequels.
22 Years AgoTales of Symphonia
GameCubeNorth America
In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance.
9 Years AgoFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
RemakeNintendo 3DSKorea
In 1992, the second game in the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Gaiden, launched exclusively in Japan. Now, for the first time, fans outside of Japan will get a taste of this classic game on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
9 Years AgoFinal Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Expanded editionPS4JapanAsia
"FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system.
15 Years AgoHudson's Adventure Island
RemakeNintendo 3DSJapan
Hudson's Adventure Island, also known simply as Adventure Island and released in Japan as Takahashi Meijin no Bouken-jima, is a side-scrolling platform game produced by Hudson Soft that was first released in Japan for the Famicom and MSX on September 12, 1986.
13 Years AgoPikmin 3
Wii UJapan
Explore an alien world like no other in the third edition of Nintendo's strategic adventure series. In Pikmin 3, players take command of three explorers and a legion of adorable Pikmin in a fight for survival.
13 Years AgoMario & Luigi: Dream Team
Nintendo 3DSAustralia
Mario and Luigi embark on the adventure of their dreams in a hilarious action RPG that combines the resort world of Pi’illo Island with the wild landscapes of Luigi’s imagination, where anything can happen.
20 Years AgoLocoRoco
PSPJapan
The peaceful world of the LocoRoco are under attack by the not-so-nice Moja Corps! These evil outer space creatures have come to take the LocoRoco from their land of blowing flowers, lively creatures and pastel scenery.
10 Years AgoHatoful Boyfriend
AndroidWorldwide
Congratulations! You've been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation's Institute, a school for talented birds!
3 Years AgoNaraka: Bladepoint
PS5Worldwide
Naraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player action Battle Royale offering players insane mobility powered by parkour and grappling hook, a vast arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, and a roster of characters with powerful abilities—transform yourself…
12 Years Ago2064: Read Only Memories
OuyaWorldwide
In Neo-San Francisco, a vibrant city of low life and high tech, you will witness the world’s first sapient robot learning to grow and live as you become embroiled in the darkest scandal of 2064.
4 Years AgoEscape Academy
PCWorldwide
Welcome to the Escape Academy. Train to become the ultimate Escapist. Solve Puzzles. Hack Servers. Meet the Faculty. Brew the perfect cup of tea. Escape Rooms in single player or co-op with a friend - local or online!
15 Years AgoZ
iOSWorldwide
Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z. Z is a real time war game played in a totally free environment where you undertake a breathtaking race to capture territory and resources.
13 Years AgoNew Super Luigi U
Standalone expansionWii UJapan
With Mario nowhere to be found, it’s up to Luigi to save the day in a brand-new downloadable adventure that takes place in the world of New Super Mario Bros. U.
10 Years AgoDoodle God
PS3North America
Doodle God is a puzzle video game initially released for the iPhone/iPod Touch and subsequently released as a flash browser game, an Android game and a Windows Phone app. The Adobe Flash online browser game can be found on Armor Games. Version 1.1 was released on June 27, 2010.
8 Years AgoLEGO The Incredibles
PS4Xbox OneSwitchEurope
LEGO The Incredibles takes players on an adventure where they’ll control their favourite Incredibles characters and team up as a family to conquer crime and family life.
6 Years AgoAlien Trilogy
PCWorldwide
Alien Trilogy takes many elements from Alien film series, such as face huggers, chest bursters, dog aliens, adult aliens, and Queen aliens. The video game consists of 30 levels and 3 Queen alien bosses. This video game is single player only and has several weapons to choose from.
15 Years AgoDungeons of Dredmor
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
The roguelike games are back! Enter in this amazing adventure as an giant eyebrow boy or girl, your quest is defeat the Lord Dredmor and save the kingdom from the forces of dark!
8 Years AgoCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker
PortSwitchWorldwide
Captain Toad stars in his own puzzling quest on the Nintendo Switch system! Our stubby hero must dodge dangers and track treasures across many trap-filled courses.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.