ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
55 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
37 Years AgoJinmu Denshou Yaksa
PC EngineWorldwide
A pseudo-3D third-person rail shooter of the Space Harrier mold. It had multiple developer credits and is exclusive to the PC Engine. Jinmu Denshou is an action game in which the player character marches towards the horizon while enemies fly towards him.
36 Years AgoMichael Jackson's Moonwalker
ArcadeJapan
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is an arcade video game by Sega (programming) and Triumph International (audiovisuals), with the help of Jackson which was released on the Sega System 18 hardware.
36 Years AgoPhelios
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Phelios consists of seven chapters, and in each, you must defeat Typhon's minions using your sword which can emit fireballs at them.
35 Years AgoBattle Dodgeball: Toukyuu Daigekitotsu!
Super FamicomJapan
Battle Dodge Ball is a part of the Japanese exclusive Compati Hero Series. Gundam, Kamen Rider V3, and Ultraman Taro are the main representatives of the 'heroes' side of the six teams in Battle Dodge Ball, with Zeong, Ika Devil, and Zetton rounding out as the villains.
34 Years AgoCosmos Cop
FamicomJapan
Cosmos Cop is a pseudo-3D into-the-screen shoot 'em up that is similar to Sega's Space Harrier. However, the game experiences a lot of image breakup on the screen due to the NES's limited capability of handling first-person scaling.[2]
33 Years AgoGod Medicine: Fantasy Sekai no Tanjou
Game BoyJapan
God Medicine: Fantasy Sekai no Tanjou is a fantasy RPG for Game Boy.
31 Years AgoAir Cavalry
SNESWorldwide
A standard helicopter war-game, featuring the Air Cavalry division. The game is played in a third person view using mode 7 graphics, with the cockpit displayed in splitscreen. There are three campaign areas to fly in: Middle East, Indonesia, and Central America.
27 Years AgoPower Quest
Game Boy ColorEurope
A fighting game where the player fights using model robots.
26 Years AgoPlayer Manager 2000
PlayStationWorldwide
Player Manager 2000 is a Sports game, developed by Anco Software and published by Ubisoft, which was released in Europe in 2000.
26 Years AgoTowers: Lord Baniff's Deceit
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
As the war rages on between Airatose and Sagon, a band of adventurers departs to join the war. However, their ship is damaged in a storm, and they stop on an undiscovered island known as Lamini. Lord Banniff gives the adventurers shelter and materials to repair their ship.
26 Years AgoPachi-Slot Aruze Oukoku Pocket: Porcano 2
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
Pachi-Slot Aruze Oukoku Pocket: Porcano 2 is a Miscellaneous game, published by Aruze Corp, which was released in Japan in 2000
26 Years AgoCatch! Kimochi Sensation
PlayStationJapan
Pandora Max Series Vol. 4: Catch! Kimochi Sensation is a Dating Sim developed and published by Pandora Box, which was released in Japan in 2000
25 Years AgoMotor Mayhem
PS2Worldwide
Motor Mayhem is a vehicle combat video game developed by Beyond Games
25 Years AgoUchuujin Tanaka Tarou de RPG Tsukuuru GB2
Game Boy ColorJapan
The second Game Boy Color RPG Tsukuru game was branded with characters from the anime/manga Uchuujin Tanaka Tarou.
25 Years AgoMcDonald's Monogatari: Honobono Tenchou Ikusei Game
Game Boy ColorJapan
A promotional tie-in game in which the player takes the role of a McDonald's restaurant worker, preparing food and working the cash register in a collection of mini-games.
25 Years AgoJ.League Excite Stage Tactics
Game Boy ColorJapan
Released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color.
23 Years AgoMetal Max 2 Kai
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceJapan
Metal Max 2 Kai is a Role-Playing game and Game Boy Advance version of Metal Max 2, developed and published by Now Production, which was released in Japan in 2003.
21 Years AgoMini Desktop Racing
PS2Worldwide
Mini Desktop Racing lets you loose with a crazy selection of officially licensed Minis, each accurately rendered with distinctive performance abilities. Players race in a variety of mini cars around a variety of desktop areas.
21 Years AgoMoorhuhn X
PortPS2Europe
Chickens are on the loose! Hiding, running, fishing, and flying - chickens are everywhere! It's up to you and your dead-eye aim to save the farm.
20 Years AgoWrestle Kingdom
PS2Japan
FIGHT! The greatest pro wrestling organizations fight for domination! Create your own wrestler and become the legend of your league! Take on your rivals and dominate the opposition. Wrestle Kingdom is here!
20 Years AgoGunparade Orchestra: Ao no Shou
PS2Japan
Gunparade Orchestra: Blue Chapter ~Send a letter from the Sea of Light~ ( ガンパレード・オーケストラ 青の章 〜光の海から手紙を送ります〜) is a Japanese game co-developed by io-spiral, Dice Corporation and Alfa System.
20 Years AgoSekai no Gohan Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi
Nintendo DSJapan
Sekai no Gohan Shaberu! DS O-Ryouri Navi is the sequel to Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? for the Nintendo DS. The game now features recipes from around the world.
20 Years AgoAFL Premiership 2006
PS2Australia
AFL Premiership 2006 is a simulation game only for the PlayStation 2 based on the AFL. The game was developed by Australian games developer IR Gurus and was published by Sony Computer Entertainment under the SCEE label.
20 Years AgoFrog Feast
SNESWorldwide
A 16-bit remake of the game Frog Bog, which was originally released on the Atari 2600. The game has been released on a variety of platforms, but originated during the Classic Gaming Expo 2005. It is consistently being ported to new platforms.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.