ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
808 releases
33 Years AgoBlack Hole Assault
PC Engine CDJapan
According to Black Hole Assault, the 22nd century sees earth technology advance to the point where exploration of the immediate solar system is not only possible, but necessary due to resource constraints.
33 Years AgoSummer Carnival '93: Nexzr Special
PC Engine CDJapan
Released specifically for Naxat Soft's Summer Carnival of 1993, Nexzr Special is a collection of short stages and modes that share their basic gameplay system and visuals with Nexzr. The regular mode introduces familiar regular enemies and a few new bosses.
33 Years AgoBattle Dodge Ball II
Super FamicomJapan
Battle Dodge Ball II is a crossover video game in the Compati Hero series and a sequel to Battle Dodge Ball.
33 Years AgoPuyo Puyo
FamicomJapan
The first game in the popular puzzle series, released one year before the "Action Puzzle Game" arcade title that would turn it into a household name.
33 Years AgoSuper Back to the Future II
Super FamicomJapan
A Japanese platformer game based on the second Back to the Future movie that was published by Toshiba-EMI for the Super Famicom. No official English version exists, but it does have a fan translation.
33 Years AgoAncient Magic: Bazuu! Mahou Sekai
Super FamicomJapan
Ancient Magic is a story RPG where you play a young boy or girl whose father, Ricardo, was a powerful mage. Determined to follow in your father's footsteps, you make a vow to your mother to attend the Magic School in Selas.
33 Years Ago
33 Years AgoMystic Formula
PC Engine CDJapan
Shooting action game from Micro Cabin, released only in Japan for the TurboGrafx-CD/PC Engine.
31 Years AgoTrump Island
PortSuper FamicomJapan
A reskinned version of Super Solitaire for the Japanese market. Instead of a standard menu featuring the 12 Solitaire varieties, this release frames those same modes around an island with each mode corresponding with a location.
28 Years AgoNeon Genesis Evangelion: Eva to Yukai na Nakamatachi
PlayStationSaturnJapan
Shinseiki Evangelion: Eva to Yukai na Nakamatachi is a mahjong game developed by Tamtam and published by Gainax for the Sega Saturn and Playstation. It is based upon the 1995 Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series.
28 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule: Breed and Battle
PlayStationJapan
Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule: Breed and Battle, frequently abbreviated "MCBB", is the first Yu-Gi-Oh! video game, released by Konami on July 23, 1998 for the Playstation. It features a more well-developed variant of the Capsule Monster Chess game from the manga.
28 Years AgoMadou Monogatari
SaturnJapan
The final game in the Madou Monogatari series, featuring the classic characters most players are probably more familiar with from the "Puyo Puyo" series and featuring the Lovecraftian deity Yog Sothoth as the primary antagonist.
28 Years AgoYarudora Series Vol. 2: Kisetsu wo Dakishimete
PlayStationJapan
Yarudora Series Vol. 2: Kisetsu wo Dakishimete (Embracing the Season) is the second installment in the Yarudora series of FMV adventure games developed between Sony's Sugar & Rocket and famed animation studio, Production I.G.
28 Years AgoOverBlood 2
PlayStationJapan
OverBlood 2 is an action-adventure video game developed by Riverhillsoft for the PlayStation. It is the sequel to the game Overblood, released on the same platform.
28 Years AgoGallop Racer 2: One and Only Road to Victory
PlayStationJapan
"Gallop Racer" will realize your dream. The super thoraughbreds wait for your ride. Why not play the real 3D horse riding game? One only road to a victory.
28 Years AgoJikkyou Pawafuru Puroyakyu '98: Kaimaku-ban
PlayStationJapan
Jikkyou Pawafuru Puroyakyu '98: Kaimaku-ban is a side-series entry based on Jikkyou Pawafuru Puroyakyu 5. The roster is updated to be in line with the contemporaneous NPB season. In Success Mode, players are now able to customize the name and location of their high school.
28 Years AgoBlue Breaker Burst: Bishou o Anata to
PlayStationJapan
Blue Breaker Burst is a follow-up to Blue Breaker. However, instead of an RPG, this sequel is a full 3D 1-on-1 fighting game. The main story focuses on a new character named Chimena, though much of the first title's cast also return.
28 Years AgoRadiant Silvergun
Expanded editionSaturnJapan
The home port of Radiant Silvergun for the Sega Saturn includes the original arcade game, as well as an added story mode, featuring new FMV sunscreens as well as remixed and reorder stages, five new bosses, and the ability to carry over weapon upgrades after a game over.
28 Years AgoTwinBee
PortSaturnJapan
A port of TwinBee for MSX. This port was later re-released on PlayStation and Saturn as part of Konami Antiques: MSX Collection.
27 Years AgoJisedai Begoma Battle Beyblade
Game Boy ColorJapan
Jisedai Begoma Battle Beyblade is a Japanese only RPG entry in the BeyBlade franchise.
27 Years AgoMedarot 2: Kabuto Version
Game Boy ColorJapan
Medarot 2 was released in 1999 for the Nintendo Game Boy. It's a direct sequel to Medarot 1, and follows the first adventures of Ikki Tenryou and his friends in the town of Omikuji. Unlike its predecessor, Medarot 2 can be played in full color on a Game Boy Color.
27 Years AgoMedarot 2: Kuwagata Version
Game Boy ColorJapan
Medarot 2 was released in 1999 for the Nintendo Game Boy. It's a direct sequel to Medarot 1, and follows the first adventures of Ikki Tenryou and his friends in the town of Omikuji. Unlike its predecessor, Medarot 2 can be played in full color on a Game Boy Color.
27 Years AgoDoraemon: Aruke Aruke Labyrinth
Game Boy ColorJapan
Doraemon: Aruke Aruke Labyrinth is a 1999 video game developed and published by Epoch for the Game Boy Color exclusively in Japan.
26 Years AgoMedarot 3 Kabuto Version
Game Boy ColorJapan
Medarot 3 was released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color. It was released in two versions: Kabuto and Kuwagata. The game follows Ikki Tenryou and his friends in the town of Omikuji.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.