ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
July 25
The games released on this day in gaming history.
58 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
23 Years AgoPokémon Ruby Version
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics…
23 Years AgoPokémon Sapphire Version
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics…
20 Years AgoScarface: The World Is Yours
PS2North America
The game begins in the film's final scene, with Tony Montana's (Andre Sogliuzzo) mansion being raided by Alejandro Sosa's assassins. But this is the point of divergence from the film. Instead of being killed by the Skull, Tony manages to sense him and shoots him down.
31 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '95
ArcadeJapan
The King of Fighters '95 is a 1995 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the sequel to The King of Fighters '94 and the second game in The King of Fighters series.
24 Years AgoPac-Man World 2
PortPS2Japan
Long ago, back in medieval times, an evil spirit known as Spooky had terrorized all of Pac-Land.
25 Years AgoKlonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
PS2North America
Klonoa 2 puts players in the role of Klonoa, who, along with a new cast of friends, has stumbled into another adventure, this time to save the world of Lunatea and help unveil the mysteries of the enchanted world.
35 Years AgoShadow of the Ninja
NESEurope
Shadow of the Ninja, originally released in Japan as Yami no Shigotonin Kage, and later released in Europe as Blue Shadow, is a 1990 futuristic ninja-themed side-scrolling action game by Natsume for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
24 Years AgoGauntlet Dark Legacy
PS2Japan
Gauntlet Dark Legacy is the follow-up to Gauntlet Legends and another installment in the long-running Gauntlet series of hack-and-slash action games.
31 Years AgoMario's Picross
Game BoyAustralia
Mario's Picross is a puzzle game for the Game Boy and the first game in the Nintendo-published Picross series. In this game, Mario takes on the role of an archaeologist who chisels away the squares in each playfield. The result is a small picture.
24 Years AgoJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze
PS2Japan
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze is an Action game, developed and published by Capcom, which was released in Japan in 2002. The game is based on the fifth story arc of Hirohiko Araki's manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Vento Aureo.
29 Years AgoResident Evil
PortSaturnJapan
The Sega Saturn version, released in July 1997, added an unlockable battle mode in which the player must traverse through a series of rooms from the main game and eliminate all enemies within them with the weapons selected by the player.
24 Years AgoGran Turismo Concept: 2002 Tokyo-Geneva
Expanded editionPS2Asia
Gran Turismo Concept is a racing video game of the Gran Turismo series for PlayStation 2 which is developed by Polyphony Digital. It is essentially a short version of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, but with concept cars that ended up in Gran Turismo 4.
23 Years AgoOnimusha Tactics
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Onimusha Tactics is a turn-based strategy game between the player's side and the enemy's side. In each level you can bring a squad of no more than 10 people. There are no items to buy or sell, however equipment is available and customizable.
19 Years AgoSilent Hill: The Arcade
ArcadeJapan
Silent Hill: The Arcade is an arcade game based on the Silent Hill series. Being a rail shooter, the game is a large departure from the normal survival horror mechanics.
41 Years AgoArabian
FamicomJapan
Arabian is a rarity for Atari's arcade efforts -- a climber/platform game -- in which players lead a wanna-be Arabian Knight through various locales kicking monsters and birds out of the way before they touch him and cost the player a life.
36 Years AgoTwin Hawk
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
Twin Hawk is a 1989 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan and published by Taito. Twin Hawk resembles other shooters of the time, specifically Toaplan's earlier game, Flying Shark.
19 Years AgoMarvel Trading Card Game
Nintendo DSEurope
Marvel Trading Card Game is a virtual card game in which the player chooses to be either a superhero or supervillain in single-player mode. Multiplayer modes are also available.
19 Years AgoDynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
Nintendo DSNorth America
It's time to team up with the legendary Dynasty Warriors and save Ancient China. Rival kingdoms and hordes of rebel soldiers are on the attack.
18 Years AgoLifeSigns: Surgical Unit
Nintendo DSEurope
A medical-themed adventure game for the DS. It is the sequel to the Japan-only DS launch title Kenshuui Tendo Dokuta, which inspired the more gameplay-heavy Trauma Center series.
37 Years AgoPerfect Bowling
FamicomJapan
Perfect Bowling is a Japan-only Famicom bowling game, in which the player competes with other computer opponents. Each of the opponents has their own name, appearance and style of play.
37 Years AgoOishinbo: Kyuukyoku no Menu 3-bon Shoubu
FamicomJapan
Oishinbo: Kyuukyoku no Menu 3-bon Shoubu is an Adventure game, developed by TOSE and published by Bandai Shinsei, which was released in Japan in 1989.
33 Years AgoMega Schwarzschild
Sega CDJapan
Mega Schwarzschild is a Sega Mega-CD simulation game released exclusively in Japan. It is a modified port of Super Schwarzschild.
33 Years AgoEliminate Down
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Eliminate Down is a 1993 scrolling shooter video game developed by Aprinet and published by Soft Vision International for the Sega Mega Drive. The game was released in Japan on June 25, 1993, and in South Korea in 1993.
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