ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
151 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
29 Years AgoVampire Hunter 2
ArcadeWorldwide
Vampire Hunter 2 was released simultaneously with Vampire Savior 2. Both games were not direct sequels but altered versions of Capcom's original, Vampire Savior.
29 Years AgoNCAA Gamebreaker 98
PlayStationWorldwide
NCAA GameBreaker 98 is a Sports game, published by SCEA, which was released in 1997.
29 Years AgoPuzzle & Action: Treasure Hunt
ArcadeNorth America
The third game in Sega's Puzzle & Action series.
29 Years AgoRosco McQueen: Firefighter Extreme
PlayStationEurope
Rosco McQueen Firefighter Extreme features 15 levels of third-person platforming action. Played from an over-the-shoulder perspective, players will guide Rosco through burning rooms filled with innocent hostages, power-ups, and secret items.
28 Years AgoNCAA Football '99
PlayStationWorldwide
NCAA FOOTBALL '99 gives those of us who never attended Nebraska or Notre Dame the complete college football experience. Play modes include Exhibition, Tournament, Great Games, Season, Practice, and Dynasty.
28 Years AgoSpikeOut: Digital Battle Online
ArcadeJapan
Spikeout: Digital Battle Online is a 3D beat 'em up video game developed by Sega-AM4 and published by Sega in 1998. An update, Spikeout: Final Edition, was released in 1999.
28 Years AgoAssault: Retribution
PlayStationEurope
Assault: Retribution is a 3D platform shooting game that takes place across seven futuristic levels, includes two playable characters with alternate routes, analog control, and memory card support.
27 Years AgoViva Soccer
PlayStationNorth America
Viva Soccer features the squads of every World Cup qualifying team since 1958. There are six soccer federations to choose from, encompassing 1,035 different squads. The 16,000 real players each have their own personal characteristics.
27 Years AgoPremier Manager 64
PortNintendo 64Europe
Football management simulation in the Actua Sports line from Gremlin. The game, endorsed by Kevin Keegan, lets you take over the manager's reins of a soccer club in any of the English Leagues, be it the Premier League or the low lights of the Third Division.
27 Years Ago
27 Years AgoTiny Tank
PlayStationNorth America
In a future world, an army of steel robots are out to destroy the human race. Our only hope is a little yellow tank armed with some mighty big guns.
27 Years AgoTaisen Hot Gimmick 3: Digital Surfing
ArcadeJapan
A very meta game, it is an arcade game that mimics playing a game of mahjong on a PC. It also received a PC port, only increasing the mind screw of its concept.
27 Years AgoPoint Blank 2
PlayStationEurope
Point Blank 2 is the sequel to the now classic arcade game Point Blank, which was converted to the PlayStation in 1998. Using the Namco built GunCon (an arcade-like light gun), it offers 70 new shooting galleries, different party modes and a new single-player game.
26 Years AgoThe Dalmatians
PlayStationEurope
Follow a cuddly Dalmatian puppy and his wild-dog friends in the search for his missing sister. As well as a great half-hour cartoon video, Dalmatians features an easy-to-use virtual colouring book and a challenging puzzle game.
26 Years AgoSki Air Mix
PlayStationEurope
Ski Air Mix is a ski game that features 4 different characters (that can be customized) and skis. In the game the goal is to be the fastest in reach the goal. The game features 3D graphics and different circuits and even a vs mode against the computer or another player.
26 Years AgoRC Revenge
PlayStationEurope
Players take control of a range of remote controlled cars and boats in an action packed racing game for the Sony PlayStation. Based around an enchanting movie Theme world, players take their cars through a number of genre styled levels, including horror, sci-fi and cartoons.
26 Years AgoInfestation
PlayStationEurope
Drive (and fly) your upgradeable transformable ACAM buggy to save other humans and defeat the alien menace.
26 Years AgoNoddy and the Birthday Party
Game Boy ColorEurope
It's Big-Ears' birthday! Can you help Noddy collect things for the party? Will Noddy earn enough pocket money to buy Big-Ears a really big cake?
26 Years AgoNice Cats
PlayStationEurope
Nice Cats is a budget priced game for children. It has four activities on it's main menu, one of which just adjusts the sound levels. The other three activities are:
26 Years AgoLil' Monster
Game Boy ColorNorth America
The world is filled with energy crystals, which can be turned into monsters, using a special tin can. For centuries humans have trained the monsters to battle each other.
26 Years AgoVegas Games 2000
PlayStationWorldwide
Vegas Games 2000 is a collection of casino games. The game claims twenty five games but this total is achieved by having multiple versions of some games.
26 Years AgoCarl Lewis Athletics 2000
Game Boy ColorEurope
A track and field game for the Game Boy Color based around the Decathlon. It was only released in Europe.
26 Years AgoThunderbirds
Game Boy ColorEurope
SCi Games published a Game Boy Color title of Thunderbirds in 2000.
26 Years AgoDragon Dance
Game Boy ColorNorth America
Addictive breakout-style action meets fast and furious arcade fun. With 100 levels, challenging end bosses and multiple power-ups, Dragon Dance is the game you can't put down! Head-to-head combat with boss enemies every 10th level.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.