ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
44 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
28 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha 3
ArcadeEurope
Street Fighter Alpha 3 is the third game in the Street Fighter Alpha series. It features a complete gameplay overhaul with the addition of three selectable fighting styles, new stages, over seven new and returning characters and an exclusive soundtrack.
18 Years AgoDrakengard
PS2Japan
Drakengard follows the story of a kingdomless prince named Caim who fights for the Union against the Empire.
30 Years AgoAlien Trilogy
SaturnEurope
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.
29 Years AgoDiscworld II: Mortality Bytes!
SaturnEurope
Discworld II: Mortality Bytes! is the second point-and-click adventure game based on Terry Pratchett's series of fantasy novels set on the mythical Discworld.
31 Years AgoNBA Jam Tournament Edition
Expanded editionPlayStationNorth America
NBA Jam Tournament Edition brings you more senses-shattering slam dunking excitement than ever!
19 Years AgoNaruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
PS2North America
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is an action RPG where players travel across a map, completing missions to gain experience points for unlocking new abilities and boosting their character's stats.
27 Years AgoBeetle Adventure Racing!
Nintendo 64Europe
Take control of a collection of the latest Volkswagen Beetle "2.0" models, from street type to off-road designs, and race across varying road types that will test your speed and endurance! Find shortcuts or use nitro boosts to finish first in order to move on to the next track.
27 Years AgoMonster Rancher 2
PlayStationNorth America
Monster Rancher 2 (released 1999) is a video game and the second North American and Japanese installment in the Monster Rancher series. In Europe (and other PAL locations) Monster Rancher 2 is the first release in the series and is thus named Monster Rancher.
33 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
SNESNorth America
This game's controls use a four-button scheme (two punches and two kicks, weak and strong). A particular feature is the possibility to use a super special attack. In order to achieve this, the player must fill a green bar under the life bar, by hitting their opponents.
31 Years AgoBatman Forever
PortMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Batman Forever is a beat 'em up video game based on the movie of the same name, where you can play as either Batman or Robin.
33 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
PortMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
The Genesis version uses the standard three-button controller, with only two buttons for attacking (punch and kick). To perform stronger punches or kicks, the player must hold the directional pad towards the opponent while pressing either attack buttons.
19 Years AgoWorms: Open Warfare 2
Nintendo DSNorth America
"Worms: Open Warfare 2 features a ton of single player content, new multiplayer modes like Forts mode and Race mode and of course you can customize teams and schemes to your heart’s content.
29 Years AgoSaturn Bomberman
SaturnNorth America
Saturn Bomberman is an action game by Hudson Soft for the Sega Saturn. The twelfth installment in the Bomberman series, it was first released in Japan on July 19, 1996, in Europe in May 1, 1997, and in North America in September 4, 1997.
25 Years AgoBarbie: Explorer
PlayStationNorth America
Explore the world with Barbie. Travel to Tibet, Egypt, and the African jungle on a mission to find four ancient, jeweled treasures. Run, jump, swing, climb, and dive to avoid obstacles and deadly pitfalls in a race to unlock the secrets of the Mystic Mirror.
29 Years AgoSuper Gem Fighter Mini Mix
ArcadeJapan
It's the most outrageous fighting game ever! Innocent but deadly, these pint-sized champions from Street Fighter and DarkStalkers pack one heck of a punch. Battle to collect power-up gems and duke it out with the most insane attacks and hilarious fighting combos of all time.
18 Years AgoSpore Creatures
Nintendo DSEuropeAsia
Spore Creatures is a spin-off of Spore, in which a player controls and evolves a creature of their creation. Unlike the original PC game, which had multiple game stages, Spore Creatures focuses only on the "creature stage", utilizing 2D graphics rather than 3D.
30 Years AgoIron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal
SaturnEurope
Metal titans, Iron Man and X-O Manowar, come together for the first time ever to tackle one heavy-duty cosmic crisis! It's an apocalyptic meltdown of furious action, with the ultimate in Super Hero power and realism!
18 Years AgoBlue Dragon Plus
Nintendo DSJapan
A direct sequel to Blue Dragon that takes place a year after the first games events. The game uses a real-time strategy style with characters being moved around a map using the stylus on the bottom screen and fighting enemies when they are close enough to attack.
18 Years AgoDirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII International
PortPS2Japan
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII International retains the new features incorporated into the North American and European releases.
39 Years AgoMahjong Kazoku
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
Mahjong Kazoku is a Mahjong game released only in Japan for the Famicom Disk System. Mahjong Kazoku ("Mahjong Family") is a standard Mahjong simulation game for Nintendo's Famicom Disk System.
39 Years AgoFamicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima is a Famicom Disk System text adventure game. The plot revolves around an elderly couple with no children who adopt an infant boy and girl.
34 Years AgoTravel Eple
PC Engine CDJapan
Eple is a girl dressed in a penguin suit that travels around with her little blue penguin and is trying to get back home. However, she must defeat the Dark Penguin to travel home across the galaxy!
34 Years AgoThe Sword of Hope II
Game BoyJapan
The Sword of Hope II is a role-playing game. Take on the role of young Prince Theo of Riccar and embark on a mission to find the truth behind a mystery that is threatening the kingdom.
31 Years AgoJ. League Pro Striker Final Stage
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Pro Striker Final Stage is a 1995 football game by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive made with the J. League license. Though arguably a "sequel" to J.
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