ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
69 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
24 Years AgoNHL Hitz 2003
PS2Worldwide
The NHL Hitz series has been on all next-generation consoles since the early days of the 32-bit era. With that said, its no surprise that Midway brings NHL Hitz 20-03 to GameCube, with Hitz' trademark 'On-Fire Mode', over-the-top animations, and fully 3D crowds.
18 Years AgoLine Rider 2: Unbound
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Line Rider 2: Unbound lets players create their own track using a pencil tool. Players can create ramps, loops, hills, and checkpoints, and then send a sledder down the track.
24 Years AgoKelly Slater's Pro Surfer
PS2Worldwide
Each surfer is represented by a high-res 3-D model that brings their signature style and tricks to life. Take an exhilarating thrill ride down huge wave faces and into barreling tubes, using an intuitive control system and multiple modes of play.
23 Years AgoThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Jet Fusion
PS2North America
Brilliant minds know how to bring a book to life, but it takes a boy genius to actually bring it to life, literally.
17 Years AgoMarvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
Nintendo DSAustralia
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is the second game in the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance series, and is loosely based on the events of the Civil War comic book story line.
16 Years AgoStyle Savvy
Nintendo DSKorea
Style Savvy combines creativity and fashion with a collection of trendy clothes, chic accessories and stylish shoes.
23 Years AgoRugby 2004
PS2North America
The official game of the 2003 Rugby Wold Cup in Australia, Rugby 2004 is the sequel to Rugby 2001 with HB Studios replacing The Creative Assembly as the developers.
41 Years AgoShoot Out
ArcadeNorth America
Player controls with two buttons and an 8-way joystick. One button shoots the gun, the other allows the player to jump enemy bullets and other attacks.
38 Years AgoReigen Doushi
FamicomJapan
Reigen Doushi is a beat 'em up video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 in Japan. It is based on the 1985 film, Mr. Vampire (Reigen Doushi being the Japanese title of the film).
34 Years AgoJennifer Capriati Tennis
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
This is a tennis game featuring the game modes Exhibition, Circuits, and Training. Exhibition allows for either singles or doubles play. Circuits mode involves the player competing to win four major tournaments: the Sydney Open, Paris Open, London Open and the Florida Open.
34 Years AgoCrüe Ball
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Crüe Ball is a 1992 pinball video game. It is themed to glam metal band Mötley Crüe, it features three of their songs: "Dr. Feelgood," "Live Wire," and "Home Sweet Home." It features nine levels which are partitioned into three sections: a bottom, middle and top area.
32 Years Ago
32 Years AgoLeading Jockey
Super FamicomJapan
Leading Jockey is a horse racing game for the Super Famicom. It focuses more on the racing aspect than the simulation/management of one's horses and jockeys, unlike ASCII's Derby Stallion or Hect's Thoroughbred Breeder.
32 Years AgoJissen Pachi-Slot Hisshouhou! 2
Super FamicomJapan
Jissen Pachi-Slot Hisshouhou 2 is a Miscellaneous game, published by Sammy Studios, which was released in Japan in 1994.
29 Years AgoBlock Buster
PlayStationEurope
Block Buster (or Block Kuzushi or Simple 1500 Series vol.014 - The Block Kuzushi in Japan) is a good breakout game that can be played by 2 players in cooperative or VS mode.
26 Years AgoNFL GameDay 2001
PlayStationWorldwide
This edition features lifelike player specific graphics that make players look like their real life counterparts. Also new is commentary by Dick Enberg and Phil Simms. Another feature is total-control passing and running.
26 Years AgoDuck Dodgers Starring Daffy Duck
Nintendo 64Worldwide
Marvin The Martian has developed an ultimate weapon that will allow him to finally destroy Earth, which will ultimately allow him to take control of the universe. Upon the demonstration of the weapon, a slight snag hinders Marvin from completing his devious deed.
24 Years AgoThe Terminator: Dawn of Fate
PS2Worldwide
The future is what we make it, so let's set the future right. This prequel to The Terminator film lets you play as three characters--each with specialized skills and abilities.
24 Years AgoBoulder Dash EX
RemakeGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
A Boulder Dash game for Game Boy Advance.
23 Years AgoFord Truck Mania
PlayStationNorth America
Pilot tough Ford Trucks across challenging terrain in this Gotham Games release for PlayStation. Gamers choose from a variety of vehicles, including eight standard Fords and four modified trucks, all with adjustable steering, transmission, tires, suspension, and even color.
23 Years AgoSpace Twins
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Experience the thrilling universe of Space Twins for the Game Boy Advance, an action-packed adventure released in 2003. With its captivating gameplay and unique mechanics, this unknown title promises to transport players into a captivating space odyssey.
22 Years AgoAngelique Etoile
PS2Japan
Angelique étoile (étoile meaning "star" in French) is considered the fourth main installment of the Angelique series. Its PlayStation 2 port is one of the projects made for Neoromance's tenth anniversary.
22 Years AgoPro Yakyuu Spirits 2004 Climax
RemakePS2Worldwide
Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2004 Climax its a re-made version for the post-season baseball league.
22 Years AgoTennis no Ouji-sama: Saikyou Team wo Kessei seyo!
PS2Japan
Based on the Prince of Tennis series. This game allows you to recruit players for your tennis team, train them to build up their statistics, join team building exercises like bowling and participate in tennis tournaments.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.