ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
800 releases
13 Years AgoState of Decay
PCWorldwide
The end is here. Life as you know it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.
12 Years AgoHyrule Warriors
Wii UAustralia
A Legendary Pairing: Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Zelda, Midna and other characters from The Legend of Zelda franchise using over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves.
14 Years AgoPro Evolution Soccer 2013
PS3Xbox 360Australia
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (also known as World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2013 in Japan and South Korea) is an association football video game part of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, developed and published by Konami.
7 Years AgoLEGO Jurassic World
SwitchEurope
Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, as well as Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.
7 Years AgoAI: The Somnium Files
PS4Europe
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
8 Years AgoCrossCode
LinuxMacPCWorldwide
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
10 Years AgoDear Esther: Landmark Edition
RemasterPS4Xbox OneEuropeNorth AmericaWorldwide
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition has been remade with the Unity engine, featuring a full audio remaster, and the addition of a brand-new Directors' Commentary mode, allowing players to explore the island and learn what inspired the game and ho…
8 Years AgoThe Gardens Between
SwitchPS4LinuxMacPCWorldwide
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure through memory, moments and time that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands.
19 Years AgoStranglehold
Xbox 360Australia
John Woo Presents Stranglehold stars martial arts star Chow Yun-Fat as Inspector Tequila, a detective in Hong Kong's police force who is traveling the globe in search of his kidnapped daughter.
13 Years AgoPro Evolution Soccer 2014
PCXbox 360Europe
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (PES 2014) is a football simulation game developed by Konami. Released in 2013, it is part of the long-running Pro Evolution Soccer series and introduces a new engine, updated mechanics, and expanded features across multiple platforms.
19 Years AgoMario Strikers Charged
WiiJapan
Mario Strikers Charged is a Mario soccer Wii game and the sequel to the Nintendo GameCube game Super Mario Strikers. Up to four players can participate in this game as play soccer, attempting to kick the ball into another opponent's goal.
19 Years AgoWorld in Conflict
PCAustralia
World War III rages and a Soviet-led army has launched a surprise attack on the U.S.A. Command your troops into fast-paced battles fought on a fully destructible battle-field. Strategy meets intense action in this epic clash of Super Powers!
19 Years AgoHeavenly Sword
PS3Australia
Developed by Ninja Theory, Heavenly Sword is a visually stunning martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East.
8 Years AgoPummel Party
PCWorldwide
Pummel Party is a 4-player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames.
9 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice
iOSAndroidWorldwide
Ace Attorney 6 continues the investigation and courtroom of its predecessors, in which players take the role of the defense attorneys; Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice, and Athena Cykes, and try to defend their clients.
10 Years AgoNBA 2K17
PS4Xbox OnePCPS3Xbox 360WorldwideEuropeNorth America
Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17.
9 Years AgoNBA 2K18
iOSWorldwide
The highest rated annual sports title of this generation returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.
8 Years AgoCube Escape: Paradox
AndroidiOSMacPCWorldwide
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
21 Years AgoNinja Gaiden Black
Expanded editionXboxNorth America
In Ninja Gaiden Black you can reprise the role of Ryu Hayabusa, ninja extraordinaire. This sequel to Ninja Gaiden supplies a new story and new missions, plus two more difficulty settings and cinematic cut scenes that provide background about the protagonist.
3 Years AgoParty Animals
PCXbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends remotely, or huddle together for chaotic fun on the same screen. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES?
2 Years AgoFrostpunk 2
MacPCWorldwide
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to the highly acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated society survival game. The age of steam has passed and now, oil leads the way as humanity’s newest salvation. However, with new threats on the horizon, the future of the city looks even grimmer than before.
7 Years AgoNi no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
RemasterPS4SwitchPCWorldwide
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered on PlayStation 4 and PC features brilliant new visual enhancements, letting PlayStation 4 players enjoy the game at 1080p resolution and with a super-smooth frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps).
15 Years AgoF1 2011
Xbox 360PS3PCiOSWorldwideNorth America
F1 2011 puts players in the driver's seat of the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship, featuring all official teams, drivers, and circuits including the new Buddh International Circuit in India and the Nürburgring.
25 Years AgoPopulous: The Beginning
PCJapan
Populous: The Beginning is a strategy and god-style video game. It is the third entry in the Populous video game series, developed by Bullfrog Productions in 1998.
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