ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
800 releases
14 Years AgoThe Bard's Tale
AndroidWorldwide
Completely unlike the classic Bard's Tale games, this game is in a 3D environment with the player watching his only controllable character from an overhead vantage point, and it is better described as an action-adventure game than a traditi…
14 Years AgoF1 2012
PS3Xbox 360Australia
As well as the new young driver test mode, F1 2012 features a new "Champions Mode", in which the six World Champions competing in the 2012 season — Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Michael…
8 Years AgoVelocity 2X
SwitchWorldwide
This critically acclaimed sequel to Velocity Ultra weaves together two classic game formats into one seamless adventure, featuring puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot 'em-up gameplay!
42 Years AgoElite
BBC Microcomputer SystemEurope
Elite is a space trading video game, written and developed by David Braben and Ian Bell and originally published by Acornsoft for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron computers in September 1984.
26 Years AgoStar Trek: Voyager - Elite Force
PCNorth America
This first person shooter set in the Star Trek universe lets you take control of a member of the Starship Voyager crew as you combat the Borg and other enemies.
10 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed and published by Atlus for the Nintendo 3DS.
14 Years AgoGuilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
Expanded editionArcadeJapan
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
12 Years AgoBayonetta
PortWii UJapan
The port to Nintendo consoles adds Nintendo themed costumes and touch controls. Wreak havoc as the foxy witch Bayonetta. Bayonetta is a butt-kicking, havoc-wreaking witch, and she’ll shoot, whip, slice, and burn angels as she uncovers the truth about her own past.
10 Years AgoThe Bunker
MacPCPS4Worldwide
The Bunker is a completely live action experience with point-and-click interactivity.
4 Years AgoMidnight Fight Express
SwitchWorldwide
Fight your way across the city in a brutal romp that mixes old school brawlers and fast-paced motion-captured combat. You’re Babyface, a former member of the criminal underworld lured back into “the life” by a mysterious AI drone.
4 Years AgoHardspace: Shipbreaker
PS5Xbox Series X|SWorldwide
Welcome to LYNX, the galaxy’s leading ship-salvaging corporation! Across your career, you’ll have the privilege of paying your debt to us by purchasing salvaging rights to increasingly large and valuable ships. Cut them open and extract as much value as possible!
15 Years AgoEdge
PSPNorth America
In Edge players take direct control of the cube and roll their way around the game's dozens of levels. Search for all the prisms and find the shortcuts to improve your times.
13 Years AgoAngry Video Game Nerd Adventures
PCWorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.
21 Years AgoMyst V: End of Ages
PCMacNorth America
Myst V: End of Ages is a 2005 adventure video game, and the fifth and final installment in the Myst series. As in previous games in the series, End of Ages's gameplay consists of navigating worlds known as "Ages" via the use of special books and items which act as portals.
24 Years AgoAge of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
PCEurope
Age of Wonders II is the wildly anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy phenomenon. Delivering an invigorating mix of Empire Building, Role-playing, and Warfare, Age of Wonders II brings turn-based strategy to new heights.
19 Years AgoSin and Punishment
WiiJapan
Earth is under threat from Ruffians - mutants bred to boost dwindling food stocks who have turned against their masters. As a young resistance fighter, face an onslaught of bio-genetic monsters and corrupt military forces in your battle to save the planet.
19 Years AgoMySims
WiiAustralia
Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive. Improve the town to attract new characters, from the Italian Chef and Florist to the Kickboxing Instructor and DJ.
10 Years AgoSlain: Back from Hell
PS4North America
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
2 Years AgoPoppy Playtime: Chapter 3 - Deep Sleep
Standalone expansionPS5PS4Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwideNorth America
A decrepit orphanage known as Playcare sits beneath the once magical toy factory. You must make your way through this haunted place, solving new puzzles and avoiding the nightmares that lurk within the dark. Answers lie between the blood-stained bedsheets and screaming echoes...
24 Years AgoEmperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
PCEurope
Emperor: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom is a game about politics, trade, and city design in ancient China.
10 Years AgoCossacks 3
RemakePCLinuxWorldwide
Cossacks 3 is the third main game in the long-running historical real-time strategy series.
19 Years AgoMadden NFL 08
Xbox 360Japan
Madden NFL 08, 2007's ode to NFL football on videogame consoles, fits like an old glove. Gamers will be familiar with how the game plays and feels.
16 Years AgoSonic Adventure
PortPS3North America
Sonic Adventure is an HD port of Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. This version was released on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Some features of Director's Cut didn't make it to this port, like the playable character Metal Sonic and the additional 60 missions.
11 Years AgoSkylanders: SuperChargers
PS4PS3Xbox 360Xbox OneNorth America
Kick your adventure into overdrive! The Skylanders SuperChargers Portal Owner’s Pack includes the full video game, works with any Portal of Power from the Skylanders series and includes Instant Spitfire and Instant Hot Streak.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.