ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
93 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
24 Years AgoRobotech: Battlecry
PS2Worldwide
It's a desperate struggle to save the Earth in over 40+ missions with 40 Veritech fighters on land, air and outer space. Take the role of intrepid fighter pilot Jack Archer, who must put his skills to the test in the ultimate battle against the forces of the alien Zentraedi.
16 Years AgoArt Academy
Nintendo DSAustralia
Art Academy offers simple, easy to understand art lessons that you can take at your own pace. You even have the ability to fast forward or rewind a step if you would like to view it again.
38 Years AgoThe Legendary Axe
PC EngineJapan
You are Gogan, a muscular powerhouse with enough guts to enter the Pits of Madness. Your mission: rescue the beautiful red-haired Flare.
33 Years AgoGS Mikami: Joreishi ha Nice Body
Super FamicomJapan
Ghost Sweeper Mikami: Joreishi ha Nice Body is a side-scrolling platformer where the player controls Reiko through multiple stages. Reiko is armed with a magic baton that can be used to perform several types of melee attacks.
28 Years AgoRomance of the Three Kingdoms II
PlayStationJapan
The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five chronologically arranged scenarios.
24 Years AgoTekken 4
Expanded editionPS2North America
The PlayStation 2 release of Tekken 4 included several modes not seen in the Arcade release, such as Tekken Force (A beat 'em up mode), Story, and Practice.
23 Years AgoDDRMax2: Dance Dance Revolution
PS2North America
The dance floor kicks into overdrive with DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution. It is the latest installment of the highly anticipated DDR series and takes the revolution to the masses! Players can customize their own dance steps and workout in an innovative Exercise Mode.
18 Years AgoCabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009
PS2Worldwide
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009 is a hunting video game published by Activision for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 video game consoles. It was released in the United States on September 23, 2008.
24 Years AgoSummoner 2
PS2North America
The player takes on the role of Maia, Queen of Halassar, who is the goddess Laharah reborn, and can transform herself into a variety of "summonable" creatures. The game's story revolves around Maia's quest to heal the World Tree, Eleh, which was shattered by the Storm.
18 Years AgoFord Racing: Off Road
PS2Worldwide
Race 18 of Ford and Land Rover’s toughest off road trucks, 4X4’s and SUV’s through lush environments, stunning scenery and extreme terrain.
24 Years AgoShox: Rally Reinvented
PS2Europe
Arcade rally racing gets fast and furious in the newest addition to the EA SPORTS BIG! line-up. Let it all hang out as you powerslide, get big air, and smash through 20 exotic off-road tracks. Charge with precision and blaze through Shox Zones to win the races within the race.
23 Years AgoNBA Jam
PS2North America
3-on-3 arcade-style basketball with over 50 of the NBA's all time greatest players. Enter a Legends Tournament and travel back in time as you work your way up through the ranks in head-to-head battle with the best from each era.
18 Years AgoSingStar: Pop Vol. 2
PS2North America
SingStar Pop Vol.2 for the PlayStation2 represents a wide variety of songs and videos from some of the hottest pop artists on the planet.
38 Years AgoGaia no Monshou
PC EngineJapan
Gaia no Monshō (also known as the 'Crest of Gaia') is a fantasy round-based strategy game by NCS and conversion of a game originally released for the NEC PC-8801 in 1987.
38 Years AgoKujaku-ou
Master SystemJapan
Kujaku Ou the Peacock King, who is a young monk from Mt Koya with the direction of his Master, is sent to investigate strange paranormal incidents taking over Japan. In it the player takes the role of a band of heroes fighting against evil demons.
37 Years AgoAmerican Dream
FamicomJapan
The player must earn money in order to become the wealthiest gambler in the world. The game, set in New York City, is considered a spin-off from the Pachio-kun franchise.
35 Years AgoFinal Soldier
PC EngineWorldwide
On Earth in the 23rd century, a space time warp opens up over the Atlantic Ocean. From it comes an enormous invasion force analyzed to come from the 25th century.
35 Years AgoShodan Morita Shogi
Super FamicomJapan
Shodan Morita Shogi is a Miscellaneous game, published by Seta Corporation, which was released in Japan in 1991.
33 Years AgoSD Kidou Senshi Gundam 2
Super FamicomJapan
SD Kidou Senshi Gundam 2 is a shoot 'em up game featuring characters from the Gundam universe in a super deformed format. It is the sequel to the Super Famicom game SD Kidou Senshi Gundam: V Sakusen Shidou.
33 Years AgoLemmings
PortGame BoyJapan
The Game Boy version of Lemmings sees similar gameplay ported to a system that wasn't very suited to it, such as the tiny screen, lack of mouse and downgraded graphics.
33 Years AgoGenghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
PortMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf is a 2D turn-based grand strategy game, based on the life of the historical Mongol leader Temujin, better known as Genghis Khan.
32 Years AgoMahjong Sengoku Monogatari
Super FamicomJapan
Mahjong Sengoku Monogatari is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Khaos and published by Yojigen, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoTokoro's Mahjong
Super FamicomJapan
Tokoro's Mahjong is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Syscom and published by Vic Tokai, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoAngelique
Super FamicomJapan
Angelique is a Strategy game, published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1994. It is the inaugural Angelique game and the first release from the developer Ruby Party.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.