ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
September 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
129 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
31 Years AgoDemolition Man
SNESEurope
Demolition Man is a game based on the 1993 movie by the same name. As with the movie, the game takes place in a dystopian Los Angeles, in 1996. John Spartan is the country´s most fearsome cop and hunts his nemesis, Simon Phoenix.
26 Years AgoStrikers 1945 II
PlayStationJapan
Continuing where the last game ended, the forces of CANY had been demolished by the previous Strikers' line-up.
22 Years AgoRocky Legends
PS2Worldwide
Be Rocky, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, or Ivan Drago in this fighting game prequel to the movie series.
36 Years AgoSolar Striker
Game BoyEurope
You are locked in ferocious combat on an interstellar battlefield. Dodging and taking aim, alien rocketships stream past, circle, and attack. There are too many to count!
26 Years AgoVampire Hunter D
PlayStationNorth America
Vampire Hunter D is a PlayStation video game based on the series of books and movies of the same name. Along with Countdown Vampires, it is one of the few survival horror games to revolve around vampires.
20 Years Ago.Hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce
PS2Japan
.Hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce is the second entry in the .hack//G.U. series containing: Vol.
19 Years AgoGrimGrimoire
PS2Europe
GrimGrimoire allows players to take on the role of Lillet Blan, a young magician who is admitted to a prestigious and mystical magic school; however, on the fifth day of school, everyone mysteriously vanishes.
19 Years AgoLuminous Arc
Nintendo DSEurope
Protect the Light, Condemn the Dark! A Millennium of peace is about to be torn asunder by the spread of darkness. A war with the Witches 1,000 years ago nearly destroyed the planet, and now they have returned.
19 Years Ago
36 Years AgoHellfire
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
In the year 2998, humanity has finally reached the stars, and was able to build a prosperous, peaceful society. However, a space matter known as the Black Nebula began to spread, threatening to engulf the galaxies controlled by humans.
25 Years AgoBackyard Soccer
PlayStationNorth America
Backyard Soccer is the first game in the Backyard Sports Soccer Series. Gameplay is simple. There are 30 kids to pick on a team, and many custom color teams to create.
25 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution Disney Mix
PlayStationWorldwide
The revolution continues with Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix. Featuring your favorite Disney characters and dance mixes of popular Disney tunes, this is the hottest dancing game this side of Magic Kingdom.
20 Years AgoUno 52
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
America's favorite family card game is mixed with the modern poker craze to create Uno 52. Ten themed backgrounds set the stage in this fast-paced game from America’s favorite toymaker. Four styles of Poker play, including Solitaire and Challenge means the fun never stops!
17 Years AgoDragon Quest Wars
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Dragon Quest Wars is a turn-based strategy game played out across a number of quick and challenging rounds.
22 Years AgoThe Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee
PS2North America
The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is a mission based racing (or driving) game released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. The game is based on the popular Dukes of Hazzard television show.
21 Years AgoHeroes of the Pacific
PS2Worldwide
Heroes of the Pacific is an aerial combat simulator game set in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
18 Years AgoDisney Sing It
PS2Worldwide
Disney Sing It is a karaoke video game and sequel to High School Musical: Sing It!. It was released on October 28, 2008 across multiple platforms. The game's product description refers to additional downloadable song packs being available.
36 Years AgoMaru's Mission
Game BoyJapan
The Master Traveler takes on the Monsters of the World. Play as the ninja Maru in this action-packed side-scrolling game that will take you on a journey across the world.
26 Years AgoCrossroad Crisis
PlayStationJapan
A budget release from Agetec, this puzzler (also known to some as Tic Tac Chicken) challenges gamers to create a safe path for a lost baby chick so he can return home.
25 Years AgoWeakest Link
PlayStationNorth America
The Weakest Link is an interactive adaptation of the NBC game show made famous by host Anne Robinson's cold, no-nonsense demeanor and catchphrase, "You are the weakest link.
25 Years AgoWorld Tour Soccer 2002
PS2Europe
World Tour Soccer 2002 continues the World Tour Soccer (This is Football) series. Features include a full season mode with promotion, relegation and qualification for European tournaments, as well as 320 Club and International teams.
19 Years AgoJAM sessions
Nintendo DSEurope
A guitar-playing Nintendo DS game.The Nintendo DS touch screen represents a guitar's strings and the D-pad / buttons become the fingered chords. By "strumming" on the virtual strings you'll play the chord that you've selected on the D-pad.
40 Years AgoKidou Senshi Z Gundam: Hot Scramble
FamicomJapan
Mobile Suit Z Gundam: Hot Scramble is a multi-genre video game that is based on the anime Mobile Suit Z Gundam, and is one of the first Gundam video games.
39 Years AgoHikari no Senshi Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth
FamicomJapan
Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth is an adventure game developed for the Famicom by Takara, and published in 1987.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.