ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
201 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
35 Years AgoHellfire
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
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.
33 Years AgoBattle Cars
SNESNorth America
Racing game for the SNES developed by Malibu. Can be played by 1 or 2 players.
32 Years AgoBonkers
SNESNorth America
Three of Toontown's most precious treasures, the Sorcerer's Hat (from Fantasia), the Mermaid's Voice (The Little Mermaid), and the Magic Lamp (Aladdin), are stolen. After a car accident Lucky Piquel is hospitalized and as such, Bonkers D. Bobcat has to resolve this case alone.
27 Years AgoDemolition Racer
PlayStationWorldwide
Demolition Racer is a racing game with a twist. Rather than a game that just requires you to try and win the race, this game gives you points to destroy the other racers' cars. The game has many styles of game play so you don't have to play the same style each game.
32 Years AgoOperation Thunderbolt
SNESNorth America
Operation Thunderbolt is the exciting sequel to Operation Wolf. An airliner is hijacked by terrorists en-route from Paris to Boston, who threaten to kill all hostages on board if their mates aren't released from jail.
38 Years Ago
36 Years AgoClassic Concentration
NESWorldwide
Concentration was a popular game show in the mid-to-late 1980s and this game was adapted from that television program. Two players can play against each other, or one person can play against a computer generated opponent. The answer to the puzzle is hidden by tiles.
34 Years AgoSpace Megaforce
PortSNESNorth America
Taking the role of a lone starfighter pilot, you are tasked with destroying an evil alien armada in standard 2D shooter fashion.
33 Years AgoSuper Off Road: The Baja
SNESWorldwide
Super Off Road: The Baja is a sequel of Super Off Road.
32 Years AgoMario's Early Years! Fun with Letters
SNESNorth America
Mario's Early Years: Fun With Letters is a collection of letter-related activities for kids ages 3 to 6.
31 Years AgoTecmo Super Bowl III: Final Edition
SNESNorth America
A late entry in what was once the premiere football simulation, TSB III has updated rosters and teams for the 1994-1995 season and is licensed by both the NFL and the Players group. This game features real NFLP players and photos, the real NFL schedule, and weekly standings.
29 Years AgoFelony 11-79
PlayStationWorldwide
Hit and run, baby! Thrash beach-front property, police cars, glass fronted mini-malls and billboards -- essentially, any and everything goes for the greatest joyride of your life! The mission is grab the goods, destroy what you can and get the heck outta town...fast!
33 Years AgoStar Trek: The Next Generation
NESWorldwide
Star Trek: The Next Generation is divided into a series of missions. Players will start on the main screen of the bridge and from there can access Navigation, Tactical, Operations, Engineering, Transporter Systems and Mission Control.
34 Years AgoSpy vs. Spy: Operation - Booby Trap
Game BoyWorldwide
Players take on the role of a spy in white (or black), and go on a mission to go to four different locations and collect 4 items: a CD, passport, key and a sum of cash (and a brief-case to contain these things). But there's a snatch, another spy is also on the same mission.
29 Years AgoDr. Franken II
Game BoyNorth America
Dr. Franken II is a side-scrolling platformer what places you in control of a Frankenstein-like character named Franky. The goal is collect different objects within different levels to put something back together.
16 Years AgoCrime Lab: Body of Evidence
Nintendo DSEurope
Crime Lab: Body of Evidence is a single player adventure-puzzle game for DS/DSi that challenges players to stop a killer before he strikes again.
33 Years AgoPopeye 2
Game BoyNorth America
Popeye 2 is a 1991 2D platform game, developed by Copya System and published by Sigma Enterprises for the Game Boy handheld. It is a sequel to Popeye, released exclusively in Japan in 1990.
16 Years AgoDespicable Me: The Game - Minion Mayhem
Nintendo DSEurope
A separate game based on the film Despicable Me, exclusive to the Nintendo DS.
16 Years AgoAura Aura Climber
Nintendo DSiEurope
Aura-Aura Climber is a DSiWare platformer, published by Nintendo. The goal is to climb back to the sky using Aura-Aura's grapple arm, while avoiding enemies and obstacles as fast and accurately as possible.
41 Years Ago'99: The Last War
ArcadeWorldwide
'99: The Last War is an Action game, published by Kyugo Boueki, which was released in 1985.
41 Years AgoChoplifter
RemakeArcadeJapan
Fly a helicopter on missions to rescue P.O.W.s. Four different levels featuring desert, sea, caves and city rescue. Avoid and shoot enemy jets, ships, tanks anti-aircraft fire. Digitized speech and catchy background music.
40 Years AgoThe Genji and the Heike Clans
ArcadeJapan
The Genji and the Heike Clans (Genpei Touma-den) is a side-scrolling hack and slash platform game. The player controls Taira no Kagekiyo, a samurai who was killed in the Battle of Dan-no-ura during the Genpei War.
40 Years AgoUFO Robo Dangar
ArcadeJapan
UFO Robo Dangar is a 1986 arcade game released by Nichibutsu. It is a game in the Moon Cresta series, which includes Terra Cresta and Terra Force. The game is inspired by the anime series UFO Robo Grendizer and Danguard Ace.
40 Years AgoWoody Poco
FamicomJapan
Woody Poco, an 8-bit action-RPG about a wooden boy (or girl, depending on the version) who wants to become human.
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