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
33 Years AgoThe Ottifants
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
The Ottifants is a 2D platformer released for the Sega Genesis, Master System and Game Gear in 1993. It was only released in Europe and Brazil. The Ottifant is a creation of German comedian and actor Otto Waalkes.
33 Years AgoTrinea
Super FamicomJapan
Trinea is a Super Famicom role-playing video game that was released in 1993 exclusively in Japan. Players get to select from three different characters; who have different attack, speed, and hit point levels.
33 Years AgoThe Hunt for Red October
PortSNESJapan
The SNES version of "The Hunt for Red October" is one of 11 games that uses the Super Scope accessory, though it is only used to play bonus stages that put the submarine in first person view, where the player has to destroy a number of enemies and projectiles.
33 Years AgoBeyond Shadowgate
PC Engine CDNorth America
As the last descendant in the "Line of Kings", Prince Erik is summoned home to regain his rightful place on his father's throne. But alas, Prince Erik is accused of his father's murder by the evil Royal Advisor Belezaar, and is thrown into the dungeon to be executed at dawn.
33 Years AgoSangokushi III
Expanded editionPC Engine CDJapan
The PC-Engine CD-ROM version of Sangokushi III (Romance of the Three Kingdoms III) includes an additional scenario: The Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 184) After choosing the scenario, players determine which warlord(s) they will control.
32 Years AgoAdventures of Yogi Bear
SNESNorth America
When Yogi Bear catches wind of a plan to turn Jellystone Park into a Chemical plant he sets out on a mission to stop it. Play as Yogi in this side-scrolling Action/Adventure that is fit for all ages.
32 Years AgoWild Snake
Game BoyWorldwide
A deadly nest of snakes. And only you can keep them from getting out! Maneuver each new snake so it touches another of the same kind, making the venomous viper disappear.
32 Years AgoMichael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge
SNESWorldwide
Indy Car Challenge lets the player get behind the car of some of the fastest race cars on Earth. The player gets to race on 16 different Indy tracks across the U.S., with some tracks also in Canada and Australia.
32 Years AgoEarthworm Jim
PortSNESNorth America
The Super NES version has altered graphics, with different backgrounds and special effects, but lacked some sound effects and one of the levels from the Genesis version (titled "Intestinal Distress").
31 Years AgoWorld Series Baseball
SaturnNorth America
World Series Baseball, known in Japan as Hideo Nomo World Series Baseball, is a Sega Saturn baseball game developed and published by Sega.
30 Years AgoMr. Bones
SaturnEurope
Mr. Bones, is a multi-genre video game released for the Sega Saturn in 1996, created for SEGA by Ed Annunziata and Zono Incorporated. The game's soundtrack was composed and performed by famed guitarist Ronnie Montrose.
30 Years AgoStrike Point
PlayStationWorldwide
The terrorist organization named Hex has placed deadly ShockWave devices worldwide. If triggered, they will cause total destruction of the ecosystem.
30 Years AgoTrue Pinball
PlayStationWorldwide
True Pinball is a pinball simulation that offers four tables rendered in either 2D or 3D views. Features include different music relating to the theme of each table, authentic sound effects and speech, plus up to six balls in play at once.
30 Years AgoWave Runner
ArcadeWorldwide
WaveRunner is an arcade, personal watercraft racing game. Playable with a hydraulic motion system Jet Ski that provides the realistic feel and movement of riding the waves on a 3-axis motion system.
30 Years AgoPenny Racers
PlayStationEurope
Penny Racers (released as Choro Q in Japan) is a 1996 racing video game developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara for the PlayStation. Sony Computer Entertainment released the game in PAL regions.
30 Years AgoEarthworm Jim 2
PortSaturnEurope
Earthworm Jim 2, received versions for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation (both developed by a separate studio, Screaming Pink, Inc.), which contained the upgraded audio and all the levels from the original.
30 Years AgoPower Rangers Zeo - Full Tilt Battle Pinball
PlayStationNorth America
Earth is under invasion by aliens and the only folks that can stop the madness are the TV heroes known as the Power Rangers. How are they going to do it? Pinball style!
29 Years AgoSteel Reign
PlayStationWorldwide
General Storm and his militia are out to take over the world, and it's up to you to stop them. Luckily, you are armed with a battalion of tank prototypes.
29 Years AgoJimmy Johnson's VR Football '98
PlayStationWorldwide
As Interplay's first PlayStation football game under the VR Sports label, Jimmy Johnson's VR Football '98 offers both NFL and NFLPA licenses for real teams and players.
29 Years AgoGolden Nugget
PlayStationNorth America
Golden Nugget is a gambling game based on the famous Golden Nugget casino, the Playstation version also contained a storyline complete with FMVs starring Adam West.
29 Years AgoPsychic Force Puzzle Taisen
PlayStationJapan
Psychic Force Puzzle Taisen is a puzzle spin off of the Psychic Force series, it was only released in Japan.
29 Years AgoTecmo Stackers
PlayStationNorth America
If you're looking for a game that the whole family can enjoy, then look no further than TECMO STACKERS. Against the computer or a friend, you'll go head-to-head in some fast-paced puzzle games that will bow you away.
29 Years AgoTurbo Prop Racing
PlayStationEurope
There has been a racing game for just about every vehicle - automobile, motorcycle, jet-ski, airplane, you name it. Now, Rapid Racer (Turbo Prop Racing in the United States) lets race speedboats.
29 Years AgoThe Note
PlayStationEurope
The Note is an action adventure survival horror title, you move around the levels in a first person view and can interact with almost everything in the rooms.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.