ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
772 releases
29 Years AgoFinal Fantasy VII
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
The Western release of Final Fantasy VII (released as Final Fantasy VII International in Japan) included additional elements and alterations, such as streamlining of the menu and Materia system, reducing the health of enemies, new visual cu…
29 Years AgoCastlevania: Symphony of the Night
PlayStationNorth America
Having been awoken from his eternal slumber by the reappearance of Castlevania, Alucard must once again face the evil minions of darkness. Use your vampiric powers, along with weapons, potions, and other magical relics to change the tide of battle.
41 Years AgoSpace Harrier
ArcadeJapan
Run… fly… dodge those obstacles, but return fire on wave after wave of attacking aliens. Armed with a really big gun, you have to defend yourself against the alien hordes using your wits to navigate around the screen. But watch out for those end of level bosses!
30 Years AgoTekken 2
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
The console version of Tekken 2, which adds more content to the original arcade game, such as new characters and additional game modes.
29 Years AgoMarvel Super Heroes
SaturnNorth America
Marvel Super Heroes is a 2D fighting game and the second Capcom title to feature characters from the Marvel comic universe. Each character starts with a set of gems.
19 Years AgoThe Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
PS2WiiWorldwideNorth America
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night is a 3D action platformer which takes place right after the events at the end of The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning. Players control Spyro as he searches for his friend Cynder.
29 Years AgoSamurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
SaturnJapan
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, also known as Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent in Japan, is the fourth in SNK's flagship Samurai Shodown series of fighting games.
18 Years AgoMLB Power Pros 2008
PS2WiiJapan
MLB Power Pros is a different take on the MLB license. While the player has the ability to play as authentic players on actual MLB teams, the players are represented by anime characters, with large heads, feet and hands with no arms and legs.
19 Years AgoSpider-Man: Friend or Foe
PortWiiPS2North America
Defeat Spider-Man’s most famous enemies, like Venom, Green Goblin, and Doc Ock to add them to your epic array of playable sidekicks in this movie trilogy inspired adventure.
39 Years AgoKid Niki: Radical Ninja
PortFamicomJapan
One day in Feudal Japan, Kid Niki, the most radical of ninjas, is training at his Ninja School. Suddenly, a passing bird is struck down by an arrow and lands at Niki's feet.
25 Years AgoNASCAR Thunder 2002
PlayStationWorldwide
Take risks, be rewarded, and become a champion with NASCAR 07. With all-new Adrenaline Moments, use your skill and instinct during the most intense situations and control the outcome by avoiding disastrous wrecks and flying debris.
19 Years AgoChibi-Robo!: Park Patrol
Nintendo DSNorth America
A pollution epidemic is killing off flowers and ravaging parks worldwide. To combat this threat, Citrusoft Robotics has developed an eco-friendly model of Chibi-Robo and sent it to parks everywhere.
25 Years AgoOkage: Shadow King
PS2North America
Conquer your demons and you may conquer the world in this distinctly styled role-playing adventure for the PlayStation 2.
27 Years AgoDestruction Derby 64
PortNintendo 64North America
Destruction Derby 64 is a racing game that combines high-speed competition with vehicular combat. Players race through 12 tracks while attempting to wreck opponents' cars for points, balancing the need for speed with strategic demolition.
25 Years AgoEA Sports F1 2001
PCPS2North America
Battle for position at every sweeping bend, high-speed straightaway, and hairpin turn within the world's most glamorous sproting arena. Engage in high stakes racing from Monaco to Monza and take on the most intelligent and daring racers to hit the Formula One circuit.
17 Years AgoSpace Invaders Extreme 2
Nintendo DSEurope
High-speed action-packed game play returns with the addition of exciting head-to-head battle modes, a challenging new time attack mode, and expanded game play progression that goes beyond Fever Time to SUPER FEVER TIME!
29 Years AgoFinal Fantasy VII International
PortPlayStationJapan
Final Fantasy VII International is a direct port of the North American version, including all of its gameplay and storyline tweaks. It came with an extra fourth disc that includes bonus background information about the game itself.
18 Years Ago
20 Years AgoAlex Rider: Stormbreaker
Nintendo DSNorth America
Based on Anthony Horowitz's series of teen spy movies and movie following adventure-seeker Alex Rider. Players embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil in this thrilling action adventure.
18 Years AgoZubo
Nintendo DSEurope
Zubo is a 3D rhythm action game set in the vibrant and melodic universe of Zubalon. Players enter Zubalon to help the zany inhabitants, the Zubos, defeat a malicious mastermind and his army of dastardly Zombos.
25 Years AgoWeakest Link
PlayStationEurope
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.
19 Years AgoSpider-Man: Friend or Foe
PortNintendo DSNorth America
DS version of Spider-Man: Friend or Foe. In this game, the player can use two characters in 3D levels from a roster of both heroes and villains.
18 Years AgoToy Shop
Nintendo DSEurope
A simulation game where the player is tasked with managing a toy store.
38 Years AgoMatou no Houkai: The Hero of Babel
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
A 2D action platformer from Carry Lab, published by Pony Canyon for the Famicom Disk System.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.