ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 4
The games released on this day in gaming history.
90 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
31 Years AgoSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
SNESNorth America
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a platform video game acting as a prequel to 1990's Super Mario World.
19 Years AgoDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
PS2Japan
Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is a 1vs1 fighting game based on the anime/manga Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama. It includes the apocalyptic battles and the essence of the Dragon Ball series following the main story of the popular manga.
22 Years AgoTony Hawk's Underground 2
PS2Worldwide
You've been chosen by Tony Hawk to compete against Bam Margera's team in the World Destruction Tour. In an all-new storyline, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 takes you to skateparks around the world, where you can spray your custom tag, slap stickers, and even create new skate lines.
24 Years AgoWorms World Party
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Worms World Party is an artillery game, which is a type of Turn-based strategy game. Like its predecessors, Worms World Party involves controlling a team of worms and using a collection of weaponry to eliminate the opposing team(s).
19 Years AgoCrash of the Titans
PS2North America
Crash of the Titans is the sixth Crash Bandicoot series game. The gameplay has the player explore levels, picking up power-ups to use against enemies as well as for the first time, use fighting combos such as punches and kicks against enemies.
21 Years AgoCastlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Nintendo DSNorth America
Draw the correct magic seal quickly, or your enemies will never die! Fight and explore through one of the largest castles ever seen in the series! Race another player through custom-made castle rooms in versus mode!
22 Years AgoMortal Kombat: Deception
PS2North America
Mortal Kombat: Deception is the sixth installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Based on the Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance engine, players once again have to fight to stop this new threat in the sixth installment of the fighting series.
35 Years AgoSuper Ghouls'n Ghosts
Super FamicomJapan
As dauntless knight Arthur you are caught up in the most dangerous of quests! A spell has been cast upon the kingdom. Your fair maiden, Princess Prin Prin has been snatched up by the evil emperor.
21 Years AgoThe Matrix: Path of Neo
PS2Worldwide
The Matrix: Path of Neo will follow the story of the blockbuster motion picture trilogy The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions and for the first time allow gamers to play as "Neo" and become "The One." Gamers will play a…
21 Years AgoFIFA Soccer 06
PS2Europe
For 06, the players are more responsive and crucial features like first touch control have been re-mapped in a way that makes more sense.
24 Years AgoDragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku takes you on an incredible journey to protect the universe from the evil Frieza once and for all. The game follows an RPG style, with battle elements designed similarly to the style of the cartoon, with fireballs, quick moves and more.
24 Years AgoMyst III: Exile
PS2Europe
MYST III: EXILE introduces a new villain Saavedro, who seeks revenge when he finds out his homeland was destroyed by Atrus' sons. The player must track the villain through several surrealistic Ages, navigating puzzles to uncover the truth behind this new adversary.
30 Years AgoX-Men vs. Street Fighter
ArcadeNorth America
X-Men vs. Street Fighter is a fighting game originally released as a coin-operated arcade game in 1996.
16 Years AgoPokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Nintendo DSNorth America
The third installment in the action-packed Pokemon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokemon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokemon, people and nature.
24 Years AgoOnimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
PS2Europe
Onimusha 2 is the second installment in the Onimusha series of video games released in May of 2002. The game retains the action elements from its predecessor such as the use of multiple special weapons that can be upgraded by defeating enemies.
21 Years AgoMega Man Zero 4
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Mega Man Zero 4 is a video game created by Capcom and Inti Creates for the Game Boy Advance in 2005. It's the fourth and final installment in the Mega Man Zero series, making Zero the first Mega Man subseries to see a proper conclusion.
16 Years AgoShantae: Risky's Revenge
Nintendo DSiNorth America
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Shantae is here! Fans asked, and WayForward has answered with a powder keg of high-octane, hair-whipping, hip-shaking action available only on the Nintendo DSiWare service.
25 Years AgoTime Crisis II
PS2Japan
Time Crisis II is a light gun arcade game and the second installment in the Time Crisis series. It introduces co-operative multiplayer to the franchise.
20 Years AgoNaruto: Ninja Council 2
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Action game, based on the Shonen Jump manga. This sequel to the very first Naruto game on the GBA (the second game was a much different simulation/adventure) has three-times the amount of stages and characters twice the size. The action is streamlined and more dynamic.
25 Years AgoScooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
PlayStationNorth America
Play as Shaggy or Scooby and try to defeat the Phantom Virus in Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase for PlayStation.
21 Years AgoTrauma Center: Under the Knife
Nintendo DSNorth America
Take your Nintendo DS into the Operating Room! Trauma Center: Under the Knife lets YOU play doctor, performing increasingly complex surgeries.
22 Years AgoGradius V
PS2Europe
Gradius V is the fifth entry in Konami’s Gradius series, originally released for PlayStation 2. It introduces new mechanics while retaining core side-scrolling shooter gameplay.
31 Years AgoStrikers 1945
ArcadeWorldwide
In 1945, the second world war ended. Soon, there was peace, but an organization of high-ranking military officers from all over the world form a global army known as CANY. Their mission was to conquer the world.
25 Years AgoKing's Field: The Ancient City
PS2Japan
King's Field: The Ancient City, known in Japan as King's Field IV, is a medieval-themed first-person role playing video game produced by From Software for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. It is the fourth game in the King's Field series and the last one released for home consoles.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.