ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 6
The games released on this day in gaming history.
736 releases
24 Years AgoZoids VS
GameCubeJapan
The first incarnation of the Zoid Vs series, released in Japan in 2002. The game was noted for its ragdoll-like movement when Zoids were hit back or killed.
23 Years AgoPuzzle Bobble VS
N-GageNorth America
Bubble poppin' action on the N-Gage. Oddly called Puzzle Bobble even in The States (as opposed to the previous nomenclature of "Bust-A-Move").
23 Years AgoTomb Raider
PortN-GageNorth America
The N-Gage port of Tomb Raider is a 3D game closely modeled after 1997's Tomb Raider II on PlayStation.
23 Years AgoPuyo Pop
N-GageNorth America
Puyo Pop for the Nokia N-Gage is an entry in the Puyo Puyo series. Unlike most other entries in the series, this game was not released in Japan. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a port of Game Boy Advance game with the same name.
23 Years AgoNinja Jajamaru-kun Ranbu
MobileJapan
Jaleco's popular action game "Ninja Jajamarukun" has been released as a 505 exclusive app. Moreover, it is released as a completely original new work.
22 Years AgoTin Soldiers: Alexander the Great
PCWorldwide
A turn-based wargame covering some of Alexander's most famous battles.
21 Years AgoNevsky Titbit
PCEurope
Russian action FPS game. The idea and script of the game belong to Daniil Shepovalov.
21 Years AgoV tylu vraga: Diversanty 2
Standalone expansionPCEurope
Second add-on to the first V tily vraga (Soldiers: Heroes of World War II) and the second game in the Diversanty spin-off series, folowing "Silent Heroes: Elite Troups of WWII".
20 Years AgoRaimais
PSPEurope
Raimais is a maze chase arcade game released in April 1988 in Japan. The object of the game is to drive your vehicle around a maze in order to clear the maze of dots while avoiding the enemy. The game consists of 32 mazes total plus boss fights.
20 Years AgoStreet Supremacy
PSPAustralia
Unlike other Shutokou Battle series titles, the objective of Street Supremacy is to join a team, level up to become the team leader, recruit other rivals to join your team, and to take control of the various highways in Tokyo.
20 Years Ago
20 Years AgoYs VI: The Ark of Napishtim
PortPSPAustralia
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans.
19 Years AgoJellyCar
PCWorldwide
JellyCar (originally titled “JelloCar”) is a driving/platforming game for both Windows and Xbox360. The game is about driving a squishy car through squishy worlds, trying to reach the exit. The game features soft body physics for all of the objects in the world.
18 Years AgoPass the Pigs
iOSNorth America
This game is based on a classic "push your luck" dice game.
18 Years Ago
18 Years AgoGravity Grid
Web browserWorldwide
Connect the blocks by rotating or flipping the grid in this clever and addictive puzzle game!
17 Years AgoFighting Street
PortWiiJapan
Street Fighter was ported under the changed title Fighting Street for the TurboGrafx-CD and released with an arranged soundtrack.
17 Years AgoStar Guard
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Star Guard is a 2D platformer brought back to the basic elements of the genre: jumping and shooting, with a distinct retro look. Enemies are red, allies are green and the levels consist of yellow lines against a black background.
17 Years AgoJillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010
WiiWorldwide
Jillian Michaels' workout game for 2010 was released on the Wii and DS in October 2009.
17 Years AgoBellatorus Deluxe
PCWorldwide
Bellatorus Deluxe is a card battle game, where you'll struggle to destroy your opponent's tower and protect your own. If you are not too fond of wanton destruction, you can focus on building and protecting your tower and should consider siding with the good guys.
17 Years AgoBass Pro Shops: The Strike
PCWiiXbox 360WorldwideNorth America
Quite the catch for gamers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Strike literally puts the fishing rod in players’ hands as they head out to their favorite hot spots, including several popular lakes in North America.
16 Years AgoJewel Keepers: Easter Island
iOSWorldwide
Jewel Keepers: Easter Island is a Bejewelled-clone by Nordcurrent.
16 Years AgoPaper Wars: Cannon Fodder!
PSPNorth America
Immersed in an old fashioned, decrepit military battlefield, players in Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder must take down a sea of hand drawn and animated enemy soldiers as they attempt to cross into your territory.
16 Years AgoAce Armstrong vs. The Alien Scumbags!
PSPPS3Europe
Ace Armstrong vs. the Alien Scumbags! is a fast-paced horizontally scrolling shooter with a unique, slapstick take on the best of 50s and 60s sci-fi movies and cartoons.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.