ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 11
The games released on this day in gaming history.
51 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
21 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Expanded editionNintendo DSNorth America
Meet Phoenix Wright, the rookie defense lawyer new to the scene with the wildest cross-examination skills in town! Take on five intriguing cases to reveal dramatic, stunning, and even comical court proceedings.
19 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Nintendo DSAustralia
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the first Zelda game for the Nintendo DS and a direct sequel to The Wind Waker. The art direction is the same cel-shaded style as the Wind Waker but is displayed from a classic top-down perspective.
31 Years AgoSimCity 2000
SaturnSNESNorth America
It has all the features, flexibility, art, animation, and power you need to create an environment of your dreams. Choose from a selection of bonus cities and scenarios to rule or ruin as you please.
24 Years AgoCastlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Nearly fifty years has past since Simon Belmont rescued the land from the curse of Dracula. Now, Simon's descendant Juste Belmont, must acquire the relics of Dracula to unravel the disappearance of his childhood friend Lydie.
24 Years AgoBurnout 2: Point of Impact
PS2Europe
Burnout is a street racing game focused around speed and crashing. Unlike many games which focus on closed course driving, you get to drive through cities with real traffic and city infrastructure.
27 Years AgoJet Force Gemini
Nintendo 64North America
The insect invasion has begun. The galaxy is being infested by the evil Mizar and his horde of Drones. Already, the planet of Goldwood has been subjugated and the peaceful Tribals enslaved.
19 Years AgoElite Beat Agents
Nintendo DSKorea
The public knows of government agencies like the FBI and CIA, but little is known of this super-secret agency. Code-named "Elite Beat Agents", these men in black are heroes' heroes and the coolest group of guys this world has ever known.
32 Years AgoSega Rally Championship
ArcadeJapan
Sega Rally Championship is a 1994 arcade racing game developed by AM5 on the Sega Model 2 board.
21 Years AgoSSX on Tour
PS2Worldwide
You can ski or snowboard yourself into stardom in SSX On Tour. The game includes 12 levels for racing and performing stunts. You can earn yourself a spot on the professional tour by winning events and improving your skills.
32 Years AgoIndiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
SNESNorth America
Indiana Jones’ Greatest Adventures is a 1994 platform video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
27 Years AgoChocobo Racing
PlayStationEurope
The Chocobo has appeared in every Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy IV as a large yellow bird that you can ride to other destinations or use during fights.
26 Years AgoAlien Resurrection
PlayStationNorth America
Gameplay is standard FPS action, with limited ammo and plenty of hazards to detour around or find the switch to deactivate.
22 Years AgoTak 2: The Staff of Dreams
PS2Worldwide
The gameplay is almost identical to the original Tak Game, whereas Tak's weapon is always on hand and mana is represented by feather count and not a meter.
21 Years AgoSOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
PS2North America
The Socom series continues with a single player campaign. 32 player capability is added to the online experience. The series is still about protecting America against urban and rural warfare.
25 Years AgoFormula One 2001
PS2Japan
Formula One 2001 is a racing video game for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 developed by Studio 33 (PS1) and Sony Studio Liverpool (PS2) and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
24 Years AgoYoshi's Island
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceEurope
The remake of Yoshi's Island included in Super Mario Advance 3.
35 Years AgoSword of Sodan
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Like Søren Grønbech's other game Datastorm, Sword of Sodan was most noted on the technical side, as the sprites were large and distinctive-looking. Your task (as either a hero or heroine) is to dethrone the tyrannous Zoras the Necromancer, and avenge his killing of your father.
21 Years AgoZoo Tycoon DS
Nintendo DSNorth America
Easy to learn, hard to master! Encounter the ultimate zoo experience in Zoo Tycoon DS! Get up close and personal while collecting and caring for the world's most popular animals in a custom zoo you create!
21 Years AgoCodename: Kids Next Door - Operation: V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E.
PS2Worldwide
Codename: Kids Next Door Operation: V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E. is a 2005 platformer video game based on the American animated television series Codename: Kids Next Door. It was released for the Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 in North America, Europe, and Australia.
21 Years AgoNCAA March Madness 06
PS2Worldwide
Electronic Art's NCAA Basketball franchise returns with new and improved features for the 2005 season. The new lockdown stick allows you to force opponent's to make easier turnovers and make smoother passes to teammates.
39 Years AgoSWAT: Special Weapons and Tactics
FamicomJapan
SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactics is a role-playing game developed by Shouei and published by Toei Animation. This game was only ever released in Japan for the Famicom and was never translated from the original Japanese language.
38 Years AgoDaisenryaku
FamicomJapan
One of many grand war simulations in Daisenryaku series, Daisenryaku for Famicom is a turn-based strategy with quite modern armies, the abstract "Blue" and "Red" countries (controlled by the player or AI), are at war with each other.
30 Years AgoFushigi no Kuni no Angelique
PC-FXJapan
A board and dating sim otome game set in the Angelique universe. It was originally released for PC-FX, and later ported to several other platforms.
26 Years AgoMary-Kate & Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall
PlayStationNorth America
In Magic Mystery Mall, TV's Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are on a shopping spree that quickly gets out of hand. A magic spell has been cast on the mall, and the girls find themselves engrossed in a wild adventure, as each store has become its own world.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.