ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
719 releases
19 Years AgoCrash of the Titans
PS2Xbox 360WiiEurope
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.
22 Years AgoFIFA Soccer 2005
PS2XboxPCGameCubeNorth America
FIFA Football 2005 gives you more control than ever with improved button and control sensitivity and an intuitive Off the Ball Control.
22 Years AgoBloodRayne 2
PS2XboxNorth America
BloodRayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight, Rayne is challenged with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down her siblings.
27 Years AgoLEGO Racers
Nintendo 64North America
Lego Racers is set in the fictional Legoland universe, the game depicts Rocket Racer, the "greatest racing champion" in Legoland.
17 Years AgoPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Expanded editionNintendo DSNorth America
Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world.
22 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Expanded editionPS2North America
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax, released in America as Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is an expanded game of the original Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne released only in Japan.
27 Years AgoMetal Gear Solid: VR Missions
Standalone expansionPlayStationNorth America
Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions is an add-on disk that includes 300 missions, ranging from missions that are more advanced levels of the training missions in MGS to solving mysteries.
34 Years AgoThe Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
SNESNorth America
Bart has to stay up late and write a paper for class tomorrow. For once, he is determined to get a good mark. However, very quickly, he falls asleep.
16 Years AgoSuper Scribblenauts
Nintendo DSNorth America
In this new game created and developed by 5TH Cell, players use the stylus and touch screen to help Maxwell, the game's hero, acquire the "Starite," the prize earned from solving the puzzle in even more robust challenges and redesigned levels.
20 Years AgoFinal Fantasy V Advance
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceJapan
The winds fail. Ships stand still, unable to fill their sails. The world races to its end.
22 Years AgoTy the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue
PS2GameCubeXboxWorldwide
STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.
33 Years AgoAero the Acro-Bat
SNESNorth America
You play as bat Aero, who have to stop the mad scientist Edgar Ektor, who is trying to rid the world of amusement and fun.
26 Years Ago18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker
DreamcastWorldwide
The main purpose of the game is to make it to the finish line with the truck's cargo. Players are given a set amount of time, but can ram into special vans that will add three seconds to the timer.
19 Years AgoDK: Jungle Climber
Nintendo DSEurope
DK: Jungle Climber is the sequel to DK: King of Swing (2005) for the Game Boy Advance, featuring similar gameplay. However, the visuals have been designed to more closely resemble Donkey Kong Country and add dual screen support.
31 Years AgoAero Fighters 3
ArcadeJapan
When enemy forces wipe out the jets of the Aero Fighters, they must scramble using heavily-modified World War II warplanes in the third installment of the comical Aero Fighters series.
27 Years AgoSouth Park: Chef's Luv Shack
Nintendo 64North America
South Park: Chef's Luv Shack is a 2D game-show style video game based on the television show South Park. It gained its popularity by having mini games and the ability to play against friends in a challenge for the most points.
20 Years AgoAtelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny
PS2Australia
The 7th core Atelier game and the second in the Iris Series. Its story is a Prequel to the first game.
26 Years AgoMotoGP
PS2Japan
Developed by Namco, this racing simulator brings the excitement of MotoGP to the consoles.
27 Years AgoBattleTanx: Global Assault
Nintendo 64North America
Global Assault is the sequel to the original BattleTanx. It features many new weapons, new vehicles, and new powers that were not available in the original.
25 Years AgoMadden NFL 2002
PS2Europe
#1 for a reason! Return to glory: Relive the golden days of 16-bit Madden gameplay in Madden Classic mode. Kick off the season with the newest NFL team: Take the field with all 32 NFL teams including the expansion Houston Texans.
36 Years AgoMendel Palace
NESNorth America
Candy needs your help! She's fallen fast asleep and may never wake up--because she's trapped in her own dream! All her harmless dolls are suddenly out to get her!
27 Years AgoDestruction Derby 64
PortNintendo 64Europe
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.
17 Years AgoCars Race-O-Rama
WiiPS3Xbox 360PS2PSPWorldwide
In the Cars Race-O-Rama video game, players get to race against new characters through action-packed tracks to win the Race-O-Rama trophy as their own personalized Lightning McQueen.
25 Years AgoGyakuten Saiban
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Gyakuten Saiban is a visual novel adventure game developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and published by Capcom. It was released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance. The story follows Phoenix Wright, a rookie defense attorney who attempts to have his clients declared "not guilty".
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.