On This Day in Gaming: October 17

ON THIS DAY IN GAMING

October 17

The games released on this day in gaming history.

62 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years

Pac-Man World 2 cover21 Years Ago

Pac-Man World 2

PortGame Boy AdvanceNorth America

This version of Pac-Man World 2 is the Game Boy Advance portable version. It is sprite-based and an isometric platformer.

Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long - Attack of the Dark Dragon cover20 Years Ago

Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long - Attack of the Dark Dragon

Nintendo DSNorth America

Attack of the Dark Dragon for the Nintendo DS lets players take control of Jake, who must punch and kick his way through an onslaught of villains to save Rose from the Dark Dragon. American Dragon—Attack of the Dark Dragon boasts five distinct worlds with more than 20 levels.

Justice League Heroes cover20 Years Ago

Justice League Heroes

PortNintendo DSNorth America

The Nintendo DS version of Justice League Heroes. This version shares a similar visual style and gameplay mechanics to the console version, but serves as a prequel to its story.

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends cover20 Years Ago

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

Game Boy AdvanceNorth America

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, from Craig McCracken (creator of The Powerpuff Girls) features the somewhat shy Mac and his imaginary friend, Blooregard Q. Kazoo.

Justice League Heroes: The Flash cover20 Years Ago

Justice League Heroes: The Flash

Game Boy AdvanceNorth America

Justice League Heroes: The Flash is the Game Boy Advance version of Justice League Heroes released from Xbox and PlayStation 2. This version focuses primarily on The Flash and features 2D sidescrolling action gameplay and a sidestory to the console game's plot.

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground cover19 Years Ago

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

PortNintendo DSAustralia

The Nintendo DS version of Tony Hawk's Proving Ground was developed by Vicarious Visions. Its gameplay is very similar to the DS version of Tony Hawk’s American Sk8land. In the game's story mode, your objective is to progress as a career or hardcore skater.

Thrillville: Off the Rails cover19 Years Ago

Thrillville: Off the Rails

PortNintendo DSAustralia

The Nintendo DS port of Thrillville: Off the Rails.

Littlest Pet Shop: Jungle cover18 Years Ago

Littlest Pet Shop: Jungle

Nintendo DSEurope

Set in a new jungle-themed universe, gameplay is spread across four unique pet-sized worlds. Within these, players can collect, name and care for 20 pets.

I Love Puppies! cover16 Years Ago

I Love Puppies!

Nintendo DSNorth America

Explore the amazing world of Puppyville Farm, home to the most adorable litter of puppies around. Experience 20 fun filled mini-games where you get to train, play with, and groom your puppies. With simple stylus controls you'll be raising showworthy puppies in no time.

Tenkaichi: Sengoku Lovers DS cover16 Years Ago

Tenkaichi: Sengoku Lovers DS

PortNintendo DSJapan

A port of Tenkaichi: Sengoku Lovers for Nintendo DS.

33 Years Ago

Aoki Gentyouhishi

Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide

Let’s return in the times of great empires when the legendary Mongolian Emperor Chingishan conquered half of the world. Now you have the opportunity to re enact his success. Welcome to the 10th century China.

33 Years Ago

Gauntlet Arcade Version

Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide

Using your character's unique strengths you must battle through strange and deadly mazes filled with monsters and all manner of strange and deadly creatures to make it to the exit and through to the next level until you've made it out alive!

Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi 2 cover29 Years Ago

Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi 2

Game BoyJapan

18 Years Ago

Scotland Yard

Nintendo DSWorldwide

Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.

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