ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
819 releases
21 Years AgoPac-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.
20 Years AgoDisney'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.
20 Years AgoJustice 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.
20 Years AgoFoster'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.
20 Years AgoJustice 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.
19 Years AgoTony 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.
19 Years AgoThrillville: Off the Rails
PortNintendo DSAustralia
The Nintendo DS port of Thrillville: Off the Rails.
18 Years AgoLittlest 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.
16 Years AgoI 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.
16 Years AgoTenkaichi: Sengoku Lovers DS
PortNintendo DSJapan
A port of Tenkaichi: Sengoku Lovers for Nintendo DS.
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.
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!
29 Years Ago
9 Years AgoSouth Park: The Stick of Truth
Xbox OnePS4Worldwide
South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing game set in the town of South Park, developed in collaboration with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
13 Years AgoThe Stanley Parable
Expanded editionPCWorldwide
A first-person exploration game built around branching narrative choices and an omniscient narrator who reacts to the player's decisions.
13 Years AgoBeyond: Two Souls
PS3Japan
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
21 Years AgoF.E.A.R.
PCNorth America
"F.E.A.R." (First Encounter Assault Recon) is a critically acclaimed first-person shooter game released in 2005, developed by Monolith Productions and published by Sierra Entertainment.
7 Years AgoReturn of the Obra Dinn
SwitchEurope
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
12 Years AgoBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel
PCXbox 360LinuxPS3Europe
Shoot 'n' loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora's moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Discover the story behind Borderlands 2’s villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power in this brand new game in the Borderlands series.
9 Years AgoSouth Park: The Fractured But Whole
PS4Xbox OnePCWorldwide
Players will once again assume the role of the New Kid, and join South Park favorites Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in a new hilarious and outrageous adventure. This time, players will delve into the crime-ridden underbelly of South Park with Coon and Friends.
14 Years AgoCastlevania
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: To destroy forever the Curse of the Evil Count. Unfortunately, everybody's home this evening.
18 Years AgoSaints Row 2
Xbox 360Europe
After the events of the first game, you awaken from a coma to find that the Third Street Saints have all but disappeared. Much like Saints Row, you are charged with retaking the city from three rival gangs, only this time as the leader of the saints.
8 Years AgoRimWorld
PCLinuxMacWorldwide
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.