ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 25
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1075 releases
19 Years AgoGod of War II
PS2Japan
God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE).
20 Years AgoBully
PS2Europe
As a mischievous schoolboy, you’ll stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the worst school around, Bullworth Academy - a corrupt and crumbling prep school with an uptight facade.
24 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
GameCubePS2XboxEurope
The Need for Speed series returns, this time reverting back to the 'chase' arcade experience instead of a racing simulation. Top speed racing is the name of the game, where you must outchase not just the opposing drivers, but the cops.
20 Years AgoPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All
Expanded editionNintendo DSJapan
The second game in the popular court room battle series from Japan introduces four new cases featuring new characters, plot twists and gameplay features.
21 Years AgoResident Evil 4
Expanded editionPS2North America
A port of Resident Evil 4 for the PlayStation 2. Almost all of the GameCube's real-time cut scenes were converted into movie files to maintain higher quality.
21 Years AgoSoulCalibur III
PS2North America
Soulcalibur III is a fighting game produced by Namco as a sequel to Soulcalibur II and the fourth installment in the Soul series.
31 Years AgoX-COM: UFO Defense
PlayStationNorth America
X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Players lead an international organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion.
21 Years AgoRatchet: Deadlocked
PS2North America
Ratchet: Deadlocked is the fourth game in the Ratchet & Clank series by Insomniac Games. Deadlocked is different in its counterparts in that it focuses more on shooting than platforming and puzzle elements.
24 Years AgoKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
RemakeGame Boy AdvanceJapan
A remake of the original Kirby's Adventure for the NES.
35 Years AgoSonic the Hedgehog
Master SystemEurope
This is a completely different game than its 16-bit counterpart on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and was originally released on the Sega Game Gear and Master System. To stop the evil Dr. Robotnik, Sonic must traverse six zones consisting of three levels each.
24 Years AgoColin McRae Rally 3
PS2XboxEurope
You are given 3 seasons to win the world rally championship, racing the Ford Focus RS RWC. In each season there are 8 competitions, staged in Australia, the USA, England, Sweden, Japan, Greece and Finland.
19 Years AgoFinal Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Nintendo DSJapan
School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice.
30 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '96
Neo Geo CDNorth AmericaJapan
The King of Fighters '96 is a 1996 fighting game. It is the third game in The King of Fighters series, following The King of Fighters '95. SNK's flagship series returns for another year.
32 Years AgoSega Rally Championship
ArcadeEurope
Sega Rally Championship is a 1994 arcade racing game developed by AM5 on the Sega Model 2 board.
19 Years AgoThe Sims 2: Castaway
WiiPS2Australia
Castaway is the third console spin-off of the video game The Sims 2. The Sims Castaway Stories is a similar game created for personal computers. It is the final game in the series released for the PlayStation 2 and the final game in the Sims 2 series for console.
33 Years AgoSonic the Hedgehog Chaos
Master SystemEurope
Dr. Robotnik has stolen the Red Chaos Emerald, causing the other five to "lose balance" and scatter themselves into a parallel universe. As a result of the instability, South Island is now sinking into the ocean.
22 Years AgoAce Combat 5: The Unsung War
PS2North America
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War is a first person air combat and flight simulator. Like other Ace Combat games, each mission is determined by a level briefing and objectives.
35 Years AgoWonder Boy in Monster World
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Monsters have taken over the land, and every day the citizens fear for their lives, hoping that a hero will step forth and bring peace to the embattled country.
30 Years AgoSamurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
ArcadeJapanNorth America
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, also known as Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent in Japan, is the fourth in SNK's flagship Samurai Shodown series of fighting games.
21 Years AgoShrek SuperSlam
PS2XboxGameCubeNorth America
Shrek SuperSlam is a fighting video game featuring characters from the Shrek series of films.
30 Years AgoVandal Hearts
PlayStationJapan
You assume the role of Ash Lambert, a hero torn between saving his country and restoring honor to the disgraced Lambert dynasty. As he struggles with his inner demons and personal problems, he will meet various companions throughout his journey.
30 Years AgoLunar: Silver Star Story Complete
RemakeSaturnJapan
Return to the world of LUNAR, in the completely reworked 32-bit version of the RPG classic. Journey back to a place where dragons yet live, and magic is valued above all else.
21 Years AgoGunstar Super Heroes
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Blue and Red, the lead characters in Gunstar Super Heroes, must once again keep a stone of great power from falling into the hands of an evil empire intent on resurrecting the God of Ruin.
30 Years AgoNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
SaturnEurope
The Darkstalkers return and now crave the fury of a good night fight. In this head-to-head fighting challenge, creatures from your darkest nightmares battle for eternal control fo the night. Treacherous, classic favorites take on 4 new challengers for total domination.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.