ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 29
The games released on this day in gaming history.
113 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
22 Years AgoGradius V
PS2Australia
Gradius V is the fifth entry in Konami’s Gradius series, originally released for PlayStation 2. It introduces new mechanics while retaining core side-scrolling shooter gameplay.
30 Years AgoSoviet Strike
PlayStationNorth America
In 1991, the U.S.S.R. (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) boasting the largest military force in history, suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed. Since that time the fallen empire has lain lifeless -- a rich corpse waiting to be picked clean.
33 Years AgoMight and Magic III: Isles of Terra
PC Engine CDJapan
The third installment of the roleplaying series, with a multi-faceted plot full of twists and turns. Ease of use was central to the gameplay and interface, and the plot included piles of new twists and turns.
34 Years AgoPower Blade 2
NESNorth America
Time to sharpen the blade! NOVA is suddenly called to take action against a cyborg army. The Delta Foundation has developed a line of fighting robots that pose a threat to national security.
26 Years AgoRugrats in Paris: The Movie
PlayStationWorldwide
Tommy Pickle's father has been sent to Europe for maintenance work at Euroreptarland. The Rugrats join him on his travel to Europe. There are 16 levels and hidden bonus level to play through.
23 Years AgoHot Wheels World Race
PS2North America
In Hot Wheels Highway 35 World Race, racing is taken to a new level as players are thrust into the unique futuristic Hot Wheels fantasy world where life revolves around the most intense stunt racing ever imagined.
19 Years Ago
33 Years AgoUtopia: The Creation of a Nation
Super FamicomJapan
Utopia takes the Sim City gameplay concept and adds a military element to it. The game is set in the distant future, where your job is nothing less than Colony Administrator for a new settlement on some far-flung planet.
27 Years AgoMonster Truck Madness 64
Nintendo 64Europe
It offers improved graphics, an updated interface, new trucks and tracks and the addition of variable weather conditions from its predecessor. However, the game engine is essentially the same as that utilized in the original game.
17 Years AgoFinal Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Nintendo DSJapan
With FINAL FANTASY: The 4 Heroes of Light, the FINAL FANTASY series is rendered anew as an epic storybook adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and FINAL FANTASY IV Nintendo DS remakes.
16 Years AgoIvy the Kiwi?
Nintendo DSEurope
Players of all ages are encouraged to aide Ivy on her journey, utilizing the Wii Remote or Nintendo DS stylus to create the stretchy and flexible vines that propel Ivy forward, over and through obstacles before her.
23 Years AgoRogue Ops
PS2Worldwide
In Rogue Ops the player assumes the role of Nikki Connors, an ex-Green Beret whose husband and child are killed by Omega 19, a brutal terrorist organization. She then joins Phoenix, an almost as brutal counter-terrorism organization to seek revenge.
27 Years AgoFormula One 99
PlayStationEurope
Formula One 99 is the fourth installment in Psygnosis' FIA-licensed, Formula One series. All the racing teams, drivers, cars, and technical specs have been updated to match changes in the real world of Formula One racing.
25 Years AgoSmuggler's Run: Warzones
PS2Worldwide
Race around five unique massive levels transporting various contrabands all the while avoiding police and other smugglers.
24 Years AgoTiger Woods PGA Tour 2003
PS2Worldwide
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 is a 2002 golf video game released by EA Sports. Among the features in the game is the Tiger Challenge, in which the player is matched against real or fantasy golfers one at a time.
19 Years AgoSBK-07 Superbike World Championship
PS2North America
SBK-07 - Superbike World Championship also known as Hannspree Ten Kate Honda - SBK-07 Superbike World Championship in North America is the official Superbike World Championship video game and offers the official races, sessions, teams and r…
30 Years AgoActua Golf
SaturnWorldwide
Actua Golf is a golf simulation with full 3D terrain and characters. It comes with two courses to play at (country and tropical), customizable characters and multi-view shot tracking and action replays. Actua Golf uses similar game controls as older golf titles did.
19 Years AgoCars Mater-National Championship
PortNintendo DSNorth America
Nintendo DS port of Cars Mater-National Championship.
16 Years AgoThe Sims 3
PortNintendo DSEurope
The Sims 3 is a handheld game, developed by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo DS handheld system. For the first time ever, players can experience a full life simulation on a handheld with Nintendo DS. However, Sims are unable to age, WooHoo, or have children.
40 Years AgoChubby Cherub
PortNESNorth America
Chubby Cherub is a comedic action platformer. Chubby has to cross 12 levels, and at the end of each the protagonist will find his friends. Eating food maintains Chubby Cherub's flight.
38 Years AgoSpace Harrier II
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
The Genesis port of Space Harrier II. A call for help comes from deep in the universe. Fantasyland has been taken over by destructive forces.
35 Years AgoMahjong Vanilla Syndrome
PC Engine CDWorldwide
In Mahjong Vanilla Syndrome, the player takes the role of a young man who finds a mysteriously-looking little house, opens the door - and falls through a portal into another dimension!
35 Years AgoFinal Fantasy IV Easy Type
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The original Final Fantasy IV was altered in several regards to reduce the difficulty level for Final Fantasy IV Easy Type, a version exclusive to Japan.
34 Years AgoCosmo Gang the Video
Super FamicomJapan
Cosmo Gang the Video is a fixed shooter arcade game based on the redemption game Cosmo Gang.
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