ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
October 30
The games released on this day in gaming history.
106 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
31 Years AgoRayman
SaturnEuropeNorth America
Rayman is a side-scrolling platformer starring the titular Rayman, a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, or winding up his fists for a more powerful punch.
31 Years AgoTheme Park
SaturnEurope
You have inherited a fortune from an eccentric aunt and her will states the money can be spend building the world largest and most profitable theme park. Create a wonderful theme part full of thrilling rides and greasy - but delicious - food and start to make the loads of money.
20 Years AgoPokémon Ranger
Nintendo DSNorth America
Pokémon Ranger is an action role-playing video game developed by HAL Laboratory and Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released at various dates, varying between continents.
26 Years AgoJet Grind Radio
Expanded editionDreamcastNorth America
The government is attempting to silence the kids of Tokyo, but with their Overdrive Magnetic-Motor Skating Shoes, the cops will have to catch 'em first.
28 Years AgoTenchu: Stealth Assassins
PlayStationEurope
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins is an action-adventure stealth game developed by Acquire and published by Sony Music Entertainment Japan in Japan and Activision worldwide for the PlayStation in 1998. Tenchu is known for its stealth gameplay and the eerie settings of feudal Japan.
29 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '97
Neo Geo CDNorth AmericaJapan
The King of Fighters '97 is a 1997 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series. It was ported to the Neo-Geo CD, as well as the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn in Japan only.
19 Years AgoBen 10: Protector of Earth
PS2Worldwide
Players will take on the role of Cartoon Network's popular everyday-kid-turned-alien-hero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix which has embedded itself on Ben's wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show.
26 Years AgoArmy Men: Sarge's Heroes
DreamcastNorth America
One morning Sarge is resting in his cot when the Tan launch a surprise attack on the Green base. Sarge and the Colonel are forced to retreat just as the base is overrun. But in the chaos, Sarge's entire team of elite soldiers, Bravo Company, has been captured by the Tan.
30 Years AgoWild Guns
SNESEurope
Released in 1994, Wild Guns is a shooting gallery video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Natsume. Its setting is a unique blend of the Wild West, steampunk, and science fiction.
34 Years AgoShin Megami Tensei
Super FamicomJapan
The story follows a nameless protagonist who lives in near-future Tokyo. When a portal to the realm of demons is opened, United States officials order a nuclear attack on Tokyo.
34 Years AgoLandstalker
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
You are Nigel, an elf and treasure hunter extraordinaire. Assisted by his new partner Friday, Nigel will travel to a distant island in a search of a legendary treasure.
19 Years AgoBee Movie Game
PS2North America
As Barry B. Benson, players take on an adventure to save the bees' production of honey through New York City. Players get to experience Barry's life within the hive and navigate their way around the world from the feature film using many techniques.
25 Years AgoMonsters, Inc. Scream Team
PlayStationNorth America
What would you say if you found out that the scary monsters hiding in children's closet were all part of a corporate conspiracy? Well, that's the premise of the 2001 Disney or Pixar film, Monsters, Inc., and it's the basis of this videogame for the PlayStation.
39 Years AgoBubble Bobble
PortFamicom Disk SystemJapan
Bubble Bobble is a platform game, with each level being a single screen. The enemies must be cleared from a level to go to the next one. With one player controlling Bub and the other controlling Bob, the player can jump and collect items for points (such as fruit).
39 Years AgoShanghai
PC EngineJapan
Shanghai is a computerized version of mahjong solitaire. After winning a game, the tiles reveal the three-dimensional blinking eye of a dragon behind the game screen. The Macintosh and Sega Master System version shows an animated dragon spitting fire.
20 Years AgoChildren of Mana
Nintendo DSNorth America
This installment of the series takes place in the world of Fa'diel on the island of Illusia where, at the center of the island, stands the famous Tree of Mana.
29 Years AgoDonkey Kong Land III
Game BoyEurope
Donkey Kong Land III is the last part in the Donkey Kong Land series and was released for the Game Boy by Nintendo in 1997. Fame-and-fortune seekers have flooded Donkey Kong Country in search of the fabled Lost World.
26 Years Ago4x4 EVO
DreamcastWorldwide
4x4 EVO is a racing game featuring real-life pickup trucks and SUV's. Actual trucks from manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota and more are included.
20 Years AgoThe King of Fighters Neowave
PS2Australia
KOF Neowave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy).
34 Years AgoBio-Hazard Battle
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
During the first global biowar, a powerful retrovirus filled the planet Avaron with new and deadly forms of life. Only a few survivors remain in O.P. Odysseus, an orbiting platform circling Avaron.
28 Years AgoTest Drive: Off-Road 2
PlayStationNorth America
Test Drive Off-Road 2 follows the path set by 1997's Test Drive: Off-Road as you drive across twelve courses (based on six locales: Morocco, Hawaii, Mojave, Santa Cruz, Switzerland and Wales) in your quest to win races on the World Tour.
19 Years AgoBuzz! Junior: Jungle Party
PS2North America
Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party will captivate the young and casual gamer through over a variety of competitive mini-games. Each mini-game offers a variety of fun fast paced gameplay of skill and speed that will appeal to the entire family -- from the young to the young at heart.
29 Years AgoRayStorm
SaturnJapan
RayStorm is a scrolling shooter set hundreds of years in the future, and was one of the launch titles for the Sony PlayStation. RayStorm consists of eight stages where players must pilot their "R-Gray" spaceships shooting down anything that moves.
28 Years AgoFormula 1 98
PlayStationEurope
Psygnosis hits back with Formula 1 98 not only providing a new game engine and features but also developer Visual Science. Formula 1 98 also sports a real 1998 FIA licences insuring real tracks, cars, racers, teams, more detailed statistics and other F1 lifelike aspects.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.