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
34 Years AgoCyber Knight
Super FamicomJapan
Cyber Knight is an RPG with a science-fiction theme of being lost in an alien galaxy. The game takes place in a top-down view for movement on planets and areas, a side-view for combat sequences and a first person menu system when aboard the Swordfish starship.
34 Years AgoRampart
PortGame BoyJapan
The Japanese Game Boy port of Rampart changes all of the sprites for a japanese-related fantasy RPG-like setting, including the enemies, in contrast to the medieval themes of the Western release.
34 Years AgoKyoro-chan Land
PortGame BoyJapan
The game is based on "Kyoro-chan," the mascot character of Morinaga Choco Balls, a popular confectionary from Morinaga Seika.
32 Years AgoF1 Triple Battle
PC EngineWorldwide
The object is to win all the major international races on the Formula One circuit. The game can be played by either one, two or even three players (Battle Mode-only) simultaneously.
30 Years AgoPower Rangers Zeo - Full Tilt Battle Pinball
PlayStationWorldwide
Earth is under invasion by aliens and the only folks that can stop the madness are the TV heroes known as the Power Rangers. How are they going to do it? Pinball style!
30 Years AgoFox Hunt
PlayStationWorldwide
Jack Fremont was planning to enjoy his day doing the things he loved -- reading comics, ignoring the eviction notices, and heading down to the bar to play '70s television trivia. That was until CIA agents kidnapped him.
30 Years AgoRupupu Cube: Lup Salad
PlayStationJapan
Rupupu Cube: Lup Salad is a block-pushing puzzle game developed by Fupac for the PlayStation in Japan only until it offered in the US through PSN Import Classic. It has been ported to both the DS and the PSP in Japan as well. The characters were designed by Izumi Takemoto.
29 Years AgoSega Ages: Columns Arcade Collection
SaturnJapan
Sega Ages: Columns Arcade Collection is a compilation of four Columns arcade titles.
29 Years AgoRonde
SaturnJapan
A tactical RPG released on the Sega Saturn. It is the third installment in the Majin Tensei series. The year is 2008 as researchers from T University discover a crystal statue in the ruins of an Aztec civilization along with a series of characters.
29 Years AgoAeroFighters Assault
Nintendo 64Worldwide
The Aero Fighters Assault team needs your help to save the Earth from the evil Phutta Morgana organization and their machines of doom.
29 Years AgoCuldcept
SaturnJapan
In Culdcept you are a Cepter, a powerful magic summoner who uses cards that are fractions of the creator goddess Culdra. You collect cards by beating other powerful Cepters in battles on table-top style game boards.
29 Years AgoCommunity Pom
PlayStationJapan
Community Pom is a 1997 action RPG/simulation game for the PlayStation, developed and published by Fill in Cafe (best known for the Asuka 120% and Kendo Rage/Makeruna! Makendou series).
29 Years AgoMinton Keibu no Sousa File Doukeshi Satsujin Jiken
RemakeSaturnJapan
A summer resort town Brighton stands not far from London, with a small circus troupe becomes the main attraction of the season. Just a day before the premiere clown Charles Dubois is found dead in a shower wagon, the cause of death is a knife strike from the back.
28 Years AgoRunning Wild
PlayStationWorldwide
A racing game in the purest sense of the word, Running Wild pits six bipedal animals against one another in a footrace across six diverse environments (two of which must be unlocked), with the sole aim of being crowned the fastest animal on the planet.
28 Years AgoThe Unholy War
PlayStationEurope
The Unholy War is 3D strategy game which uses many different weapons and special attacks. In a head to head two player game, players can strategically position their forces, and then fight the opposition in 3D arcade-style combat.
28 Years AgoGT 64: Championship Edition
Nintendo 64Japan
GT 64: Championship Edition "Grand Tour 64" is a racing video game for the Nintendo 64. Hence its title, it was an official licensed game to All-Japan GT Championship, featuring cars and drivers of the 1997 season.
27 Years AgoPuzzle Link
Neo Geo Pocket ColorWorldwide
Puzzle Link is a game where blocks of matching color have to be dissolved. New blocks constantly scroll into the screen from the top. The game is over when the first blocks reach the bottom of the screen.
27 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution 3rdMix
ArcadeJapanAsia
Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix, or 3rdMix, is the 3rd game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was released in the arcades by Konami on October 30, 1999. Although only officially released in Japan, units exist worldwide.
27 Years AgoMTV Sports: Snowboarding
PlayStationWorldwide
MTV Sports: Snowboarding is an extreme sports game where you have to perform tricks on your snowboard. You can opt to play with one of six different boarders, with each their own abilities.
26 Years AgoThe Grinch
PortGame Boy ColorNorth America
As the Grinch, your mission is to undo Whoville's Holiday preparations in a most mischievous way. With help from lovable Max the Dog, you'll creep stealthily about Whoville, stealing presents and decorations.
26 Years AgoKnockout Kings 2001
PlayStationNorth America
All the egomaniacal, violent splendor of heavyweight boxing comes to the PlayStation 2 in Knockout Kings 2001 by EA Sports. This title employs EA's new CyberScan technology, which allows the boxers faces to be accurately reproduced in full polygonal glory.
25 Years AgoNBA Live 2002
PlayStationWorldwide
NBA Live 2002 is the 2002 installment of the NBA Live video games series. The cover features Steve Francis as a member of the Houston Rockets.
25 Years AgoBomberman Online
DreamcastWorldwide
Just when you thought Bomberman had planted his last explosive, the prolific video game hero returns for a modern update on his classic series. With addictive battles, frantic new modes, and brand new stages, Bomberman Online offers explosive action for all.
25 Years AgoBleemcast! for Metal Gear Solid
DreamcastNorth America
Bleemcast!, also known as Bleem! for Dreamcast, is an unlicensed commercial emulator developed and published by Bleem! for use with the Sega Dreamcast.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.