ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
219 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
31 Years AgoTodd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game
SNESEurope
They're vanishing - pawns in an unholy war! And out of the darkest shadows of the fearful city rises...Spawn! Enemies like Violator, Redeemer, Overtkill, and Malebolgia himself, are everywhere - from Bedlam Asylum to the nightmarish Darklands!
31 Years AgoLemmings 3D
PlayStationEurope
Lemmings 3D is a puzzle video game released in 1995, developed by Clockwork Games and published by Psygnosis. The gameplay, like the original Lemmings game, requires the player to lead all the lemmings to their exit by giving them the appropriate "skills".
30 Years AgoSoviet Strike
PlayStationEurope
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.
24 Years AgoTotal Immersion Racing
PS2Worldwide
Total Immersion Racing is a bare-bones rendition of Gran Turismo 3 or Sega GT 2002, albeit without the preponderance of cars and special effects.
36 Years AgoTruxton
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
Truxton is a 1988 vertically scrolling, shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Toaplan, later ported to the Mega Drive (worldwide) and the PC Engine (Japan-only).
21 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare
PS2North AmericaEurope
TMNT3 puts more of a focus on teamwork, character development and control than any other console Turtles game to date.
28 Years AgoRogue Trip: Vacation 2012
PlayStationEurope
In a world destroyed by pollution, nuclear war and poverty, vacationers have become hot property. They feel the need to escape from their everyday existence and go on vacations!
26 Years AgoMario Tennis
Game Boy ColorJapan
Spin, Lob, Drop, Smash -- It's time for some Mario Tennis! Take your game to the next level in Mario Tennis with 3 fun-packed modes! Practice control on your swings and shots in Exhibition Mode.
35 Years AgoTrouble Shooter
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
After a prince is taken hostage by Blackball, a mutant weapons genius, Madison (the blonde on the right) and Crystal (the brunette on the left) fight through Blackball's domain on hoverpacks to rescue him. Madison will always shoot to the right.
33 Years AgoRace Drivin'
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Race Drivin' is a sequel to the arcade driving simulator Hard Drivin'. Game play is similar to the first game. The player must complete laps around the race track before a timer expires.
31 Years AgoGarfield: Caught in the Act
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Odie scares Garfield while they are watching television and they fall on the TV, breaking it.
22 Years AgoTexas Hold 'Em Poker
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
This game follows the rules and nuances of the community card game Texas hold 'em.
21 Years AgoTexas Hold 'Em Poker
Nintendo DSNorth America
This game follows the rules and nuances of the community card game Texas hold 'em.
18 Years AgoAvalon Code
Nintendo DSJapan
Avalon Code plot, as well as the gameplay, revolves around the Book of Prophecy situated on the touch-sensitive lower screen of the Nintendo DS.
36 Years AgoCarrier Air Wing
ArcadeWorldwide
The 1990s was a decade of great change marked by growing friendships between old enemies and never before seen levels of co-operation between powerful nations of the world.
36 Years AgoThe Punisher
NESNorth America
The Punisher is a 1990 video game developed by Beam Software and released by LJN, which stars the Marvel Comics anti-hero, the Punisher. It is one of the few NES rail shooters.
33 Years AgoNight Slashers
ArcadeWorldwide
The dead have risen from their graves, and monsters and mutants prey upon what's left of the living. Three monster hunters have joined together, using their knowledge of the occult to slay the undead scourge.
35 Years AgoBart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly
Game BoyWorldwide
School's out and Bart's ready for some summer fun in the sun! Until he got the news - Homer and Marge were sending him and Lisa off to summer camp. Not just any camp, but the infamous Camp Deadly!
33 Years AgoThe Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats
SNESWorldwide
James Pond is on a break from baddie bashing to compete in the Aquatic Games in Basselona. Play with Pond's fishy friends as they vie for the coveted Goldfish medal in 10 wet and wacky events.
32 Years AgoSonic Blast Man II
Super FamicomJapan
Heavy Blast Man is once again trying to take over the Earth. People are being turned into hideous monsters and being made to serve him. Sonic Blast Man returns along with some new friends, Sonia and Captain Choyear.
30 Years AgoSexy Parodius
SaturnPlayStationJapan
The gameplay in Sexy Parodius is similar to the rest of the series, but with a new catch. Instead of just playing through each level and destroying enemies while avoiding getting hit, the player must also complete a special mission for each stage as well.
30 Years AgoArc the Lad II
PlayStationJapan
This direct sequel to "Arc the Lad" continues the unfinished story of the first game, but starts from a totally different perspective. You control a bounty-hunter named Elk, who suffers from amnesia.
40 Years AgoCommando
PortNESNorth America
The NES port of the Capcom Run & Gun shooter Commando.
37 Years AgoBeast Busters
ArcadeWorldwide
The longest day of your life... All hope abandon ye who enter here! Bloodthirsty monsters, mad scientists and diabolical traps await you in this city...
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.