ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 15
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1131 releases
44 Years AgoSky Jinks
Atari 2600North America
You control a small plane and have to fly slalom around a preset amount of pylons. You have to pass the red pylons on the right side and the blue ones on the left side. Missing a pylon will result in a three second penalty.
41 Years AgoWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
PortPC-98Japan
The so-called "New & Improved Version" was a later, updated release of the original Apple II and PC Booter release from the early 80's. Unlike to original release, featured a larger graphic window and slightly more colors, depending on the computer.
40 Years AgoDonkey Kong
PortZX SpectrumEurope
The ZX Spectrum port of Donkey Kong was developed by Ocean Software.
39 Years AgoFireTrap
C64Worldwide
Set Your Computer Alive With FireTrap Firetrap scorched its way through the arcades. Now it's ready to burn its way onto your screen. If you've got cool hands, get ready to climb the burning skyscrapers, putting out fires as you go, to rescue the people trapped inside.
38 Years AgoTarget Plus
Amstrad CPCC64DOSMSXZX SpectrumEurope
Target Plus requires the Gun Stick accessory, a light gun. The game consists of two parts that can be played independently, all related to shooting ranges.
38 Years AgoArcus
MSX2Japan
Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies.
37 Years AgoAvalon: The Legend Lives
Web browserWorldwide
Avalon is the longest running online roleplaying game in the world at 25 years (a world record).
37 Years AgoU.S. Championship V'Ball
X68000Japan
Play as two muscle-bound beach heroes playing volleyball in cities across the USA. The game features funky music and challenging game play. Computer opponent skills grow greater as levels increase or play against a human opponent.
34 Years AgoStreet Fighter II
PortAmigaEurope
The Amiga port of Street Fighter II is a conversion of the classic arcade fighting game originally developed by Capcom. It retains the core one-on-one combat mechanics, the original roster of fighters, and their unique moves and special techniques.
32 Years AgoA Year at Pooh Corner
Sega PicoNorth America
A Year at Pooh Corner is a Sega Pico game based on the Winnie the Pooh franchise. In Japan it is known as Pooh-san to Tanoshii Nakama-tachi. This is likely the most common game for the system, having been bundled with Pico console from launch in non-Japanese territories.
31 Years AgoDaimadou Senryaku Monogatari '95
RemakePC-98Japan
A revision of Bayoeen Wars that features balance and aesthetic changes while also restricting the manner in which the player can select opponents.
31 Years AgoMadeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show: A Learning Journey
PCNorth America
Madeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show: A Learning Journey is an educational computer game for children aged 5 and up that follows Madeline as she puts on a puppet show in Paris to help her neighbor save his home.
30 Years AgoWing Commander: The Kilrahi Saga
PCWorldwide
The Kilrathi Saga was a grand compilation of the initial Wing Commander trilogy and its four expansion packs. Dropaway cockpits, remastered audio and improved joystick options were among the list of improvements.
30 Years AgoRocket Jockey
PCNorth America
Rocket Jockey is a sports-action game with different modes, all involving the player jetting at high speed on a rocket-powered, always-on sled.
30 Years AgoHeroes of Jin Yong
DOSChina
Heroes of Jin Yong is a role-playing game based on the storyline and characters in Jin Yong's Wuxia novels.
29 Years AgoBeyond Time
PCWorldwide
Based on the novel Obelisk by Dr. Judith Kaye Jones. Explore the extraordinary realm of time travel as the riveting story line unfolds.
29 Years Ago
28 Years AgoDr. Mario BS Ban
PortSatellaviewJapan
Dr. Mario BS Ban is a Downloadable game for the Satellaview that was broadcast in at least 9 runs between March 30, 1997 and April 2, 2000. Early game broadcasts were accompanied by the Dr.
28 Years AgoLet's Pachinko: Nante Gindama
PortSatellaviewJapan
Let's Pachinko: Nante Gindama is a view-limited Downloadable game for the Satellaview that was broadcast in at least 2 runs between February 1, 1998 and November 28, 1998.
28 Years AgoSuper Tsume Shogi 1000
SatellaviewJapan
Super Tsume Shogi 1000 is a Miscellaneous game, published by Bottom Up, which was released in Japan in 1994. It was also a a view-limited downloadable game for the Satellaview that was broadcast in at least 3 runs between November 30, 1997 and Nov. 28, 1998.
28 Years AgoWheel of Fortune
PCNorth America
The 1998 PC version of Wheel of Fortune is a computer game adaptation of the popular TV game show, developed by Hasbro Interactive. It allows players to experience the thrill of the show, solving word puzzles by spinning a wheel and guessing letters.
28 Years AgoSutte Hakkun BS Version 2
Standalone expansionSatellaviewJapan
Sutte Hakkun BS Version 2 is a platform/puzzle game that was released in 1998 in Japan. As the game's title implies, it is a sequel of sorts to the earlier Sutte Hakkun (Nov. 1997) and Sutte Hakkun Event Version (Oct.
28 Years AgoShanghai: Triple-Threat
SatellaviewJapan
Another version of the ancient game of Mah-Jong. The player is presented with an arrangement of tiles, lined up together and stacked, with either 2 or 4 of each of an array of patterns.
27 Years AgoExtreme Paintbrawl 2
PCNorth America
The sequel to extreme Paintbrawl. Paintbrawl 2 is published and developed by Headgames and Hoplite unlike Paintbrawl which was created by Creative Carnage.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.