ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
128 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
29 Years AgoFinal Fantasy VII
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
The Western release of Final Fantasy VII (released as Final Fantasy VII International in Japan) included additional elements and alterations, such as streamlining of the menu and Materia system, reducing the health of enemies, new visual cu…
22 Years AgoMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
PS2North America
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the prequel to the entire Metal Gear series.
21 Years AgoGod of War
PS2Japan
God of War is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE).
26 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Nintendo 64Europe
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, it utilizes the same engine and visual style as its predecessor.
23 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Underground
PS2North America
Need for Speed: Underground is a 2003 racing video game and the seventh installment in the Need for Speed series. It rebooted the franchise, ignoring previous Need for Speed games that featured sports cars and exotics.
26 Years AgoResident Evil 3: Nemesis
DreamcastNorth America
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is a survival horror video game and the third instalment in the Resident Evil series. Like its two predecessors, it is a third-person action-adventure game with polygonal characters on pre-rendered backgrounds with cinematic camera angles.
21 Years AgoMario Kart DS
Nintendo DSAustralia
Mario Kart DS is the continuation of the long running racing game series that began on the Super Nintendo. It features 16 new tracks as well as 16 tracks from the previous 4 games, with each set split up into the Nitro and Retro Grand Prix respectively.
24 Years AgoMetroid Fusion
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and progression within a structured environment. Players navigate distinct sectors, acquire new abilities, and unlock access to previously restricted areas as they advance.
31 Years AgoRayman
SaturnJapan
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.
23 Years AgoMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
An evil witch has replaced Princess Peach's fair speech with explosives! Mario and Luigi must once again come to her rescue, but this time they employ the help of Bowser, their sworn enemy.
21 Years AgoPeter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
PS2Worldwide
Play as man. Play as Kong. Embark on an epic adventure created in collaboration with Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson and based on the Universal Pictures' film.
28 Years AgoStar Wars: Rogue Squadron
Nintendo 64North America
It is a time of great rejoicing in the galaxy. Luke Skywalker, with the help of Wedge Antilles, has blown up the Death Star. But there is little time to celebrate.
26 Years AgoDriver 2: Back on the Streets
PlayStationEurope
Driver 2: Back on the Streets is an open-world driving and action game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Infogrames in 2000 for the PlayStation.
21 Years AgoPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon.
26 Years AgoTomb Raider: Chronicles
PlayStationEurope
Tomb Raider: Chronicles is the fifth game in the Tomb Raider series and the sequel to Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
29 Years AgoPaRappa the Rapper
PlayStationNorth America
The original music video game. Help Parappa rap with the best of the master rappers and straight into Sunny's heart. Guaranteed you'll be singin' and dancin' along with Parappa and his pals to the most fun music mixes.
21 Years AgoPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
Nintendo DSWorldwide
You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon.
27 Years AgoTom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Nintendo 64North America
A combination of explosive action and real-life strategy! The most revolutionary action/strategy game of its kind. Nothing comes closer to offering an exciting combination of strategy, team-building, realistic three-dimensional graphics and true-to-life special forces action.
20 Years AgoTony Hawk's Project 8
PS2Europe
Tony Hawk's Project 8, officially abbreviated as THP8, is a skateboarding video game, the eighth installment in the Tony Hawk's series.
24 Years AgoSilent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Expanded editionPS2North America
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams is an updated version of Silent Hill 2. It contains all of the content of the original version and adds several pieces of new content.
20 Years AgoDirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
PS2Europe
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII is an action role-playing third-person shooter.
26 Years AgoArmy Men: Sarge's Heroes
DreamcastEurope
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.
23 Years AgoHarvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Turn a long-neglected field of rocks and weeds into a successful farm in this rustic role-playing game.
39 Years AgoFaxanadu
FamicomJapan
Faxandu is for the Famicom and NES. The name was licensed by Falcom and was developed and released in Japan in 1987. Nintendo also released the game to the world market in 1990.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.