ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
981 releases
1 Year AgoSquirrel with a Gun
Switch 2Worldwide
Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer.
25 Years AgoNHL Hitz 2002
GameCubeWorldwide
Midway introduces hockey with its no-rules twist that is seen in NFL Blitz. Hockey may have fewer rules than football, but NHL Hitz features hard-hitting action and very simple 3-on-3 gameplay.
21 Years AgoMystery Case Files: Huntsville
MacPCWorldwide
Locate enough hidden clues to solve the crimes in the town of Huntsville and become a Master Detective!
14 Years AgoTransformers Prime: The Game
Wii UWorldwideNorth America
Transformers: Prime lets fans play as their favorite Autobot characters and embark on an action-packed adventure to save the earth from the evil Megatron and his new secret weapon.
14 Years AgoCall of Duty: Black Ops II
PortWii UWorldwide
Rooted in near-future fiction, Call of Duty: Black Ops II propels players into a visual landscape in an epic single player campaign highlighted by branching storylines and non-linear missions.
13 Years AgoAlicemare
PCJapan
Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game with strong horror leanings, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the Wolf RPG Editor.
18 Years AgoAlone in the Dark: Inferno
Expanded editionPS3North America
Taking inspiration from the presentation style and structure of a number of acclaimed and globally popular TV action dramas, Alone in the Dark is split into a number of distinct episodes in a season-style format.
18 Years AgoRayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party
WiiNorth America
Ubisoft's dim-witted, unhinged rabbits are back for more madcap mini-game merriment in Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party. Nintendo DS owners will partake in themed activities that poke fun at television, movies, and other aspects of pop culture.
14 Years AgoTank! Tank! Tank!
Wii UWorldwideNorth America
Players will find an armament of tanks and weapons at their disposal to dispatch the enemy threat, including mechanical insects, gigantic dragons and even other players.
5 Years AgoDead Effect 2
SwitchNorth America
Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative, RPG elements and a cooperative multiplayer mode.
4 Years AgoGrapple Dog
Xbox Series X|SNorth America
Grapple Dog is an exhilarating 2D pixel-art platformer. Use your awesome grappling hook to clear tricky challenges as Pablo, the Grapple Dog! Sail across 6 colourful worlds with a crew of fearless adventurers to stop the robotic overlord Nul from destroying the world!
25 Years AgoDave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
GameCubeNorth America
Ride around big open levels on your bmx bike, earning points for tricks. Complete various missions which help you unlock more levels and riders.
21 Years AgoPursuit Force
PSPEurope
You can play as a rookie cop battling five different gangs spread throughout Capital City in Pursuit Force. The game features 30 cases for you to close, using 55 different vehicles and 25 types of weapons.
7 Years AgoMy Friend is a Raven
PCWorldwide
You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.
25 Years AgoMadden NFL 2002
GameCubeNorth America
#1 for a reason! Return to glory: Relive the golden days of 16-bit Madden gameplay in Madden Classic mode. Kick off the season with the newest NFL team: Take the field with all 32 NFL teams including the expansion Houston Texans.
18 Years AgoLips
Xbox 360North America
"Lips" is a Karaoke game similar to the SingStar franchise. "Lips" comes bundled with two motion-sensing, LED-lit microphones for $69.99 US. In addition to the 40 songs that come on the disc, players can plug in their MP3 player and sing along to their own music.
17 Years AgoGyromancer
PCXbox 360Worldwide
A new puzzle-RPG developed in collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap. Blending puzzle elements from Bejeweled Twist with the RPG mastery of Square Enix, Gyromancer is an all-new experience that defines the puzzle-RPG genre.
16 Years AgoStart the Party!
PS3Japan
Start the Party!, previously known as Move Party, is a 2010 augmented reality party video game for the PlayStation 3, which utilizes the PlayStation Move controllers. It was officially unveiled at the 2010 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
14 Years AgoMighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
RemasterWii UNorth America
Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.
14 Years AgoTekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
PortWii UNorth America
For the first time on any Nintendo console - Tekken Tag Tournament 2 delivers completely update features and the most comprehensive Tekken experience to date.
12 Years AgoRollers of the Realm
PCPS4PS VitaWorldwideNorth America
Rollers of the Realm combines the frantic physics of classic arcade pinball with the character-driven adventure of fantasy role-playing games.
5 Years AgoFae Tactics
Xbox OneNorth America
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
23 Years AgoGladiator: Sword of Vengeance
PCWorldwide
A Warrior Slave… Chosen by the Gods… To restore the glory of an Empire. In the Year 106 AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the much-loved Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees.
17 Years AgoNCAA Basketball 10
Xbox 360PS3WorldwideNorth America
NCAA Basketball 10 is a college basketball simulation that presents games with broadcast-style visuals and commentary. It focuses on core on-court mechanics like shooting, passing, rebounding, and team play, with more depth in offensive and defensive control.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.