ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 18
The games released on this day in gaming history.
981 releases
23 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo 64China
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the fifth main installment of The Legend of Zelda series and the first to be released for the Nintendo 64.
32 Years AgoDonkey Kong Country
SNESBrazil
Donkey Kong Country is a side scrolling platformer by British developers Rare in 1994. It featured revolutionary pre-rendered 3D graphics that give the game a very unique look compared to most other games on consoles at the time.
30 Years AgoDonkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
SNESNorth America
Monkey Mayhem Lives On! Kiddy Kong is a portly primate toddler with incredible power and agility! He teams up with Dixie Kong to stop the ever-present army of Kremlings.
23 Years AgoManhunt
PS2Worldwide
Manhunt is a third-person stealth horror game. The game consists of twenty levels, and four bonus levels that can be unlocked; the levels are referred to as "scenes".
23 Years AgoFinal Fantasy X-2
PS2North America
Final Fantasy X-2 is the direct sequel to Final Fantasy X, developed and published by Square Enix. It was the first direct sequel game in the Final Fantasy series and the first to feature an all-female playable cast.
22 Years AgoRatchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
PS2Australia
A 3D platform video game and the third installment in the Ratchet & Clank series. The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series but introduces new features such as a new control system and more levels in the upgrade system for weapons.
23 Years AgoXIII
PCPS2XboxNorth America
XIII is a cel-shaded first-person shooter based on the popular Belgian cult comic created by Jean Van Hamme and illustrated by William Vance. The game is loosely based on the first five comics.
27 Years AgoChrono Cross
PlayStationJapan
CHRONO CROSS, the sequel to the SNES favorite CHRONO TRIGGER, is one of the most ambitious role-playing games ever made. There are over 40 playable characters, each with their back-story, special moves, abilities, and weapons.
21 Years AgoSoulCalibur III
PS2Europe
Soulcalibur III is a fighting game produced by Namco as a sequel to Soulcalibur II and the fourth installment in the Soul series.
24 Years AgoJames Bond 007: Nightfire
GameCubePS2XboxNorth America
007: Nightfire is a first-person shooter featuring the character of the British secret agent James Bond and a sequel to Agent Under Fire. The game marked Pierce Brosnan's fourth appearance as James Bond before the release of his fourth and final Bond film Die Another Day.
21 Years AgoRatchet: Deadlocked
PS2Europe
Ratchet: Deadlocked is the fourth game in the Ratchet & Clank series by Insomniac Games. Deadlocked is different in its counterparts in that it focuses more on shooting than platforming and puzzle elements.
21 Years AgoShadow the Hedgehog
GameCubePS2XboxEurope
The world is in peril as forces, both good and evil, make a play for the powerful Chaos Emeralds. In Shadow the Hedgehog, you can control Shadow and choose which side to fight for.
21 Years AgoSly 3: Honor Among Thieves
PS2Europe
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves is a stealth-action platformer developed by Sucker Punch Productions and released for PlayStation 2 in 2005. The game follows Sly Cooper and his crew as they recruit new allies to help unlock the Cooper Vault while facing off against Dr.
21 Years AgoSonic Rush
Nintendo DSEurope
Sonic the Hedgehog has a new partner, Blaze the Cat, in this fast-paced platformer, Sonic Rush. You can play as either Sonic or Blaze as you try to track down powerful Sol emeralds. Sonic Rush displays the level over both screens, allowing for screen-spanning jumps and dives.
21 Years AgoCall of Duty 2: Big Red One
GameCubePS2XboxEurope
"Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, tailored specifically for console gamers. Released in 2005, the game focuses on the experiences of the U.S.
22 Years AgoDragon Ball: Advanced Adventure
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Join Goku in his very first epic adventure as he defends the earth from the relentless Red Ribbon Army. Start down his path to power, and help turn an ordinary boy into the ultimate champion.
21 Years AgoBattlefield 2: Modern Combat
XboxPS2Europe
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is the fourth installment in the Battlefield Series and was developed by DICE and published by EA. It is a console spin-off of the critically acclaimed Battlefield 2 for the PC.
32 Years AgoBoogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure is a 2D platform video game created by Interplay Entertainment and released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis in 1994 and later on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995.
27 Years AgoVigilante 8: 2nd Offense
PlayStationNorth America
The story of Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense centers on the international meddlings of an oil conglomerate from the future known as OMAR (Oil Monopoly Alliance Regime).
18 Years AgoSonic Unleashed
PortWiiPS2North America
Sonic the Hedgehog struggles to undo the damage done to the world and himself after Dr. Eggman unleashes an ancient evil which causes him to transform into a vicious Werehog by night.
28 Years AgoDarkstalkers 3
Expanded editionPlayStationEurope
Darkstalkers 3 is the second sequel in the Darkstalkers series of fighting games by Capcom, originally released for the arcades in 1997.
27 Years AgoMission: Impossible
PlayStationNorth America
An Action-adventure game based on the 1996 film Mission: Impossible. It was for Nintendo 64. It was later ported to the PlayStation, with minor additions such as voice acting. A sequel, Mission: Impossible – Operation Surma, was released in 2003.
25 Years AgoWWF SmackDown! Just Bring It
PS2North America
Lay the smackdown on PlayStation 2 with The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and over 30 more of your grappling favourites in this amazing update of the fastest-selling game of all time!
21 Years AgoMario Tennis: Power Tour
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Players can test their backhand in this unique role-playing tennis adventure. Train hard at the Royal Tennis Academy to be a champion. Gain experience and improve your skills through lessons and tournaments, and rise to the top of the ranks.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.