ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
November 22
The games released on this day in gaming history.
129 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
24 Years AgoKingdom Hearts
Expanded editionPS2Australia
The international release of Kingdom Hearts added new superbosses to the game.
30 Years AgoTomb Raider
PlayStationEurope
Tomb Raider is a 3D action game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. The game follows the exploits of Lara Croft, a British female archaeologist in search of ancient treasures.
24 Years AgoMetroid Fusion
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
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.
27 Years AgoDonkey Kong 64
Nintendo 64North America
K. Rool has kidnapped the Kongs! Can Donkey Kong rescue his friends, reclaim the Golden Bananas and save his homeland from certain doom?
32 Years AgoMyst
SaturnJapan
Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story.
24 Years AgoYu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
PlayStationEurope
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories is a video game loosely based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and anime series. The storyline takes on a dual setting in Ancient Egypt and current-day Domino City.
36 Years AgoCastle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
Minnie Mouse has been kidnapped by the evil witch Mizrabel, and it's up to Mickey Mouse to venture through the mysterious worlds of the Castle of Illusion to rescue her in this 2D platformer (and collaboration between Disney and Sega).
31 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land 2
Game BoyAustralia
Kirby returns and has joined forces with new friends in this thrilling sequel! The Rainbow Bridges that connect the seven Rainbow Islands have disappeared! Help Kirby solve the mystery!
30 Years AgoVirtua Cop 2
SaturnJapanNorth America
During the events of the first, the original Virtua Cops, Michael "Rage" Hardy and James "Smarty" Cools shut down the E.V.I.L Inc. criminal empire. Three of its leaders, King, Boss, and Kong are all in the maximum security federal pen.
26 Years AgoHarvest Moon: Back to Nature
PlayStationNorth America
Natsume's farm simulation series makes its debut on the PlayStation with Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. It is the first Harvest Moon game for a non-Nintendo console.
25 Years AgoRez
DreamcastPS2Japan
A rail shooter with a heavy emphasis on audiovisual elements in which a hacker attempts to breach an AI integral for the continuation of the human race to prevent it from shutting down due to information overload.
19 Years AgoDragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
RemakeNintendo DSJapan
Embark on a journey to explore the land, seas and skies of the Dragon Quest universe in this grand entry from the Zenithia Trilogy. Soon to follow are Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie.
32 Years AgoVirtua Fighter
SaturnJapan
A classic fighting game by Sega, considered one of the first 3D fighting games.
24 Years AgoTy the Tasmanian Tiger
PS2Europe
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer. Stone the crows!
35 Years AgoRaiden
PC EngineJapan
Raiden consists of eight vertical scrolling missions where the player maneuvers the Raiden craft dodging and destroying enemy robots, buildings, ground targets, and aircraft. There are bombs and missile powerups as well as collectable medals which add to the score.
31 Years AgoX-Men: Children of the Atom
SaturnJapan
X-Men: Children of the Atom is an arcade game featuring characters licensed from Marvel Comics. Timed with the popularity of the mid-1990s X-Men animated series, the game incorporates voice actors from the show reprising their respective roles.
22 Years AgoGoldenEye: Rogue Agent
PS2Worldwide
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is a first-person shooter video game developed by EA LA and published by Electronic Arts.
19 Years AgoMega Man Star Force 2: Zerker x Ninja
Nintendo DSJapan
Mega Man Star Force 2 blends a unique formula of RPG exploration elements with fast-paced action, as players travel and battle between coexisting worlds, the physical world and the virtual Wave World, to unravel the mystery around this new troublemaker.
38 Years AgoDéjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True!!
FamicomJapan
Déjà Vu is a point-and-click adventure game that draws inspiration from "noir" detective novels that were popular in the 1940s.
20 Years AgoSuperman Returns: The Videogame
PS2North America
Superman Returns is a video game based on the movie of the same name, It was developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics.
37 Years AgoLife Force
PortNESEurope
Life Force is an action-packed shooter where there are six levels which alternate between side and vertical scrolling, each of them ending with a powerful guardian.
24 Years AgoContra: Shattered Soldier
PS2Worldwide
In A.D. 2642, Earth remains scarred from previous alien conflicts as environmental problems grow beyond humanity's control. 80% of the planet's population was completely devastated by a malfunctioning hyper-magnetic weapons grid during development.
20 Years AgoLunar Knights
Nintendo DSJapan
Descend into the gothic Sci-Fi world of Lunar Knights and take control of two warriors on a quest to reclaim the world from the vampiric legion. Spin together tornados, guide down flaming meteors, and blow together snowstorms in Kojima Productions first ever title on Nintendo DS!
37 Years AgoTrack & Field II
NESEurope
A sequel to Konami's Track & Field based on the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The game features three different playing modes and 15 different sporting events.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.