ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 1
The games released on this day in gaming history.
1529 releases
41 Years AgoSoko-Ban
SG-1000Japan
Sokoban ("warehouse keeper") is a is a classic puzzle game created in 1981 by Hiroyuki Imabayashi, and published in 1982 by Thinking Rabbit, a software house based in Takarazuka, Japan. In 1984 the ASCII Corporation published a version produced by Khaled Bentebal.
39 Years AgoPolice Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
DOSNorth America
Police Quest: In Pursuit of The Death Angel is an adventure game in which gameplay is centered on interacting with the environment to resolve a series of scenarios.
36 Years AgoPolice Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
DOSBrazil
Police Quest: In Pursuit of The Death Angel is an adventure game in which gameplay is centered on interacting with the environment to resolve a series of scenarios.
31 Years AgoMechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
PCWorldwide
You are the genetically engineered Clan Mechwarrior. The Clans are invading the Inner Sphere. Join either the Wolf Clan or the Jade Falcon Clan as they pursue their own agenda against the Inner Sphere and other Clans.
20 Years AgoImperial Glory
MacWorldwide
It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity.
17 Years AgoMX vs. ATV: Reflex
PCPS3Xbox 360North America
Think fast and hang on to your ride as you take independent control of the rider and take the ultimate test of mettle. Dual controls let you tear it up with death-defying tricks and high-flying freestyle action. Fight for traction and dig up the track to leave your mark.
16 Years AgoPac-Man Championship Edition
RemakePS3Australia
Pac-Man Championship Edition is similar in basic gameplay to the original 1980 Pac-Man: players have to eat dots, while avoiding the four ghosts that roam around the maze. Championship Edition, however, also brings many gameplay differences.
9 Years AgoSeven: The Days Long Gone
PCWorldwide
Seven: The Days Long Gone is an open-world, isometric role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire.
4 Years AgoThe Game of Life 2
Xbox OneXbox Series X|SNorth America
The Game of Life 2 is the successor to The Game of Life (2016) released by Marmalade Game Studio. It's a digital rendition of the classic Hasbro family board game, with more choices for the players to make along the path of life.
31 Years AgoVirtual Boy Wario Land
Virtual BoyJapan
Yikes!!! Get ready for a devious treasure hunt with the infamous scheming Wario. Capture the shining gold and vast treasures locked deep inside a hidden cave.
38 Years AgoMight and Magic II: Gates to Another World
PC-88Japan
The Sequel to the successful Might and Magic I, it boasted better graphics, a larger world, but still pretty much the same game engine and presentation. Embark on a glorious journey then save the world of CRON and yourself. A balanced party is a necessity in this game.
29 Years AgoNuclear Strike
PCWorldwide
Nuclear Strike is a shooter video game developed and published by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation in 1997. The game is the sequel to Soviet Strike and the fifth instalment in the Strike series, which began with Desert Strike on the Sega Genesis.
23 Years Ago1080° Avalanche
GameCubeNorth America
1080° Avalanche is a sequel to 1080° Snowboarding for the Nintendo 64. The game has an emphasis on racing, rather than doing tricks, in contrast to other popular snowboarding games.
16 Years AgoTwinBee
PCXbox 360Worldwide
TwinBee is a cartoon-themed vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up game. It was the very first game to run on Konami's Bubble System hardware.
10 Years AgoPicross 3D: Round 2
Nintendo 3DSEurope
Chip away at a three-dimensional block puzzle to reveal the object hidden within. Only this time, blocks can be painted with two colors of paint to mold detailed shapes.
4 Years AgoDakar Desert Rally
PS4Japan
Dakar Desert Rally is the biggest and most epic off-road rally racing adventure ever developed.
42 Years AgoHydlide
PC-88Japan
An evil demon named Varalys casts a curse upon the princess Ann, turning her into three fairies. You control Sir Jim and set out to find the fairies, and then slay Varalys. Only by vanquishing Varalys can the curse be lifted.
17 Years AgoResident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero
PortWiiNorth America
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero is the port of the game Resident Evil Zero for the Wii console system.
3 Years Ago100 Christmas Cats
PCWorldwide
Can you find 100 adorable cats hidden in Christmas streets? Test your attention in this cozy charming hand-drawn hidden object game. 100 Christmas Cats are waiting for you in the BEST hidden objects game! ️ Can you find them all? ️
16 Years AgoHaxball
Web browserWorldwide
HaxBall is a realtime multiplayer game that plays like a mix between football and air-hockey, and it's a real blast. Player skill makes a big difference and teamwork shines when playing in teams of 3v3 and 4v4.
11 Years AgoKung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
PS3Xbox 360PCNintendo 3DSPS4Wii UWorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
The lovable martial arts panda bear, Po, and his many friends and adversaries in the Valley of Peace will face off in the ultimate martial arts challenge ... the first-ever Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends!
38 Years AgoBosconian
X68000Japan
The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward.
24 Years AgoSIGame
PCWorldwide
SIGame is an intellectual quiz in which everyone can test their knowledge and reaction speed and fight against opponents. Game rules are very simple: all questions in the game are divided into themes, and each question in the theme has its own price.
10 Years AgoSIGame
Web browserWorldwide
SIGame is an intellectual quiz in which everyone can test their knowledge and reaction speed and fight against opponents. Game rules are very simple: all questions in the game are divided into themes, and each question in the theme has its own price.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.