ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 2
The games released on this day in gaming history.
115 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
23 Years AgoMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
PS2North America
Max Payne 2 is a third-person shooter, in which the player assumes the role of Max Payne, but also plays as Mona Sax in a few levels. Initially, the player's weapon is a 9mm pistol.
21 Years AgoPrince of Persia: The Two Thrones
PS2Europe
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is an action-adventure game blending acrobatic platforming, puzzle-solving, and hack and slash combat, and the final chapter of the Sands of Time trilogy.
22 Years AgoSuper Mario 64 DS
RemakeNintendo DSJapanAsia
Super Mario 64, the classic 3D platformer for the Nintendo 64, arrives on the Nintendo DS with all-new features that take advantage of the portable system's dual screens, touch screen, and wireless multiplayer capability.
27 Years AgoDisney's Tarzan
PlayStationJapan
The player takes control of the eponymous Tarzan who ultimately has to save his home, the jungle, from Clayton, a hunter for gorillas. Tarzan starts up as a child learning the skills of the apes. The game has 3 difficulties: easy, medium and hard.
24 Years AgoKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
RemakeGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
A remake of the original Kirby's Adventure for the NES.
22 Years AgoWarioWare: Touched!
Nintendo DSJapan
Wario makes his debut on the Nintendo DS with hundreds of all-new minigames. Now you must complete your goals by using the touch screen and a stylus.
27 Years AgoThe Legend of Dragoon
PlayStationJapan
The Legend of Dragoon is a Japanese-style RPG, visually reminiscent of Final Fantasy VII (pre-rendered backgrounds, 3D characters and battle scenes, CG animations to advance the story).
25 Years AgoBaldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
PS2North America
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a revolutionary action adventure with an epic tale of intrigue, fierce alliances, explosive spell effects and highly detailed creatures and environments. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a benchmark of technology and gameplay.
29 Years AgoDoom 64
Nintendo 64Europe
You killed the Demons once, they were all dead. Or so you thought... A single Demon Entity escaped detection.
18 Years AgoKingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
RemakePS2North America
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is a full remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, released on the PlayStation 2. In Japan, it is part of the Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ compilation and has connectivity features with Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.
23 Years AgoDragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
PS2North America
Go to the next level in the Dragon Ball Z saga. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 improves upon the first installment by adding an all-new single player mode, new characters and explosive attacks.
37 Years AgoThe Revenge of Shinobi
Mega Drive / GenesisJapanNorth America
The Revenge of Shinobi, known as The Super Shinobi in Japan, is the continuation of Shadow Dancer - the arcade sequel to Shinobi. The game was the first Shinobi title developed exclusively for home consoles.
32 Years AgoBreath of Fire II
Super FamicomJapan
The incredible sequel to the best-selling RPG hit Breath of Fire is here! You are the last member of the Dragon clan, fighting to rid the world of a growing evil.
27 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
Neo Geo CDJapan
"The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle" is the sixth game in The King of Fighters series by SNK.
32 Years AgoSamurai Shodown II
Neo GeoWorldwide
One of SNK's legendary fighting game series has made a return! In Samurai Shodown II, you can take on one of the roles of 15 warriors as you fight your way through the land to defeat the evil Mizuki!
22 Years AgoPokémon Dash
Nintendo DSJapan
In Pokémon Dash, you'll control Pikachu and race against other Pokémon. Use the DS's touch screen to adjust Pikachu's direction and speed. Off the course, Pikachu can cross water terrain by riding on Lapras' back and fly using a hot-air balloon.
24 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords is a multiplayer game in the Zelda series originally released together with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Game Boy Advance.
16 Years AgoMario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
Nintendo DSJapan
At the grand opening of Mario's third theme park, the first 100 guests receive a new Mini Pauline toy. Donkey Kong arrives as the 101st guest and finds himself out of luck. He grabs Pauline and heads into the park with Mario and his Mini Marios in hot pursuit.
32 Years AgoStreet Racer
SNESJapan
Street Racer is a kart racing game similar to Super Mario Kart. Up to four players can play by split-screen. If there are no human opponents, the player can drive against seven computer opponents in three leagues.
24 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
The Game Boy Advance port of A Link to the Past has some small design differences with the original version, like Link's voice and an additional quest and dungeon unlocked after the completion of the main content. The new dungeon is only available after finishing Four Swords.
22 Years AgoFeel the Magic: XY/XX
Nintendo DSJapan
Sega makes its debut on the Nintendo DS with Feel the Magic: XY/XX, a stylized adventure rife with wild events. The story follows a man who uses a suave gang of dramatic performers to gain the attention of a beautiful woman.
23 Years Ago
22 Years AgoZoo Keeper
PortNintendo DSJapan
Using the Touch Screen, players tap the Nintendo DS stylus to swap the positions of animals on screen to create lines of three or more of the same type. These animals are then "captured", allowing other animals to fall into their place.
22 Years AgoCapcom Fighting Evolution
PS2Japan
Capcom Fighting Jam, released in the US as Capcom Fighting Evolution, is a 2004 head-to-head fighting game from Capcom. It was originally released as a coin-operated arcade game for the Namco System 246 hardware and ported to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.