ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
72 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
24 Years AgoSanta Claus Saves The Earth
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Wow! Only one day left until Christmas! Little children all over the world are anxiously awaiting Santa's visit.
24 Years AgoThe Game of Life: DX Jinsei Game V
PlayStationJapan
The fifth digital installment in Takara's Jinsei Game series (the Japanese adaptation of The Game of Life), released for the Sony PlayStation.
23 Years AgoCinnamoroll: Koko ni Iru yo
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Cinnamoroll Koko ni Ruyo is a Puzzle game, developed by AI and published by Imagineer, which was released in Japan in 2003.
23 Years AgoGakuen Senki Muryou
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Gakuen Senki Muryou is a Game Boy Advance visual novel based on the anime Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (Gakuen Senki Muryou).
23 Years AgoSitting Ducks
PS2Europe
Welcome to the whimsical world of Sitting Ducks, where life is good, food's a plenty, and alligators are lurking in neighboring Swampwood. One bird stands out amongst the flock: Bill. He is a quirky, smaller than average duck with a big imagination and a secret fun loving side.
23 Years AgoRisk: Global Domination
PS2Worldwide
Take on master military strategists like Napoleon, Washington, Bolivar, Catherine the Great and more in a worldwide campaign for total world domination.
23 Years AgoSylvanian Families: Yousei no Stick to Fushigi no Ki - Maron Inu no Onna no ko
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
The Sylvanian Families series drops the numbering scheme for this fifth RPG.
23 Years AgoBarbarian
PS2Europe
A four-player fighting game developed by Saffire for the Xbox, PS2, and GameCube. Its gameplay drew comparisons to Power Stone, though not many favorable ones.
20 Years AgoCaptain Scarlet
PS2Europe
An Europe-exclusive racing game based on the 1960s marionette-based sci-fi series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Captain Scarlet is a 3D racing/shooter game based on the TV series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967-1968).
20 Years AgoJustice League Heroes: The Flash
Game Boy AdvanceAustralia
Justice League Heroes: The Flash is the Game Boy Advance version of Justice League Heroes released from Xbox and PlayStation 2. This version focuses primarily on The Flash and features 2D sidescrolling action gameplay and a sidestory to the console game's plot.
19 Years AgoBratz 4 Real
Nintendo DSWorldwide
The Bratz are in their first year of high school! They're going to be the most fabulous friends ever to grace Carry Nation High School! But the school class president has different plans and breaks up the Bratz girls into designated cliques.
19 Years AgoThe Bee Game
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
The Bee Game lets players experience the adventures of Maya the Bee and her friend Willie as they search for their friends. A strong storm has blown through corn poppy meadow and some of the residents of the hive are now missing!
19 Years AgoAgent Hugo: Lemoon Twist
PS2Worldwide
The evil Dr. Hypno has embarked on a dastardly plot to take over the world. He has built a hypno-satellite, which he plans to launch into space from his secret island fortress, guarded by his hyper-mad-hypnotised minions.
18 Years Ago
18 Years AgoCrayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo Yobu Cinema-Land - Kachinko Gachinko Daikatsugeki!
PortNintendo DSEurope
Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo Yobu Cinema-Land: Kachinko Gachinko Daikatsugeki! is an action game, developed by Inti Creates and published by Banpresto, which was released in Japan for NDS devices in 2008.
18 Years AgoDora Saves the Snow Princess
Nintendo DSEurope
Team up with Dora and Boots to save the Snow Princess when a mean witch casts an evil spell upon her. Magic and wonder awaits as you help Dora save Snowy Forest!
16 Years AgoWitches & Vampires: The Secrets of Ashburry
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Witches & Vampires is an adventure game that tells the story of three magical half siblings and their struggle against evil.Three supernatural siblings work together to fight demons and vampires in this role-playing game from Conspiracy Entertainment.
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24 Years AgoKikou Heidan J-Phoenix: Cobalt Shoutai-hen
PS2Japan
Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix: Cobalt Shoutai-hen is a simulation game on Playstation 2 published by Takara, in 2002. In the previous series, they were action games, but this game incorporates a time and turn-based system. There is no conversion system in this game.
Bass Tsuri Shiyouze!: Tournament wa Senryaku da!
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Bass Tsuri Shiyouze!: Tournament wa Senryaku da! is a Sports game, published by Konami, which was released in Japan in 2002.
20 Years AgoUltimate Game Room
Nintendo DSEurope
How will you fare in the ultimate compilation of game room activities for the Nintendo DS? Master Pool, Darts and Bowling on the go, alone or with a friend, in this addicting recreational sports title.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.