ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
928 releases
21 Years AgoSuper Mario Strikers
GameCubeNorth America
Super Mario Strikers is the first game in the Mario Strikers series, it features a version of soccer without referees and rules and has power-ups and special strikes which count as two goals.
13 Years AgoGran Turismo 6
PS3Asia
Gran Turismo 6 is a racing video game and the sixth main installment—and twelfth overall entry—in the Gran Turismo series.
18 Years AgoAnimal Crossing: City Folk
WiiEurope
Step into a living, breathing world where days and seasons pass in real time and your destiny is yours to create. Enjoy a new house, a new neighborhood, and some new friends. Try your luck in a Fishing Tourney, collect shells, or participate in special events and holidays.
13 Years AgoBravely Default
Expanded editionNintendo 3DSJapan
Bravely Default follows the story of main character Tiz, a humble shepherd and the lone survivor of a cataclysmic event, as he joins a group of loyal companions on a journey to restore balance to the world. The battle system is what differentiates Bravely Default from other RPGs.
23 Years AgoMario Party 5
GameCubeEurope
Help Mario and his friends restore peace to Dream World while racing around all-new game boards and finding new surprises.
11 Years AgoDark Cloud
PS4Worldwide
One of the PS2's first RPGs, Dark Cloud is a title that challenges players to not only strategise, battle and solve puzzles, but also to create geographical landscapes using the new Georama system.
20 Years AgoMetal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
PSPNorth America
MPO is the fourth Metal Gear title made specifically for the PSP and the first one to retain the series' action-based play mechanics.
14 Years AgoVirtua Fighter 2
PS3Europe
Virtua Fighter 2 is a fighting video game developed by Sega. It is the sequel to Virtua Fighter (1993) and the second game in the Virtua Fighter series. It was created by Sega's Yu Suzuki-headed AM2 and was released for arcades in 1994.
30 Years AgoLeisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!
DOSPCEurope
Love for Sail! was the first Larry game since the third to pick up immediately where its predecessor left off; typically, it features Larry getting dumped by the woman who represented the ultimate goal of Larry 6, Shamara.
14 Years AgoPrimordia
PCWorldwide
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail.
13 Years AgoBatman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
PS VitaJapan
Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
2 Years AgoInfinity Nikki
AndroidiOSPCPS5Worldwide
Infinity Nikki, the fifth installment in the Nikki series by Infold Games. Step into a UE5-powered open-world styling fantasy filled with exploration, platforming, puzzles, and more.
29 Years AgoVirtua Cop 2
PCJapan
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.
3 Years AgoGoat Simulator 3
AndroidWorldwide
Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; a totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage together, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends.
10 Years AgoRec Room
Oculus RiftWorldwide
Rec Room is a virtual reality online game platform to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore millions of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
12 Years Ago80 Days
AndroidNorth America
The year is 1872. Welcome to the future. Phileas Fogg has wagered he can circumnavigate the globe.
22 Years AgoThe Incredibles
GameCubeJapan
Superstrength, superspeed, invisibility, and elasticity are all the powers you have to combat evil in The Incredibles. You'll need them, because your enemies throw bombs, bullets, and lasers at you.
23 Years AgoVirtua Tennis
N-GageNorth America
Virtua Tennis is a tennis game in which it is possible to control one of eight licensed players and uncover the secret stars. As well as the traditional arcade mode, you can play in the exhibition mode, with four-player action via doubles play.
13 Years AgoSkylanders: Swap Force
PS4Australia
Skylanders: Swap Force is a platformer video game developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.
3 Years AgoDisney Dreamlight Valley
iOSMacSwitchPCPS4Xbox OneWorldwide
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighbourhood alongside Disney and Pixar Heroes and Villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
11 Years AgoTwisted Metal: Black
PS4EuropeNorth AmericaAustralia
Twisted Metal: Black is a vehicle combat video game developed by Incognito Entertainment (formerly Incog Inc.) and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America for the PlayStation 2 video game console.
11 Years AgoFinal Fantasy VII
PortPS4Worldwide
The 2012 release of Final Fantasy VII made its way to consoles with new Speed-Up, Battle Enhancement, and No Encounter features. It was later brought to PC.
17 Years AgoPokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
WiiJapan
Take control of Pikachu in Poképark, a Pokémon amusement park. Make friends with other Pokémon and enjoy the rides with them.
11 Years AgoYo-kai Watch
Nintendo 3DSAustralia
Yo-kai Watch centers on a boy who gets a special watch that lets him befriend and help mischievous Yo-kai and later summon them to fight other Yo-kai. Players can overcome challenges and help various characters solve everyday problems with the help of Yo-kai friends.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.