ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
928 releases
23 Years AgoMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
PS2XboxEurope
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.
29 Years AgoCrash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
PlayStationEurope
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game.
21 Years AgoAnimal Crossing: Wild World
Nintendo DSNorth America
Players move into a living, breathing world inside the Nintendo DS...and then invite their friends to visit from anywhere on earth.
20 Years AgoCastlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Nintendo DSNorth America
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a side-scrolling action RPG where you switch between two hunters, Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin, to explore Dracula's castle and defeat the vampire Brauner. Set in 1944, Jonathan wields the Vampire Killer whip while Charlotte casts magic.
18 Years AgoFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
RemakeNintendo DSEurope
A reinvention of the original NES titles with revamped graphics and intuitive touch control, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon will finally introduce longtime fans to the stories that gave birth to the series nearly 20 years ago in Japan, while in…
41 Years AgoKarateka
FamicomJapan
Karateka is a 1984 beat'em up video game by Jordan Mechner, and was his first game created while attending Yale University. It was originally programmed for the Apple II, and was later ported to several other home computers and early gaming consoles.
21 Years AgoMario Tennis: Power Tour
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Players can test their backhand in this unique role-playing tennis adventure. Train hard at the Royal Tennis Academy to be a champion. Gain experience and improve your skills through lessons and tournaments, and rise to the top of the ranks.
18 Years AgoAge of Empires: Mythologies
Nintendo DSAustralia
Inspired by the hit PC title and built on the game engine behind the critically acclaimed Age of Empires: Age of Kings, Age of Empires: Mythologies will be the ultimate portable tactical strategy game with its refined gameplay, inspired des…
41 Years AgoLunar Pool
Expanded editionFamicomJapan
Lunar Pool is the first advanced home video billiards game ever. Never before has the player been able to choose among 60 different "tables." Jump around to your favorite, or master each stage consecutively. Your score is kept automatically.
29 Years AgoThe Last Blade
ArcadeJapanNorth America
The Last Blade is a fighting game developed and published by SNK and released in arcades in 1997. It is set in a fictional version of late 19th-century Japan and features a roster of sword-wielding characters.
24 Years AgoShinobi
PS2Japan
Shinobi is a third-person action game developed by Overworks and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2. It follows Hotsuma, leader of the Oboro clan, as he investigates the destruction of his clan and battles demonic forces threatening Tokyo.
32 Years AgoUniracers
SNESNorth America
What do you get if you cross Sonic the Hedgehog with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? It might seem an odd combination, but it describes Uniracers perfectly.
30 Years AgoStreet Racer
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
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.
18 Years AgoDragon Ball: Origins
Nintendo DSEurope
Dragon Ball: Origins follows Goku and his clever sidekick Bulma as they travel the world overcoming enemies and obstacles to collect the 7 Dragon Balls.
26 Years AgoEvil Dead: Hail to the King
PlayStationNorth America
Hail to the King was developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ. The game featured familiar locales such as the cabin and the woods. The game expaneds with new locations such a nearby town, cemetary, and Ash even gets to travel back in time to the middle ages.
24 Years AgoRygar: The Legendary Adventure
PS2Japan
This is a 3D-based sequel to Rygar, a Tecmo title which was successful in the arcades and on many home systems.
24 Years AgoBeyblade: Let it Rip!
PlayStationNorth America
Beyblade: Let it Rip! is a tournament-style game with minimal role-playing elements. It features two modes: Tournament Mode and Free Battle. Players can also customize their Beyblade in Customize Mode. The game is based on the original Beyblade series.
23 Years AgoGhosthunter
PS2Europe
Following the adventures of Lazarus Jones on his first day on the Detroit Police Force, Ghosthunter sees the plucky rookie called in to investigate a disturbance in an old abandoned school, the scene of a grisly (and ultimately unsolved) mass-murder.
23 Years AgoOnimusha Tactics
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Onimusha Tactics is a turn-based strategy game between the player's side and the enemy's side. In each level you can bring a squad of no more than 10 people. There are no items to buy or sell, however equipment is available and customizable.
24 Years AgoInuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale
PlayStationJapan
Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale is a 2D fighting game starring characters from Rumiko Takahashi's manga and animé series, Inuyasha.
40 Years AgoDaiva Story 6: Imperial of Nirsartia
FamicomJapan
A sci-fi action-strategy game released in Japan in 1986 for the NES, developed by T&E Soft and published by Toshiba EMI. It's part 6 of a long-running series, though the only one to be released on the NES.
29 Years AgoBeast Wars: Transformers
PlayStationNorth America
In BEAST WARS you travel along the planet's surface and explore many areas, looking to destroy any enemies that cross your path. The innovative auto-targeting system locks on to any enemies in your area and makes for some straightforward killing.
24 Years AgoMy Disney Kitchen
PlayStationPCWorldwide
In My Disney Kitchen kids can whip up culinary delights using tons of wacky appliances and gadgets. Using the recipe box as their guide, youngsters can select from an assortment of tasty treats.
20 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.