ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 8
The games released on this day in gaming history.
108 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
22 Years AgoSprung
Nintendo DSNorth America
Sprung puts players in the shoes of either Becky or Brett in a conversation-based visual novel that mostly consists of dialogue. Sprung can be regarded as a dating sim, though the linearity and variety in the game (as well as its humor) also lend it to being an adventure game.
20 Years AgoWinning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
PortNintendo DSAustralia
The Nintendo DS version of Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 includes gameplay modes like Exhibition Matches, World Tour (where players guide a team through matches against national teams), and a Cup competition.
37 Years AgoBullfight Ring no Hasha
PC EngineJapan
A PC Engine boxing game with an alternate brawler mode.
37 Years AgoPachinko Time
Game BoyJapan
Pachinko Time sees you participating in the Japanese past time of pachinko, where you launch numerous balls onto a board, pinball-style, aiming at specific receptacles to extend game play.
37 Years AgoTaito Chase H.Q.
PortFamicomJapan
The fastest, most thrilling, 3D driving game yet! Take the wheel of your turbo-charged Porsche as you and your partner go in pursuit of dangerous criminals all driving an evil array of souped-up roadsters. TURBO BOOST!
37 Years AgoSeirei Gari
FamicomJapan
Seirei Gari is an Adventure game, developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 1989.
37 Years AgoOsomatsu-kun: Back to the Me no Deppa no Maki
FamicomJapan
The second game based on the Osomatsu-kun anime and manga, released in 1989 for Famicom. Osomatsu-kun: Back to the Me no Deppa no Maki is an Adventure game, developed by TOSE and published by Bandai Shinsei, which was released in Japan in 1989.
36 Years AgoKininkou Maroku Oni
Game BoyJapan
Kininkou Maroku Oni is a Role-Playing game, developed by WinkySoft and published by Banpresto, which was released in Japan in 1990.
35 Years Ago
34 Years AgoWagyan Land 3
FamicomJapan
Wagyan Land 3 is an Action game, developed and published by Namco, which was released in Japan in 1992.
32 Years AgoDisney's Aladdin
PortGame BoyEurope
The player controls Aladdin, who must make his way through several levels based on locations from the movie: from the streets and rooftops of Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders and the Sultan's dungeon to the final confrontation in Grand Vizier Jafar's palace.
31 Years AgoAmerican Battle Dome
Super FamicomJapan
American Battle Dome is a Japan-exclusive Pinball-based video game that was released for the Super Famicom in 1995.
31 Years AgoVirtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 5: Wolf Hawkfield
SaturnJapan
Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 5 Wolf Hawkfield is a digital museum of Virtua Fighter 2 artwork for the Sega Saturn.
31 Years AgoVirtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol.6: Lau Chan
SaturnJapan
Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series Vol. 6 Lau Chan is a digital museum of Virtua Fighter 2 artwork for the Sega Saturn.
31 Years AgoClockWerx
Super FamicomJapan
ClockWerx is a Puzzle game, developed by Axes Art Amuse and published by Tokuma Shoten, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years AgoHattrick Hero S
SaturnJapan
Soccer game from the Hat Trick Hero series exclusively on Sega Saturn.
31 Years AgoHiyake no Omoide & Himekuri: Girls in Motion Puzzle Vol. 1
SaturnWorldwide
Puzzle game released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. It was followed by Girls in Motion Puzzle Vol. 2
31 Years AgoMiracle World: Fushigi no Kuni no IQ Meiro
PlayStationJapan
Miracle World: Fushigi no Kuni no IQ Meiro is a Puzzle game, developed and published by Wizard, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years AgoBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S: Fuwa-fuwa Panic
Super FamicomJapan
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S: Fuwa-fuwa Panic ("Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Super S: Floating Panic") is a puzzle game licensed by Bandai that features the various Sailor Guardians, including the new "super" transformations of Usagi T…
31 Years AgoThe Snowman
PlayStationJapan
The Snowman is an import exclusive and import friendly with English and Japanese options for sampling the finer aspects of Raymond Brigg's Snowman creation. Includes some enjoyable mini games to embellish flying through the sky with a gaggle of rotund snowmen.
31 Years AgoSuper Momotaro Dentetsu DX
Super FamicomJapan
A board game based around trains and railroads and part of Hudson's long-running Momotaro Dentetsu series.
31 Years Ago
31 Years AgoHarukanaru Augusta 3: Masters New
Super FamicomJapan
Harukanaru Augusta 3: Masters New is a Sports game, developed and published by T&E Soft, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years AgoDonald in Maui Mallard
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
When he morphs into a ninja, you better duck! Play as Maui. Play as the Ninja.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.