ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 12
The games released on this day in gaming history.
75 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
29 Years AgoGrand Theft Auto
PlayStationEuropeAustralia
Grand Theft Auto is the first game in the Grand Theft Auto series and a sandbox-crime game published by Rockstar Games. The original Grand Theft Auto is made up of a series of levels each set in one of the three cities in the game.
28 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
Expanded editionGame Boy ColorJapan
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is an updated re-release of Link's Awakening with several new additions, the most notable of which being the entire game is now in color.
35 Years AgoDisney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
NESEurope
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers is a platformer video game developed and published by Capcom based on the Disney animated series of the same name.
28 Years AgoSouth Park
Nintendo 64North America
Single player takes the form of a "Story" mode divided into five episodes and fifteen linear levels. The player will face weak minions (which change based on the episode), plus occasional sub-bosses which will try to escape into town.
34 Years AgoFatal Fury 2
ArcadeJapan
After Geese Howard's death in the original Fatal Fury, a mysterious nobleman becomes the sponsor of the new "King of Fighters" tournament. This time, the tournament is held worldwide with fighters around the globe competing.
32 Years AgoBust-A-Move
Neo Geo MVSWorldwide
Bust-A-Move (also known as Puzzle Bobble) is a real-time puzzle game in which the player controls a device called "pointer" at the bottom of the screen, aiming and releasing randomly colored bubbles upwards.
29 Years AgoSnowboard Kids
Nintendo 64Japan
The kids are arguing about their snowboarding skills. The debate escalates to the point where they decide to hold a snowboarding tournament to determine who is the best. One character, Shinobin, has no involvement whatsoever until he is unlocked by the player.
24 Years AgoClock Tower 3
PS2Japan
Clock Tower 3 is a survival horror video game co-developed by Capcom and Sunsoft for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2002, it is the fourth installment in the Clock Tower series, and the first and only video game directed by Japanese film director Kinji Fukasaku.
23 Years AgoThe King of Fighters 2003
ArcadeJapanKorea
The King of Fighters 2003 is the tenth game in The King of Fighters series. It is the last game of the series to be based on the Neo-Geo MVS hardware, and the first game in the series that was developed and published under the SNK Playmore custody.
23 Years AgoHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
RemakePS2Europe
Two years after versions on other platforms, the then-current consoles got their own adaptation of the first Harry Potter book and film.
24 Years AgoSpace Channel 5
PS2Japan
It's the 25th century and our intergalactic space reporter dives into an adventure where she must battle with a series of dastardly villains! Are you ready to save the universe through the medium of dance?
24 Years AgoCel Damage
PS2Europe
Imagine a world where 'toons rule the road and the demolition derby is a way of life. In Cel Damage, the world's toughest 'toons face off against each other in souped-up, weapon-laden vehicles to out-maneuver, out-race, and out-smack each other for personal glory.
36 Years AgoLittle Nemo: The Dream Master
NESEurope
Little Nemo: The Dream Master is a platform game that revolves around a young boy in his own surreal dreams as he journeys to Slumberland. Nemo can ride certain animals such as a frog, a gorilla, or a mole, by feeding them candy.
25 Years AgoShadow Hearts
PS2North America
Shadow Hearts is the first official game in the Shadow Hearts series and is the sequel to Koudelka. Shadow Hearts follows the adventures of Yuri Hyuga, a Harmonixer guided by a mysterious voice in his head.
16 Years AgoSonic Colors
PortNintendo DSEurope
An extraordinary amusement park has been seen orbiting around the home planet of Sonic the Hedgehog, and rumors are spreading that an alien race of Wisps, who have a unique colorful energy, are being held captive there by the evil Dr. Eggman.
28 Years AgoHey You, Pikachu!
Nintendo 64Japan
Hey you, Pokémon fanatic! Have you ever wanted to control your very own Pokémon? Now you can with HEY YOU, PIKACHU! for the Nintendo 64.
21 Years AgoFinal Fantasy IV Advance
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceNorth America
Final Fantasy IV Advance is largely based on the WonderSwan Color version. Some changes include the addition of character portraits in text boxes, the ability to switch party members, increased difficulty, and new dungeons with new items and weapons along with new bosses.
31 Years AgoLoaded
PlayStationNorth America
Loaded is a violent, bloody top-down shooter which places you in the boots of one of six characters, who are all strange and deformed, from a psychotic clown to a huge baby.
23 Years AgoMega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
The fourth installment in the Mega Man Battle Network series comes in two versions--Red Sun and Blue Moon--each with different enemies, battle chips, souls, and characters.
33 Years AgoMega Man IV
Game BoyNorth America
A huge celebration at the World Robot Expo is shattered by the sight of a flying saucer streaking across the sky. But instead of holding little green men, this saucer holds one very mad scientist! Armed with a mind control machine that transmits a sinister signal.
29 Years AgoJersey Devil
PlayStationEurope
Jersey Devil, as the title implies, is loosely based upon the legendary New Jersey beast of the same name. Instead of the horrific beast the legend describes, the protagonist of the title is cute purple creature with long-ears and small wings. Dr.
30 Years AgoDragon Force
SaturnNorth America
Dragon Force is a real-time strategy RPG where players choose one of eight rulers to unite the continent of Legendra against a revived evil god. The game features large-scale battles with up to 100 soldiers per side, alongside army management and character development.
23 Years AgoDonkey Kong Country
Expanded editionGame Boy AdvanceJapan
An expanded port of the original Donkey Kong Country for the SNES. Includes extra collectables, remixed/remastered music and sound design, and additional game modes and minigames.
24 Years AgoGuilty Gear X2
PS2Japan
Guilty Gear X2, also known as Guilty Gear XX and subtitled The Midnight Carnival in Japan, is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.