ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 13
The games released on this day in gaming history.
109 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
26 Years AgoDisney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
PortPS2North America
Goin' Quackers begins with Donald Duck, Gladstone Gander, and Gyro Gearloose watching television reporter Daisy Duck discovering the mysterious temple of the evil magician Merlock. As she tells the story, Merlock discovers Daisy and kidnaps her.
39 Years AgoZillion II: The Tri Formation
Master SystemJapan
They're at it again. The dreaded Norsa Empire is back... and stronger than ever before. This time they won't make any mistakes.
24 Years AgoMystic Heroes
PS2Europe
Mystic Heroes is a fighting action game, similar to Koei's Dynasty Warriors. Players can perform melee attacks and element spells, which become more powerful with continuous use. The game has eight stages.
35 Years AgoBallistix
PC EngineJapan
Ballistix is a video game created by Martin Edmondson for the Amiga and Atari ST and published by Psyclapse in 1989. It was also converted to a number of other home computers in the same year and the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console in 1991.
24 Years AgoDeus Ex: The Conspiracy
PortPS2Australia
Deus Ex: The Conspiracy was the 2002 PlayStation 2 port of the original PC Game from 2000.
27 Years AgoThe King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999
PortDreamcastBrazil
The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999 is a remake and port of The King of Fighters '98.
16 Years AgoLittle Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ
Nintendo DSiNorth America
In Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ, Little "Ready to Rock" Riding Hood and her friend Momotaro face the greatest threat that has ever besieged folk tales.
30 Years Ago
19 Years AgoMaster of Illusion
Nintendo DSAustralia
Master of Illusion teaches the player how to perform selected "magic" tricks. Included with the box is a set of illusion cards which are used for many of the tricks included with the game. In all, there are over 20 illusions that you're able to learn through this software.
30 Years AgoTNN Motorsports Hardcore 4X4
PlayStationEurope
TNN Motorsports Hardcore 4x4 is an off road racing game. You drive a 4x4 like a Jeep or pickup truck around cross-country loops and attempt to get to the finish line first. There are three race types.
30 Years AgoPocket Puyo Puyo Tsuu
PortGame BoyJapan
Pocket Puyo Puyo Tsuu is the Game Boy port of the arcade game Puyo Puyo Tsuu.
24 Years AgoSpirits & Spells
PS2Europe
Alicia and Greg set off with their friends one Halloween night to look for a house in the forest where they could stock up on goodies. Upon reaching the house, Greg and Alicia's friends are turned into stone by a bogeyman.
21 Years AgoMonopoly / Boggle / Yahtzee / Battleship
Nintendo DSNorth America
Four board game adaptations for Nintendo DS.
40 Years AgoCrackout
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
Crackout is a video game that was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System by Konami in 1991. It is based upon Atari's Breakout games of the 1970s. The object of the game is to clear levels by either destroying all bricks or defeating the enemies.
36 Years AgoThe Best Play Baseball '90
FamicomJapan
Best Play Pro Yakyuu '90 is a Sports game, developed and published by ASCII Entertainment, which was released in Japan in 1990.
35 Years AgoSpiral Wave
PC EngineJapan
Space based adventure with Galaxy Force II style into-the-screen action sequences.
35 Years AgoGenji Tsuushin Agedama
PC EngineJapan
Agedama Genji is a 4th grader boy in elementary school, and a hero on the training from 'Hero Planet.' Though the cheerful kid is no one special in appearance, he can transforms into a superhero called "Agedaman" by combining himself with his computer friend called Wapuro.
35 Years AgoNiko Niko Pun
PC EngineJapan
Jajamaru, Pikkoro and Porori one day arrive on an island where they find a cute little pink dragon. The poor thing is starving and they all decide to help him and escort the animal through several stages to collect his favorite food (displayed at the bottom of the screen).
35 Years AgoSagaia
PortGame BoyJapan
Sagaia for Game Boy (commonly known as Darius II) is a shoot 'em up video game originally released in 1991 for the Game Boy in Japan only. This game is a original title for the handheld console, mixing elements from the first two games while featuring its own unique levels.
35 Years AgoSuper Wagyan Land
Super FamicomJapan
Super Wagyan Land is an Action game, developed by Nova Games Ltd. and published by Namco, which was released in Japan in 1991.
35 Years AgoTreasure Master
NESWorldwide
Treasure Master is an NES platformer notable for the contest surrounding it which allowed players to win actual prizes.
35 Years AgoBattle of Kingdom
Game BoyJapan
Battle of Kingdom is a 1991 Game Boy video game that was jointly created by the Meldac, Live Planning, and the Lenar companies. It was only released for a Japanese market. The object is to lead a kingdom through various battles using the format of a traditional board game.
35 Years AgoGimme a Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz-ou Ketteisen
FamicomJapan
Gimme a Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz-ou Ketteisen is a quiz game released for the Famicom (NES) in Japan, and is based on an actual Japanese game show that aired from 1989 to 1992.
35 Years AgoTaiheiki
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Taiheiki is a turn-based strategy game, based on the television drama of the same name, which in turn is based on a famous 14th-century historical epic which chronicles the fall of the Hōjō clan during the Kamakura period of Japanese history.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.