ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
112 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
27 Years AgoBomberman Max: Blue Champion
Game Boy ColorJapan
In Bomberman Max, your task is to jump through five zones with a dozen levels each. At the beginning of the round, you're given your quota to meet -- in some levels, you'll have to destroy all the enemies. In another, wipe out all the blocks in the land.
27 Years AgoMTV Music Generator
PlayStationNorth America
There are music-mixing computer programs that cost thousands of dollars, but none of them are this fun. You chose your rhythm tracks, bass lines, guitar riffs, and triangle hits in this complete music-making experience.
26 Years AgoSgt. Rock: On the Frontline
Game Boy ColorNorth America
Sgt. Rock: On the Frontline is based on the popular DC Comics war hero. The game is a loose adaptation of the game Front Line, and was made into an actual Front Line sequel in Japan.
26 Years AgoYogi Bear: Great Balloon Blast
PortGame Boy ColorNorth America
North American GBC Port of "Pop'n Pop", repurposed with the Yogi Bear license. In the addictive, balloon-bursting tradition of POP 'N POP and BUST-A-MOVE comes YOGI BEAR: Great Balloon Blast from Taito and Bam Entertainment.
25 Years AgoThe New Addams Family
Game Boy ColorWorldwide
They're creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and in trouble up to their ears!
24 Years AgoGekioh: Shooting King
Expanded editionPlayStationNorth America
Gekioh is an enhanced port of Shienryu.
23 Years AgoOzzy & Drix
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
A 2D platformer with 3D elements, Ozzy & Drix is based on the hit cartoon series from the Kids' WB! which in turn is based on the movie Osmosis Jones. Join the gross-out adventures of a white blood cell "cop," Ozzy, and his over-the-counter cold pill sidekick, Drix.
22 Years AgoRacing Gears Advance
Game Boy AdvanceEurope
Choose from 12 officially licensed supercars from top manufacturers including Dodge, Lotus, Chevy, Mitsubishi, GM and more. Kick it into gear and race like a pro as you power-slide through tough turns and take hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line.
20 Years AgoBrain Boost: Gamma Wave
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Boost your brain power with this series of games meant to work the right side of your brain. Gamma waves emitted by your brain are often associated with problem-solving and perception.
19 Years AgoPetz Bunnyz
Nintendo DSNorth America
Now you can have your very own bunny for a pet. Choose your bunny's breed and environment and if you keep your bunny happy, you can unlock such decorating items as toys, wallpaper, and flowers. You can have hours of fun playing with and training your bunny.
19 Years AgoMX vs. ATV: Untamed
PortNintendo DSNorth America
The Nintendo DS port of "MX vs. ATV: Untamed",
19 Years AgoMX vs. ATV: Untamed
PortPS2North America
The PS2 and Wii port of "MX vs. ATV: Untamed", developed by Incinerator Studios. Not to be confused with the dedicated PS3 version, this PS2 version was also released digitally for the PlayStation 3 via PSN in North America.
18 Years AgoChrysler Classic Racing
Nintendo DSWorldwide
You might be a nerdy wallflower, but you're about to become the coolest cat out there.
18 Years AgoLoving Deads: The House of the Dead EX
ArcadeJapan
House of the Dead EX is a spin-off of the series and takes more of a comedy approach to the Sega franchise. A light-gun shooter at heart, players will also take part in minigames to progress through this wacky zombie-love story.
17 Years AgoMy Hero: Firefighter
Nintendo DSWorldwide
As a courageous fireman in My Hero: Firefighter, players must react quickly, drive fast, and extinguish life-threatening flames using real firefighting equipment in dangerous house fires, forest fires, and chemical explosions.
17 Years AgoHands On! Tangrams
Nintendo DSWorldwide
The Nintendo DS variation of the ancient ‘Chinese Moving Puzzle’ will captivate players of all ages! Solve 100 puzzles in 10 different themed levels and watch them roar to life on your screen!
17 Years AgoTetris Giant
ArcadeJapan
Tetris Giant, known as Tetris Dekaris in Japan, is a Tetris arcade game developed and published by Sega. The game can be played with up to two players on a large 70" DLP Projection Monitor, running on Sega System SP.
17 Years AgoDeath Connection
PS2Japan
Death Connection is a visual novel by Otomate for PlayStation 2.
17 Years AgoPoupée Girl DS
Nintendo DSJapan
Poupée Girl DS is a fashion and lifestyle simulation game for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Alvion
17 Years AgoDear Girl: Stories Hibiki - Hibiki Tokkun Daisakusen!
Nintendo DSJapan
Dear Girl: Stories Hibiki - Hibiki Tokkun Daisakusen! is an visual novel game, developed by HuneX and published by ASCII Media Works, which was released in Japan in 2009.
17 Years AgoJewelpet: Mahou no DS Kirapikarin
Nintendo DSJapan
Jewel Pet: Mahou no DS Kirapi Kariin is a pet simulation game, developed and published by MTO, which was released in Japan in 2009. It is the second game released in the Jewelpet series.
17 Years AgoTaiko no Tatsujin 13
ArcadeJapan
The 13th Taiko no Tatsujin, released on December 2009 just five months after the wildly successful Taiko 12.5. Taiko 13 takes the game to new heights, being the first version to be used in a nationwide (Japan, of course) official Taiko no Tatsujin tournament in April 2010.
17 Years AgoPetz Dogz Talent Show
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Train your dog to skateboard, catch a Frisbee, run an obstacle course and more.
16 Years AgoDivergent Shift
Nintendo DSiEurope
Divergent Shift is a 2D puzzle platformer developed in which players must use the two screens in tandem to successfully navigate across. It follows the adventure of a girl who must find the pieces of a powerful mirror to bring back together a world that has been split.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.