ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 20
The games released on this day in gaming history.
168 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
38 Years AgoFamily Trainer: Fuuun! Takeshi-jou 2
FamicomJapan
The sequel to Family Trainer: Totsugeki! Fuuun Takeshi-jou and the ninth game to be made for the NES Power Pad/Family Trainer by Bandai and Human Entertainment. Like its predecessor, it is based on Japanese TV show Takeshi's Castle.
37 Years AgoKore ga Pro Yakyuu '89
PC EngineJapan
A baseball game for the PC Engine. Features twelve actual Japanese baseball teams. Kore ga Pro Yakyuu '89 ("This is Professional Baseball '89") is a baseball game for the PC Engine and the first of two games with the Kore ga Pro Yakyuu brand, followed by Kore ga Pro Yakyuu '90.
36 Years AgoVasteel
PC Engine CDJapan
"Two Powerful Brothers. Two Powerful Armies. One Survivor." Vasteel is a hex-based war strategy game in its core.
36 Years AgoBattle Stadium: Senbatsu Pro Yakyuu
FamicomJapan
Battle Stadium is a baseball game for the Famicom with the ability to create a custom team. It is a fun time, so come play ball!
35 Years AgoF1 Circus MD
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
F1 Circus MD (Ｆ１サーカスＭＤ) is a 1991 racing game by Nihon Bussan for the Sega Mega Drive in their F1 Circus series.
35 Years AgoSuper Fire Pro Wrestling
Super FamicomJapan
Fire Pro Wrestling has taken Japan by storm, and now it has come to the Super Famicom! 110 unique move are at your disposal, and this is the most realistic simulation of wrestling ever!
35 Years AgoNekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu: CD Soccer-hen
Expanded editionPC Engine CDJapan
While Kunio and Shinichi were practicing dodge ball, soccer manager Misako approached the two on the court. "Please!
35 Years AgoThe Untouchables
PortFamicomJapan
Take on the mob! The ultimate six exciting action sequences put you in control of Elliot Ness's elite squad of crime-busters.
35 Years AgoWakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band
Sega CDJapan
Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band (惑星ウッドストック ファンキーホラーバンド) is an RPG for the Sega Mega-CD. Wakusei Woodstock is based on a creation by Victor Musical Industries, in which six stop-motion cartoon aliens played music as part of a group known as the "Funky Horror Band".
35 Years AgoNakajima Satoru Kanshuu: F1 Grand Prix
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu F1 Grand Prix is a 1991 game by Varie for the Sega Mega Drive in their Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu series of Formula One racing games released exclusively in Japan. The game is a typical overhead 2D racing game.
35 Years AgoTaiyou no Yuusha Fighbird GB
Game BoyJapan
Taiyou no Yusha Fighbird is technically a vertically scrolling shoot'em'up game by design, though the in-game representation differs a bit from normal as you take control of a mech that can fire off energy blades.
35 Years AgoAsmik-kun Land
FamicomJapan
Recently, monsters began to invade the peaceful country of the dragons. The only way to stop this invasion is to contact the six Dragon Gods. Unfortunately, those gods seem to be asleep.
35 Years AgoBakushou!! Jinsei Gekijoh 3
FamicomJapan
Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijoh 3 ("Burst of Laughter!! Theater of Life 3") is a virtual life board game developed and published for the Nintendo Entertainment System by Taito on December 20th, 1991 in Japan.
35 Years AgoDahna: Megami Tanjou
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
There lived a wealthy family whose heirs were two daughters: Regine and Dahna.
35 Years AgoD-Force
SNESSuper FamicomJapan
Gameplay involves being the pilot of an Apache Helicopter, and shooting enemies down in the style of a vertical scrolling shooter. Large red gunships can be shot down to gain power-ups for the helicopter in order to upgrade the guns and have it fire homing missiles.
35 Years AgoNobunaga's Ambition: Bushou Fuunroku
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990.
35 Years AgoR-Type Complete CD
Expanded editionPC Engine CDJapan
R-Type Complete CD adds remixed music, fully voiced cut scenes, an extra boss fight, and some other minor changes to the PC Engine/Turbografx-16 port of R-Type.
34 Years AgoHero Senki: Project Olympus
Super FamicomJapan
Hero Senki is a Role-Playing game, developed by WinkySoft and published by Banpresto, which was released in Japan in 1992.
34 Years AgoColumbus: Ougon no Yoake
FamicomJapan
A nautical strategic RPG hybrid action in the vein of Uncharted Waters. You follow the life of Christopher Columbus as he goes from rookie captain to his landing in America.
34 Years AgoThe Legend of Prince Valiant
NESEurope
The quest to find the legendary Viking Ring of Peace begins in treacherous marshland, where every step is potentially lethal.
32 Years AgoTecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition
Mega Drive / GenesisSNESJapan
Tecmo returns to the gridiron with this new version of Tecmo Super Bowl for 16-bit console systems. Play with real National Football League players and teams in this 2D, side-scrolling arcade game.
32 Years Ago
31 Years AgoMizuki Shigeru no Yokai Hyakki Yakou
Super FamicomJapan
Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Hyakki Yakou is a Miscellaneous game, published by KSS, which was released in Japan in 1995.
31 Years Ago90 Minutes European Prime Goal
PortSNESEurope
90 Minutes: European Prime Goal is a Super Nintendo Entertainment System soccer video game. The player(s) get to play in either exhibition, tournament, or in the all-star mode.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.