ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 22
The games released on this day in gaming history.
229 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
22 Years AgoThe Typing of the Dead
PortPS2Japan
The Typing of the Dead is an arcade game that was developed by WOW Entertainment and published by Sega for the NAOMI hardware. The game was released in Japanese arcades in 1999 and was ported to the Sega Dreamcast in 2001 by Smilebit.
22 Years AgoNFL Street 2
PS2Worldwide
NFL Street 2 is the second game in EA's arcade football series. Players try to become the world's best urban footballer by conquering other teams using several gravity-defying tricks like up-the-wall passes, off-the-wall catches, and highlight-reel wall jukes.
27 Years AgoFighting Force 2
DreamcastPlayStationEurope
Fighting Force 2 is the sequel to 1997's original Fighting Force, which was one of the first 3D takes on the 2D Beat 'em up genre. The game was released for the PlayStation and Dreamcast and was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
34 Years AgoPocky & Rocky
Super FamicomJapan
Pocky was enjoying a quiet cup of tea in her shrine, when Rocky the Raccoon, a Nopino goblin came running to Pocky. "Something terrible has happened. My fellow Nopino goblins have lost their minds.
21 Years AgoSuper Dragon Ball Z
ArcadeJapan
Based on the arcade game, this is a fighting game in the Dragon Ball Z universe, developed by Craft and Master (whose team members include former Street Fighter producer Noritaka Funamizu. Super DBZ is a cell-shaded fighter featuring your favorite Dragon Ball characters.
37 Years AgoGolden Axe
Expanded editionMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive port of Golden Axe has two additional modes, a training mode (Beginner) and an enemy Battle mode (Duel).
36 Years AgoWonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
The monsters are attacking the quiet town of Xenobia. Guide Leo and Priscilla to wipe out the monsters using the Legendary Weapons.
26 Years AgoRayman 2: Revolution
Expanded editionPS2Europe
Ubisoft's personable and popular cartoon hero is back and more ambitious than ever in the PlayStation 2-exclusive re-imagining, Rayman 2: Revolution.
17 Years AgoGuitar Hero: Van Halen
PS2Worldwide
Guitar Hero: Van Halen lets you stand in the shoes of this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band as you perform 25 epic Van Halen tracks, three signature Eddie Van Halen solos and 19 guest act tracks.
27 Years AgoStreet Fighter EX2 Plus
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
Conquering the World of 3-D Fighters! Capcom’s all-time, leading fighting flagship series once again goes 3-D with Street Fighter EX2 Plus, the sequel to the top-selling Street Fighter EX Plus for the PlayStation game console.
16 Years AgoBejeweled Twist
Nintendo DSiJapan
Spin, match, explode... WOW! It's a brilliant new way to play Bejeweled!
41 Years AgoSuper Tennis
Master SystemJapan
Super Tennis, is a sports game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Master System.
33 Years AgoKing of the Monsters 2
Super FamicomJapan
Alien super monsters have returned and are trying to invade Earth again! Now, Super Geon, Atomic Guy, and Cyber Woo must fight to retain control of the planet. Each one has special attacks and powers.
41 Years AgoTransBot
Master SystemJapan
Thwart an underground invasion with your transforming weaponry. The ground is scarred by craters, a reminder of the recent Dalaus invasion. And continuous acid rains give the sky an eerie irridescence.
34 Years AgoWWF: Super Wrestlemania
Mega Drive / GenesisWorldwide
Charge down to ringside in WWF Super WrestleMania!!! Never before have the WWF superstars like Hulk Hogan, Sid Justice, The Undertaker and Jake "Snake" Roberts looked so real! They're bigger, mightier and tougher than ever before!
32 Years AgoLunar: Eternal Blue
Sega CDJapan
Come back to the enchanting world of Lunar! Join Hiro and Ruby 1,000 years after the first adventure, as they work to unlock the secrets of the Blue Spire and the strange young girl they found within it! But be careful!
31 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
PortPlayStationJapan
This version of Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams features an arranged soundtrack, a dedicated two-player Versus Mode and also a Training Mode allowing players to practice their techniques and combos on a non-hostile character.
26 Years AgoDisney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
PortPS2Europe
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.
23 Years AgoHyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition
Expanded editionPS2ArcadeJapan
Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition is a modified port of Super Street Fighter II Turbo in which players can control any versions of the main characters from the five Street Fighter II games previously released for the arcades.
27 Years AgoSNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
With 18 starting characters (26 total after unlocking), numerous battle modes and varied minigames, this may be the largest fighting game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Choose the fighting style that suits you from the available Single, Tag and Team modes.
34 Years AgoRoad Runner's Death Valley Rally
Super FamicomJapan
Everybody has remembered waking up early on the weekend to watch Saturday morning cartoons. But would would happen if the cartoons were interactive? Well, you might end up with something like Death Valley Rally.
37 Years AgoAkumajou Densetsu
FamicomJapan
Akumajou Densetsu is the Japanese version of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. This version has many differences in gameplay and level layout, making the overall experience easier than its western counterpart.
33 Years AgoTiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana's Movie Madness
Game BoyJapan
Here comes Montana Max the meanest movie maker to ever tarnish the silver screen. He's directed four new flicks that make Buster Bunny look like a villain!
33 Years AgoAce wo Nerae!
Super FamicomJapan
A tennis game for the Super Famicom based on the 1970s manga and anime of the same name.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.