ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
74 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
29 Years AgoGran Turismo
PlayStationJapan
Gran Turismo is a racing game designed by Kazunori Yamauchi and is the first entry in the critically acclaimed simulator racing series bearing the same name.
28 Years AgoSonic Adventure
DreamcastJapan
Sonic Adventure is a 3D platformer video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The player can control six characters from the Sonic universe, each with their own gameplay and point of view of the story.
17 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Nintendo DSJapan
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is the second Zelda game for the Nintendo DS. The art direction is still cel-shading, but the game have notable changes from Phantom Hourglass with more puzzles and a new mode of transportation by train.
22 Years AgoKirby & the Amazing Mirror
Game Boy AdvanceAustralia
Once again, Kirby must save the kingdom from evil. But this time he'll need some backup. As Kirby, you can call up one of four alter egos for help during your quest.
34 Years AgoEcco the Dolphin
Mega Drive / GenesisEurope
Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying!
29 Years AgoRiven: The Sequel to Myst
PlayStationJapan
Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world.
30 Years AgoSuikoden
PlayStationNorth America
Suikoden is a Japanese-style role-playing game with several unusual additions. There are three kinds of combat in the game, the most common one being the traditional turn-based party combat (players can have up to six people in their active party).
28 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '98
Neo Geo CDJapanNorth America
The All-Star dream battle is here at last: It's King of Fighters '98! Here come 38 of your favorite characters from the King of Fighters series. Your favorite characters and teams are back!
29 Years AgoTales of Destiny
PlayStationJapan
Tales of Destiny is a follow-up to Tales of Phantasia. Like its predecessor, it has the structure of traditional Japanese role-playing games, but substitutes turn-based combat for action-oriented one.
33 Years Ago
26 Years AgoThe Bouncer
PS2Japan
A typical evening at a local bar erupts into chaos as members of a Special Forces strike team descend through the roof to kidnap a young girl, Dominique.
23 Years AgoSNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos
PS2Japan
SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos primarily utilizes the command system of The King of Fighters series, incorporating light/strong kicks, punches, cancels and charging attacks. Unlike its predecessor, Capcom vs.
29 Years AgoPrisoner of Ice
SaturnJapan
Amid an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue you'll launch your voyage in the icy cold wastelands of the Antarctic aboard a Royal Navy submarine - the H.M.S. Victoria.
29 Years AgoReal Bout Fatal Fury Special
SaturnJapan
The supreme trial of strength awaits! 19 of Fatal Fury's hottest heroes collide! One year since the fearsome conclusion to "Real Bout", the hungry wolves ready themselves for a new battle, "Real Bout Special" - the paramount pugilistic proving ground!
37 Years AgoGolden Axe
Expanded editionMega Drive / GenesisJapan
The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive port of Golden Axe has two additional modes, a training mode (Beginner) and an enemy Battle mode (Duel).
28 Years AgoWario Land II
PortGame Boy ColorAustralia
What kind of no-good ruffians would break into my castle and steal my treasures?! It's that rotten Captain Syrup and that Black Sugar Gang! I'm looking out for bad guys and scavenging for coins as I track down my treasures.
32 Years AgoUmihara Kawase
Super FamicomJapan
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through.
33 Years AgoSuper Godzilla
SNESJapan
Super Godzilla is a 16-bit Godzilla game where the player can take control of Toho's famous big green lizard as they rampage through Japan. The game is divided into two main gameplay modes, Movement and Battle.
28 Years AgoGoemon's Great Adventure
Nintendo 64Japan
Goemon and all his friends are back in his greatest adventure yet! Goemon's Great Adventure combines classic Goemon platform action with an all-new twist. The evil time-traveling nun, Bismaru, has summoned Dochuki, a demon prince, to take over the Earth.
34 Years AgoNekketsu Fighting Legend
FamicomJapan
One day at school, Kunio was minding his own business when suddenly, he found a note on his locker. The note says their is a fighting tournament hosted by the "Double Tiger" twins. Seeing it as a challenge he could not refuse, Kunio runs off to participate.
28 Years AgoTales of Phantasia
RemakePlayStationJapan
The PS1 version of Tales of Phantasia contains new features including an animated opening sequence produced by Japanese studio Production I.G., re-drawn character sprites and backgrounds, a 3D-rendered world map, and re-recorded character a…
34 Years AgoThe Combatribes
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The Combatribes is a 1990 beat 'em-up game released for the arcades by Technos Japan Corp (the developers of Renegade and Double Dragon). A home version for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was also released in 1992.
32 Years AgoLethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters
Sega CDEurope
Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters is a 1994 arcade and prequel to the original Lethal Enforcers. In contrast with the first game's modern law enforcement theme, Lethal Enforcers II takes place in the American Old West.
28 Years AgoMizzurna Falls
PlayStationJapan
Can you find your lost friend before it's too late? Welcome to the snowy town of Mizzurna Falls. You play as Matthew, a young man who is looking for his childhood friend Emma, who has gone missing.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.