ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 26
The games released on this day in gaming history.
386 releases
18 Years AgoSecret of Mana
WiiEuropeAustralia
Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its seamless gameplay that anyone from beginner to veteran can enjoy.
14 Years AgoMedal of Honor: Warfighter
PS3Europe
A direct sequel to EA's 2010 franchise reboot, Medal of Honor: Warfighter once again puts Xbox 360 gamers in the role of elite Tier 1 operators as they battle the world's most dangerous terrorists in places like the Philippines, Bosnia, and Somalia.
23 Years AgoSaya no Uta
PCJapan
A horror visual novel about Fuminori Sakisaka, a medicine student who suffers an accident that leaves his perception of the world distorted: everything and everyone is perceived as a twisted mass of intestines, flesh and blood. Everything, except Saya.
7 Years AgoHonkai Impact 3rd
PCNorth AmericaEurope
Honkai Impact 3rd follows Valkyries as they defend the world from Honkai, the “mysterious power responsible for destroying human civilization countless times.”
11 Years AgoTokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Wii UJapan
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is a crossover role-playing video game developed by Atlus and Intelligent Systems for the Wii U, based on the two companies' Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem series, respectively.
6 Years AgoDoor Kickers
SwitchNorth America
Door Kickers is an innovative Real-Time Tactics game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team. With your help we can make this The Ultimate Swat Team Command Simulator.
18 Years AgoSonic the Hedgehog 2
WiiAustraliaEurope
This is a completely different game than its 16-bit counterpart on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and was originally released on the Sega Game Gear and Master System.
13 Years AgoFinal Fantasy X HD Remaster
RemasterPS VitaPS3Japan
Final Fantasy X HD Remaster was released individually in the Japan and Asia regions. Outside of these regions, only Final Fantasy X has a physical release, but it includes a download code for Final Fantasy X-2.
13 Years AgoEdge
Nintendo 3DSWorldwideEuropeNorth America
In Edge players take direct control of the cube and roll their way around the game's dozens of levels. Search for all the prisms and find the shortcuts to improve your times.
6 Years AgoThe Hong Kong Massacre
SwitchNorth America
A violent action filled top-down shooter set in Hong Kong. Inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies the game is filled with dual pistols, gun smoke and bloodshed
24 Years AgoSkies of Arcadia Legends
Expanded editionGameCubeJapan
Skies of Arcadia Legends is an enhanced GameCube port of Skies of Arcadia. It follows the air pirate Vyse and his companions as they explore a world of floating continents and oppose the Valuan Empire, which seeks to awaken the ancient Gigas using six powerful Moon Stones.
13 Years AgoCastleStorm
Wii UWorldwideNorth AmericaEurope
CastleStorm is a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mixed with tower defense brawler! The clouds bring rumors of war... It's Knights vs.
20 Years AgoSimCity
PortWiiJapan
SimCity (SNES) was originally released in Japan in April 1991, the first console game in the SimCity series, and one of the launch titles for the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System in North America when the console was released there in August the same year.
14 Years AgoMilon's Secret Castle
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Guide Milon through the four levels of Garland Castle in his quest to reach the top floor and vanquish the big boss! The journey is a difficult one though, because the castle is locked up tight and Milon doesn't have the keys.
20 Years AgoFire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo
WiiJapan
Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (translated as Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem in Fire Emblem: Awakening) is a Japanese tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
4 Years AgoWRC Generations
SwitchWorldwide
New mechanics have been integrated to represent the demands of the hybrid engines. In order to win, you have to carefully manage your battery by adapting your engine mapping throughout the special stages you take part in.
20 Years AgoR-Type III: The Third Lightning
WiiJapan
The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership. Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses.
18 Years AgoSuper Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
RemasterXbox 360Worldwide
The Capcom arcade classic receives a whole new look with Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
13 Years AgoFinal Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster
RemasterPS VitaPS3Japan
Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster was released individually in the Japan and Asia regions. Outside of these regions, only Final Fantasy X has a physical release, but it includes a download code for Final Fantasy X-2.
19 Years AgoNinja JaJaMaru-kun
WiiJapan
The game stars the brother of Ninja-kun (from Ninja-Kid). Princess Sakura has been kidnapped by Damazu-Dayuu, and because Ninja-Kun is away on a journey, the task falls to young JaJaMaru-kun.
13 Years AgoMario Tennis
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
Spin, Lob, Drop, Smash -- It's time for some Mario Tennis! Take your game to the next level in Mario Tennis with 3 fun-packed modes! Practice control on your swings and shots in Exhibition Mode.
11 Years AgoTraffic Rider
iOSAndroidWorldwide
Another masterpiece from the creators of Traffic Racer. This time, you are behind the wheels of a motorbike in a much more detailed gaming experience, but also retaining the old school fun and simplicity.
24 Years AgoThe Sims Online
PCJapan
The Sims Online was the first massively multiplayer online variation on Maxis's highly popular computer game The Sims, the second being the Online Weekend mode for The Sims Bustin' Out, and third being The Sims Social.
14 Years AgoFamicom Wars
Nintendo 3DSJapan
Famicom Wars is a Japanese-only video game for the Famicom (the Japanese name for the NES). It was designed by Nintendo R&D1 and programmed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. It spawned many sequels, five of which were released in America.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.