ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
47 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
22 Years AgoGran Turismo 4
Expanded editionPS2Japan
Gran Turismo 4 is a racing video game, and the fourth installment in the Gran Turismo series. It is also the final game to support the Sony PlayStation 2. Gran Turismo 4 is one of only four titles for the PlayStation 2 that is capable of 1080i output.
20 Years AgoDragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Nintendo DSJapan
Players assume the role of a monster hunter as they capture, train and breed a powerful army from more than 200 classic Dragon Quest creatures in order to become the world's greatest monster trainer.
20 Years AgoF1 06
PS2Japan
FORMULA ONE 06 on is all about speed, competition and fast-paced action. If you're a novice, switch on the improved driver and racing aids to race for fun - or turn them off for a full length GRAND PRIX experience if you're a FORMULA ONE professional.
33 Years AgoSoccer Kid
SNESJapan
Soccer Kid is a side-scrolling platform game released in 1993 for various home computers and consoles. Players control a young boy who uses his soccer ball to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles.
26 Years AgoMs. Pac-Man: Maze Madness
PlayStationJapan
Professor Pac learns that the witch, Mesmerelda, has seized control of the Enchanted Castle using black magic and from there is planning on stealing all four Gems of Virtue (Generosity; Truth; Wisdom; Courage) to control the "four wonders" (areas of Pac-Land).
36 Years AgoProbotector
PortNESEurope
Probotector is the European port of Contra (NES), which changes the main characters and enemies into robots. It was made based on the American version of the game, with the cutscenes changed accordingly.
39 Years AgoVictory Run
PC EngineJapan
Strap on this red turbo-charged beauty and punch it. Barrel through the streets of night-time Paris. Lean into the rolling countryside curves.
35 Years AgoSuper Ninja Boy
Super FamicomJapan
Super Ninja Boy is an action RPG for one or two players. In a two player game, each player controls either Jack or Ryu. In a one player game, only Jack appears.
22 Years AgoThe King of Fighters '94 Re-bout
RemakePS2Japan
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, SNK re-releases the title that started its most famous fighting game franchise: The King of Fighters '94.
18 Years AgoFootball Director DS
Nintendo DSEurope
Designed by veteran football management game designer Roger Womack (whose credits include Championship Manager, FA Premier League Manager and Football World Manager) and developed by Bradford-based Four Door Lemon, Football Director DS brin…
16 Years AgoFast Striker
DreamcastWorldwide
Fast Striker is a Shoot-'Em-Up game, developed and published by NG:DEV.TEAM, which was released in Japan in 2012D arcade shooting game with emphasis on scoring originally developed for NEO·GEO. The game lets the player choose between 3 game modes with different scoring systems.
40 Years AgoThe Monitor Puzzle Kineko: Kinetic Connection
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
An image puzzle game similar to a jigsaw puzzle, except the picture it creates is animated. It was published by Irem in Japan only for the Famicom Disk System.
39 Years AgoFamily Trainer: Totsugeki! Fuuun Takeshi-jou
FamicomJapan
The eighth Family Trainer game produced by Bandai for the NES, Totsugeki! Fuuun Takeshi-jou is based on the obstacle course TV show Takeshi's Castle.
37 Years AgoThe Sword of Hope
Game BoyJapan
The player assumes the role of Prince Theo whose father, King Hennessy has become corrupt and maniacal with power. He has enslaved the kingdom and exiled the great wisemen who once maintained the balance and prosperity of the kingdom.
35 Years AgoZettai Muteki Raijin-Oh
Game BoyJapan
This game is a one on one Mecha fighter where you control a giant robot straight out of a Japanese B movie and engage 8 equally giant creatures of darkness in mortal combat.
34 Years AgoThe King of Rally
Super FamicomJapan
The King of Rally, or The King of Rally: Paris - Moscow - Beijing, is a cross-continental rally racing game for the Super Famicom. The perspective is at a slight overhead angle, making full use of the Super Nintendo's Mode 7.
34 Years AgoShijou Saikyou no Quiz-ou Ketteisen Super
Super FamicomJapan
Shijou Saikyou no Quiz-ou Ketteisen Super is a Miscellaneous game, developed by ISCO and published by Yonezawa PR21, which was released in Japan in 1992.
33 Years AgoSuper Fire Pro Wrestling 3: Final Bout
Super FamicomJapan
The action is once again presented in an isometric ring, and players must use timing-based button presses to effectively grapple and pin their opponents.
33 Years AgoZen-Nippon Pro Wrestling': Sekai Saikyou Tag
Expanded editionSuper FamicomJapan
An updated version of Zen Nihon Pro Wrestling, Dash updates the character roster and adds minor cosmetic touches to the mix such as wrestler introductions and new character artwork.
31 Years AgoSangokushi Eiketsuden
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The Super Famicom port of "Sangokushi Eiketsuden", a Strategy game, published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1995.
26 Years AgoAqua Paradise: Boku no Suizokukan
PlayStationJapan
As implied by the subtitle, "My Aquarium", this Japan-only PlayStation game lets the player manage a public aquarium stuffed to the gills with sea animals.
26 Years AgoSakura Taisen: Kinematron Hanagumi Mail
DreamcastJapan
A Dreamcast program for creating Sakura Wars themed emails that could be sent to anyone who also owns a copy of the game.
26 Years AgoWizardry Empire: Princess of the Ancient
PlayStationJapan
Wizardry Empire - Princess of the Ancient (aka Wizardry Empire - Inishie no Oujou) is the first game in the Empire series for Playstation game consoles, a sequel was also released in Playstation one and the third game in the series was released for the PSP console.
26 Years AgoDance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix Plus
PortArcadeJapanAsia
Dance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix and Dance Dance Revolution Solo 4thMix Plus were released concurrently with 4thMix and 4thMix Plus respectively, designed for use with Solo cabinets. The changes in the actual game engine are few, but significant.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.