ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 31
The games released on this day in gaming history.
109 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoCentipede: Sega Version
RemasterMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Centipede: Sega Version is an enhanced 16-bit remaster included exclusively as part of the 1996 Arcade Classics compilation for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and Sega Game Gear.
29 Years AgoShadow Master
PlayStationNorth America
Sci-Fi First Person Shooter where the player controls a heavily armed vehicle.
29 Years AgoRaiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive
ArcadeNorth America
Raiden Fighters 2 takes place four years after the events of the first game. In the aftermath, a few surviving guerrilla groups gather under a dictator. Together, this rogue group forms a new nation and launches a salvo of attacks on the protagonist fighting forces.
29 Years AgoFIFA: Road to World Cup 98
PortSaturnWorldwide
Sega Saturn port of FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.
29 Years AgoFatal Fantasy VII
PlayStationJapan
Experimental indie video game developed by Team Fatal before Terra Incognita for Net Yarooze.
29 Years AgoMi ni Iku zo! Hedgehog
PlayStationJapan
Mi ni Ikuzo! Hedgehog is a Japanese fan game developed for X68000 computers in 1993 by Kiyoshi Sakai (co-creator of Umihara Kawase), and later ported to the PlayStation using the Net Yaroze development kit in 1997 by the same creator.
28 Years AgoQuiz & Variety SukuSuku Inufuku
ArcadeJapan
"Quiz & Variety SukuSuku Inufuku" is an arcade game released by Video System in 1998. While quizzes are the main, many mini-games are included. Clear them and raise a dog-like creature called "Inufuku".
28 Years Ago
28 Years AgoHarvest Moon GBC
RemasterGame Boy ColorNorth America
Harvest Moon GBC is a remaster of the Game Boy game Harvest Moon GB. It was released for the Game Boy Color by Natsume in North America and Nintendo in Europe. In the game, you'll take care of your farm within the in-game year.
27 Years AgoPachi-Slot Aruze Oukoku 2
PlayStationJapan
The second game in the Pachi Slot Aruze Oukoku series.
27 Years AgoJurassic Boy
Game Boy ColorChina
Sachen's infamous dinosaur platformer. Oddly titled "Jurassic Boy 2" on the title screen of the NES version, as well as the box and title screen of the Game Boy Color version.
27 Years AgoPGA European Tour
PlayStationEurope
PGA European Tour is a golf game that makes use of the official European Tour license. It offers only four courses, specifically Quinta do Lago in Portugal, Kungsängen in Sweden, Druids Glen and the K Club in Ireland.
27 Years AgoSpec Ops: Stealth Patrol
PlayStationEurope
The original Spec Ops for PC was one of the first realistic military tactical combat simulators to be released. After its limited success it spawned many rehashes, pseudo-sequels, and mission packs all bearing the same name.
27 Years AgoSuper Puzzle Bobble
ArcadeJapan
Super Puzzle Bobble (スーパーパズルボブル Sūpā Pazuru Boburu) is an arcade puzzle game in the Puzzle Bobble series developed by Taito and released in 1999. Super Puzzle Bobble's gameplay is relatively the same as previous entries.
27 Years Ago1 on 1 Government
ArcadeJapan
1 on 1 Government is a 3D street basketball game developed and released by Jorudan (in conjunction with Tecmo) for arcades exclusively in Japan.
26 Years AgoBeatmania III: Append Core Remix
ArcadeJapan
Beatmania III: Append Core Remix is a rhythm game developed by Konami. It is the second game in the beatmania III series, a spin-off of the beatmania series. It is part of the BEMANI franchise.
26 Years Ago
25 Years AgoPachi-Slot Aruze Oukoku Pocket: Dekahel
Neo Geo Pocket ColorJapan
A Neo Geo Pocket Color entry in the Pachi-Slot Aruze Oukoku series.
25 Years AgoThe Three Decoders 1 - Riddle of the Ring
PlayStationNorth America
An educational game for the original PlayStation that was only sold to schools in a bundle package with other titles.
25 Years AgoLupin the 3rd: The Shooting
ArcadeJapan
Players take the role of Lupin III as they shoot through fifteen of The Wolf's wackiest endeavors. Driving scenarios where the player has to shoot left or right in order to control their vehicle appear as special levels.
24 Years AgoScan Hunter: Sen-nen Kaigyo wo Oe!
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
A Japanese exclusive fishing game.
24 Years Ago
24 Years AgoSoul Surfer
ArcadeNorth America
Got a need to hang ten but can't make it to Bonzai Beach this weekend? SEGA can help you get your fix with Soul Surfer! The only thing missing is the taste of salt water in your mouth and sand in your swim trunks!
24 Years AgoLupin the 3rd: The Typing
ArcadeJapan
A re-worked version of the arcade game "Lupin the 3rd: The Shooting," this game has you typing out words and phrases instead of shooting dudes.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.