Sega Saturn — released October 25, 1996

Thirty years ago today, Tomb Raider launched first on the Sega Saturn, and the world met Lara Croft. She raided her first tomb that day — and gaming was never the same.

Famicom (Japan) — released October 25, 1991

Thirty-five years ago today, Puyo Puyo dropped on the Famicom in Japan. The little blobs that launched a puzzle dynasty — players are still chaining combos three and a half decades later.

Genesis / Mega Drive (Japan) — released October 25, 1991

Thirty-five years ago today, Wonder Boy in Monster World hit the Mega Drive in Japan. An action-RPG gem that Sega fans still swear by.

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 — released October 25, 2011

Fifteen years ago today, Battlefield 3 landed on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 — and set a new bar for multiplayer shooters.

PlayStation 2 — released October 25, 2005

Twenty-one years ago today, SoulCalibur III arrived on the PS2. The tale of souls and swords, eternally retold.