ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 3
The games released on this day in gaming history.
778 releases
34 Years AgoKirby's Dream Land
Game BoyEurope
The gluttonous King Dedede has stolen all of the food from the inhabitants of Dream Land for a midnight feast, so Kirby, a resident of Dream Land, goes to retrieve the food and stop Dedede.
25 Years AgoMega Man X5
PlayStationEurope
Mega Man returns for more wild action in MEGA MAN X5. This time around, terrorists have attacked an asteroid colony and turned off its artificial gravity.
25 Years AgoBreath of Fire IV
PlayStationEurope
Breath of Fire IV is a single-player game that continues the story with these "dragon people," who gave their lives to eradicate the evil goddess and restore peace in their world.
26 Years AgoGrandia II
DreamcastJapan
Grandia 2 is a 3D RPG, viewed from a top-down perspective for most of the game and a 3rd person view during battle. Controlling Ryudo, the player will explore various locations, locating townspeople and objects within an area to interact with.
27 Years AgoCroc 2
PlayStationNorth America
Croc 2 is a platformer that follows the cute crocodile protagonist, Croc, in his adventure to free his furry friends the gobbos from the forces of evil. On his way Croc collects gems in order to buy items that will assist his quest.
26 Years AgoWWF SmackDown!
PlayStationJapan
All the top WWF Superstars! Largest interactive backstage area ever! Most advanced season mode - Make decisions affecting rivalries, backstage story lines and tag teams.
25 Years AgoCapcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
ArcadeJapanNorth America
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 (Millionaire Fighting 2001 in Japan) is the sequel to the fighting game Capcom vs SNK, and the sixth game in the Capcom's VS. Series.
26 Years AgoFear Effect
PlayStationEurope
Fear Effect is an action adventure waiting to unfold! Wee Ming Lam disappears a few days before her 18th birthday under mysterious circumstances. Three ruthless mercenaries conspire to track her down and ransom her off to her father, Mr.
36 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan
Game BoyJapan
In cahoots with exiled alien zap master Krang, the evil Shredder has once again kidnapped the dashing damsel of the news desk, April O'Neil.
25 Years AgoMega Man Legends 2
PlayStationEurope
Mega Man, Roll, and all your favorites are back in this all new 3-D adventure! Far away, in an isolated wasteland, a mysterious girl and an infamous treasure have been discovered.
26 Years AgoDynasty Warriors 2
PS2Japan
An Age of Legends brought alive with the thrill and speed of action and the depth of simulation. The age of true battle is about to begin!
20 Years AgoStar Fox Command
Nintendo DSJapan
Star Fox Command lets you hop into your fight through a unique branching storyline of missions, all rendered in gorgeous 3-D. This game brings a whole new strategic element to the series, with a commander's view of the mission.
20 Years AgoRhythm Tengoku
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
A rhythm-action game like no other from the same team that created WarioWare. Rhythm Tengoku contains 48 minigames that put your rhythm to the test in a variety of crazy scenarios.
37 Years AgoGhouls 'n Ghosts
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Ghouls 'n Ghosts is a side-scrolling action platform game developed by Capcom and released as an arcade game in 1988, and subsequently ported to a number of other platforms. It is the sequel to Ghosts 'n Goblins and the second game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins series.
19 Years AgoAtelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm
PS2Europe
The 8th core Atelier game and final game in the Iris series.
26 Years AgoArmored Core 2
PS2Japan
The genuine sequel to the original Armored Core. Thrown into the world of AC mechs, you must complete the objectives set for you by a range of different companies, each with a hefty pay packet attached.
25 Years AgoAidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
Nintendo 64Europe
The king took him in at a very young age, but Alaron is now old enough to realize that he was adopted deciding to set out on a quest to track his own heritage. Along his journey, Alaron has had the fortune of meeting up with a party of others that are looking for adventure.
35 Years AgoSuper Sprint
FamicomJapan
Super Sprint is a racing video game released by Atari Games and Midway Games in 1986. Up to three players drive Formula One-like cars on a circuit that is viewed from above.
26 Years AgoOrphen: Scion of Sorcery
PS2Japan
SORCERER BY CALLING. HERO BY ACCIDENT. As Orphen, the powerful but lazy sorcerer, you've always thought being a hero was too much work.
19 Years AgoMarvel Trading Card Game
Nintendo DSAustralia
Marvel Trading Card Game is a virtual card game in which the player chooses to be either a superhero or supervillain in single-player mode. Multiplayer modes are also available.
19 Years AgoSingStar: '90s
PS2Europe
SingStar '90 is a karaoke game featuring hit songs from the nineties. The game gives points which are distributed by the purity of singing, as in how well does one manage to stay on tune.
19 Years AgoThe Settlers
PortNintendo DSEurope
The Nintendo DS version of Settlers 2 (ported from the Gold Edition).
26 Years AgoInternational Superstar Soccer 2000
Nintendo 64North America
The undisputed king of football returns... Experience the new Career Mode - bring youngsters through the ranks to create individual star players. Smoother animations and gameplay.
20 Years AgoGrowlanser: Heritage of War
PS2Japan
Growlanser: Heritage of War features a sweeping story arc spanning 5 chapters, with additional chapters to unlock. On an island continent shrouded in darkness and bounded on every shore by an impassable veil, war rages among desperate inhabitants fighting for survival.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.