ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 5
The games released on this day in gaming history.
81 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
34 Years AgoUncharted Waters
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The SNES Port of "Uncharted Waters". (also known as Super Daikoukai Jidai in Japan) Climb aboard your flagship and set sail! As a young Portuguese captain, you are in search of fortune and fame.
33 Years AgoNobunaga's Ambition
PortSuper FamicomJapan
Battle or diplomacy? Swords or sanctions? As the ruler of a warring state in the turbulent feudal period of Japanese history, your decisions will sway the course of a nation.
32 Years AgoJ.League Soccer: Prime Goal 2
Super FamicomJapan
J.League Soccer: Prime Goal 2 is a Sports game, published by Namco, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoMahou Poi-poi Poitto!
Super FamicomJapan
Match-3 Super Famicom puzzle game published by Takara in 1994. Features a story mode where the player has to wear down the health bars of various monsters by creating combos.
32 Years AgoSuper Hanafuda
Super FamicomJapan
Super Hanafuda is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Use and published by I'Max, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoSuper Koukou Yakyuu: Ichikyuu Jikkon
Super FamicomJapan
Super Koukou Yakyuu: Ichikyuu Jikkon is a Sports game, published by I'Max, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoUgoku E Ver. 2.0: Aryol
Super FamicomJapan
Ugoku E Ver. 2.0: Aryol is a Puzzle game with a Russian motif, published by Altron, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoOnigami Korinden Oni
Super FamicomJapan
The first Super Famicom game (and the fifth game overall) in an RPG series based on Japanese mythology.
32 Years AgoSuper Ninja-kun
Super FamicomJapan
This game was released only for the japanese Super Famicom. It was also a view-limited downloadable game for the Satellaview that was broadcast in at least 4 runs between June 29, 1997 and March 28, 1998.
32 Years AgoBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
PC Engine CDJapan
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon was the title of a video game released in Japan in 1994 for the PC-Engine console. The game was an interactive story, including characters and voice actors from the anime as well as some original characters.
32 Years AgoSeisenshi Denshou: Jantaku no Kishi
PC Engine CDJapan
In a medieval land where a country's power and prosperity depended on mahjong-playing skills of its inhabitants, the Darol army began an invasion campaign, aided by demonic forces. The Kingdom of Rida was conquered.
27 Years AgoL no Kisetsu: A Piece of Memories
PlayStationJapan
A visual novel for the original PlayStation.
27 Years AgoCybernetic Empire
PlayStationJapan
Cybernetic Empire is a 3rd-person sci-fi action game.
27 Years AgoPinocchia no Miru Yume
PlayStationJapan
You can choose between a male and female protagonist, and play as a doll/puppet maker who's about to starve to death on Chirstmas Eve due to the inability to make a "pinocchia", a doll that looks and acts like a real human being (but isn't…
27 Years Ago
27 Years AgoKita e. Photo Memories
DreamcastJapan
Kita e. Photo Memories (北へ。Photo Memories) is a visual novel released for the Sega Dreamcast by Hudson Soft as part of the Kita e. series. This fandisc includes additional content and a sequel story.
27 Years AgoAnimetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura
PlayStationJapan
Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura was released on August 5th, 1999. Published by Arika for the PlayStation 1, the game is an adaption of the first season of the anime.
27 Years AgoChoro Q Wonderful!
PlayStationJapan
Choro Q Wonderful! is an RPG developed by E-game and published by TAKARA, released for the Sony PlayStation in 1999.
27 Years AgoRockman Complete Works: Rockman
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
Relive all the classic adventures of the Blue Bomber with Capcom's new Rockman Complete Works series! All 6 NES/Famicom games have been reworked and brought to the PlayStation, with all the classic enemies, bosses, weapons, and of course, the evil Dr. Wily!
27 Years AgoPanekit: Infinitive Crafting Toy Case
PlayStationJapan
Panekit is a sandbox open world exploration, collection and (optional) construction game. Make your own models and vehicles by combining 8 kinds of panel shaped parts and then drive them around an open world.
27 Years AgoEcho Night 2: Nemuri no Shihaisha
PlayStationJapan
Echo Night 2: Nemuri no Shihaisha is a first person adventure. Like the first game, Echo Night 2 is played from a first-person perspective, but unlike most other first-person games there is no use of firearms in the game.
27 Years AgoMaria 2: Jutai Kokuchi no Nazo
PlayStationJapan
The sequel to Maria: Kimitachi ga Umareta Wake about rookie television reporter Maria Kunitomo, who becomes involved in the murder of a biologist after receiving a disk intended for her editor.
27 Years AgoShinkai Densetsu Meremanoid
PlayStationJapan
Partially based on a little-known anime television series by Triangle Staff that aired in 1997. It is a fantasy role-playing game where the player takes the role of a mermaid trying to find the secrets of her race.
25 Years AgoYanya Caballista City Skater
PS2Japan
Yanya Caballista: City Skater, known in Japan as Yanya Caballista featuring Gawoo, is an extreme sports skating game for the PlayStation 2. The game is similar to Jet Set Radio in feel and look, but is more of an arcade style game.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.