ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 6
The games released on this day in gaming history.
765 releases
23 Years AgoSilent Hill 3
PS2North America
Silent Hill 3 is the third installment in the Silent Hill series. Like the previous entries, Silent Hill 3 is a survival horror combining action-based combat and puzzle-solving, but is somewhat more combat-oriented than the preceding installments.
33 Years AgoThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Game BoyNorth America
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is the first title in the series to be released on a handheld system and the only Zelda title on the original Game Boy.
33 Years AgoSecret of Mana
Super FamicomJapan
Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its seamless gameplay that anyone from beginner to veteran can enjoy.
25 Years AgoShenmue II
DreamcastJapan
Yu Suzuki's cinematic masterpiece returns with more spellbinding adventure and an even more immersive world. The epic continues as Ryo Hazuki arrives in Hong Kong on his quest to avenge his father's murder by the warlord Lan Di and unravel the mystery of the Phoenix mirror.
18 Years AgoGuitar Hero: Aerosmith
Xbox 360PS2PS3WiiAustralia
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith puts the player in the shoes of "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" as they evolve from unknowns to rock superstars. In a guitar hero game dedicated to the band that is Aerosmith!
33 Years AgoRocket Knight Adventures
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
He's courageous! He's clever! He's one good lookin' opossum.
17 Years AgoSonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Nintendo DSJapan
The game initially focuses on the events surrounding the kidnapping of Knuckles and the disappearance of the Chaos Emeralds after the defeat of Doctor Eggman, before moving on to follow the cast of characters across two dimensions as they e…
22 Years AgoCatwoman
GameCubePCPS2XboxEurope
Catwoman is an action-adventure video game based on the 2004 film of the same name based on the fictional character. It features the likeness of the film's lead actress Halle Berry, while the character's voice is provided by actress Jennifer Hale.
25 Years AgoThe Last Blade 2
DreamcastNorth America
The Last Blade 2 is a 2D fighting game which features anime-style characters that fight each other with swords, clubs, and even fishing poles.
35 Years AgoShining in the Darkness
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Dark Sol has vowed to reign over the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood, and only you can stop him. Find the powerful Arms of Light and battle the deadly beasts that keep your people desperate and starving in this epic journey for peace.
28 Years AgoBust-a-Move 4
PlayStationJapan
Puzzle Bobble 4 (also known as Bust-a-Move 4 in North America and Europe) is the third sequel to the video game Puzzle Bobble and is the final appearance of the series on the Arcade, PlayStation and Dreamcast.
33 Years AgoWarsong
PC Engine CDJapan
"The Dalsis Empire has laid seige upon the Castle of Baltia to seize the legendary sword WARSONG. In a desperate attempt, King Alfador sends his only son, Prince Garett, into the countryside, away from impending death.
28 Years AgoResident Evil: Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver.
PortPlayStationJapan
This game is a special re-release of Resident Evil: Director's Cut with added Dual Shock analogue stick support.
24 Years AgoKlonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Floppy-eared hero Klonoa returns in another fast-paced, colorful side-scrolling adventure for the Game Boy Advance.
28 Years AgoJet Moto 2
PlayStationJapan
Jet Moto 2 is the sequel to the 1996 game Jet Moto. Gameplay in the Jet Moto series differs from traditional racing games, as players instead control hoverbikes which hover close above the ground and can be driven over both land and water.
16 Years AgoArt Academy
Nintendo DSEurope
Art Academy offers simple, easy to understand art lessons that you can take at your own pace. You even have the ability to fast forward or rewind a step if you would like to view it again.
27 Years AgoHarvest Moon 2 GBC
Game Boy ColorJapan
The second Harvest Moon game released on the Game Boy Color, Harvest Moon 2 GBC is a farming simulation in which the player assumes the role of either a boy or a girl who is left a farm and given three years to turn its fortunes around.
33 Years AgoDragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku
FamicomJapan
You control five various Dragon Ball characters in this game: Son Goku, Son Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Future Trunks. The game is based on training your characters, and fighting with them.
28 Years AgoResident Evil 2: Dual Shock Ver.
Expanded editionPlayStationJapan
First re-release of Resident Evil 2, the Dual Shock Ver. incorporated support for the PlayStation's DualShock analog controller and vibration functions.
26 Years AgoRoad Rash: Jailbreak
PlayStationEurope
The Road Rash series continues with an all new chapter of intense motorcycle combat and racing action. In Road Rash: Jail Break it's up to you to bust the toughest rasher of all time, Spaz, out of jail!
17 Years AgoBlood of Bahamut
Nintendo DSJapan
Blood of Bahamut is set in cities built upon sleeping giants. At the beginning of the game (or before the game) the giants awaken, and try to kill the residents living on them.
17 Years AgoMiami Law
Nintendo DSJapan
All in one, action and crime scene investigation. Miami Police Detective Law Martin and FBI Agent Sara Starling must save Miami. Sequences played as Sara include investigation and puzzle solving.
30 Years AgoBogey Dead 6
PlayStationNorth America
Bogey Dead 6 (released in Japan as "Sidewinder" and in Europe as "Raging Skies") is a 1996 flight simulation video game developed by Pegasus Japan and Bit Town, and published by Asmik Ace Entertainment in Japan and Sony Computer Entertainment in other regions.
22 Years AgoCatwoman
PortGame Boy AdvanceEurope
The Game Boy Advance version of the Catwoman movie license video game. The look of the graphics aims toward a comic-book feel instead of the more realistic-looking 3D of the console and PC versions.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.