ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 7
The games released on this day in gaming history.
76 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoWorms
PlayStationNorth America
Worms is a turn-based strategy game that combines tactical decision-making with elements of randomness. Players control teams of worms and take turns using a wide range of weapons and tools to defeat opposing teams, resulting in varied gameplay outcomes.
18 Years AgoFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
RemakeNintendo DSWorldwide
A reinvention of the original NES titles with revamped graphics and intuitive touch control, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon will finally introduce longtime fans to the stories that gave birth to the series nearly 20 years ago in Japan, while in…
39 Years Ago
29 Years AgoMystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Nintendo 64Japan
The story follows Goemon's struggles to prevent the Peach Mountain Shoguns gang from turning Japan into a Westernized fine arts theater.
34 Years AgoThe Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy
FamicomJapan
It's prehistoric pandemonium as your favorite cave family, the Flintstones, get a visit from the 30th century. The clever scientist, Dr. Butler, needs some dinosaurs for the Orbit City Zoo, and he's invented a time machine to capture Dino and Hoppy.
24 Years AgoVirtua Fighter 4: Evolution
Expanded editionArcadeWorldwide
Evolution was an updated version of Virtua Fighter 4. The game introduced two new characters and adjusted every other character as well. The two new characters were the Judoka-assassin, Goh Hinogami and the Muay Thai boxer Brad Burns.
19 Years AgoMega Man Star Force: Pegasus
Nintendo DSNorth America
Mega Man Star Force takes place in the fictional year of 220X where two hundred years have passed after the finale of Mega Man Battle Network series, when emphasis on internet technology has lessened, and instead, the world has become networked through use of EM Waves.
19 Years AgoMega Man Star Force: Dragon
Nintendo DSNorth America
Mega Man Star Force takes place in the fictional year of 220X where two hundred years have passed after the finale of Mega Man Battle Network series, when emphasis on internet technology has lessened, and instead, the world has become networked through use of EM Waves.
29 Years AgoJet Moto
PlayStationJapan
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. Most of the courses in the games are designed to take advantage of this ability.
34 Years AgoSuper Buster Bros.
Super FamicomJapan
Super Pang is an adventure for one or two players that takes the player around the world, aiming to rid the planet of a terrible foe: seemingly innocuous-looking bubbles.
19 Years AgoMega Man Star Force: Leo
Nintendo DSNorth America
Mega Man Star Force takes place in the fictional year of 220X where two hundred years have passed after the finale of Mega Man Battle Network series, when emphasis on internet technology has lessened, and instead, the world has become networked through use of EM Waves.
18 Years AgoTrauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Nintendo DSJapan
GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity's greatest threat and triumphed.
34 Years AgoPhalanx
Super FamicomJapan
A futuristic shooter, Phalanx is the name of the prototype starfighter flown by Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot. It is sent to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy, which has been colonized by humans for interstellar research purposes.
23 Years AgoGregory Horror Show
PS2Japan
A bizarre adventure game that follows the adventures of a main hero named Gregory whose purpose it is to collect lost souls in a haunted mansion.
39 Years AgoRoboWarrior
FamicomJapan
Robowarrior takes place on an alien planet called Altile. The player operates a cyborg named ZED (Z-type Earth Defence). In the game, ZED raids Altile to fight the Xantho empire and destroy its leader, Xur.
29 Years AgoArkanoid Returns
PlayStationJapan
Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game released by Taito in 1997 as part of the Arkanoid series. It was the fourth overall, and third to be released in arcades.
28 Years AgoTurok: Battle of the Bionosaurs
Game BoyJapan
Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs is an action platformer Game Boy adaptation of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, developed by Bit Managers and published by Acclaim.
24 Years AgoNCAA College Football 2K3
PS2North America
It's time to hit the turf and get ready for another round of NCAA football action. NCAA College Football 2k3 is here and it's full of updated rosters, teams and stadiums to fulfill all of your college football needs.
17 Years AgoHorrible Histories: Ruthless Romans
Nintendo DSEurope
Horrible Histories: The Ruthless Romans, a fun party game based on the hugely popular children's books by Terry Deary. You take on the role of a young Gladiator making his way to the Coliseum. Learn fighting techniques and explore ancient Rome as you go.
39 Years AgoJikai Shounen Mettomag
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
The player must solve 100 puzzles in the form of rooms that contain magnetized squares. The player assumes either a North or South magnet polarity as he or she collects all of the polarity orbs in each room before attempting to reach the exit.
39 Years AgoMiracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100
FamicomJapan
Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100 is an action platformer featuring the titular robot, piloted by a young girl. When the robot is hit, it will break down and dump the girl out.
34 Years AgoPower League V
PC EngineJapan
The fifth sequel of the Power League series with 1992 roster including Hideo Nomo.
34 Years AgoSuper Professional Baseball II
Super FamicomJapan
Super Professional Baseball II is a Sports game, developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco Entertainment, which was released in Japan in 1992.
34 Years AgoNekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu: MD Soccer-hen
PortMega Drive / GenesisJapan
Nekketsu FC is referred to as a weak team, but now we were finally supposed to play the national tournament. To celebrate the national competition, the team went to eat sushi. However, a series of unfortunate incidents began to happen.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.