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
34 Years AgoDragon Knight II
PC EngineJapan
Dragon Knight II is the predecessor to Knights of Xentar, the only Dragon Knight game that was ever translated into English. This is a first-person game that is mainly dedicated to dungeon exploring.
34 Years AgoDragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzou Ningen
FamicomJapan
Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzou Ningen is the sequel of Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza. The game starts off in the Frieza Saga as Super Saiyan Goku fighting Frieza, and it ends in the Imperfect Cell Saga in the battle of Piccolo against Imperfect Cell.
34 Years AgoRiver City Renegade
Super FamicomJapan
A student-only electric train has departed from Tokyo Station and has passed through Kyoto Station. A group of sophomore students from Nekketsu High School led by Kunio are aboard that train. Their destination is the city of laughter and defraud, Osaka.
34 Years AgoSuper Momotaro Dentetsu II
Super FamicomJapan
Super Momotaro Dentetsu II is a video game in the Momotaro Dentetsu series of board game-style video games, genre released in 1991 by Hudson Soft for the PC Engine, Game Boy and Super Famicom. The game was only released in Japan.
34 Years Ago
34 Years AgoVersus Hero: Kakutou-ou he no Michi
Game BoyJapan
Early crossover fighting game for Game Boy, with characters from Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Gundam franchises.
34 Years AgoUltimate Air Combat
FamicomJapan
Ultimate Air Combat has 36 different missions, then one last final mission. Each mission is grouped into two parts. The first part uses a cockpit view where the player must shoot down three planes before either running out of fuel or getting shot down by enemy planes.
29 Years AgoDoukyuusei 2
PlayStationJapan
The sequel to the dating sim that rocked the world (maybe) in 1992! Doukyuusei 2 is a 1995 classic erotic love adventure, a genre that is also referred to as "dating simulations". It has a new location and new protagonist.
29 Years AgoMinakata Hakudou Toujou
PlayStationSaturnJapan
Minakata Hakudou Toujou is an Adventure game, developed by Thinking Rabbit and published by Atlus, which was released in Japan in 1997.
29 Years AgoTokimeki Memorial: Taisen Tokkaedama
SaturnJapan
Puzzle game featuring characters from Tokimeki Memorial series.
29 Years AgoMetal Slug: Super Vehicle-001
PortPlayStationJapan
Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001 is a run and gun action shooting game. Between April and August 1997, Sega Saturn and PlayStation versions developed by SNK and Ukiyotei respectively were released only in Japan.
29 Years AgoMichinoku Hisen Koimonogatari
PlayStationWorldwide
A dating themed adventure game by F.O.G.
29 Years AgoLifescape 2: Bodybionics
PlayStationJapan
Advanced computer technology has created cyber space that exists a model of the anthropoid body that was meant to be used for medical experiments.
29 Years AgoPanzer Bandit
PlayStationJapan
Full of magic and mecha fighting action takes place in a different world turns. Set in 2D with depth of field, with a comical action Ri Gemasu melee battle finishing moves and colorful quirky characters who are in disarray.
29 Years AgoBig Bass World Championship
PlayStationJapan
BIG BASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP places you into the world of competitive, professional fishing. Customize your tackle box and fishing style, then head out to Raccoon Lake and take on the pros in the Tournament mode.
28 Years AgoDetective Conan: Giwaku no Gouka Ressha
Game BoyJapan
An adventure/detective game based on the anime Detective Conan.
28 Years Ago64 Trump Collection: Alice no Waku-waku Trump World
Nintendo 64Japan
A Japanese card game collection using the Alice in Wonderland characters.
25 Years AgoWWF Betrayal
Game Boy ColorNorth America
It seems that there's a conspiracy afoot in the WWF! All of the other wrestlers have conspired against you, kidnapped Stephanie McMahon, and stolen the WWF Heavyweight Title belt.
25 Years AgoNFL GameDay 2002
PlayStationNorth America
NFL GameDay 2002 is the seventh video game in the NFL GameDay series. It was developed by 989 Sports and Red Zone Interactive and published Sony Computer Entertainment America for the PlayStation and the PlayStation 2 in 2001. On the cover is Donovan McNabb.
23 Years AgoFlipnic: Ultimate Pinball
PS2Japan
A pinball game with multiple twists. Flipnic isn't your basic pinball game, it's a psychedelic trip through fantastic land of pinball. The game features multiple tables in which the player must complete a given set of tasks before he or she can proceed to the next level.
23 Years AgoBaskelian
PS2Japan
Baskelian is an anime-styled basketball game centered around card collecting. It features over 80 playable characters and over 150 unique cards to collect. The game includes several modes, such as Championship, League Game, 1 on 1.
23 Years AgoThe Dog Master
PlayStationJapan
Japanese quiz game about dogs. Based on the Japanese franchise 'The Dog' created by Artlist in 2000. Questions range from breeds, behaviour, health issues, and physiology.
23 Years AgoYs I & II: Eternal Story
RemasterPS2Worldwide
Ys I & II: Eternal Story is an updated version of Ys I II Complete. It introduces an additional mode that re-balances the leveling system for a smoother transition between the two games.
23 Years AgoAikagi: Hidamari to Kanojo no Heyagi
DreamcastJapan
A visual novel from F&C FC02. Takashi Murase lived an average live along his father but one day, he suddenly died in a car accident.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.