ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
18 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
27 Years AgoLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
PlayStationNorth America
A third-person action-adventure game set after the events of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996). Kain has established a vampiric empire in the world of Nosgoth, but when his lieutenant and progeny, Raziel, evolves wings before him, Kain casts him down in jealousy.
24 Years AgoStar Trek: Voyager - Elite Force
PS2Australia
This first person shooter set in the Star Trek universe lets you take control of a member of the Starship Voyager crew as you combat the Borg and other enemies.
21 Years AgoDarkwatch
PS2North America
Darkwatch mixes the Western, horror and steampunk genres, telling the story of Jericho Cross, an outlaw gunfighter in the late 19th-century American Frontier who has been turned into a vampire and forcibly recruited by the titular monster-h…
33 Years AgoHigh Seas Havoc
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
High Seas Havoc, known in Japan as Captain Lang, was also for arcade machines running on a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis based cabinet.
33 Years AgoDune: The Battle for Arrakis
PortMega Drive / GenesisNorth America
The completely overhauled Mega Drive version of Dune, including new graphics, new features, new levels, technology tree changes and streamlined controls.
21 Years AgoEyeToy: Play 2
PS2North America
EyeToy: Play 2 is the sequel to the first EyeToy: Play game and includes 12 new mini-games to play using the EyeToy USB camera.
33 Years AgoSylvester & Tweety in Cagey Capers
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
This legendary Looney Tunes duo make their video game debut - and what a performance! The eyepopping, cartoon like animation and ribtickling shenanigans seem never ending as you twy, twy, twy and twy again to swipe the little Tweety - with cat-astrophic results!
17 Years AgoGiana Sisters DS
Nintendo DSAustralia
Giana Sisters DS is a classic platformer. Giana is caught in a dream world and must now recover her lost diamonds and find a way to the mysterious castle. The game features more than 80 new levels (i.e. is not a one-to-one remake).
24 Years AgoConflict Zone
PS2Europe
Conflict Zone is a modern-day war game with 3D graphics. Your every move is being watched by the media so you'll have to act right to make a good impression (rescue civilians,..).
21 Years AgoSigma Star Saga
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
When a double-agent's allegiance begins to waver, the galaxy finds itself in a precarious position. Humanity is struggling to survive against the Krill onslaught.
24 Years AgoUrban Yeti!
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Urban Yeti is is a smooth scrolling 2 1/2-D platform adventure, and might very well be the strangest game you've ever played. You can smash your way through 4 twisting city stages, or attempt to avoid detection all together.
22 Years AgoKonjiki no Gash Bell!! Makai no Bookmark
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Makai no Bookmark is an anime-based role-playing adventure.
21 Years AgoLizzie McGuire 3: Homecoming Havoc
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
With Homecoming rapidly approaching, Lizzie is determined to be crowned Homecoming Queen. Of course, Lizzie's archrival Kate wants the crown too.
19 Years AgoOnsei Kanjou Sokuteiki: Kokoro Scan
Nintendo DSJapan
While all games from Sega's Naruhodo edutainment series did not garner much mention, this game did. This is due to its bizarre premise and unique use of the Nintendo DS microphone picking up nuances in emotions of the voice. This technology was developed by SGI Japan.
16 Years AgoDivergent Shift
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Divergent Shift is a 2D puzzle platformer developed in which players must use the two screens in tandem to successfully navigate across. It follows the adventure of a girl who must find the pieces of a powerful mirror to bring back together a world that has been split.
16 Years AgoJust Sing! National Anthems
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Just Sing! National Anthems is a karaoke game available on DSiWare. It is purportedly the karaoke game of the year.
16 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.