ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 16
The games released on this day in gaming history.
602 releases
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
XboxPS2North 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 Ago
2 Years AgoFortnite
iOSEurope
Fortnite is a free-to-play online game where you and your friends can create, play and battle.
5 Years AgoWhat Remains of Edith Finch
MaciOSWorldwide
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day.
15 Years AgoBastion
PCWorldwide
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the play…
2 Years AgoFall Guys
AndroidiOSWorldwideEurope
Fall Guys flings hordes of contestants together online in a mad dash through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains!
13 Years AgoPayday 2
PS3Europe
Payday 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original crew: Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains as they descend on Washington D.C. for an epic crime spree.
5 Years AgoRoad 96
SwitchPCWorldwide
Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. The discovery of exciting places, and unusual people on your own personal journey to freedom. An ever-evolving story-driven adventure inspired by Tarantino, The Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.