ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 17
The games released on this day in gaming history.
30 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
26 Years AgoArmy Men: Sarge's Heroes
PlayStationEurope
One morning Sarge is resting in his cot when the Tan launch a surprise attack on the Green base. Sarge and the Colonel are forced to retreat just as the base is overrun. But in the chaos, Sarge's entire team of elite soldiers, Bravo Company, has been captured by the Tan.
22 Years AgoStreet Racing Syndicate
PS2Worldwide
The raw, high-stakes world of illegal street racing comes to life in Street Racing Syndicate. Trick out over 40 authentic licensed cars with parts from over 15 real-world manufacturers, then turn your customized ride loose on the streets of 3 cities across the USA.
36 Years AgoTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
NESEurope
An action platformer developed by Konami for the NES and Famicom in 1989.
27 Years AgoUm Jammer Lammy
PlayStationNorth America
Um Jammer Lammy is a rhythm-based game that takes place in the PaRappa world and tells the story of the all-girl pop rock band, MilkCan. The game has very humorous and catchy music tracks, co-op gameplay, and a plethora of unlockables.
22 Years AgoAstro Boy: Omega Factor
Game Boy AdvanceNorth America
Join Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a quest to reunite the robotic race with humans. Astro uses his seven super abilities to face off against the likes of Atlas, Blue Knight, and more than 40 other characters.
40 Years AgoAction Fighter
Master SystemJapan
Take to the streets or take to the skies. Because Action Fighter is the incredible, transformable combat vehicle. You start out on a customized cycle.
38 Years AgoP.O.W.: Prisoners of War
ArcadeNorth America
The arcade version of Prisoners of War can be played by up to two players simultaneously, In La Havana, Cuba Player 1 controls a prisoner dressed in blue named Snake, while Player 2 controls one in red named Bart.
32 Years AgoSuper Street Fighter II
PortSNESAustralia
The 16-bit conversion of Super Street Fighter II, while featuring graphical and sound concession compared to the arcade version, features game-play largely the same as the original, including the new game-play modes, and selectable game speed brought over from Turbo.
22 Years AgoGhosthunter
PS2North America
Following the adventures of Lazarus Jones on his first day on the Detroit Police Force, Ghosthunter sees the plucky rookie called in to investigate a disturbance in an old abandoned school, the scene of a grisly (and ultimately unsolved) mass-murder.
34 Years AgoMy Hero
Master SystemBrazil
My Hero (Seishun Scandal in Japan) is a Sega video game released via arcade in 1985 and was later ported to the Sega Master System in 1986.
26 Years AgoLEGO Rock Raiders
PortPlayStationNorth America
Unlike the Windows version, the PlayStation version is an action and strategy game, in which the player controls a character instead of just commanding a squad. While the former was centered on constructing a base and mining, the latter centers on exploring.
18 Years AgoArkanoid DS
Nintendo DSWorldwide
The player controls the "Vaus", a space vessel that acts as the game's "paddle" which prevents a ball from falling from the playing field, attempting to bounce it against a number of bricks. The ball striking a brick causes the brick to disappear.
39 Years AgoThe Pro Yakyuu: Pennant Race
Master SystemJapan
The Pro Yakyuu: Pennant Race (ザ・プロ野球 ペナントレース) is a Sega Master System baseball game developed by Whiteboard and published by Sega.
34 Years AgoRanma ½: Netsuretsu Kakutou-hen
Game BoyWorldwide
A cure?! Ranma recieved a letter and seeks the truth! Interact with the townspeople, and fight for your survival! Immerse yourself in a day in Ranma's life.
34 Years AgoCaptain Tsubasa III: Koutei no Chousen
Super FamicomJapan
The first Captain Tsubasa game released on the Super Famicom. Captain Tsubasa III: Koutei no Chousen ("Kaiser's Challenge") is a soccer RPG based on the Captain Tsubasa manga and anime. It is the third game in the series, and the first for the Super Nintendo.
34 Years AgoSanrio Cup: Pon-pon Volley
FamicomJapan
Sanrio Cup: Pon-pon Volley is a Sports game, published by Character Soft, which was released in Japan in 1992.
33 Years AgoSocket
Mega Drive / GenesisNorth America
Who is this Socket and where is he going so fast? He's a duck with an attitude, and he's taking himself and his electric cord toil anywhere he needs to be. Socket is one bad duck.
28 Years AgoKartia: The Word of Fate
PlayStationNorth America
Kartia: The Word of Fate (or simply Kartia), known as Legend of Kartia in Europe and Rebus in Japan, is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Atlus for Sony's PlayStation video game console in 1998.
26 Years AgoWorld Series Baseball 2K1
DreamcastWorldwide
World Series Baseball 2K1 is a sports video game developed by Wow Entertainment and published by Sega for the Dreamcast.
26 Years AgoRC Revenge
PlayStationNorth America
Players take control of a range of remote controlled cars and boats in an action packed racing game for the Sony PlayStation. Based around an enchanting movie Theme world, players take their cars through a number of genre styled levels, including horror, sci-fi and cartoons.
26 Years AgoOmizu no Hanamichi
PlayStationJapan
A PlayStation video game based on a Japanese TV drama of the same name.
25 Years AgoTomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
Game Boy ColorEurope
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword is a video game based on the Tomb Raider series. It is a sequel to the first Tomb Raider for the same system.
23 Years AgoCroket! 2: Yami no Bank to Ban Joou
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
The second game in the Croket! video game series.
22 Years AgoHot Shots Golf Fore!
PS2North America
A PS2 classic, Hot Shots Golf Fore! is the fourth installment in the ClapHanz series of interactive golf titles. Boasting 24 playable characters and 15 courses, the game includes tournament play, VS mode, mini-golf, and 4-player local multiplayer mode.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.