ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 19
The games released on this day in gaming history.
682 releases
5 Years AgoQuake
RemasterXbox OneSwitchXbox Series X|SNorth AmericaEurope
In addition to support for modern systems and improved rendering techniques, this remastered version includes both mission packs, Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity.
11 Years AgoPac-Man 256
AndroidiOSWorldwide
Pac-Man 256 is inspired by the glitched 256th level of Pac-Man. In the game, the player must continuously navigate an endless maze while avoiding ghosts and using power-ups and power pellets to combat them.
12 Years AgoCounterSpy
PS3PS4PS VitaNorth America
Combining the spy mythology and bold aesthetics of the 1950’s and 1960’s and set during the Cold War, CounterSpy focuses on the rogue third spy agency, C.O.U.N.T.E.R., that keeps the world’s super powers at bay.
12 Years AgoCrimsonland
Expanded editionPS VitaWorldwide
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? In Crimsonland you will unlock new weapons and perks constantly improving your abilities and arsenal.
1 Year AgoSword of the Sea
PCPS5Worldwide
Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless. Set in a vast desert landscape, players control a character known as the Wraith, exploring ruins and uncovering a lost world.
17 Years AgoKingpin: Life of Crime
PCWorldwide
Kingpin: Life of Crime is a first-person shooter developed by Xatrix Entertainment (now a part of Treyarch) and published by Interplay Entertainment in June 1999.
11 Years AgoVelocity 2X
Xbox OnePCWorldwide
This critically acclaimed sequel to Velocity Ultra weaves together two classic game formats into one seamless adventure, featuring puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot 'em-up gameplay!
11 Years AgoDead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
iOSWorldwide
"Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today" is the first part of the "Dead Synchronicity" series: help Michael face a dying reality, a universe that’s fading away. Face a merciless world that gets sick and vanishes. Face no past, no present, no future.
10 Years AgoF1 2016
PCXbox OnePS4WorldwideEuropeNorth America
F1 2016’s new career mode spans 10 seasons and will take you deeper into the world’s most glamorous, exciting and prestigious motorsport, both on and off the track.
18 Years AgoPajama Sam In: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
WiiWorldwide
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
6 Years AgoShe Sees Red
Xbox OneWorldwide
She Sees Red is an interactive live-action thriller full of drama, violence, and your responsibility. A detective is doing her best to catch an elusive criminal who murdered several people in a night club.
18 Years AgoToo Human
Xbox 360North America
As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
12 Years AgoThe Last Tinker: City of Colors
PS4Europe
The Last Tinker is a joyous action adventure and definitely no platformer, as there is no jump button. Koru, a boy from the slums of Colortown, must rise and stand against the Bleakness, a dark force intent on wiping out joy.
11 Years Ago
5 Years AgoTrain Sim World 2
PS5Worldwide
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
12 Years AgoKing's Bounty: Dark Side
PCMacWorldwide
Time has come to join the dark side. Take a trip to the other side of Teana, to the part of the world that has yet remained unseen to the royal bounty hunters.
18 Years AgoUbersoldier II
PCNorth America
A tightly knit group of SS generals and officers, involved in the most heinous and dark deeds, is seeking a way to save the remnants of the Third Empire.
12 Years AgoSword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
PS VitaNorth America
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role-playing game based on the Sword Art Online light novel series. It is the second video game in the series. The game has over 100 recruitable characters which can be chosen to accompany the player in the game's dungeons.
7 Years Ago
20 Years AgoSonic Robo Blast 2
DOSPCWorldwide
Sonic Robo Blast 2, abbreviated as SRB2, is a fan game for Windows and DOS platforms.
10 Years AgoRiptide GP: Renegade
iOSWorldwide
Riptide GP: Renegade drops players into a futuristic world of illicit hydro jet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, outrun cops, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves.
15 Years AgoBlocks That Matter
PCMacWorldwide
When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation. You are the Tetrobot: a tiny robot that can drill blocks of matter one by one, collect them, and recycle them into new pieces of 4 blocks.
11 Years AgoViridi
PCMacLinuxWorldwide
Viridi is a simulation video game developed by Ice Water Games. It tasks players to look after a pot of succulents. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering.
11 Years AgoPiano Tiles 2
iOSWorldwide
Classic piano games just got fine-tuned! Play the original piano game Piano Tiles 2 and tap to play your favorite tunes! Test your rhythmic reaction skills in addicting, challenging levels, get cool bonuses and try limited-time events.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.