ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
46 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
25 Years AgoResident Evil Code: Veronica X
Expanded editionPS2Europe
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X is a port of the original game with additional content comprised of improved graphics along with an extra nine minutes of cutscenes. The character Steve had his hairstyle changed to have a noticeable fringe, and no longer proudly shows his forehead.
29 Years AgoDragon Ball GT: Final Bout
PlayStationJapan
After achieving cult hit status around the globe, Dragon Ball GT has finally arrived in the U.S. This polygon rendered fighting game features 10 of the best warriors from the animated television series going head-to-head in a no-holds-barred tournament.
25 Years AgoWario Land 4
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Wario's back for more...and more...and MORE! Hey! You!
29 Years AgoAce Combat 2
PlayStationNorth America
Ace Combat 2 serves as the follow-up to Namco's Air Combat, a combat flight simulator for the PlayStation. In this sequel, the player steps into the shoes of a mercenary pilot, determined to thwart a global terrorist conspiracy.
23 Years AgoDef Jam Vendetta
PS2Japan
The unlikely combination of Def Jam recording artists and underground wrestling is the subject of this Electronic Arts release, which features the 3D likenesses of such musicians as Ludacris, Redman, DMX, Scarface, Ghostface Killa, Method Man, and more as playable characters.
28 Years AgoInternational Superstar Soccer Pro 98
Expanded editionPlayStationNorth America
International Superstar Soccer Pro 98, officially abbreviated as ISS Pro 98, is a football simulation game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation in 1997.
28 Years AgoHarvest Moon GB
Game BoyEurope
Harvest Moon GB is the second game in the Harvest Moon series of video games, and was developed by Victor Interactive Software. Harvest Moon GB is the first portable Harvest Moon game, developed for the Game Boy.
30 Years AgoJumping Flash! 2
PlayStationNorth America
Need an Action Fix? Get Sky High! Little Muu has been bottled up by the menacing Captain Kabuki.
25 Years AgoTest Drive: Le Mans
PS2North America
Take on the LeMans endurance racing challenge! Join one of the 25 factory teams take one of the over 50 vehicles (designed with assistance of actual teams) on the eight different LeMans circuits. The actual wear and tear are simulated.
25 Years AgoExtreme-G 3
PS2Worldwide
Futuristic, sci-fi themed racing game featuring ridiculously fast motorcycles (of sorts) that can travel in excess of 1000 mph. They can also be outfitted with weapons, making each race fast and nerve-wracking.
26 Years AgoCountdown Vampires
PlayStationNorth America
Because Capcom's Resident Evil single-handedly created the modern survival horror genre, the critically acclaimed adventure spawned countless sequels and clones.
20 Years AgoTenchu: Dark Secret
Nintendo DSNorth America
Tenchu: Dark Secret places you in the shoes of ninja assassins charged with protecting the life of a princess. Stalk your enemies with sword in hand, plant explosive traps in the underbrush, or strike with an assortment of realistic ninja weaponry - the choice is yours.
17 Years AgoMario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
Nintendo DSiEurope
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! is a puzzle video game for the Nintendo DSi. Announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009, it is the third game in the Mario vs.
19 Years AgoThe Settlers
PortNintendo DSNorth America
The Nintendo DS version of Settlers 2 (ported from the Gold Edition).
39 Years AgoMugen Senshi Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
PortFamicomJapan
The Famicom port follows the same basic story, but instead of a series of separate stages, all of Vecanti is now one big, interconnected world. The gameplay differs considerably from the other versions, being more akin to a side-scrolling action role-playing game.
37 Years AgoTenkaichi Bushi: Keru Naguuru
FamicomWorldwide
Become the strongest warrior in the world! With the support of your mother and amazing martial arts skills, roam the world to find quests and opponents to hone your skills and become the legend of fighting.
37 Years AgoShingen the Ruler
FamicomJapan
Shingen Takeda was one of the most powerful warlords of medival Japan. You being with two small city states and attempt to conquer the country as Shingen did back in the 16th Century.
36 Years AgoKujaku-ou II
FamicomJapan
The adventure continues as Peacock faces the incarnation of general Nobunaga Oda. Team up with Asura, a fiery spirit, Jukindo master Onimaru, and Zen master Kou Kaifou to fight Nobunaga's missionary minions with a vast array of Shingon spells!
35 Years Ago
34 Years AgoKinnikuman: Dirty Challenger
Super FamicomJapan
Kinnikuman: Dirty Challenger is a wrestling game published by Yutaka and developed by an unknown developer-for-hire. It is based on the Kinnikuman license, known in the west as Ultimate Muscle.
31 Years AgoRanma 1/2: Ougi Jaanken
Super FamicomJapan
The game involves falling blocks of hands displaying the rock, paper, and scissors signs, which fall three at a time. In a similar manner to Tetris, the player can rotate the blocks to stack them, using pieces that defeat other pieces (e.g. paper over rock) to eliminate stacks.
31 Years AgoChou Kyuukai Miracle Nine
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Chou Kyuukai Miracle Nine is an isometric-projection baseball game. When batting, the D-pad moves around and A and C swing. When pitching, Left and Right move around and C pitches.
29 Years AgoStarBorders
PlayStationJapan
Starborders features a 3D polygon graphics engine and a first person perspective.
29 Years AgoRobo-Pit 2
PlayStationJapan
Robo-Pit 2 is, like its predecessor, a fighting game where robots battle it out in an arena. The game starts with the player creating his own robot. The player can use 146 different parts and 72 colours to create a robot of his own taste.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.