ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 21
The games released on this day in gaming history.
712 releases
25 Years AgoSakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare
PCAsia
The sequel to the original Sega Saturn system seller (in Japan at least) becomes one of the Saturn's last great hurrahs. Head back to early 1900's Tokyo as Oogami Ichirou, a naval commander who's now become the last line of defense against the demons that stalk the capital.
25 Years AgoMicro Scooter Challenge
PCEurope
Scooter Challenge is a studio-produced IncaGold arcade game in which the player can try their hand at racing on a scooter. Race routes run through London, New York, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney.
23 Years AgoEva 4: Sim Date RPG
PCWorldwide
A Neon Genesis Evangelion satirical fan game, where players can date two of the main characters, Asuka and Rei.
23 Years Ago
23 Years AgoSinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
PCWorldwide
A video game based on the film, titled Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, was released on August 21, 2003. Published by Atari and developed by Small Rockets, it was released for PC.
20 Years AgoIn the Groove
PCMacEuropeNorth America
In the Groove (abbreviated ITG) is the first game in the In the Groove franchise, published by RedOctane and developed by Roxor Games, and first released in video arcades around August 30, 2004.
20 Years AgoPlasma Pong
PCWorldwide
Plasma Pong is a clone of the classic arcade game Pong. What makes it different from the original is the use of computational fluid dynamics to drive the environment. To use this as a weapon in the game you shoot plasma from your paddle to push around the fluid.
19 Years AgoOrdyne
WiiJapan
Ordyne is a horizontal shooter arcade, officially described as a "comical action shooter". Controlling the genius scientist Yuichiro Tomari and his assistant Sunday Chin, the players will attempt to rescue Tomari's fiancée from the evil Dr. Kubota.
19 Years AgoBurning Sand 2
PCWorldwide
The second game in Max Nagl's Burning Sand series. No longer officially hosted, but available on Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
19 Years AgoRescue Pets: My ePets
Web browserWorldwide
An online flash virtual pet game by MGA Entertainment, similar to Webkinz of the same era. Players could make an account, and by using a code obtained by purchasing a Rescue Pets: MyePets stuffed animal, play with their pet in various minigames.
19 Years AgoPillage the Village
Web browserWorldwide
Pillage the Village features ragdoll physics, gesture recognition, and visceral, satisfying gameplay differentiating it from anything else out there.
18 Years AgoMusic Catch
PCMacWorldwide
Catch the colorful shapes that appear when the music plays! The more shapes you collect, the more points you get. Yellow shapes give you a bonus and multiply your points, but watch out for red shapes!
18 Years AgoMadden NFL 09 All-Play
PortWiiAustralia
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation and counting, Madden NFL 09 All-Play delivers its most complete NFL football package ever.
17 Years AgoCode of Honor 3: Desperate Measures
PCWorldwide
Join an elite squad of the French Foreign Legion on their first mission in the country of their origin and with presidential approval to operate on the territory of France.
17 Years AgoNetherworld: Beyond Time I Stand
PCNorth America
An exciting new action and adventure game, NetherWorld Beyond Time I Stand involves complex quests, dangerous battles and occasionally baffling liaisons. Encounter numerous objects that contain special attributes and capabilities that are scattered throughout the game.
17 Years AgoA Frog Game
Xbox 360North America
An Xbox Live Indie Game from imagodespira, in which you play as a frog eating flies.
17 Years AgoWatchmen: The End Is Nigh Complete Experience
PS3Worldwide
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh is an episodic video game series that serves as a prequel to the film adaptation of the comic book Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
16 Years AgoBattle Bears: GO
iOSWorldwide
Battle Bears: GO is a top-down shooter (bird's-eye view), meaning players view the game a bird's eye view. It also has a two-player co-op mode. Players shoot with 3 different weapons and have lots of different power-ups to help fight off the Huggables.
16 Years AgoMedieval HD
iOSEurope
Welcome to Medieval - arcade action at it’s finest. Stunning graphics, outstanding audio, and addictive gameplay combine to make a gaming experience of epic proportions.
16 Years AgoThe Adventures of Captain Becky
Xbox 360Worldwide
The adventures of pirate captain Becky! Clear all stages and defeat the enemies! Play a total of 24 stages in EASY, NORMAL and HARD mode! Unlock the Extra stage! Collect 5 different costumes!
15 Years AgoHidden Expedition Collection
PCWorldwide
Compilation of three hidden object games: Hidden Expedition Amazon Hidden Expedition Everest Hidden Expedition Titanic
15 Years Ago
14 Years AgoAeon Command
PCMacWorldwide
Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship.
14 Years AgoGame data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.