ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
660 releases
33 Years Ago3x3 Eyes Seima Densetsu
Sega CDJapan
Seima Densetsu 3x3 Eyes (聖魔伝説 サザンアイズ) is an RPG for the Sega Mega-CD based upon the 3×3 Eyes anime and manga. It was only released in Japan.
30 Years AgoRagnagard
Neo Geo CDJapan
Ragnagard is 2D arcade fighting game developed by Saurus and System Vision, and published by SNK and Saurus for the Neo Geo arcade, Neo Geo CD and Sega Saturn. The game's characters are all based on Shinto deities
30 Years AgoSamurai Shodown III
PortGame BoyJapan
The Game Boy version of Samurai Showdown III lacks Kyoshiro Senryo and Gaira Caffeine, but adds Jubei Yagyu back to the roster as a hidden final boss exclusively for the said version. There are also exclusive features that come from using the Super Game Boy.
30 Years AgoThe Scottish Open: Carnoustie Virtual Golf
PlayStationSaturnJapan
In the golf simulator you are allowed to win in Scottish Open on Championship Golf Courses, including The Bowery, Kilmarney, Penperro, and Carnoustie. There are many players in the game, who can rise during the playing. You can choose, edit or create one of them.
30 Years AgoGekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi
Super FamicomJapan
Cartoony action/platformer starring Carranger (Turbo Rangers). Part of Bandai's range of compact "Sufami Turbo" series.
30 Years AgoTokusou Kidoutai J-SWAT
SaturnJapan
Tokusō Kidōtai JSWAT is a police-themed, first-person shooter with live-action cutscenes and digitized graphics. For each mission, the player must select a weapon loadout and attempt to neutralize all threats.
30 Years AgoSD Gundam Generation: Babylonia Kenkoku Senki
Super FamicomJapan
A strategy game based on the Second Neo-Zeon War from Char's Counterattack and the Cosmo Babylonia War from Gundam F91. It uses the Sufami Turbo accessory to connect to other SD Gundam Generation games.
30 Years AgoSD Gundam Generation: Axis Senki
Super FamicomJapan
A strategy game based on the First Neo-Zeon War from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. It uses the Sufami Turbo accessory to connect to other SD Gundam Generation games.
30 Years AgoHonkaku Pro Mahjong: Tetsuman Special
SaturnJapan
Tetsuman Special is a 4-way riichi mahjong game featuring the endorsement of the Japan Professional Mahjong League and the likenesses of 14 professional mahjong players (15 in the Saturn version). It is the third title in Naxat Soft's Tetsuman mahjong game series.
28 Years AgoZen-Nippon Joshi Pro Wrestling: Joou Densetsu - Yume no Taikousen
PlayStationJapan
To reproduce the behavior of wrestlers, the game uses "motion capture technology". In addition to a realistic player movement, each wrestler is fully featured and authentic. Produce a real battle with the voices of the wrestlers who appears in this game with 13 female fighters.
26 Years AgoNFL QB Club 2001
Nintendo 64DreamcastWorldwide
Mind-blowing NFL simulation returns with the next installment of this popular, detailed football extravaganza. With full licenses from the NFL and its athletes, the game has all 31teams and 1500 players, plus perfect replication of logos and stadiums.
26 Years AgoATV Quad Power Racing
PlayStationWorldwide
ATV Quad Power Racing is an all-terrain vehicle racing video game released in 2000 for the PlayStation and in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. There are two sequels released: ATV Quad Power Racing 2 and ATV: Quad Frenzy.
25 Years AgoAero Dancing I: Jikai Saku made Matemasen
Expanded editionDreamcastJapan
Both Aero Dancing F and i received follow-up titles, with Aero Dancing F: Todoroki Tsubasa no Hatsu Hikou (2000) and Aero Dancing i: Jikai Saku Made Matemasen (2001) being released featuring new missions, planes and environments.
25 Years AgoCanary: Kono Omoi wo Uta ni Nosete
DreamcastJapan
Port of the eroge Canary ~My Feelings into a Song~ without adult content. A young man moves to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands, to live in Kagawa prefecture with his uncle who runs a sound studio.
24 Years AgoHarukanaru Toki no Naka de
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de is the first installment in the Haruka series, the starting title for the second and longest Neoromance IP. It is the game which receives the most outside coverage and spin-offs within the series. Yasuhiro Misawa is the main composer for the game.
24 Years AgoSlam Tennis
PS2Europe
Slam Tennis goes where no tennis game has gone before - this is liquid tennis with attitude. A game that recreates then amplifies the excitement, atmosphere and challenge of modern professional tennis. In Slam Tennis overcoming your opponent is only part of the challenge.
22 Years AgoDigital Hitz Factory
PS2North America
Jack of All Trade's FUNKMASTER FLEX DIGITAL HITZ FACTORY for the PS2 provides players with everything they need to make and mix their own sounds like pros.
20 Years AgoStrawberry Panic! Girls' School in Fullbloom
PS2Japan
There are three playable characters, one from each of the schools: Nagisa, Hikari, and Kizuna. They have no family names in the game, as when the series of short stories were first published.
19 Years Ago
19 Years AgoPurr Pals
Nintendo DSAustralia
Purr Pals is a pet simulation game in which the player takes care of a kitten. It is Crave Entertainment's answer to Nintendo's Nintendogs and is sponsored by Purina.
19 Years AgoBikkuriman Daijiten
Nintendo DSJapan
Bikkuriman Daijiten is a Bikkuriman game released by 3 o'Clock for Nintendo DS in August 2007. Similar to the 1988 Bikkuriman Daijikai, the game is an (improved) encyclopedia of the Akuma vs. Tenshi Seal series, containing seals from all 31 series.
19 Years AgoBob the Builder
PS2Australia
Bob the Builder is a licensed PS2 game that uses characters and art from the popular UK children TV show 'Bob the Builder'. The game was released bundled with the Eye Toy and it is central to game play.
16 Years AgoG.G Series: Ninja Karakuri Den
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Jump and slash as a gravity-defying ninja in this acrobatic action game. Control a jumping ninja as he fights his way through a booby-trapped mansion. When your ninja touches a platform, it will automatically disappear and he will jump, making for pretty unstable footing.
16 Years AgoMy Farm
Nintendo DSiPCNorth AmericaWorldwide
My Farm is a livestock farming simulation game.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.