ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 23
The games released on this day in gaming history.
660 releases
16 Years AgoAbsolute Reversi
Nintendo DSiNorth America
This reversi game is for all players at any level.
16 Years AgoRytmik
Nintendo DSiNorth America
Rytmik is an application for creating rhythmical and melodic themes and for composing whole songs.
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14 Years AgoDark Souls
PCAustralia
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world.
10 Years AgoInside
PS4Worldwide
Inside is a puzzle-platformer developed by Playdead, presented in a 2.5D side-scrolling format with a dark, predominantly monochromatic visual style.
14 Years AgoThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Xbox 360Japan
This third-person dark fantasy Western RPG and sequel to The Witcher (2007), featuring multiple endings and branching narrative paths, follows the travels of Geralt of Rivia, witcher, who, after being falsely accused of regicide, sets out t…
24 Years AgoSuper Smash Bros. Melee
GameCubeBrazil
A crossover platform fighting game featuring characters from Nintendo franchises including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. Unlike traditional fighters, the goal is to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar.
15 Years AgoDeus Ex: Human Revolution
PS3PCXbox 360North America
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms.
24 Years AgoFallout 2
MacNorth America
A turn-based tactical Western RPG in which the Chosen One is tasked with exploring post-nuclear California to locate and retrieve the fabled Garden of Eden Creation Kit for their famine-stricken tribe, while coming into contact through bran…
14 Years AgoStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
PCWorldwide
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is a sequel to the blockbuster RPG Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic.
9 Years AgoFinal Fantasy III
New 3DSJapan
Final Fantasy VI is the sixth main installment in the Final Fantasy series, developed and published by Square. It was the final title in the series to feature two-dimensional graphics, and the first story that did not revolve around crystals.
10 Years AgoDeus Ex: Mankind Divided
PCXbox OnePS4Worldwide
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided directly follows the aftermath of the Aug Incident, a day when mechanically augmented citizens all over the world were stripped of control over their minds and bodies, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents.
13 Years AgoSaints Row IV
Xbox 360PCPS3Xbox OneEuropeNorth America
Saints Row IV is an open-world action-adventure game with third-person shooter combat and a heavy science fiction and comedy bent. It is the fourth main entry in the Saints Row series and the last of the original storyline.
9 Years AgoUncharted: The Lost Legacy
Standalone expansionPS4Europe
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a single-player action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective, and a standalone expansion in the Uncharted series.
24 Years AgoLuigi's Mansion
GameCubeBrazil
Luigi steps out from the shadow of his brother Mario and into the gloomy shadows of a very haunted house in this, his first-ever starring role. When Luigi learns that he's the proud new owner of a creepy old mansion, he's thrilled.
21 Years AgoLEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
MacNorth America
LEGO Star Wars blends the unique world of LEGO with the adventure of Star Wars, for unforgettable action and fun. Live the most popular moments from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
14 Years AgoThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings - Enhanced Edition
Expanded editionXbox 360Japan
All existing owners of The Witcher 2 received free upgrades to the Enhanced Edition, and could pre-load the update starting 11 April 2012. All new copies on PC and Xbox 360 shipped with the additional content on board.
1 Year AgoBeat Saber
PlayStation VRPlayStation VR2Worldwide
Beat Saber is an immersive rhythm experience you have never seen before! Enjoy tons of handcrafted levels and swing your way through the pulsing music beats, surrounded by a futuristic world.
24 Years AgoPikmin
GameCubeBrazil
Pikmin is a whole new breed of gameplay from Nintendo. The quirky, life-under-the-microscope title delivers a unique experience like few before it with a blend of real-time strategy, adventure, and puzzle elements.
14 Years AgoMetal Slug X
Expanded editionWiiNorth America
Metal Slug X is upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), which was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty.
13 Years AgoThe Bureau: XCOM Declassified
PS3Europe
The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.