ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 26
The games released on this day in gaming history.
86 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
26 Years AgoBall Breakers
PlayStationWorldwide
The universe is made up of human and synthetic lifeforms. Synthetic lifeforms are considered second class citizens by their human counterparts. The story takes place on the prison planet Alpha Prime, a world completely designed for the holding of criminals.
25 Years AgoSutakomi: Star Communicator
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Sutakomi: Star Communicator is a game by Konami based on traditional pet-raising style games, such as Tamagotchi.
24 Years AgoBeatmania III The Final
ArcadeJapan
Beatmania III The Final is a rhythm game developed by Konami. It is the fifth and final game in the beatmania III series, a spin-off of the beatmania series. It is part of the BEMANI franchise.
24 Years AgoShaman King: Chou Senjiryakketsu 2
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Shaman King: Chou Senjiryakketsu 2 is an Action Adventure game, developed by Studio Saizensen and published by King Records, which was released in Japan in 2002.
23 Years AgoMojo!
PS2Worldwide
The Mojo! game is a challenging, graphically stunning and addictive 3D puzzle adventure that tests both your mind and your reflexes.
23 Years AgoNCAA Gamebreaker 2004
PS2North America
For the first time ever, NCAA GameBreaker 2004 will allow gamers to take their skills online and compete against other college football fans anytime, anywhere.
22 Years AgoZombie Zone
PS2Europe
Zombie Zone is the European localized name for the first game in the OneeChanbara series. It's a part of the Simple 2000 series by Japanese publisher D3 Publisher, as part of a series of budget priced games that usually sell at 2000¥.
22 Years AgoClover Heart's: Looking for Happiness
PS2Japan
Clover Heart's: Looking for Happiness is a port of Clover Heart's for the PlayStation 2. This version had all the pornographic elements removed, and features the new character Airi Momose.
22 Years AgoMonochrome
PS2Japan
Monochrome, the third work in the series, is a love adventure game in a style of a visual novel. You play as Daiki, a young lad who lost his memories since the day his parents died in a car accident.
22 Years AgoTaikou Risshiden V
PS2Japan
Taikou Risshiden V is the latest title of a Japanese video game series Taikou Risshiden (turn-based sandbox role-playing video games/turn-based strategy) produced by Koei. It was released on PC and PlayStation 2 in 2004 followed by a port to PlayStation Portable in 2009.
22 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 59: The Uchuujin to Hanasou! Uchuujin-tte Naani?
PS2Worldwide
The Uchuujin to Hanashi Sou! is an Action game, developed by Taito Corporation and published by D3Publisher, which was released in Japan in 2004.
22 Years AgoFullmetal Alchemist: Dream Carnival
PS2Japan
Fullmetal Alchemist: Dream Carnival is the first Fullmetal Alchemist fighting game for the PlayStation 2 and is the second Fullmetal Alchemist video game for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Japan in 2004, but was never translated or sold in North America or Europe.
22 Years Ago
21 Years AgoThat's So Raven 2: Supernatural Style
Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide
Fans will have the chance to take on the role of the eccentric lead character, Raven, who has a psychic ability to glimpse into the future and get herself into some crazy predicaments.
21 Years AgoReal World Golf
PS2Europe
Real World Golf was released alongside the "Gametrak" peripheral in 2006 by Madcatz. It approximates real golf using straps attached to the player's wrists.
20 Years AgoBurning Fists: Force Striker
Sega CDWorldwide
Burning Fist (also known as Force Striker in its early alpha build) is a cancelled fighting game that was in development in 1994 by Sega of Japan for the Mega CD.
19 Years AgoThe Soukou Kihei Gun Ground
Nintendo DSWorldwide
Pilot a fully customizable mech suit in this side scrolling action game. You can swap parts and add upgrades to make your mech suit unique to you! This game features random level generation and a branching story that makes for tons of replay value!
18 Years AgoPictoImage
Nintendo DSNorth America
PictoImage is a pick up and play puzzle game in which players to take turns drawing the image of a word, while competitors race against the clock to guess the word first. The words are generated at random and can be anything from an apple, to a waterfall or a butler!
18 Years AgoFalling Stars
PS2Europe
An ancient spirit has detected a dark power awakening in the peaceful world of Dazzleon. Realizing the impact this could have, it sends a young spirit, who takes over the body of a young girl named Luna.
17 Years AgoElectroplankton Marine-Crystals
Nintendo DSiJapan
Resembling delicate snow crystals, Marine-Crystal plankton float elegantly on the surface of the water.
17 Years AgoElectroplankton Varvoice
Nintendo DSiJapan
Varvoice plankton memorize the sound of human speech and repeat it over and over.
17 Years AgoEmergency Room: Real Life Rescues
Nintendo DSNorth America
Solve 30 medical cases with mini games.
17 Years Ago
17 Years AgoDJMax Technika
ArcadeChina
Pentavision's first arcade music game features Ouendan-style gameplay using a touchscreen HDTV. It was first released in South Korea in 2008, followed by a worldwide release the following year.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.