ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
79 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
24 Years AgoNFL 2K3
PS2Europe
NFL 2K is an American football video game series developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega.[1] Based on the National Football League, the series was originally exclusive to Sega's Dreamcast video game console.
34 Years AgoBlack Bass: Lure Fishing
Game BoyJapan
There are only two lakes to fish at and a limited set of lures; unlike the Super NES video game Super Black Bass. Casting is done on an overhead view with a meter for the direction and another meter for the shadow of the fish.
17 Years AgoRoogoo Attack!
Nintendo DSEurope
Based on the Xbox Live Arcade game Roogoo. Roogoo Attack! is a puzzle game emphasizing quick reflexes. This DS incarnation includes over 100 levels in 10 unique environments.
17 Years AgoSpace Bust-A-Move
Nintendo DSEurope
The smash-hit classic arcade game is going where no bubble has gone before in Space Bust A Move! Help the twin brothers, Bub and Bob, as you journey to distant planets to collect "Cosmo Bubbles" in order to stop the evil Devilin from taking over the galaxy.
17 Years AgoGo! Go! Cosmo Cops!
Nintendo DSEurope
Go Go Cosmo Cops! invites players to jump into the shoes of Leo and Jenny as they touch, flip and get rowdy in a battle against the resource-sucking Babools to save the earth.
40 Years AgoKidou Senshi Z Gundam: Hot Scramble
NESWorldwide
Mobile Suit Z Gundam: Hot Scramble is a multi-genre video game that is based on the anime Mobile Suit Z Gundam, and is one of the first Gundam video games.
39 Years AgoTransformers: The Headmasters
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
An action game based on the Transformers license, developed and published by Takara for the Famicom Disk System. The game follows Chromedome on a quest to free his allies and free several planets from the control of several Decepticon warlords.
39 Years AgoKiKi KaiKai: Dotou-hen
Famicom Disk SystemJapan
One night, while Sayo-chan is fanning a ceremonial fire, she is visited by the Seven Lucky Gods, who warn her of a great, impending danger. Suddenly, a band of mischievous goblins appear and kidnap the gods, quickly retreating to a faraway mountain range.
35 Years AgoRiddle Wired
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Riddle Wired is a quiz game for the Sega Mega Drive, released exclusively in Japan via the Sega Game Toshokan service.
34 Years AgoCB Chara Wars: Ushinawareta Gag
Super FamicomJapan
CB Chara Wars is an Action game, developed by Almanic Corp. and published by Banpresto, which was released in Japan in 1992.
34 Years AgoUltra Baseball Jitsumei-ban
Super FamicomJapan
Ultra Baseball Jitsumei-ban is a baseball simulator from Culture Brain and part of their Ultra Baseball series of games, which take a slightly more surreal route than other baseball franchises by giving players special abilities to use.
34 Years AgoGimme a Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz-ou Ketteisen 2
FamicomJapan
Gimme A Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz Ou Ketteisen 2, released for the Famicom in 1992, is the second game in a series by Yonezawa PR21 based on a real Japanese game show. This game is significantly better than the first game in the series, but also much harder.
34 Years AgoBaby Jo In ''Going Home''
PC Engine CDJapan
Baby Jo in "Going Home" is a side-scrolling platform game. Jo can pick up rattles, which can be tossed at enemies (such as bees, lawnmowers or spiders).
31 Years AgoSlam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu!
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
Hanamichi Sakuragi is your average high school delinquent; sporting a bright red pompadour and continually being shot down by every girl he approaches, he jumps at the chance to impress a cute girl named Haruko by joining his school's basketball team.
31 Years AgoSuper Genjin 2
Super FamicomJapan
In this sidescrolling action-platformer, Bonk is once again trying to save his world from the evil clutches of the reptilian king, who once more is threatening the prehistoric era. Boy, you'd think that after being defeated four times prior that he would take a hint.
29 Years AgoGradius Gaiden
PlayStationJapan
Gradius Gaiden is a horizontal scrolling shooter set between Gradius III and Gradius IV that includes ships and weapons new to the series. It is the first Gradius-named title to incorporate 3D graphics
29 Years AgoFire
RemakeGame BoyEurope
Mario and Luigi attempt to catch Toads, Yoshis, and Donkey Kong Jrs. after they jump out the window of Princess Peach's burning castle. The catch is that different characters fall at different speeds: Toads bounce the highest, while Donkey Kong Jrs. bounce the lowest.
29 Years AgoOctopus
RemakeGame BoyEurope
Mario is a sea diver and must deliver treasure to Princess Peach, but he must avoid the Octopus's arms. His speed is affected by how much treasure he is carrying, but he can throw his bagful of treasure at the Octopus's arms.
29 Years AgoOil Panic
RemakeGame BoyNorth America
Bowser is dropping oil into a castle, and Mario must use two buckets to catch the oil before it touches the floor. Yoshi serves to dispense oil and can even be used to take out Bowser from the top of the castle, gaining bonus points in the process.
29 Years AgoManhole
RemakeGame BoyEurope
Manhole was remade with an updated "Modern" version for Game & Watch Gallery. Toad, Donkey Kong Jr., and Mario are the pedestrians in this version, walking at different speeds, while Yoshi is the character the player controls.
29 Years AgoSonic World
SaturnEurope
Sonic World is the first 3D experience of Sonic the Hedgehog, released in Sonic Jam. It is a playable and interactive map.
29 Years AgoVan-Gale: The War of Neo-Century
PlayStationJapan
Van-Gale: The War of Neo-Century is an Action game, developed by Aroma and published by Yumedia, which was released in Japan in 1997.
29 Years AgoYuukyuu Gensoukyoku
PlayStationJapan
Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku is a 1997 simulation game by Starlight Marry and had several sequels on the Saturn and PlayStation Enfield, a country revived 50 years after a tragic war. Our protagonist works in a general shop owned by a widow called Arisa, who helped him when he was lost.
29 Years AgoSonic the Hedgehog
Expanded editionSaturnEurope
The expanded version of Sonic the Hedgehog present in Sonic Jam. The main change is that Sonic is now able to use the Spin Dash, not present in the original game, changing the gameplay flow.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.