ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 28
The games released on this day in gaming history.
937 releases
11 Years AgoSenran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
Nintendo 3DSAustralia
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson is a 3D side-scrolling action game made for the 3DS, and was developed by the same team which created Senran Kagura Burst.
7 Years AgoVambrace: Cold Soul
Xbox OneNorth America
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a roguelike fantasy-adventure set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan your expeditions underground, then journey to the cursed city surface with your team of heroes.
This yearBig Ambitions
PCWorldwide
Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.
18 Years AgoThe Last Guy
PS3Worldwide
The Last Guy is a rescue game in which the eponymous player character must guide civilians to escape from monster-infested cities.
18 Years AgoBuzz! Junior: Jungle Party
PS3Europe
Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party will captivate the young and casual gamer through over a variety of competitive mini-games. Each mini-game offers a variety of fun fast paced gameplay of skill and speed that will appeal to the entire family -- from the young to the young at heart.
14 Years AgoGalaga Legions DX
Windows PhoneWorldwide
The legendary hit arcade shooter returns with Galaga Legions DX! Featuring a new twist on the classic gameplay, slick new graphics and devastating weapon power-ups, the fate of the galaxy lies in your hands!
14 Years AgoRatchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
RemasterPS3North America
A remaster of the PlayStation 2 Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, featuring 720p HD with support for 3D graphics and PlayStation Network trophies.
11 Years AgoDevil's Third
Wii UEurope
Devil’s Third is an over-the-top, third-person action shooter that combines modern military weaponry with ninja-style swordplay and melee combat. The game has a unique vision for a deep and challenging online mode that blends clan-based action, resource management and strategy.
11 Years AgoLost Dimension
PS VitaPS3Europe
In the near future a terrorist mastermind, known only as ‘The End’, threatens humanity with nuclear armageddon. A special task force, the S.E.A.L.E.D team, are the only ones who can stop him: a group of young combatants with incredible abilities and each with a mysterious past.
8 Years AgoFirewall Zero Hour
PlayStation VRWorldwide
Firewall: Zero Hour is a 4-on-4 tactical shooter designed for PlayStation VR. Teamwork is everything in this intense squad-based shooter – put on your PlayStation VR headset, gather an arsenal of equipment, and prepare for blistering combat.
6 Years AgoDouble Kick Heroes
Xbox OneWorldwide
Double Kick Heroes mixes a shoot'em up with a rhythm game. You must survive on the highway to hell by killing monsters with your gundillac. Only the power of METAL can save your band!
6 Years AgoDrake Hollow
Xbox OneWorldwide
Welcome to The Hollow, a blighted and dying place, and home to the Drakes. Drakes are the friendly vegetable folk native to these parts, and they need your help. They’re hungry, thirsty, and need a place to sleep.
1 Year AgoStar Trek: Resurgence
SwitchWorldwide
Star Trek: Resurgence is an interactive narrative video game that tells an original story in a choice-driven adventure set within the iconic sci-fi universe
39 Years AgoThe Ancient Land of Ys
PC-98Japan
The hero of Ys is an adventurous young swordsman named Adol Christin. As the story begins, he has just arrived at the Town of Minea, in the land of Esteria. He is called upon by Sara, a fortuneteller, who tells him of a great evil that is sweeping the land.
14 Years AgoKing of Dragon Pass
PCWorldwide
Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling.
12 Years AgoMighty Gunvolt
Nintendo 3DSNorth America
The Steam version and the Japanese only PlayStation Network port of the game includes the Nintendo 3DS DLC levels. "Get ready for a blast from the 8-bit past with the all-new 2D action/platforming game, MIGHTY GUNVOLT!
7 Years AgoPirates Outlaws
PCMacWorldwide
Play cards, build your deck to get the best combos! In Pirates Outlaws pick a character with a pre-made deck. Explore and manage your expedition to get more gold and reputation.
6 Years AgoNexomon: Extinction
MacSwitchPCXbox OnePS4Worldwide
Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, complete with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap and tame. The world is on the brink of extinction as mighty Tyrant Nexomon fight for dominion over humans and monsters.
20 Years AgoSuper Smash Flash
PCMacWorldwide
Choose your characters and options and battle it out with 28 different characters in the original title that started it all – Super Smash Flash!
18 Years AgoSpace Siege
PCAustralia
A game filled with heavy combat action, fast-paced tactics and decision making, Space Siege is an all-new science fiction themed action-RPG being developed by Chris Taylor and his talented team at Gas Powered Games, the creators of Dungeon Siege I & II and Supreme Commander.
13 Years AgoReal Boxing
PS VitaEurope
Real Boxing features ultra-realistic motion capture from real boxers, with amazing graphics, you'll be sure to feel every hook, jab, and uppercut.
11 Years AgoStray Cat Crossing
PCWorldwide
Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.
1 Year AgoDestiny: Rising
AndroidiOSWorldwide
Enter an era of heroes and legends set within the rich tapestry of the Destiny Universe, where you will meet both familiar faces and intriguing new characters.
1 Year AgoKarate Survivor
SwitchPS5PS4Worldwide
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.