ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 30
The games released on this day in gaming history.
126 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
36 Years AgoLast Armageddon
PC Engine CDJapan
The humans who breathed the toxin-filled air on the Earth's surface became one with the Earth and kept dissolving. The history of humanity ended and dominion of the planet returned to the demons. These mutant creatures did not depend on oxygen to survive.
35 Years AgoJewel Master
Mega Drive / GenesisJapan
An army of demons terrorizes the land. Bone-hurling skeletons wait to torture your mere flesh and blood. Mythgard's only salvation rests in the hands of the JEWEL MASTER.
35 Years AgoPower Gate
PC EngineJapan
Power Gate is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up, developed by Make and published by Pack-In-Video, which was released exclusively in Japan in 1991.
35 Years AgoLegend of Success Joe
Neo Geo MVSJapan
Legend of Success Joe puts players in the role of Joe, a young boxer aspiring to make it up the ranks of the boxing world. But all is not well in Joe's world, and between boxing matches he may have to contend with street thugs out for his blood.
35 Years AgoFire Pro Wrestling 2nd Bout
PC EngineJapan
The follow-up to the revolutionary wrestling game from 1989. This sequel features more wrestlers, more distinctive moves and a much larger roster with hidden wrestlers to be discovered.
35 Years AgoSeiryuu Densetsu Monbit
PC Engine CDJapan
A role-playing game for the Turbo CD from Hudson.
35 Years AgoMetal Slader Glory
FamicomJapan
Eight years after a great war was waged between colonies in outer space, peace has finally settled back onto the Earth. Tadashi Himukai, a 17-year-old war orphan, purchases a used worker-mech in order to start a construction business with his girlfriend, Elina Furfa.
33 Years AgoKouryu Densetsu Villgust Gaiden
FamicomJapan
Kouryu Densetsu Villgust Gaiden is a Role-Playing game, developed by TOSE and published by Angel (Bandai), which was released in Japan in 1993.
33 Years AgoAero Fighters
PortSuper FamicomJapan
The SNES port of Aero Fighters is one of the rarest standard North American releases, produced in very limited quanitities.
31 Years AgoDaytona USA
Expanded editionSaturnBrazil
The player is put behind the wheel of a stock car (known as the Hornet), with the choice of three tracks as well as an automatic or manual transmission. The player's objectives are to outrun the competing cars, and complete the race before time runs out.
31 Years AgoTotal Eclipse Turbo
PortPlayStationNorth America
Total Eclipse Turbo is a port of the space shooter Total Eclipse. A sequel Solar Eclipse (Titan Wars in Europe) was released for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation. In Total Eclipse Turbo, gamers must defend Earth's sun from an invading band of baddies knows as the Dras-sai.
30 Years AgoCRW: Counter Revolution War
PlayStationJapan
A Japanese turn-based strategy game published for the PlayStation in 1996.
30 Years AgoYellow Brick Road
PlayStationSaturnJapan
An adventure game based on L. Frank Baum's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
30 Years AgoHissatsu Pachinko Collection 4
Super FamicomJapan
Hissatsu Pachinko Collection 4 is a Miscellaneous game, published by SunSoft, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoHonke Sankyo Fever: Jikki Simulation 3
Super FamicomJapan
Honke Sankyo Fever Jikki Simulation 3 is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Vistec and published by Boss Communications, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoNumbers Paradise
Super FamicomJapan
Numbers Paradise is a Miscellaneous game, developed by ISCO and published by Acclaim Japan, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoFuuun Gokuu Ninden
PlayStationJapan
Fuuun Gokuu Ninden is a 1996 platformer for the Playstaton one developed and published by Aicom.
30 Years AgoPrivate Idol Disc Vol. 2: Uchiyama Miki
SaturnJapan
Idol Digital Photobook released exclusively in Japan for Sega Saturn. Includes short videos and a mini-game.
30 Years AgoWangan Dead Heat + Real Arrange
SaturnJapan
Wangan Dead Heat is a spin-off of Genki's Shutokou Battle (aka Tokyo Xtreme Racer) series. This Saturn game combines the typical arcade racing of the time with a career mode consisting of the player attempting to woo women by driving fast and safe.
30 Years AgoÖhlins Hyper-Rally
PlayStationJapan
A 1996 PlayStation racing game with the license of automotive supply brand Öhlins.
30 Years AgoNazo-Oh
PlayStationJapan
Nazo-Oh is an Adventure game, developed by Bandai Visual and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoDark Savior
SaturnJapan
Put on your thinking caps and prepare to face fierce enemies! Assume the role of Garian, a sword-wielding warrior in search of his escaped prisoner, Bilan. Discover hidden treasures as you explore amazing 3D environments while navigating through a series of mind-melting puzzles!
30 Years AgoFighting Vipers
PortSaturnJapan
Exclusive to the Sega Saturn version of the game is Pepsiman, the mascot for the Pepsi Company in Japan. Other exclusive features to the Saturn version include the addition of Playback Mode and Training Mode.
30 Years AgoArthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons
SaturnPlayStationJapan
A Japanese-only entry in Dynamix's The Incredible Machine series based on the Ghosts 'N Goblins series.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.