ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 31
The games released on this day in gaming history.
90 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
30 Years AgoMohawk & Headphone Jack
SNESNorth America
Protean platform hero with attitude (well, with sunglasses) rocks out in this novel but forgotten would-be Sonic-killer, collecting CDs (this is pre-Napster, remember) and avoiding segmented slinkies and nasty robot bugs in disorienting mode 7 mazes with no constant "down".
29 Years AgoNFL GameDay 98
PlayStationWorldwide
NFL GAMEDAY '98 is loaded with features like Preseason, Season, and Training Camp modes. You can also choose to play as a skill player, like wide receiver or fullback.
29 Years AgoHard Blow
PlayStationWorldwide
Enjoy a realistic motion introducing a 3D polygon playground. Players raise a rookie, and lead him to the world championship. Battle against your friends' creation, with the use of a memory card.
29 Years AgoTreasures of the Deep
PlayStationNorth America
The gameplay in Treasures of the Deep focuses on underwater exploration in a variety of wetsuits and gradually more powerful one-man submarines, in order to fulfill objectives such as capping underwater oil leaks, exploring shipwrecks, and recovering plane crash victims.
29 Years AgoTetris Plus
PortGame BoyNorth America
This is yet another updated version of Tetris which was released for PlayStation, Saturn, and Game Boy. This version features Classic mode, Puzzle mode, Versus mode, and Edit mode. In Puzzle mode, you must save the professor who climbs his way to the top.
29 Years AgoArc the Lad: Monster Game with Casino Game
PlayStationJapan
Arc the Lad: Monster Game with Casino Game is a spin-off from the Arc the Lad series and a bonus expansion to Arc the Lad II, as it uses the player's saves from the second game so the player can compete in the tournament with his monsters, visit shops, trade items etc.
28 Years AgoNFL GameDay 99
PlayStationWorldwide
NFL GameDay 99[edit] NFL GameDay 99 was the fourth game in the NFL GameDay series. It was released July 31, 1998 on the PlayStation, and August 31, 1998 on the PC, both by 989 Sports. On the cover is Terrell Davis.
28 Years AgoRaiden Fighters Jet
ArcadeJapanNorth America
Raiden Fighters Jet is the third and last game in the Raiden Fighters series. This game retains the same intensity and manic gameplay as its predecessors, while introducing several new mechanics.
28 Years AgoO.D.T.: Escape... ...Or Die Trying
PlayStationNorth America
Find yourself immersed in an atmosphere of mystery, magic and mayhem. Fight your way through incredible, multi-leveled, 3D worlds while searching for a magical green pearl that will help save millions from decimation.
28 Years AgoGT 64: Championship Edition
Nintendo 64North America
GT 64: Championship Edition "Grand Tour 64" is a racing video game for the Nintendo 64. Hence its title, it was an official licensed game to All-Japan GT Championship, featuring cars and drivers of the 1997 season.
28 Years AgoBottom of the 9th '99
PlayStationNorth America
BOTTOM OF THE 9TH ‘99 brings all of the action and excitement of professional baseball to the PlayStation. With an MLBPA license, over 700 major league players are included with updated stats, and motion capture technology recreates the nuances of every single player.
27 Years AgoG-Police: Weapons of Justice
PlayStationWorldwide
G-Police: Weapons of Justice is a combat flight simulation video game and sequel to G-Police, developed by Psygnosis exclusively for PlayStation.
27 Years AgoNFL Quarterback Club 2000
DreamcastNintendo 64North America
NFL Quarterback Club 2000 is here! Featuring 3rd generation ultra high-rez graphics for incredible NFL realism, over 1,200 new motion captured animations, all-new Pin Point Passing for unprecedented control, new player models with real-life faces, eye black and breathe strips.
27 Years AgoSoul of the Samurai
PlayStationNorth America
Claim your destiny as a proud warrior and honor your ancestors in Soul of the Samurai for Sony's PlayStation. It's the end of the Edo Period in Old Japan and forces are plotting against the Shogunate.
27 Years AgoMadden NFL 2000
Nintendo 64North America
Madden NFL 2000 is a football video game. The Green Bay Packers had the best team overall in the game with a score of 94. The worst team in the game was the Cleveland Browns with a score of 68.
27 Years AgoR/C Stunt Copter
PlayStationNorth America
R/C Stunt Copter is an Action game, developed by Shiny Entertainment with Big Grub and published by Titus Software, which was released in 1999. It was made with the intention of capturing what it is really like to pilot an RC helicopter.
26 Years AgoRomance of the Three Kingdoms VII
PS2Worldwide
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII, the seventh title of the series, invites you to live your own Three Kingdoms experience. You will travel back to ancient China and play as any of 535 possible characters.
26 Years AgoMonster Rancher Battle Card: Episode II
PlayStationWorldwide
You've never played a trading card game like this. Only Monster Rancher Battle Cards lets you use the music and game CDs you already own to unlock hundreds of additional hidden cards you can use to battle your opponents.
26 Years AgoDokodemo Hamster 2
PlayStationJapan
Dokodemo Hamster 2 (Also known as Doko Demo Hamster 2) is a simulation game that allows the player to breed 3 different hamsters (that are the same ones of the game series). The player can give the hamsters food, show them appreciation and give them a happy life.
26 Years AgoESPN International Track & Field
Expanded editionDreamcastJapan
The first in a series of Konami games bearing the ESPN license, ESPN International Track & Field brings the classic gameplay of their traditional Track & Field arcade series to the PS2 and Dreamcast.
26 Years AgoTaregoro: Tarepanda no Iru Nichijou
PlayStationJapan
Tarepanda is a cute panda character owned by the company San-X. The term "tare" means "lazy" or "droopy" in Japanese. Tarepanda is licensed by San-X, the company that introduced Tarepanda stickers in 1995.
26 Years AgoJahmong
DreamcastJapan
Jahmong is a Sega Dreamcast online mahjong game developed and published by Visit. Released exclusively in Japan in August 2000, Voice recognition mahjong game.
26 Years AgoM25 Racer
PlayStationEurope
Arcade racing in and around London in a variety of cars. Compete in three leagues - small cars, luxury sports cars and GT racers on your way to winning the title and the ultimate car.
26 Years AgoPro-Mahjong Kiwame Next
PS2Japan
Sharpen your mind and challenge the masters in Pro-Mahjong Kiwame Next for the JP PlayStation 2. This title delivers a comprehensive and authentic simulation of the classic tile-based strategy game.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.