ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
August 31
The games released on this day in gaming history.
993 releases
15 Years AgoRock of Ages
Xbox 360Worldwide
A rock-solid combination of rock-rolling action, deep strategy, and captivating art and music from different ages of history, this is a game of crush or be crushed! Two castles stand opposed; one is yours, the other is your enemy's.
11 Years AgoDuke Nukem: Manhattan Project
MacEurope
Duke Nukem takes his Mighty Boot to the Big Apple. Using GLOPP (Gluon Liquid Omega-Phased Plasma), the maniacal mech Morphix has transformed the creatures of New York City into an army of bloodthirsty mutants.
31 Years AgoHeroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest
DOSNorth America
Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest is a turn-based strategy game developed and published by New World Computing in 1995 for DOS.
11 Years AgoPokémon Shuffle
AndroidiOSWorldwideEuropeNorth America
Each stage in Pokémon Shuffle provides you a limited number of opportunities in which to move your Pokémon around. There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you like to study the board.
30 Years AgoThe Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici
DOSNorth America
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is a real-time strategy computer game, released by Blue Byte Software in 1996. Its gameplay is very similar to that of its predecessor, The Settlers, albeit with a Roman theme and improved graphics. It is the second game in The Settlers series.
8 Years AgoNaruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
PCXbox OnePS4Worldwide
Multiplayer battle game based on the Naruto manga and anime, as well as its sequel series about Naruto's son Boruto.
14 Years AgoTales of Graces f
PortPS3Europe
In this newest title, the feelings such as "preserving one's faith", "saving their precious ones" and the destiny of raising the storm between three countries which form the setting, are portrayed.
17 Years AgoPhantasy Star
WiiNorth America
The time: Space Century 3240. The place: The Algol Star System. It began when King Lassic turned evil and let hordes of hideous, magical creatures run amok on the three planets.
11 Years AgoStasis
MacPCWorldwide
Stasis is a point-and-click, sci-fi, horror adventure game played from a unique isometric perspective. Stasis intertwines a gruesome narrative with retro adventure gameplay. Combine items, interact with computers and solve puzzles while experiencing the gritty atmosphere.
9 Years AgoDragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
RemakePS4Nintendo 3DSJapan
Dragon Quest III is noted for greatly expanding upon the original Dragon Warrior and Dragon Warrior II. The game uses basic console role-playing game conventions, such as leveling up by gaining experience points and equipping items.
9 Years AgoThe Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
iOSJapan
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures is the ninth installment of the Ace Attorney series of text adventure video games.
27 Years AgoTom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear
PCWorldwide
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the economic situation in Russia and the former Eastern Europe falls into chaos. Terrorism in the region is commonplace as people fight a seemingly endless stream of battles for supplies and other necessities.
3 Years AgoThe Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
RemasterSwitchJapan
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is the fourth installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of the Liberl arc and the beginning to the Crossbell arc.
31 Years AgoCrusader: No Remorse
DOSNorth America
As a Silencer, one of the elite enforcers of the World Economic Consortium, you're supposed to be incorruptible. But if the system you serve is utterly corrupt, where does that leave you? You go over to the Resistance, the same pack you used to hunt down.
11 Years AgoMadden NFL 16
PS4Europe
Madden NFL 16 delivers all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws, plus touch and roll out passes provide you with unprecedented depth and control while under center.
21 Years AgoThe King of Fighters 2003
XboxNorth America
The King of Fighters 2003 is the tenth game in The King of Fighters series. It is the last game of the series to be based on the Neo-Geo MVS hardware, and the first game in the series that was developed and published under the SNK Playmore custody.
9 Years AgoAzure Striker Gunvolt
SwitchWorldwide
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
22 Years AgoStreet Racing Syndicate
GameCubeXboxWorldwide
The raw, high-stakes world of illegal street racing comes to life in Street Racing Syndicate. Trick out over 40 authentic licensed cars with parts from over 15 real-world manufacturers, then turn your customized ride loose on the streets of 3 cities across the USA.
14 Years AgoMadden NFL 13
Xbox 360PS3Europe
Play and manage football matches between real NFL teams, featuring the latest player lineups of 2013!
19 Years AgoMadden NFL 08
Xbox 360Europe
Madden NFL 08, 2007's ode to NFL football on videogame consoles, fits like an old glove. Gamers will be familiar with how the game plays and feels.
9 Years AgoWarhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
PCWorldwide
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man.
8 Years AgoShadows: Awakening
PCPS4WorldwideEuropeAustralia
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
3 Years AgoTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
SwitchPCPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SWorldwide
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet!
3 Years AgoThe Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
RemasterSwitchJapan
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is the fifth installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of the The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and the ending to the Crossbell arc.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.