Games Released in June 1998

130 new games released in June 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. June 25 was the busiest day, with 28 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

June 25 saw the most activity with 28 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of June was the busiest with 40 releases.

Week 2 (June 8–14)

24 releases
FIFA 99

Most popular release in Week 2

FIFA 99

FIFA 99 features an elite league called the "European Dream League" in which 20 top teams from across Europe battle it out in a league format. It was also the first game to feature a block containing teams which did not pertain to any of the main leagues (back then, it was known as "Rest of Europe" since all teams were European, the vast majority of them featured either in the 1998-99 season of the UEFA Cup or Champions League). Graphically, it is a major improvement over FIFA '98, with the inclusion of basic facial animations and different players' heights as well as certain other cosmetic features such as improved kits and emblems, although they are unlicensed. Gamers may also create their own custom cups and leagues and select the teams they wish to participate.

Week 3 (June 15–21)

21 releases
Crisis Beat

Most popular release in Week 3

Crisis Beat

If you are an action game connoisseur then Crisis Beat is the game for you. Set on board a futuristic ocean liner, you have to take on the fanatical members of the most ferocious sea-jacking gang of terrorists in the history of piracy. Choose from four different characters to regain control of the ship. Confront some of the most devastating end of level bosses ever seen in an action game. Unique 'Lock On' mode allows you to delivery awesome moves on your opponents. As the pace of the action increases, you can make use of many objects scattered around the ship to defeat opponents. Balanced computer AI provides addictive solo gameplay. Play solo or two player mode ...this is the action game that everyone has been looking for!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 72 new titles in June 1998. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 35 new titles.

PlayStation72 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)35 releases
Sega Saturn15 releases
Nintendo 6413 releases
Game Boy4 releases
Super Famicom2 releases
Mac2 releases
Neo Geo CD2 releases
Arcade2 releases
Atari 26001 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in June 1998 with 27 titles. Strategy followed closely with 21.

Adventure27
Strategy21
Sport21
Simulator20
Shooter19
Role-playing19
Fighting13
Real Time Strategy9
Arcade9
Puzzle9