Games Released in June 1998

101 new games debuted in June 1998, with PlayStation being the most active platform. June 25 was the busiest day, with 29 releases. Banjo-Kazooie was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

June 25 saw the most activity with 29 releases.

29 releases

June 25

13 releases

June 18

12 releases

June 4

12 releases

June 1

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Mon, Jun 1

12 releases

Tue, Jun 2

No releases

Wed, Jun 3

No releases

Thu, Jun 4

12 releases

Fri, Jun 5

9 releases

Sat, Jun 6

1 release

Sun, Jun 7

1 release

Mon, Jun 8

2 releases

Tue, Jun 9

No releases

Wed, Jun 10

4 releases

Thu, Jun 11

11 releases

Fri, Jun 12

3 releases

Sat, Jun 13

1 release

Sun, Jun 14

No releases

Mon, Jun 15

4 releases

Tue, Jun 16

1 release

Wed, Jun 17

1 release

Thu, Jun 18

13 releases

Fri, Jun 19

4 releases

Sat, Jun 20

No releases

Sun, Jun 21

1 release

Mon, Jun 22

No releases

Tue, Jun 23

1 release

Wed, Jun 24

3 releases

Thu, Jun 25

29 releases

Fri, Jun 26

5 releases

Sat, Jun 27

No releases

Sun, Jun 28

No releases

Mon, Jun 29

5 releases

Tue, Jun 30

11 releases

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of June was the busiest with 38 releases.

Week 1 (June 1–7)

35 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Vigilante 8

Vigilante 8 is a vehicular-combat game set in an alternate 1975. Australian terrorist Sid Burn is hired by OMAR to dispose of all competing oil companies in the U.S. so that OMAR can establish an oil monopoly in the country. After hearing reports of destruction by Sid Burn's gang, the Coyotes, a man named Convoy, a kind-hearted trucker, forms a group of his own, the Vigilantes, to combat the Coyotes and stop the tyranny of OMAR.

Week 2 (June 8–14)

21 releases

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)

24 releases

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!

Week 4 (June 22–28)

38 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Final Fantasy VII

The PC version of Final Fantasy VII is based on an unfinished build of the Japanese version, and therefore contains the same bugs. It featured a midi soundtrack and the FMV were in lower resolutions. This PC version would end up providing the source code for subsequent ports.

Week 5 (June 29–30)

16 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Banjo-Kazooie

Trouble brews when Gruntilda the witch captures the unbearably beautiful cub, Tooty. But before the grisly hag can steal the bear's good looks, big brother Banjo and his fine-feathered friend, Kazooie, join forces to stop her. Combining their 24 moves and special powers, Banjo and Kazooie will fend off armies of beasts. Bear and bird must hunt down the 100 puzzle pieces and 900 musical notes that will ultimately lead them to Gruntilda. However. miles of swamp, desert, and snow and one bear of an adventure stand in their way.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 70 new titles in June 1998. The runner up was PC with 27 new titles.

PlayStation70 releases

PC27 releases

Sega Saturn15 releases

Nintendo 6412 releases

Game Boy2 releases

Super Famicom2 releases

Arcade1 release

Atari 26001 release

DOS1 release

Mac1 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in June 1998 with 28 titles. Role-playing followed closely with 20.

Adventure28

Role-playing20

Simulator20

Sport20

Strategy20

Shooter13

Fighting12

Racing9

Real Time Strategy9

Arcade8

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