Games Released in December 1999

301 new games released in December 1999, with PlayStation being the most active platform. December 22 was the busiest day, with 31 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

December 22 saw the most activity with 31 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of December was the busiest with 87 releases.

Week 5 (December 29–31)

33 releases
Shenmue

Most popular release in Week 5

Shenmue

"He shall appear from a far Eastern land across the sea. A young man who has yet to know his potential. This potential is a power that can either destroy him, or realize his will. His courage shall determine his fate. The path he must traverse, fraught with adversity, I await whilst praying. For this destiny predetermined since ancient times... A pitch, black night unfolds with the morning star as its only light. And thus the saga, begins..." This first chapter of Shenmue kicks off Yu Suzuki's cinematic Dreamcast tour-de-force, an exploration-heavy adventure that has players immerse themselves in Yokosuka, Japan. Players slip into the role of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki, who is on the trail of his father's killer. On the way, players must talk with hundreds of characters, engage in martial arts battles, and marvel at the realistic depiction of the Japanese coastal town.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation received 100 new titles in December 1999. The runner up was PC (Microsoft Windows) with 63 new titles.

PlayStation100 releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)63 releases
Game Boy Color52 releases
Dreamcast38 releases
Nintendo 6430 releases
Arcade13 releases
WonderSwan10 releases
Neo Geo Pocket Color7 releases
Mac4 releases
Linux3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in December 1999 with 46 titles. Role-playing followed closely with 43.

Adventure46
Role-playing43
Shooter33
Sport33
Puzzle32
Strategy30
Simulator27
Platform27
Arcade26
Racing24