Games Released in October 2003

316 new games released in October 2003, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. October 31 was the busiest day, with 37 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

October 31 saw the most activity with 37 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of October was the busiest with 88 releases.

Week 3 (October 15–21)

77 releases
SSX 3

Most popular release in Week 3

SSX 3

Players can discover the open mountain in the newest version of the smash-hit SSX snowboarding franchise. SSX 3 allows gamers to go anywhere gravity will take them. Players will discover a colossal mountain where they can immerse themselves in a free-roaming snow paradise. The ultimate all-mountain experience, SSX 3 features all-new events and courses, awe-inspiring tricks and a cast of cool, customisable characters. Discover the open terrain, explore its hidden crevices, and conquer its peaks. Produced under the EA SPORTS BIG brand, the SSX 3 development team at EA Canada is adding technologies that bring to life rich natural graphics such as snow that sparkles and blows in the wind and realistic character shadowing. A new gameplay experience allows users to seamlessly ride from one awesome area to the next- entering competitions, taking on Big Challenges and discovering hidden collectibles. SSX 3 has blown out the trick component with unlimited combos and new, over-the-top tricks. In addition to the new boarding venues, Big Challenges rewards players for completing any of the more than 100 unique challenges as they explore the mountain's vast world. Grind billboards, board press logs, even hand plant the fence line. The musical soundtrack features a broad range of music from artists including the X-Ecutioners, Felix Da Housecat, Queens of the Stone Age, N.E.R.D., and many more.

Week 5 (October 29–31)

63 releases
Call of Duty

Most popular release in Week 5

Call of Duty

"Call of Duty" (2003) is the inaugural game in the acclaimed first-person shooter series developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. Set during World War II, it provides an intense, cinematic experience that takes players through key battles in the European Theater of Operations. The game features three interwoven campaigns, allowing players to fight as American, British, and Soviet soldiers. With a focus on realism and authenticity, "Call of Duty" introduces innovative gameplay mechanics, such as squad-based combat and the use of iron sights for aiming. Players participate in historic missions like the D-Day invasion, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the assault on Pegasus Bridge, each meticulously crafted to convey the chaos and camaraderie of wartime. The game's gripping narrative, combined with its atmospheric graphics and sound design, set a new standard for the genre and established "Call of Duty" as a landmark title in video game history.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 135 new titles in October 2003. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 105 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)135 releases
PlayStation 2105 releases
Xbox62 releases
Game Boy Advance40 releases
Nintendo GameCube35 releases
PlayStation15 releases
N-Gage13 releases
e-Reader / Card-e Reader13 releases
Web browser11 releases
Mac10 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in October 2003 with 69 titles. Shooter followed closely with 47.

Adventure69
Shooter47
Sport41
Platform37
Strategy36
Simulator34
Role-playing33
Arcade28
Racing26
Puzzle24