Games Released in August 2004

147 new games debuted in August 2004, with PC being the most active platform. August 5 was the busiest day, with 19 releases. Doom 3 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

August 5 saw the most activity with 19 releases.

19 releases

August 5

16 releases

August 10

12 releases

August 30

12 releases

August 26

How did each week compare?

The first week of August was the busiest with 58 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

58 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Doom 3

A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of evil monsters. The path is dark and dangerous, but you'll have an array of weapons--including a pistol, a chainsaw, grenades, and more--to use for protection.

Week 2 (August 8–14)

35 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Madden NFL 2005

Force the action on defense in MADDEN NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. With groundbreaking graphics that capture the real stadium experience, Madden NFL 2005 continues its 15-year tradition of video game innovation.

Week 3 (August 15–21)

35 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Touhou Eiyashou: Imperishable Night

This game features eight playable characters, with four starting preset teams of two and unlockable individual character modes. When playing with the character pairs, one character fires when unfocused, while the other switches in and fires when focused, with a reduction in movement speed. The two shot types can be drastically different. The individual characters, with the exception of Remilia and Youmu, do not change shot types while focusing/unfocusing. Imperishable Night features Last Spells. For the enemy, a Last Spell is a bonus Spell Card which the player can challenge without the option to use bombs and without the risk of losing lives. On the player side, Last Spells are secondary "bomb" Spell Cards, which last longer and do much more damage than normal bombs at the expense of two bomb stocks. Player Last Spells can only be used immediately after being hit, with a grace period of less than 1 second. Additionally, there is a "Time Orb" system which affects the story/score, as well as a gauge which tracks how human/youkai (normal/focused) you are and determines how you can collect more time orbs.

Week 4 (August 22–28)

38 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Second Sight

Second Sight is primarily stealth-action, using psychic abilities to stealthily move through levels. Due to it's dark atmosphere, it could be considered a psychological thriller. The game focuses on John Vattic's exploration of his own mind, discovering psychic abilities and a dark history before his amnesia.

Week 5 (August 29–31)

28 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

WWE Day of Reckoning

Hit the ropes against WWE's top superstars in WWE Day of Reckoning, which features an all-new story mode filled with deception and betrayal. As your own created wrestler, you can rise up the ranks from the "minor leagues" of sports entertainment all the way to prime-time WWE programming. You can choose your favorite WWE Divas and go head-to-head in a Bra & Panties match. Each wrestling star, including Legends, can target specific body parts to wear down opponents.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 65 new titles in August 2004. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 49 new titles.

PC65 releases

PlayStation 249 releases

Game Boy Advance31 releases

Xbox17 releases

Legacy Mobile Device11 releases

Web browser11 releases

Nintendo GameCube10 releases

Mac3 releases

PlayStation3 releases

Arcade1 release

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in August 2004 with 42 titles. Shooter followed closely with 26.

Adventure42

Shooter26

Role-playing24

Strategy24

Sport22

Arcade21

Simulator20

Puzzle18

Point-and-click14

Visual Novel14

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