Games Released in August 2005

217 new games released in August 2005, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. August 25 was the busiest day, with 16 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

August 25 saw the most activity with 16 releases.

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of August was the busiest with 59 releases.

Week 3 (August 15–21)

48 releases
Dungeon Siege II

Most popular release in Week 3

Dungeon Siege II

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making. A thousand years ago, the crusaders of Azunai crossed swords with the legions of Zaramoth in the final battle of a century-long rebellion. As the tyrannical god Zaramoth struck the final blow through Azunai’s trembling shield, the earth shook. In that moment, the forces of magic were unchained, and both armies were consumed in a brilliant cataclysm that stretched for leagues across the Plain of Tears. Only a scarred wasteland remained as final testament to the First Age of Man. And for a millennium, magic has continued to spread to the farthest corners of the world, freely flowing to any who would command it. But the tide of magic has begun to wane, heeding instead the call of an ancient legacy. From the Plain of Tears a new heir beckons, and with each day his strength grows. Consuming those who submit, eradicating those who resist. With none to oppose his ascendance, the circle will be complete, and an ancient age will begin anew. What fate will befall the Second Age of Man? The time for judgment is nigh.

Week 5 (August 29–31)

19 releases
Nibiru: Age of Secrets

Most popular release in Week 5

Nibiru: Age of Secrets

During the construction of a new highway bypass, workers discover an entrance to an old tunnel. After they enter the tunnel, they find out that it was probably a German tunnel intentionally backfilled at the end of World War II. They contact an employee of the Western Bohemian Museum who then informs the superior body in Prague about their findings. The news about the discovery is published by the regional press the next day and there is tremendous buzz in the archeology community of the new find. Martin Holan, a linguistics and archeology student is contacted by his uncle to examine the mysterious World War II tunnel. A friend of Martin’s uncle is supposed to meet Martin upon his arrival to brief him on the mysterious discovery; however, when he arrives in Prague he discovers that she has been brutally murdered. And the Adventure Begins…

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 72 new titles in August 2005. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 39 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)72 releases
PlayStation 239 releases
Game Boy Advance33 releases
Xbox21 releases
Nintendo DS12 releases
Legacy Mobile Device11 releases
Nintendo GameCube10 releases
PlayStation Portable9 releases
Mac8 releases
Web browser6 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in August 2005 with 43 titles. Shooter followed closely with 36.

Adventure43
Shooter36
Sport33
Role-playing31
Arcade23
Simulator22
Platform21
Strategy19
Fighting14
Puzzle13