Games Released in August 2005

169 new games debuted in August 2005, with PC being the most active platform. August 25 was the busiest day, with 16 releases. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

August 25 saw the most activity with 16 releases.

16 releases

August 25

12 releases

August 8

11 releases

August 4

11 releases

August 2

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of August was the busiest with 55 releases.

Week 1 (August 1–7)

46 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting your own shadow Pokémon and beating Cipher's goons in battle. Pokémon XD also lets you import Pokémon from Game Boy Advance Pokémon games and participate in head-to-head battles with other players.

Week 2 (August 8–14)

46 releases

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 4 (August 22–28)

55 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Draw the correct magic seal quickly, or your enemies will never die! Fight and explore through one of the largest castles ever seen in the series! Race another player through custom-made castle rooms in versus mode! A year has passed since Soma Cruz discovered the evil of Dracula hidden inside his body. Now, a mysterious cult wants to release the power of the Lord of Darkness. As Soma, you must do everything in your power to stop them before it's too late.

Week 5 (August 29–31)

18 releases

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 received 68 new titles in August 2005. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 35 new titles.

PC68 releases

PlayStation 235 releases

Game Boy Advance23 releases

Xbox16 releases

Nintendo DS13 releases

Legacy Mobile Device10 releases

PlayStation Portable9 releases

Web browser9 releases

Mac8 releases

Nintendo GameCube7 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in August 2005 with 44 titles. Role-playing followed closely with 30.

Adventure44

Role-playing30

Shooter29

Sport28

Simulator24

Arcade23

Platform20

Strategy18

Visual Novel13

Fighting12

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