Games Released in November 2005

361 new games released in November 2005, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. November 15 was the busiest day, with 40 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

361

Busiest Day

November 15

What was the most popular game of November 2005?

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a single-player racing video game and the ninth installment in the Need for Speed series, following Underground 2. The game centers on street-racing gameplay, featuring a variety of events and racing circuits set within the fictional city of Rockport.

Which days had the most releases?

November 15 saw the most activity with 40 releases.

40 releases

November 15

33 releases

November 18

29 releases

November 25

26 releases

November 17

How did each week compare?

The third week of November was the busiest with 136 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

87 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Call of Duty 2: Big Red One

"Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, tailored specifically for console gamers. Released in 2005, the game focuses on the experiences of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, famously known as the "Big Red One," during World War II. Players are thrust into a gripping narrative that spans the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, and the push through Western Europe, including the D-Day landings. The game emphasizes squad-based combat, offering a deeply immersive experience by highlighting the camaraderie and challenges faced by soldiers in the heat of battle. "Big Red One" stands out for its cinematic storytelling, detailed environments, and realistic sound design. The game captures the chaos and intensity of warfare while providing historical context and personal stories from the soldiers' perspectives. With its engaging gameplay and emotional depth, "Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" delivers a compelling wartime experience, making it a notable entry in the Call of Duty series.

Week 2 (November 8–14)

80 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart DS is the continuation of the long running racing game series that began on the Super Nintendo. It features 16 new tracks as well as 16 tracks from the previous 4 games, with each set split up into the Nitro and Retro Grand Prix respectively. Eight racers are initially available, each with two go-karts to choose from. A number of characters and additional karts are also available to unlock. New items have been added to the arsenal, including a Blooper squid that squirts ink onto the screens of other players and a Bullet Bill power up that transforms the player into a giant, fast-travelling bullet on autopilot.

Week 3 (November 15–21)

136 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

The famous Mario Brothers return in this sequel to the humorous Superstar Saga. In this adventure, Princess Peach takes a trip in a time machine, but when it returns, there's only a monster inside! The heroic brothers travel back in time only to discover that evil alien life forms known as the Shroobs have taken over the Mushroom Kingdom, and no-one is safe! They soon meet up with their younger selves, and set out to stop the alien menace, not to mention rescue the Princess!

Week 5 (November 29–30)

13 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips! You have torn down the magical barrier and released the prisoners of the Mine Valley. Now the former criminals of the forests and mountains are causing trouble around the capital of Khorinis. The town militia is powerless due to their low amount of force–outside of the town, everyone is helpless against the attacks of the bandits.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 114 new titles in November 2005. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 108 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)114 releases

PlayStation 2108 releases

Game Boy Advance55 releases

Xbox49 releases

Nintendo DS47 releases

Nintendo GameCube36 releases

Xbox 36028 releases

PlayStation Portable25 releases

Legacy Mobile Device11 releases

Web browser11 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in November 2005 with 90 titles. Shooter followed closely with 59.

Adventure90

Shooter59

Role-playing53

Strategy47

Simulator42

Puzzle39

Platform35

Sport35

Racing32

Arcade27

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