Games Released in February 2006

144 new games debuted in February 2006, with PlayStation 2 being the most active platform. February 23 was the busiest day, with 27 releases. Black was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

February 23 saw the most activity with 27 releases.

27 releases

February 23

22 releases

February 28

22 releases

February 24

19 releases

February 1

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of February was the busiest with 82 releases.

Week 1 (February 1–7)

61 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Curious George

Curious George is a colorful action adventure that is based on the Curious George animated movie. In the game you can help George explore a variety of areas, collect items such as bananas, and unlock minigames. The game features a variety of different objectives set in areas from the movie. You can also unlock scenes from the movie, extra costumes, and production art.

Week 2 (February 8–14)

55 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt tyrant. As you struggle to save a neighborhood from an oppressive government, one question stands out: What if graffiti could change the world? Risk your life battling city authorities and rival graf gangs - mere obstacles in your attempt to get your tag up. And in this city, not just any tag will do. You have to "Get IN, Get UP and Get OUT". Combat: master a unique fighting technique and use improvised weapons Graffiti: create tags in pressure situations, using multiple skills and styles Intuition: follow your sixth sense to find the best spots to tag Sneak mode: infiltrate areas and avoid capture as you creep silently through the city Navigation: utilize a unique guidance system to "get up" and tag

Week 3 (February 15–21)

39 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Star Wars: Empire at War

From the lives of soldiers to the deaths of planets, you are the supreme galactic commander. It is a time of galactic civil war. Take up the reins of the Rebellion or assume control for the Empire. Whichever you choose, it will be up to YOU to steer your side to ultimate victory. Command everything from individual troops to starships and even the mighty Death Star as you execute campaigns on the ground, in space and across the galaxy. Forget tedious resource gathering – just jump straight into the heart of the action. You can even change Star Wars history! Every decision affects your next battle and every battle helps shape the fate of the galaxy.

Week 4 (February 22–28)

82 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Black

Black takes place in Chechnya (Southern Russia). The protagonist is a black ops soldier named Sergeant First Class Jack Kellar (portrayed by Marty Papazian). Kellar tells most of the story in first-person at an interrogation four days after the events in the story begin. Kellar is an inadequately disciplined member of a CIA black ops group and a veteran of several conflicts including Guatemala, Colombia, Iran and Croatia. The unknown interrogator (portrayed by Paul Pape) questions Kellar about an arms smuggling and terrorist operation called the Seventh Wave. Seventh Wave have been responsible for a number of terrorist attacks. Kellar is told that, unless he co-operates, he and his actions will be declassified, he will be dishonorably discharged and imprisoned for life. Though initially resistant, Kellar at last agrees to tell his story.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PlayStation 2 received 63 new titles in February 2006. The runner up was PC with 54 new titles.

PlayStation 263 releases

PC54 releases

PlayStation Portable30 releases

Nintendo DS21 releases

Game Boy Advance18 releases

Xbox17 releases

Web browser12 releases

Legacy Mobile Device10 releases

Nintendo GameCube9 releases

Xbox 3606 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in February 2006 with 46 titles. Strategy followed closely with 31.

Adventure46

Strategy31

Role-playing30

Shooter29

Platform28

Puzzle27

Simulator24

Racing22

Sport22

Arcade17

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