Games Released in July 2006

148 new games debuted in July 2006, with PC being the most active platform. July 27 was the busiest day, with 22 releases. Persona 3 was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

July 27 saw the most activity with 22 releases.

22 releases

July 27

19 releases

July 6

16 releases

July 13

14 releases

July 20

How did each week compare?

The third week of July was the busiest with 55 releases.

Week 1 (July 1–7)

42 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

Mega Man ZX

This game contains elements from the Mega Man X series and the Mega Man Zero series. The game introduces a new open-ended gameplay environment and the ability to select the protagonist's gender, a first in the series. The player's character, Vent or Aile, is on a 2-dimensional overlay map with sprites where he or she engages enemies to finish the mission. When Vent and Aile receive a Biometal, they are able to change form, gaining various abilities, such as the charge moves, or charging their weapon with an element of that Biometal; for example, Biometal H will charge the weapon with electricity. While in a special form, using the form-specific abilities use up weapon energy. When Vent and Aile receive the other half of the Biometal, they are able to perform a different special ability.

Week 2 (July 8–14)

40 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Persona 3

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a role-playing video game developed by Atlus. In the game, the player takes the role of a male high-school student who joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), a group of students investigating the Dark Hour, a time period between one day and the next that few people are aware of. During the Dark Hour, the player enters Tartarus, a large tower containing Shadows, creatures that feed on the minds of humans. To fight the Shadows, each member of SEES is able to summon a Persona, a manifestation of a person's inner self. In addition to the standard elements of role-playing games, Persona 3 includes elements of simulation games, as the game's protagonist progresses day by day through a school year, making friends and forming relationships that improve the strength of his Personas in battle.

Week 3 (July 15–21)

55 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Virtua Fighter 5

Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. The game delivers fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters. Players not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes which earn them in-game money allowing them to buy many items at in-game shop. These items allow players to customize their ultimate warrior and become the top Virtua Fighter.

Week 4 (July 22–28)

52 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Scarface: The World Is Yours

The game begins in the film's final scene, with Tony Montana's (Andre Sogliuzzo) mansion being raided by Alejandro Sosa's assassins. But this is the point of divergence from the film. Instead of being killed by the Skull, Tony manages to sense him and shoots him down. He fights through his mansion, with many deaths on both sides. In the ensuing chaos, Tony sneaks to the front of the mansion, barely alive, and manages to escape in his car. Sosa is then informed that Tony's mansion has been seized and his massive drug empire has been reduced to nothing. Hiding in a safehouse located outside of Miami, Tony regrets the decisions he has made but swears revenge on Sosa.

Week 5 (July 29–31)

11 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Let the ultimate Sudoku expert, Carol Vorderman, show you how to play and conquer the number game phenomenon sweeping the world. With over 1 million puzzle boards to choose from, experience countless hours and hours of fun. Play a casual game, learn step-by-step strategies to play or even test your skills in head-to-head competitive matches. Play against a friend in exciting multi-player modes. Through it all, Carol will teach you how to hone your Sudoku skills and ultimately become a Sudoku Expert. Carol Vorderman's Sudoku features a game for every level Sudoku player with exciting features and challenges.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 48 new titles in July 2006. The runner up was PlayStation 2 with 44 new titles.

PC48 releases

PlayStation 244 releases

Nintendo DS25 releases

PlayStation Portable21 releases

Web browser20 releases

Game Boy Advance13 releases

Xbox 36011 releases

Legacy Mobile Device8 releases

Xbox6 releases

Mac3 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in July 2006 with 36 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 25.

Adventure36

Puzzle25

Simulator25

Shooter19

Sport18

Role-playing17

Platform16

Racing15

Strategy15

Visual Novel13

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