Games Released in May 2007

322 new games released in May 2007, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. May 31 was the busiest day, with 40 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

May 31 saw the most activity with 40 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of May was the busiest with 85 releases.

Week 4 (May 22–28)

82 releases
Mario Strikers Charged

Most popular release in Week 4

Mario Strikers Charged

Mario Strikers Charged is a Mario soccer Wii game and the sequel to the Nintendo GameCube game Super Mario Strikers. Up to four players can participate in this game as play soccer, attempting to kick the ball into another opponent's goal. The soccer in this game, however, has several differences than the real soccer, such as the ability to tackle other players with a minimal penalty, using Mario-themed items to give players an advantage over their opponents, and playing with stage hazards effectively. This game places a higher emphasis on individual character attributes compared to its precedent, by not only assigning stats, but by also giving team captains a unique Super Ability and the Mega Strike, an opportunity to score up to six goals. Another introduced mechanic is the power level of the ball: indicated by the color of the glow, the shots of the ball become more quick and powerful the more active it is, thus making it easier to score goals with.

Week 5 (May 29–31)

70 releases
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition

Most popular release in Week 5

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition includes the bonus content from the PlayStation 2 version and introduces several changes to accommodate the Wii Remote's motion controls. The aiming system features a larger reticle that changes from green to red when targeting an enemy, replacing the original narrow laser sight. A “quick knife” command is added, allowing automatic targeting of the nearest enemy or object, and motion-sensitive quick-time events supplement traditional button prompts. Visually, the game is comparable to the original GameCube version and generally improves upon the lower-resolution graphics of the PlayStation 2 release. However, a few graphical elements—such as low-detail herb models—appear to be carried over from the PS2 version. The Wii Edition also supports the classic controller, restoring traditional controls and the original laser sight aiming. Additional differences include a lower overall difficulty and slightly faster animations for Leon’s actions.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 82 new titles in May 2007. The runner up was Wii with 70 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)82 releases
Wii70 releases
PlayStation Portable56 releases
PlayStation 349 releases
PlayStation 242 releases
Nintendo DS39 releases
Web browser26 releases
Xbox 36023 releases
Legacy Mobile Device13 releases
Mac10 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in May 2007 with 67 titles. Shooter followed closely with 49.

Adventure67
Shooter49
Puzzle49
Arcade43
Platform38
Strategy35
Role-playing32
Simulator27
Sport26
Fighting22