Games Released in January 2008

226 new games released in January 2008, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. January 31 was the busiest day, with 28 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

January 31 saw the most activity with 28 releases.

How did each week compare?

The first week of January was the busiest with 55 releases.

Week 2 (January 8–14)

41 releases
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Most popular release in Week 2

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a hoverboard racing video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. It is the fifth racing game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and the second entry the Sonic Riders trilogy. A port for the Xbox 360 was cancelled during development, while a sequel, Sonic Free Riders, was released exclusively for that system in 2010. Gameplay in Zero Gravity is largely similar to its predecessor, with characters racing on different types of hovercraft called "Extreme Gear". In addition to the mechanics from the previous game, Zero Gravity adds a new gameplay system based around gravity that replaces the predecessor's "fuel" system. During the race, performing tricks and other actions will increase a character's Gravity Points, or GP. If players have accrued enough GP by the time they enter certain areas of the track, they will enter a Zero-Gravity Zone, where they can perform one of two maneuvers. A Gravity Dive will create a small black hole that points gravity forward down the track, giving the player a powerful free-fall boost that is further augmented by striking objects in the vicinity that the hole displaces, such as cars or signs. Alternatively, Gravity Control will alter the gravity of the course, allowing players to reach otherwise-inaccessible areas and shortcuts. Players can also use Gravity Drift to more easily maneuver around sharp corners.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 71 new titles in January 2008. The runner up was Wii with 56 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)71 releases
Wii56 releases
PlayStation 334 releases
PlayStation Portable33 releases
Nintendo DS25 releases
Web browser22 releases
PlayStation 219 releases
Xbox 36013 releases
Mac9 releases
Legacy Mobile Device4 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in January 2008 with 45 titles. Shooter followed closely with 33.

Adventure45
Shooter33
Strategy33
Simulator28
Role-playing28
Puzzle28
Arcade25
Racing22
Sport19
Platform17