Which Video Game Turns 30 on August 31, 2024?

Hey, we guess you’re here wondering which video game turns 30 this August, as we asked in our 8Bit’s LinkedIn poll! We asked about three all-time favorite video games (Tony Hawk’s, Need For Speed and Grand Theft Auto) and their release dates, as one of them is actually turning 30 this weekend.

The correct answer is Need for Speed, released on August 31, 1994!

For those curious, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was first released on September 29, 1999, and Grand Theft Auto debuted on November 28, 1997.

Other notable video games that turn 30 in 2024 are:

Final Fantasy VI

Doom II

Donkey Kong Country

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans

Tekken

The gaming landscape in 1994 was pretty diverse in terms of genres and innovations, contributing to its reputation as one of the best years in video game history. Do you agree? But let’s pause for a moment. Can you believe that 1994 wasn’t just a decade ago, but three full decades ago? It’s hard to wrap our heads around that, and we’re still on the fence about how we feel.

If you’re feeling nostalgic or just a bit old, here’s a bit more to add – guess which video games turn 20 this year!

The Sims 2 

World of Warcraft 

Half-Life 2

Far Cry

Games that will be turning 30 in 2025 are:

Worms

Kirby’s Dream Land 2 

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 

Chrono Trigger

If your fav video game turns 30 now or next year, enjoy the nostalgia!