Software:Anno 1503

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Short description: 2002 video game
Anno 1503
Developer(s)Max Design
Publisher(s)Sunflowers Interactive
EA Games
Ubisoft (History Edition)
SeriesAnno
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • DE: October 25, 2002[1]
  • NA: April 4, 2003
  • EU: March 23, 2003
Genre(s)Real-time strategy, city-building game
Mode(s)Single-player

Anno 1503: The New World (released as 1503 A.D.: The New World in North America) is a 2002 construction and management simulation video game developed by Austrian developer Max Design and published by Sunflowers Interactive. Part of the Anno series, it is a direct sequel to Anno 1602, the most commercially successful German video game ever by 2002. Anno 1503 revolves around building and maintaining a 16th-century colony in the New World.

Like its predecessor, the game was a commercial hit in the German market, and became Germany's best-selling computer title of 2002. By 2006, the game's global sales had reached 2 million units, with over 750,000 sold in German-speaking territories. It was followed by an expansion pack, Treasures, Monsters & Pirates, and a sequel, Anno 1701.

Gameplay

Anno 1503 begins with the player in control of a ship filled with men and material searching for an island to settle. After finding a suitable site, city-building begins. Resources begin as food and cloth, but progress into more complicated and different goods. Eventually, citizens become Aristocrats, and require at least ten different goods and numerous services, such as access to a large church or a bathhouse. The game is constructed around one human player and three computer AI players. As in Anno 1602, the AI is progressive, meaning that it advances along with the human player. The AI also has adjustable personalities, which the player customizes before the beginning of a game. Each different player, human or computer, is represented by a color.

Economy

The economy in Anno 1503 is built on providing different goods to colonist citizens. It begins with the creation of cheap goods, and progresses in civilization levels throughout the game leading to more advanced goods. Since the game is built on different levels of civilizations (pioneer, settler, citizen, merchant, aristocrat), each successive civilization level requires more goods and more balancing of skills and finesse.

Technology

Technology in Anno 1503 begins on the pioneer level. After giving citizens basic goods like food, cloth, and alcohol, they develop into settlers, the second civilization level. The second level allows the player's settlers to build more advanced buildings; however, settlers also require more goods to stay alive. Buildings in the game do not necessarily have a specific function for the player, but have an implied or effective function for settlers in the game. Building abilities are amplified with expansion, meaning larger populations have more effective building powers.

Military operations in this game are more complex than in Anno 1602. The game has more than seven different types of units as opposed to Anno 1602 with only four. Thus, during battles, the game experience becomes more intense as deploying different units becomes a key strategy for winning a battle.

The buildings in the game are also more extensive than those of Anno 1602. This is mainly because the gameplay area and islands are many times bigger than in 1602. Thus, it makes it possible to have many more plantations and a diversity of farmhouses. Alongside the houses and farms featured in the previous game, this game also has many more extensive farms for gems, silk, whale blubber, lamp oil, medicinal herbs, hops, wine, indigo, coal, hides, leather, and salt, increasing gameplay difficulty. Building and house graphics are improved over the previous game.

Development

Anno 1503 began development in January 1999, following the success of 1998's Anno 1602. Publisher Sunflowers Interactive announced it in November of that year.[2]

An add-on titled Treasures, Monsters & Pirates was released in 2004.

Reception

Sales

Commercial expectations for Anno 1503 were high, as its predecessor, Anno 1602, was the German market's all-time best-selling video game by 2002. Retailers pre-purchased 450,000 units of the game ahead of its launch,[3] and it became a hit that "dominated" the charts in German-speaking countries during its first months of release, according to 4players.[4] It debuted at #1 on GfK's weekly computer game sales charts for the German market,[5] following the title's release on October 25.[1] Anno 1503 proceeded to claim first place on German firm Media Control's chart for the month as a whole,[6] after reaching domestic sales of 115,000 units during its first three days.[7][1] Tim Pototzki of GamesMarkt wrote that the game's early performance "astonished" Germany.[7] The Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland (VUD) soon awarded the game "Gold" status, indicating sales of at least 100,000 units across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.[8] Anno 1503 finished its first seven days with a total of 160,000 sales in the German market,[9] and went on to hold the #1 position on GfK's charts in its second and third weeks.[10][11]

On November 15, Sunflowers revealed that German-region sales of Anno 1503 had surpassed 200,000 units in two and a half weeks,[12] and the VUD certified the game "Platinum" to reflect that growth.[8][13] The game was knocked to second place on GfK's charts by Age of Mythology and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets during its fourth and fifth weeks, respectively,[14][15] but it held the #1 position on Media Control's chart for November overall.[6] In early December, Sunflowers announced a record €1.4-million television advertising campaign for Anno during the last two weeks of 2002, in an effort to further boost sales.[16] By the 17th, the game had sold 300,000 units in the German-speaking market and become its best-selling game of 2002.[17][18][19] Anno 1503 then maintained first place on GfK's charts for the last three weeks of the year,[20][21][22] recovering from a drop to fourth during its seventh week on shelves.[23] Media Control named it the #1 computer game of December.[24]

Anno 1503 continued to sell in 2003. GfK ranked it in position 1 for the first two weeks of January,[25][26] and it reached 360,000 units sold in the German market by the 20th. At the time, 4players reported that the game's sales during its first 10 weeks were three-fourths higher than Anno 1602's over the same period.[4] Sell-through in the German market increased to 420,000 copies by mid-February and 450,000 by early March.[27][28] On Media Control's monthly charts, the game secured fifth for February,[29] then placed in the top 14 for another four months.[29][30][31] It had maintained an unbroken streak in Media Control's top 30 by September.[32] Coinciding with the 2003 holiday shopping season and the release of the Treasures, Monsters, and Pirates expansion pack, Sunflowers dropped Anno 1503's price to €29 in October.[33] It subsequently rose to seventh and ninth on Media Control's charts for November and December, respectively.[34]

In January 2004, the VUD awarded Anno 1503 a "Special Prize" for sales above 500,000 units in the German-speaking market. At the time, it was the fastest full-price computer title to reach this milestone in the region, a record previously held by Anno 1602.[35] Media Control ranked it #2 for January and #4 for February,[36] and it charted in the top 20 and top 30 during April, May, June, and July.[37][38] Anno 1503's worldwide sales surpassed 800,000 copies that August,[39] when it finished 14th on Media Control's list for the German market.[40] It continued to retail in Germany for an average price of €29 by that time, which Jörg Langer of GameStar wrote was "unusual almost two years after publication — most games migrate after half a year to the budget corner and after two years to the bargain bin".[39] The game remained on Germany's sales charts by 2006,[41][42] at which time it had sold over 2 million units worldwide and 750,000 in German-speaking countries.[43] According to GamesMarkt, Anno 1503 ultimately sold over one million units in the German market alone.[44]

Critical reviews

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
CGWStarStarStar[45]
Game Informer7.5 out of 10[49]
PC Gamer (UK)58%[47]
PC Gamer (US)81%[46]
PC Zone78/100[48]
X-PlayStarStarStarStarStar[50]

See also

  • Video games in Germany

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wiesner, Thorsten (October 30, 2002). "Anno 1503 feiert Verkaufserfolge" (in German). Golem.de. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151017114515/http://www.golem.de/0210/22396.html. 
  2. ↑ "SUNFLOWERS gibt offiziell den Namen des ANNO 1602 Nachfolgers bekannt!" (Press release) (in German). Sunflowers Interactive. November 2, 1999. Archived from the original on February 10, 2001. Retrieved May 22, 2019.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
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  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marc (January 20, 2003). "ANNO 1503: Erfolgsstory geht weiter" (in German). 4players. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181124145905/http://www.4players.de/4players.php/spielinfonews/PS_Vita/3/20962/ANNO_1503.html. 
  5. ↑ Simon, Tobias (October 31, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 43" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171123153503/https://www.gameswelt.at/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/anno-1503-erklimmt-direkt-die-spitze,69637. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Staff (May 12, 2002). ""Anno 1503" segelt weiter an der Chartsspitze" (in German). GamesMarkt. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130170924/http://beta.gamesmarkt.de/details/125421. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pototzki, Tim (November 7, 2002). "Sunflowers sorgt für Furore mit "Anno 1503"" (in German). GamesMarkt. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130171136/http://beta.gamesmarkt.de/details/123727. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "VUD Sales Awards: November 2002" (Press release) (in German). Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland. Archived from the original on January 10, 2003. Retrieved May 22, 2019.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. ↑ "Sensation! Österreichisches Computerspiel ANNO 1503 verkauft sich in Deutschland über 160.000 mal in nur sieben Tagen" (Press release) (in German). Schladming: Austria Press Agency. November 6, 2002. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  10. ↑ Simon, Tobias (November 7, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 44" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031050741/https://www.gameswelt.at/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/anno-1503-dominiert-weiterhin,69755. 
  11. ↑ Simon, Tobias (November 14, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 45" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031035137/https://www.gameswelt.at/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/anno-1503-dominiert-weiterhin,69880. 
  12. ↑ "Absoluter Rekord in Deutschland: ANNO 1503 erreicht Gold-Status nach 2,5 Tagen und Platin-Status nach nur 2,5 Wochen!" (Press release) (in German). Sunflowers Interactive. November 15, 2002. Archived from the original on December 17, 2003. Retrieved May 22, 2019.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ↑ Schmitz, Petra (November 20, 2002). "VUD-Awards vergeben" (in German). GameStar. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130233152/https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/vud-awards-vergeben,1339624.html. 
  14. ↑ Simon, Tobias (November 21, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 46" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031033733/https://www.gameswelt.at/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/drei-neueinsteiger-in-den-top-10-zu-begruessen,69990. 
  15. ↑ Simon, Tobias (November 28, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 47" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509140657/https://www.gameswelt.at/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/neuer-spitzenreiter-in-deutschland,70106. 
  16. ↑ Kautz, Paul (December 4, 2002). "Sunflowers greift nach den Sternen" (in German). 4players. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201170421/http://www.4players.de/4players.php/spielinfonews/PC-CDROM/3/19943/ANNO_1503-.html. 
  17. ↑ GameStar Editors (December 17, 2002). "Anno 1503: Rekord in Deutschland" (in German). GameStar. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201171941/https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/anno-1503-rekord-in-deutschland,1339941.html. 
  18. ↑ Wiesner, Thorsten (December 18, 2002). "Anno 1503 bestverkauftes Spiel des Jahres" (in German). Golem.de. Archived from the original on March 1, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030301121312/https://www.golem.de/0212/23206.html. 
  19. ↑ Pototzki, Tim (January 23, 2003). "Jahrescharts: "Anno 1503" und "Vice City" dominieren" (in German). GamesMarkt. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181201172941/http://beta.gamesmarkt.de/details/127391. 
  20. ↑ Simon, Tobias (December 19, 2002). "Deutsche Verkaufscharts KW 50" (in German). Gameswelt. Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150523050852/https://www.gameswelt.de/sonstiges-aus-der-welt-der-spiele/news/anno-1503-schlaegt-zurueck-und-erobert-platz-1,70321. 
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  • Official Anno 1503 website
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
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  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
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  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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