Software:Armored Fist 3

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Armored Fist 3
Developer(s)NovaLogic
Publisher(s)NovaLogic
Producer(s)David Seeholzer
Designer(s)Jerome K. Jones
Programmer(s)Kent Simon
Artist(s)Keith Rust
Jax Carroll
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • NA: September 30, 1999[1]
Genre(s)Tank simulator
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Armored Fist 3 is a tank simulation video game developed and published by NovaLogic in 1999.

Gameplay

It uses voxels, volumetric pixels, for in-game graphics, much like other Novalogic games such as Delta Force and the Comanche series of games.[2] The game contains over 50 interlocking missions, and an in-game mission editor tool that allows players to create missions and share them over the internet.[3]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
GameRankings60%[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStarStar[5]
CGSPStarStarHalf star[7]
CGWStarStar[8]
GameProStarStarStarHalf star[9]
GameSpot5.6/10[10]
GameZone7/10[11]
IGN6.9/10[2]
PC Gamer (US)45%[13]

The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4] GameSpot said, "As a single-player game, it's outdated, and as a multiplayer game, it lacks the variety to provide long-term enjoyment."[10] IGN praised Novalogic for "straddling the difficult line between simulation and action", but criticized the use of voxel graphics.[2]

AllGame was more positive than most reviews, praising the games use of graphics and sounds to create an involving experience, stating "I was amazed at the detail of the 3D environments, the use of color, and the multiple camera angles available. You actually feel like you're in a tank. I like it. As realistic as the graphics are, sound is even better. The hum of the engine, the sound of metal on metal as the missiles load, and the whine of the swinging turret combine for a superb soundtrack. Good graphics can create a good simulation, but good sound completes it."[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fudge, James (September 30, 1999). "Armored Fist 3 Hits Retail". Strategy Plus, Inc.. Archived from the original on April 18, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030418203006/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/023/047/af3_released.html. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Morrissey, Mike (October 22, 1999). "Armored Fist 3". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/23/armored-fist-3. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  3. ↑ "Armored Fist 3 - Overview". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115062953/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19425&tab=overview. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Armored Fist 3 for PC". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190512082145/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/196638-armored-fist-3/index.html. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Baize, Anthony. "Armored Fist 3 - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115062955/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19425&tab=review. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  6. ↑ Dultz, Marc (November 4, 1999). "Armored Fist 3". CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000816025404/http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-3361,00.html. Retrieved June 13, 2021. 
  7. ↑ Udell, Scott (November 3, 1999). "Armored Fist 3". Strategy Plus, Inc.. Archived from the original on April 18, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030418210142/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/024/012/armoredf3_review.html. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  8. ↑ Miller, Patrick C. (January 2000). "Armored Fisticuffs (Armored Fist 3 Review)". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (186): 132. http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_186.pdf. Retrieved June 13, 2021. 
  9. ↑ Olafson, Peter (October 28, 1999). "Armored Fist 3 Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050214065012/http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/2742.shtml. Retrieved June 13, 2021. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Miller, Patrick C. (October 21, 1999). "Armored Fist 3 Review [date mislabeled as "April 29, 2000""]. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 18, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050118055656/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sim/armoredfist3/review.html. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  11. ↑ Kemuel (December 8, 1999). "Armored Fist 3". Archived from the original on April 17, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010417202003/http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r13146.htm. Retrieved June 13, 2021. 
  12. ↑ Rausch, Allen (February 2000). "Armored Fist 3". PC Accelerator (Imagine Media) (18): 86. https://archive.org/details/PCXL18Feb2000/page/n87/mode/2up. Retrieved June 12, 2021. 
  13. ↑ "Armored Fist 3". PC Gamer (Imagine Media) 7 (1). January 2000. 
  • 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

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History

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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]

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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. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  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/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  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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