Software:Ash (video game)

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Ash
Developer(s)SRRN Games
Publisher(s)SRRN Games (iOS)
Konami (Android)
CIRCLE Entertainment (3DS)
Platform(s)iOS, Android, Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop)
ReleaseiOS
October 21, 2010 (v1.1)[1]
Android
February 29, 2012
3DS
  • NA: April 28, 2016
  • EU: October 13, 2016
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Ash is a turn-based role-playing video game developed by SRRN Games for iOS in 2010, for Android in 2012, and for Nintendo 3DS ' now-defunct eShop in 2016.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(iOS) 75/100[2]
(3DS) 30/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid(iOS) 6/10[5]
GamePro(iOS) StarStarStarHalf star[6]
IGN(iOS) 7/10[7]
Nintendo Life(3DS) StarStarStar[9]
TouchArcade(iOS) StarStarStarStarHalf star[11]

The iOS version received "generally favorable reviews", while the 3DS version received "unfavorable" reviews, accordng to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2][3]

Sequel

A sequel to the game, Ash II: Shadows, was published by Konami in 2012.

References

  1. ↑ "Ash". Apple Inc.. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ash/id381890864?mt=8. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ash (2010) critic reviews (iOS)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ash-2010/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ash (2010) critic reviews (3DS)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ash-2010/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds. 
  4. ↑ Heisler, Steve; Jones, Scott; Agnello, Anthony John; Nelson, Samantha; Williams, Christian; St. James, Emily; Robinson, Tasha; Teti, John (January 31, 2011). "January 31, 2011". G/O Media. https://www.avclub.com/january-31-2011-1798225175. 
  5. ↑ Sterling, James Stephanie (December 17, 2010). "Review: Modern Combat 2, Ash, [Super Mega Worm vs. Santa"]. Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-modern-combat-2-ash-mega-worm-vs-santa/. 
  6. ↑ Rigney, Ryan (November 12, 2010). "App Store Games of the Week". GamePro (GamePro Media). http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/217269/app-store-games-of-the-week/. Retrieved August 19, 2023. 
  7. ↑ Buchanan, Levi (January 26, 2011). "Ash (iPhone) Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/26/ash-iphone-review. 
  8. ↑ Tabini, Marco (January 14, 2011). "Ash for iPhone". Macworld (IDG Communications). https://www.macworld.com/article/210114/ashreview.html. Retrieved August 18, 2023. 
  9. ↑ Sang, Narelle Ho (June 17, 2016). "ASH Review". Hookshot Media. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/ash. 
  10. ↑ Grosnick, Bryan (November 9, 2010). "Ash (iOS)". Emerald Shield Media LLC. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/ash/. 
  11. ↑ Nelson, Jared (November 15, 2010). "'Ash' Review – An Engrossing RPG Inspired by the 16-bit Era". TouchArcade.com, LLC. https://toucharcade.com/2010/11/15/ash-review-an-engrossing-rpg-inspired-by-the-16-bit-era/. 
  • Short description: Video game database
MobyGames
Logo since March 2014
Screenshot
Frontpage as of April 2012
Type of site
Gaming
Available inEnglish
OwnerAtari SA
Websitemobygames.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedJanuary 30, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-01-30)
Current statusOnline

MobyGames is a commercial website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes nearly 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] The site is supported by banner ads and a small number of people paying to become patrons.[2] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It is currently owned by Atari SA.

Content

The database began with games for IBM PC compatibles. After two years, consoles such as the PlayStation, were added. Older console systems were added later. Support for arcade video games was added in January 2014 and mainframe computer games in June 2017.[3]

Edits and submissions go through a leisurely verification process by volunteer "approvers". The approval process can range from immediate (minutes) to gradual (days or months).[4] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copyediting.[5]

Registered users can rate and review any video game. 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 subforum.

History

Logo used until March 11, 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999 by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, then joined by David Berk 18 months later, three friends since high school.[6] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience.

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[7] This was announced to the community post factum and a few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.

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).[8] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel.[9]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[10] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[11][12]

See also

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

References

  1. ↑ "MobyGames Stats". https://www.mobygames.com/moby_stats. 
  2. ↑ "MobyGames Patrons". http://www.mobygames.com/info/patrons. 
  3. ↑ "New(ish!) on MobyGames – the Mainframe platform.". Blue Flame Labs. 18 June 2017. http://www.mobygames.com/forums/dga,2/dgb,3/dgm,237200/. 
  4. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  5. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32856/Report_MobyGames_Acquired_By_GameFly_Media.php. 
  8. ↑ 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. 
  9. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/207882/Game_dev_database_MobyGames_getting_some_TLC_under_new_owner.php. 
  10. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  11. ↑ "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/. 
  12. ↑ "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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