Software:BloodRayne (video game)

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BloodRayne
Developer(s)Terminal Reality
Publisher(s)
Producer(s)Jeff Mills
Designer(s)Joe Wampole
Programmer(s)Fletcher Dunn
Artist(s)Chris DeSimone
Writer(s)
  • Peter Besson
  • Joe Wampole
Composer(s)Kyle Richards
SeriesBloodRayne
EngineInfernal Engine
Platform(s)
Release
Genre(s)Action, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

BloodRayne is an action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Terminal Reality and released on October 31, 2002.[2] The game has since spawned a franchise with the addition of sequels, films, and self-contained comic books.

A remastered version was released on November 20, 2020 as BloodRayne: Terminal Cut by Terminal Reality and Ziggurat Interactive, and later on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch as BloodRayne: ReVamped on November 18, 2021.[5]

Plot

The game begins in 1933, and consists of three acts. In Mortton, Louisiana, Rayne's first mission with the Brimstone Society is to investigate an outbreak of an unidentified disease in the area.

The story skips ahead several years to Argentina. Rayne is sent to infiltrate a Nazi base and prevent the G.G.G. from obtaining the mystic artifact known as "the skull of Beliar" by eliminating the organization's officers.

Rayne finds an anonymous letter informing her that a G.G.G. officer in Germany has list of the remaining G.G.G. officers. After obtaining the list, she pursues her targets to Castle Gaustadt in Germany to eradicate the G.G.G., and eventually, Jurgen Wulf himself.

Characters

  • Rayne is a dhampir looking for her father, and kills any vampire that crosses her path. She is working for the Brimstone Society.
  • Mynce is Rayne's friend and mentor. She helps her with her first assignment, during which she is seemingly killed.
  • Juergen Wulf is the leader of Gegengeist Gruppe (Counter-Ghost Group, abbreviated G.G.G.), a group that aims to bring Hitler into power through use of occult artifacts, including obtaining and reassembling the remains of Beliar.
  • Beliar was the original devil, usurped by Mephisto who tore him apart scattering his body parts around the world. These "relics" retain some of his power, granting their owners supernatural abilities.

Development

The game had a development budget of $2 million.[6] The total budget was $6 million to $7 million.[7] Development time was more than two years.[7]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
GCPCPS2Xbox
CGMN/AStarStarHalf star[8]N/AN/A
CGWN/AStarStar[9]N/AN/A
EurogamerN/AN/AN/A6/10[10]
FamitsuN/AN/A29/40[11]N/A
Game Informer7/10[12]N/A8/10[13]7.75/10[14]
GameProStarStarStarStar[15]N/AStarStarStarStarHalf star[16]StarStarStarStarHalf star[17]
GameSpot7.2/10[18]5.6/10[19]7.2/10[20]7.2/10[21]
GameSpyStarStarStar[22]StarStarStar[23]StarStarStar[24]StarStarStar[25]
GameZone8.8/10[26]7.6/10[27]8.4/10[28]8.1/10[29]
IGN7.8/10[30]7.3/10[31]7.5/10[32]7.8/10[33]
Nintendo Power2.9/5[34]N/AN/AN/A
OPM (US)N/AN/AStarStarStarStar[35]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/AN/A6.8/10[36]
PC Gamer (US)N/A58%[37]N/AN/A
Entertainment WeeklyA−[38]N/AA−[38]A−[38]
MaximStarStarStarStar[39]N/AStarStarStarStar[39]StarStarStarStar[39]
Aggregate score
Metacritic73/100[40]65/100[41]75/100[42]76/100[43]

The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of BloodRayne received "generally favorable reviews", while the GameCube and PC versions received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[40][41][42][43] Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PS2 version 7, 7.5 and 7.5 for a total of 7.33 out of 10.[44] In Japan, where the same console version was ported and published by Electronic Arts on August 26, 2004, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40.[11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What's New?" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2003-05-02. https://www.eurogamer.net/news020503whatsnew. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Saltzman, Marc (October 22, 2002). "BloodRayne". https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91667036/the-times-herald/. Retrieved August 29, 2021. 
  3. ↑ Adams, David (2003-09-10). "BloodRayne Ships" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/09/10/bloodrayne-ships. 
  4. ↑ "Aspyr: BloodRayne shipping, Spearhead done, more" (in en). https://www.macworld.com/article/166068/aspyr-18.html. 
  5. ↑ Lada, Jenni (September 16, 2021). "BloodRayne 1 and 2 ReVamped PS4 and Switch Announced". https://www.siliconera.com/bloodrayne-1-and-2-revamped-ps4-and-switch-announced/. 
  6. ↑ Marriot, Michel (June 18, 2003). "Debate ensues over video game vixens, victims". p. 205. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85843362/chicago-tribune/. Retrieved September 27, 2021. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Busy players seek easier diversions". July 5, 2003. p. 38. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91610433/chicago-tribune/. Retrieved January 2, 2022. 
  8. ↑ "BloodRayne". Computer Games Magazine (theGlobe.com) (152): 84. July 2003. 
  9. ↑ Dulin, Ron (July 2003). "BloodRayne". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (228): 85. http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_228.pdf. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  10. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (April 22, 2003). "BloodRayne (Xbox)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_bloodrayne_x. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "ブラッドレイン [PS2"] (in Japanese). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=10547&redirect=no. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  12. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (December 2002). "BloodRayne (GC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (116): 70. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200212/R03.0731.1212.31644.htm. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  13. ↑ McNamara, Andy (November 2002). "BloodRayne (PS2)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (115): 127. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200211/R03.0731.1301.57025.htm. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  14. ↑ Leeper, Justin (December 2002). "BloodRayne (Xbox)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (116): 144. http://gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200212/R03.0731.1324.40058.htm. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  15. ↑ Major Mike (October 15, 2002). "BloodRayne Review for GameCube on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/26616.shtml. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  16. ↑ Dan Elektro (October 16, 2002). "BloodRayne Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/26672.shtml. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  17. ↑ Major Mike (November 27, 2002). "BloodRayne Review for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/27270.shtml. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  18. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (October 28, 2002). "BloodRayne Review (GC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bloodrayne-review/1900-2895938/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  19. ↑ Todd, Brett (October 6, 2003). "BloodRayne Review (PC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bloodrayne-review/1900-6076380/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  20. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (October 28, 2002). "BloodRayne Review (PS2)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bloodrayne-review/1900-2895942/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  21. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (October 25, 2002). "BloodRayne Review (Xbox)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bloodrayne-review/1900-2895840/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  22. ↑ Goad, Libe (November 16, 2002). "GameSpy: BloodRayne (GCN)". CBS Interactive. http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/bloodrayne/571561p1.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  23. ↑ Osborne, Scott (October 23, 2003). "GameSpy: BloodRayne (PC)". IGN Entertainment. http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bloodrayne/6288p1.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  24. ↑ Goad, Libe (November 16, 2002). "GameSpy: BloodRayne (PS2)". IGN Entertainment. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/bloodrayne/571586p1.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  25. ↑ Goad, Libe (November 16, 2002). "GameSpy: BloodRayne (Xbox)". IGN Entertainment. http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/bloodrayne/571599p1.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  26. ↑ Bedigian, Louis (October 20, 2002). "Bloodrayne - GC - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/bloodrayne_gc_review/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  27. ↑ Raymond, Justin (October 13, 2003). "Bloodrayne - PC - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/bloodrayne_pc_review/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  28. ↑ Valentino, Nick (October 27, 2002). "Bloodrayne - PS2 - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/bloodrayne_ps2_review/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  29. ↑ Knutson, Michael (October 18, 2002). "Bloodrayne - XB - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/bloodrayne_xb_review/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  30. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (October 14, 2002). "BloodRayne (GCN)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/14/bloodrayne-5. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  31. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (October 14, 2003). "BloodRayne Review (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/15/bloodrayne-review-2. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  32. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (October 14, 2002). "BloodRayne Review (PS2)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/14/bloodrayne-4. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  33. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (October 14, 2002). "BloodRayne Review (Xbox)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/14/bloodrayne-review. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  34. ↑ "BloodRayne". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 163: 220. December 2002. 
  35. ↑ Baker, Chris (December 2002). "BloodRayne". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis). http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1495392,00.asp. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  36. ↑ "BloodRayne". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 98. December 2002. 
  37. ↑ Poole, Stephen (July 2003). "BloodRayne". PC Gamer (Future US) 10 (7): 76. http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/bloodrayne.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Roenigk, Alyssa (November 1, 2002). "BLOODRAYNE (GC, PS2, Xbox)". Entertainment Weekly (Time Inc.) (680): 77. https://ew.com/article/2002/11/01/bloodrayne/. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 Porter, Alex (October 16, 2002). "BloodRayne (GC, PS2, Xbox)". Biglari Holdings. http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_4220.html. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 "BloodRayne for GameCube Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bloodrayne/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube. Retrieved December 30, 2018. 
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 "BloodRayne for PC Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bloodrayne/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved December 30, 2018. 
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 "BloodRayne for PlayStation 2 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bloodrayne/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. Retrieved December 30, 2018. 
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "BloodRayne for Xbox Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bloodrayne/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox. Retrieved December 30, 2018. 
  44. ↑ EGM staff (December 2002). "BloodRayne (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (161): 202. http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1491011,00.asp. Retrieved October 26, 2019. 
  • Archived 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 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]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

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. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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