Software:Carnivores: Ice Age

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Short description: 2001 video game
Carnivores: Ice Age
Developer(s)Action Forms
Publisher(s)WizardWorks, Infogrames
Producer(s)Michael Gjere[1]
Programmer(s)Oleg Slusar[1]
Artem Kuryavchenko[1]
Alexey Menshikov[1]
SeriesCarnivores series
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseWindows
iOS
  • WW: February 8, 2011 (Pro)
  • WW: September 6, 2012
PSP
  • EU: August 17, 2011
  • NA: August 30, 2011
Genre(s)Sport (hunting)
First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Carnivores: Ice Age is a first-person shooter video game developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks for Microsoft Windows. It is the third game in the Carnivores series. Unlike the previous games, in which the player must hunt dinosaurs, Carnivores: Ice Age allows the player to stalk large Cenozoic animals such as mammoths and saber-toothed cats. In 2011, the game was ported to iOS and Android devices by Tatem Games, and to PlayStation Portable by WizardWorks.

Storyline

Gameplay

Carnivores: Ice Age is a first-person shooter in which the player can hunt 10 animals, including Diatryma, Megaloceros, Smilodon, and the woolly rhinoceros. Weapons include a handgun, rifles, shotguns, and a crossbow. Accessories such as camouflage, cover scents, and radar can be used during hunts, but their usage decreases the player's ultimate score. The game features five levels, each with diverse landscapes and creatures.[3]

Ports

Carnivores: Ice Age was ported to mobile devices, first appearing for iOS in the United States on February 8, 2011.[4] The game was later ported to Android, and the iOS/Android version was later released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable under Beatshapers' development. These new versions of Carnivores: Ice Age feature the same animals as before but with the inclusion of a few new weapons and creatures to hunt. But maps remain the same as the original, with only minor tweaks to enhance gameplay.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(iOS) 75/100[5]
(PSP) 67/100[6]
(PC) 54/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
CGSP(PC) StarStarHalf star[9]
GameSpot(PC) 5.4/10[11]
IGN(PC) 5.1/10[12]
Jeuxvideo.com(PSM) 15/20[13]
OPM (UK)(PSP) 5/10[14]
PC Gamer (US)(PC) 15%[15]
Pocket Gamer(iOS) StarStarStarHalf star[16]

The iOS version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PC and PSP versions received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5][6][7]

Slide to Play reviewed the iOS version and criticized the game's difficulty, but stated that, "For the committed mammoth hunter, Carnivores: Ice Age offers a pretty good experience."[17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Carnivores: Ice Age - Credits". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115194816/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=28244&tab=credits. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  2. ↑ "Carnivores Ice Age". http://www.gamezone.com/gamesell/p13853.htm. 
  3. ↑ House, Michael L.. "Carnivores: Ice Age - Overview". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141114191842/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=28244. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  4. ↑ Nesvadba, Andrew (February 10, 2011). "Carnivores: Ice Age Pro Review". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.appspy.com/review/4677/carnivores-ice-age-pro-review. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Carnivores: Ice Age Pro for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Carnivores: Ice Age for PSP Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Carnivores: Ice Age for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  8. ↑ "Review Listing (C)". CNET. Archived from the original on February 6, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010206184320/http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Listing/0,1003,0-0-n-c-1,00.html. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  9. ↑ D'Aprile, Jason (February 27, 2001). "Carnivores: Ice Age". Strategy Plus, Inc.. Archived from the original on July 9, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030709185930/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/031/194/carnivores-03.html. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  10. ↑ MacIsaac, Jason (January 26, 2001). "Carnivores Ice Age". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on June 1, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040601053456/http://www.elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=5127. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  11. ↑ Kasavin, Greg (January 30, 2001). "Carnivores: Ice Age Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on February 2, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010202175500/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2680178,00.html. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  12. ↑ Steinberg, Scott (January 29, 2001). "Carnivores: Ice Age". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/01/30/carnivores-ice-age. Retrieved May 27, 2018. 
  13. ↑ RaptorClaw (February 20, 2014). "Test: Carnivores : Ice Age (PS3, PSP)" (in fr). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00019376-carnivores-ice-age-test.htm. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  14. ↑ "Carnivores: Ice Age". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc) (63): 103. December 2011. 
  15. ↑ Harms, William (May 2001). "Carnivores: Ice Age". PC Gamer (Imagine Media) 8 (5). Archived from the original on January 4, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040104114531/http://www.pcgamer.com/reviews/archives/review_2001-08-07z001.html. Retrieved June 23, 2019. 
  16. ↑ McFerran, Damien (February 25, 2011). "Carnivores: Ice Age [Pro"]. Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/carnivores-ice-age/carnivores-ice-age/. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  17. ↑ Frost, Riordan (February 15, 2011). "Carnivores: Ice Age Review". Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110326004722/http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/carnivores-ice-age-review. Retrieved January 5, 2023. 
  • 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. 
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  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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  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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