Software:Chessmaster 10th Edition

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Short description: 2004 video game
Chessmaster 10th Edition
Developer(s)Ubisoft Bucharest[1]
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
SeriesChessmaster
Platform(s)Windows, Xbox
ReleaseWindows
Xbox
Genre(s)Computer chess
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Chessmaster 10th Edition is a 2004 chess video game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Windows and Xbox. It is part of the Chessmaster series. The Xbox version is titled simply Chessmaster.[5] The PC version was announced on June 22, 2004 and the Xbox version on August 2, 2004.[6][7]

Gameplay

The game has a new version of the King chess engine.[1] The number of AI "personalities" has been increased to 200 and the game database has been increased by 50,000 matches.[8] The AI doesn't support resigning.[9] Josh Waitzkin and Larry Christiansen provide tutorial and game commentary. The PC version supports stereoscopic 3D and the game box includes 3D glasses.[8][10] 35 chess sets are included.[8] Some of the sets have to be unlocked by winning a certain number of ranked games.[9] Other new features include an online ranking system, a create-a-tournament mode, and a tutorial mode called Chessmaster Academy.[3] Network multiplayer options are either the internet or LAN.[11] The internet play, Chessmaster Live, is through ubi.com on the Windows and Xbox Live on the Xbox.[12][13][5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic81% (PC)[14]
79% (Xbox)[15]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.com8.0/10 (Xbox)[16]
GameSpot7.8/10 (PC)[9]
8.1/10 (Xbox)[17]
GameZone8.5/10 (PC)[12]
9.0/10 (Xbox)[10]
IGN8.4/10 (PC)[8]
8.5/10 (Xbox)[5]
Jeuxvideo.com17/20 (PC)[2]
PC Gamer (US)80%[13]
PC PowerPlay79%[18]
Level8.6/10 (PC)[11]

Windows

Chessmaster 10th Edition received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN said "[...] considering that you can still get Chessmaster 9000 for twenty bucks, I don't see much reason to go with this newest 10th edition if you're not a serious student of the game.[8] Chessmaster 10th Edition was IGN's runner-up for game of the month in August 2004.[19] GameSpot concluded: "The latest Chessmaster isn't the perfect program for hardcore chess aficionados. However, if you're looking for a good chess program that's packed with a plethora of features and all the bells and whistles, you'll be very happy with Chessmaster 10th Edition."[6] Jeuxvideo.com said the biggest improvement from 9000 is the interface.[2] PC Gamer summarized: "As complete a chess package as you could want, although it's missing a few friendly touches."[13] Level called Chessmaster 10th Edition a well-designed game that appeals to both veteran and casual players.[11] GameZone noted " If you're an ultra hard-core player, you can stick with a Fritz or Kasparov model, but for those of us that do not eat, breathe and sleep chess, this is an excellent game."[12] PC PowerPlay said "[i]t’s easy to get into, pick up, then put down again for a few months."[18]

Xbox

IGN said "Chessmaster is accessible to all skill levels."[5] GameSpot echoed that "[i]t's perfect for beginners, intermediates, and experts alike". 1UP.com summarized: "Chessmaster offers a plethora of options, online play, and no innovation to a game that doesn't really need innovation [...]".[16] GameZone called it "[a] top quality game that did not short the consumers or insult the seasoned players by dumping a low-end game for the sake of having a chess game for the Xbox."[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Deci, T.J.. "Overview - Chessmaster: 10th Edition". RhythmOne. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=45511. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Reno (9 November 2004). "Test de Chessmaster 10ème edition" (in French). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00004769_test.htm. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Golze, Benjamin (10 August 2004). "Ubisoft releases Chessmaster 10th Edition". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-releases-chessmaster-10th-edition/1100-6104544/. 
  4. ↑ Kohler, Chris (1 November 2004). "Ubisoft ships Chessmaster on Xbox". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-ships-chessmaster-on-xbox/1100-6111950/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Goldstein, Hilary (1 November 2004). "Review - Chessmaster". Ziff Davis. http://xbox.ign.com/articles/562/562583p1.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ubisoft Announces Chessmaster 10th Edition". CNET. 23 June 2004. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/puzzle/chessmaster10thedition/factsheet_6101173.html. 
  7. ↑ Golze, Benjamin (2 August 2004). "Chessmaster coming to Xbox". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/chessmaster-coming-to-xbox/1100-6103912/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Butts, Steve (26 August 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/27/chessmaster-10th-edition. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Lackey, Jeff (7 September 2004). "Chessmaster 10th Edition Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/chessmaster-10th-edition-review/1900-6106812/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Code Cowboy (14 November 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster". GameZone Online. http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20826.htm. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Rzarectha (October 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition" (in Romanian). Level (85): 32–33. https://archive.org/details/Level_85_Oct-2004/page/n31/mode/2up. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Code Cowboy (7 September 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". GameZone Online. http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24051.htm. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Smith, Rob (October 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC Gamer (Future plc) (128): 88. 
  14. ↑ "Chessmaster 10th Edition for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/chessmaster-10th-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  15. ↑ "Chessmaster for Xbox Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/chessmaster/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Liu, Johnny (27 December 2004). "Review - Chessmaster". IGN Entertainment. http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3137534&did=1. 
  17. ↑ Provo, Frank (5 November 2004). "Chessmaster Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/chessmaster-review/1900-6112556/. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Fordham, Anthony (December 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC PowerPlay (Future plc) (106): 86. https://archive.org/details/PCPowerplay-106-2004-12/page/n85/mode/2up. 
  19. ↑ "Game of the Month: August 2004". Ziff Davis. 31 August 2004. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/31/game-of-the-month-august-2004-4. 
  • Official website (archived)
  • 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. 
  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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