Software:Cross Edge

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Cross Edge
North American PlayStation 3 box art
Developer(s)Idea Factory[1]
Publisher(s)PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
ReleasePlayStation 3
  • JP: September 25, 2008
  • NA: May 26, 2009[2]
  • EU: September 18, 2009[4]
  • AU: September 28, 2009
Xbox 360
  • JP: October 1, 2009
Genre(s)Tactical role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Cross Edge,[lower-alpha 1] alternatively spelled XEdge, is a role-playing video game originally for the PlayStation 3. The game was developed by Idea Factory with characters from games by Capcom, Nippon Ichi Software, Bandai Namco, and Gust Corporation. Released on September 25, 2008, in Japan, the title features turn-based battles, a plot that involves rescuing souls, and the ability to dress the female characters of the player's party in a wide variety of outfits. It was later ported to the Xbox 360 in Japan under the title XEdge Dash.[lower-alpha 2]

Cross Edge features characters from Darkstalkers, Disgaea, Software:Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia, Software:Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires, Blazing Souls, Atelier Marie and Software:Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy.[1] NIS America published the game in North America, and it was released for that region on May 26, 2009.

Plot

Gameplay

Cross Edge is a traditional Japanese role-playing game complete with a world map, random battles, level grinding, item combining/creation using alchemy, etc. It also features heroes and villains from game franchises published by Gust, Capcom, Nippon Ichi, Namco Bandai and Idea Factory. As players set about freeing the trapped souls supporting the nightmare world that they are stuck in, they engage in turn-based team battles. Players must enlist characters from previous games to join in party-based battles. Success in these battles is based on the ability to string together specific moves into chain attack sequences, which in turn unlock even stronger combinations when successful. Players can also increase their characters' stats and abilities by acquiring additional costumes called "forms" and redressing their characters in them. Female characters' physical appearances can also be changed based on the form they're wearing.

The goal of the game is to release souls. Players can find and collect souls by searching around area maps. Exposure to souls can grant players items or unlock events. Along with soul related events, maps will also point players to other helpful locations such as event points, points at which other events may occur, and save points, where players can save the game as well as buy, sell and trade items.

Characters

Original characters

  • Yūto Kannagi (神薙 勇刀, Kannagi Yūto)
The main hero. His name in the North American version was changed to York Neely. He is a childhood friend with Troy and Miko and, thanks to Miko, is a straight A student. His father is renowned fighter and York is a master of jujitsu. However, he began to tire of "obsolete" fighting styles and got into gunplay instead.
  • Mikoto Aiba (相羽 命, Aiba Mikoto)
The main heroine; her first name is shortened to Miko in the North American version. A friend of Yūto and Tōya. She lives with York since her parents died and had the ability to "see spirits" but it faded and she became a normal girl. She fights with a naginata and likes to clean Yūto's room.
  • May (メイ, Mei)
A character that Yūto met in the world. She is a non-player character that frees souls from the various realms that are explored. Despite her childish demeanor, she surprises the group with her maturity and open-mindedness.
  • Vivi (ヴィヴィ, Vivi)
One of the caretakers of the world. He is the oldest among the triplets, yet his shy and weak personality leads to him being bullied and pushed around by his younger siblings. Vivi is also the only one who can hear the "will" of the Empyreal One.
  • Iruma (イルマ, Iruma)
One of the caretakers of the world. She, Vivi, and Eruma are triplets. In the North American version, her name is Cece. She tries to hide her true doubts and feelings behind a strong-willed personality, and often described as the voice of rationality between the triplets. Iruma also acts the most maturely among them, and designates orders to the Twelve Knights according to the Empyreal One's will.
  • Eruma (エルマ, Eruma)
The youngest of the triplets. In the North American version, her name is Mimi. She is quite impish and playfully cruel, thinking of others around her except Iruma as toys and the chain of events happening is only a game in her eyes. The one thing Vivi fears more than anything is when Eruma starts to get bored.
  • Anesha (アネーシャ, Anēsha)
  • Judas (ジューダス, Jūdasu)
  • Tōya Ijūin (伊集院 冬夜, Ijūin Tōya)
Yūto's best friend. In the North American version, his name is Troy.
  • Raizen
  • Lazarus
One of the Twelve Knights. He's a carefree, eternally optimistic gunman. He often appears bored and lazy, but his ability with a gun is amazing. He's always excited to find a challenger willing to fight to the death. But until now, he never really took fighting seriously. If his enemy is weakened, he will refuse the killing blow even if given a direct order. Surprisingly, his strength can nearly match Judas's, which may explain why he often seems uninterested in his surroundings.
  • Augustine
The most cruel, merciless, and brutal of the Twelve Knights. He's obsessed with hunting down those who are brought into his world, and will achieve his goals by any means necessary. This bloodlust causes him to often butt heads with Raizen. He's not happy that certain outsiders have been accepted as part of the Twelve Knights, despite the facade he puts on in front of his superiors. In his eyes, these newcomers are simply stealing his rightful kills.
In the post game, he is called Augee or Augustink.

Atelier Marie characters

  • Marlone (マルローネ, Marurōne)
She is the main character and only representative of Atelier Marie and is known for having the lowest GPA in the academy. Her nickname is Marie. This is Marie's second appearance in North America, after her costume cameo in Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia, but technically her first physical appearance as a character.

Mana-Khemia 2 characters

  • Liliane Vehlendorf (リリアーヌ・ヴェーレンドルフ, Ririānu Vērendorufu)
In the North American version, her nickname is Lily.
  • Rozeluxe Meitzen (ロゼリュクス・マイツェン, Rozeryukusu Maitsen)
In the North American version, his name is changed to Raze.
  • Whim (ウィム, Wimu)
Liliane's maid who has to put up with her temper tantrums from time to time. She is actually a water mana.
  • Rewrich Wallach (ルゥリッヒ・バラハ, Rūrihhi Baraha)
In the North American version, his name is changed to Reicher.

Darkstalkers characters

  • Demitri Maximoff (デミトリ・マキシモフ, Demitori Makishimofu)
One of the main characters of the Darkstalkers series alongside Morrigan. He is a vampire that can shape-shift into a bat-like monster and lives as a noble of the Makai.
  • Morrigan Aensland (モリガン・アーンスランド, Morigan Ānsurando)
One of the main characters of the Darkstalkers series alongside Demitri. Morrigan is a succubus who fights for her desires and pleasure. She is the first recruited character that joins York and Miko, and also the first to figure out how the Cross Edge world works.
  • Felicia (フェリシア, Ferishia)
A cheerful and kind-hearted catgirl who never wants to hurt anyone.
  • Lilith (リリス, Ririsu)
A younger succubus who is exceedingly cruel. She is part of Morrigan's soul which was split in two years ago in the Makai.
  • Jedah Dohma (ジェダ・ドーマ, Jeda Dōma)
The head of the Dohma clan of the Makai. He constantly views existence as a stage on which everyone must perform, and has a habit of making eloquent if not longwinded speeches.

Disgaea characters

  • Etna (エトナ, Etona)
  • Prinny (プリニー, Purinī)

Ar Tonelico characters

  • Lyner Barsett (ライナー・バルセルト, Rainā Baruseruto)
  • Aurica Nestmile (オリカ・ネストミール, Orika Nesutomīru)
  • Misha Arsellec Lune (彌紗・アルトセルク・リューン, Misha Arutoseruku Ryūn)
  • Shurelia (シュレリア, Shureria)
  • Ayatane Michitaka (絢胤 箕嵩 (アヤタネ・ミチタカ), Ayatane Michitaka)
  • Bourd Rade (ボルド・レード, Borudo Rēdo)

Spectral Souls characters

  • Meu (ミュウ, Myū)
Meu is quite energetic and very outspoken, as she is stubborn and can be silly at times. She strives to become a great hero like her grandfather and has much potential, certain she will become one.

Blazing Souls characters

  • Zelos (ゼロス, Zerosu)

Music

The opening theme for the game is Blade of Tears by Haruka Shimotsuki.[6]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPS3: 52/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Famitsu23 out of 40
GameZone4.5/10
IGN3.5/10
OPM (US)3/5
Tech-GamingB[8]
Diehard GameFANVery Good[9]
GameSharkD−[10]

Cross Edge received mixed reviews. PlayStation Official Magazine US said that "From dialogue that loads one line at a time to the lack of PS3-level graphics (high-res static art aside), everything seems like a remnant from the early 2000s."[11] IGN stated that "A game that could have been an entertaining compilation of iconic Japanese characters turned out to be a frustrating, awkward mess of menus, gameplay imbalances and annoying dialogue scenes." Sales of the game totalled just 44,246 units in the region by the end of 2008 according to Famitsu.[12]

Notes

  1. ↑ クロスエッジ (Japanese: Kurosu Ejji)
  2. ↑ クロスエッジ ダッシュ (Kurosu Ejji Dasshu)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Capcom, Nippon Ichi, Namco Bandai, Gust, And Idea Factory Team For RPG Fans Wet Dream". Kotaku. 7 May 2008. http://kotaku.com/387992/capcom-nippon-ichi-namco-bandai-gust-and-idea-factory-team-for-rpg-fans-wet-dream. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The State of NIS America Interview". RPG Gamer. http://www.rpgamer.com/features/2008/nisainterview.html. 
  3. ↑ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in ja). http://www.compileheart.com/lineup.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "KOEI Europe". http://koei.co.uk/viewgame/?gid=81. 
  5. ↑ Tanaka, John (June 25, 2009). "Cross Edge Set for 360". IGN.com. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/998/998551p1.html. 
  6. ↑ "PS3用ソフト「クロスエッジ」". http://shimotsukin.com/maple/newslog/sb.cgi?cid=22. 
  7. ↑ "Cross Edge for PlayStation 3 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/cross-edge/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  8. ↑ [1]
  9. ↑ "Review: Cross Edge (Sony PS3)". Diehard GameFAN. 2009-12-16. http://diehardgamefan.com/2009/05/27/review-cross-edge-ps3/. 
  10. ↑ Jason McMaster (2009-07-08). "Reviews | Cross Edge Review". GameShark. http://www.gameshark.com/reviews/3288/Cross-Edge-Review.htm. 
  11. ↑ "PlayStation Official Magazine US Site Information". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/sites/1556-playstation-official-magazine-us/index.html. 
  12. ↑ "GEIMIN.NET／2008年テレビゲームソフト売り上げTOP500（ファミ通版）" (in ja). Geimin.net. http://geimin.net/da/db/2008_ne_fa/index.php. 
  • Official website (in Japanese)
  • 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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