Software:ECW Hardcore Revolution

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ECW Hardcore Revolution
Developer(s)Acclaim Studios Salt Lake City
Publisher(s)Acclaim Entertainment
Platform(s)
ReleaseGame Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
  • NA: February 17, 2000[1]
  • EU: March 3, 2000
Dreamcast
  • NA: February 29, 2000[2]
  • EU: March 17, 2000
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

ECW Hardcore Revolution is a professional wrestling video game released by Acclaim Entertainment, based on the professional wrestling promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The game was released for the Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Dreamcast in 2000. It was the first wrestling game to be based on ECW, as well as the first professional wrestling video game to receive a Mature rating from the ESRB, although the Game Boy Color version was rated Everyone. Acclaim followed this title with the release of a sequel, ECW Anarchy Rulz, in August 2000.

Gameplay

Gameplay for ECW Hardcore Revolution is identical to WWF Attitude. Much of the content was the same, but with ECW images replacing all WWE owned material. The match rules are also retained.

Two (or more) participants attempt to meet one of the win conditions over their rival/s. They can reduce their opponent's resistance by decreasing their health. This is done by performing successful attacks and reversals.

  • Pin - Performing a pin cover on a downed opponent, or using a pinning move, to hold their shoulders down while the referee counts to three. Pin attempts are only valid within the ring. They are automatically voided if interrupted or either player touches the ring ropes.
  • Submission - Using a painful hold on a weakened opponent until they give up. These only work under same conditions as pin attempts.
  • Count Out - Whenever a player leaves the ring for any reason, the referee begins a silent count to 10. The count resets each time a player leaves the ring. Any players outside of the ring whenever the referee reaches 10 is defeated. It is possible for all players to lose by count out. These rarely happened in ECW.
  • TKO - If a player's health meter is completely depleted, they can be eliminated automatically. This option needs to be turned on in utilities.
  • Decree of ECW - This is a three-point system that is used if the time limit expires before anyone has met the other win conditions. The first determines who has the most remaining health. If this does not determine a clear winner, then the player with the most health who performed the most successful attacks, taunts and reversals is the winner. If this still does not produce a clear winner, then the player who meets those conditions and has the lowest player number is the winner.
  • DQ - This only occurs if a human controlled player wins a versus match after calling for their ally. Their opponent may be awarded the win by disqualification (DQ).

Nearly all of the main characters were performers and staff members involved with ECW during the game's production. Some personalities who had left the company before or during the production were left in as unlockable content. The additional "jobber" characters are loosely based on other ECW or Acclaim staff, or are completely fictional.

The season mode is similar to the one used in WWF Attitude. The player(s) must win matches to move up the rankings before they can challenge for championship titles at pay-per-view events. In 'Versus' career, the player must first challenge for the fictional Acclaim Championship. After clearing the first tier, the player moves on to the ECW Television Championship division, and then the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. The tag team career only allows players to compete for the ECW World Tag Team Championships.

The game features all of the attacks and taunts that appeared in WWF Attitude, with some renamed, as well as some new ones. However, many of the added moves are just duplicates of moves that are already in the game. For example, Danny Doring's finisher "Whambam Thankyou Maam" is identical to the "Double Arm DDT".

One of the unique features is that match commentary is performed by Joey Styles alone. This is one of the very few wrestling video games in existence to use just one commentator.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastGBCN64PS
AllGameStarStar[7]Star[8]StarStar[9]Star[10]
EGMN/AN/A6.75/10[12][lower-alpha 1]N/A
Game Informer7.75/10[13]2/10[14]8/10[15]8.25/10[16]
GameFanN/AN/A53%[17][lower-alpha 2]
(G.N.) 50%[18]
(R.M.) 40%[19]		46%[20][lower-alpha 3]
GameRevolutionD+[21]N/AN/AN/A
GameSpot5.6/10[22]4.5/10[23]4.2/10[24]4.2/10[25]
GameSpy2/10[26]N/AN/AN/A
HyperN/AN/A55%[27]N/A
IGN6.9/10[28]3/10[29]5/10[30]4/10[31]
N64 MagazineN/AN/A80%[32]N/A
Next GenerationStar[33]N/AStar[34]N/A
Nintendo PowerN/AN/A5.9/10[35]N/A
OPM (US)N/AN/AN/AStarHalf star[36]
Aggregate score
GameRankings44%[3]38%[4]57%[5]55%[6]

The Nintendo 64 and PlayStation versions received mixed reviews, while the Dreamcast and Game Boy Color versions received unfavorable reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[3][4][5][6]

Critics praised Joey Styles' commentary, and the use of weapons during the game. However, many reviews criticized Revolution for being a near copy of its predecessors, WWF Attitude and War Zone, and not reflecting ECW's unique style, just covering over everything with ECW wrestlers and themes.[22] Daniel Erickson of NextGen gave the Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 versions negative reviews in two separate issues, calling the latter "One of the few games to inspire active anger and hate. Just having to handle the cart with our bare fingers made us feel dirty" (#63, March 2000);[34] and later calling the former "A blatant insult to the intelligence of wrestling fans and Dreamcast owners" (#65, May 2000).[33]

In one review, Lamchop of GamePro said of the PlayStation version, "If you liked Attitude and you're a big ECW fan, then you'll like ECW Hardcore Revolution—but there's little evolution here. It has a different name, but it's pretty much the same game."[37][lower-alpha 4] In another review, Lou Gubrious said of the same console version, "For all of you who liked WWF Attitude and wanted to see an ECW game, this was designed for you. Non-wrestling fans might want to rest their thumbs with a less-complex grappler like WCW Mayhem or the upcoming WWF SmackDown!."[38][lower-alpha 5] Jake The Snake said in one review that the Nintendo 64 version "is so much like Attitude, you should stick with the latter (or WWF WrestleMania 2000) unless you're a huge ECW fan or [you] must have every wrestling game that comes along."[39][lower-alpha 6] However, The D-Pad Destroyer said of the same console version in another review, "Attitude fans who dig the ECW might want to give this one a look, but if you really want to play ECW wrestlers, then try to create them in Wrestlemania 2000 [sic] or Mayhem. In an age where both wrestling games and wrestling itself are centering on the show behind the sport, Acclaim's difficult and bland engine is showing its age."[40][lower-alpha 7] Later on, Lamchop said that the Dreamcast version "isn't an improvement over Attitude. In fact, it heads in the other direction with less-popular wrestlers and done-this-before gameplay. Only hardcore ECW fans should pick this one up; everybody else should keep their Attitude."[41][lower-alpha 8]

The Game Boy Color version was heavily criticized by critics and fans alike. Players complained about sluggish controls, poor sound effects and graphics and glitches.{{citation needed|date=January 2020} t GBC games of all time by MobyGames. [citation needed]

Characters

This game has up to 55 wrestlers 51 males and 4 females.[42]

  • Amish Roadkill
  • Arms Master
  • Axl Rotten
  • Balls Mahoney
  • Beulah McGillicutty (female wrestler)
  • Big Sal E. Graziano
  • Bill Alfonso
  • Brian Santoro
  • C.W. Anderson
  • Charlie Bruzzese
  • Chris Chetti
  • Cyrus the Virus
  • Dastardly Danny Doring
  • Dawn Marie Bytch (female wrestler)
  • Excel
  • Francine (female wrestler)
  • Harry Slash
  • Jack Victory
  • Jason
  • Jazz (female wrestler)
  • Jerry Lynn
  • Joel Gertner
  • Joey Styles
  • Judge Jeff Jones
  • Justin Credible
  • Lance Storm
  • Little Guido Maritato
  • Little Spike Dudley
  • Louie Spicolli
  • Mack Daddy
  • Mad Goat
  • Mike Awesome
  • New Jack
  • Nova
  • Nurse Ratchett
  • Raven
  • Rhino
  • Rob Van Dam
  • Ron Buffone
  • Sabu
  • The Sheik
  • Simon Diamond
  • Skull
  • Sound Guy Randy
  • Spanish Angel
  • Steve Corino
  • Super Crazy
  • Taz
  • Tommy Dreamer
  • Tommy Rich
  • Tony Devito
  • Tracy Smothers
  • Trainer
  • Wild Bill
  • Yoshihiro Tajiri

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Four critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Nintendo 64 version each a score of 6.5/10, 7.5/10, 5/10, and 8/10.
  2. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Nintendo 64 version, three critics gave it each a score of 63, 50, and 47.
  3. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation version, three critics gave it each a score of 45, 40, and 53.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version two 3/5 scores for graphics and sound, 4/5 for control, and 3.5/5 for fun factor in one review.
  5. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4/5 for graphics, 3.5/5 for sound, and two 3/5 scores for control and fun factor in another review.
  6. ↑ GamePro gave the Nintendo 64 version two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, and two 3.5/5 scores for sound and control in one review.
  7. ↑ GamePro gave the Nintendo 64 version 4/5 for graphics, and three 3.5/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor in another review.
  8. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 4/5 for graphics, and three 3/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ "Acclaim Confirms Video and PC Games Release Schedule Through Fiscal 2000". February 15, 2000. http://www.acclaim.com/company/pressReleases/corporate/AcclaimReleaseSchedule.html. 
  2. ↑ "ECW Hardcore Revolution". http://www.sega.com/sega/catalog/SegaProduct.jhtml?PRODID=169. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "ECW Hardcore Revolution for Dreamcast". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/197208-ecw-hardcore-revolution/index.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "ECW Hardcore Revolution for Game Boy Color". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/197209-ecw-hardcore-revolution/index.html. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ECW Hardcore Revolution for Nintendo 64". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/n64/197210-ecw-hardcore-revolution/index.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "ECW Hardcore Revolution for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197211-ecw-hardcore-revolution/index.html. 
  7. ↑ Licata, Jonathan. "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (DC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=22679&tab=review. 
  8. ↑ Melville, Bryan. "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (GBC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=22676&tab=review. 
  9. ↑ Ottoson, Joe. "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (N64) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21254&tab=review. 
  10. ↑ Ottoson, Joe. "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (PS) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21251&tab=review. 
  11. ↑ Mahood, Andy (March 24, 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution [sic (Dreamcast)"]. CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Ecwhardcorerev/. 
  12. ↑ Hsu, Dan; Smith, Shawn; Boyer, Crispin; Hager, Dean (March 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution (N64)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (128): 142. https://retrocdn.net/images/3/30/EGM_US_128.pdf. Retrieved September 24, 2023. 
  13. ↑ "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (85). May 2000. 
  14. ↑ "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (GBC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (85). May 2000. 
  15. ↑ McNamara, Andy; Fitzloff, Jay; Reiner, Andrew (March 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (N64)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (83). https://gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4402. Retrieved March 10, 2015. 
  16. ↑ Fitzloff, Jay (March 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution - PlayStation". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (83). https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4619. Retrieved March 10, 2015. 
  17. ↑ Rodriguez, Tyrone; Weitzner, Jason "Fury"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM" (May 2000). "ECW Hardcore [Revolution (N64)"]. GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (5): 13. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_05/page/n13/mode/2up. Retrieved November 9, 2020. 
  18. ↑ Ngo, George "Eggo" (May 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution (N64)". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (5): 46–47. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_05/page/n47/mode/2up. Retrieved November 9, 2020. 
  19. ↑ Mears, Rick "The Wanderer" (February 18, 2000). "REVIEW for ECW Hardcore Revolution (N64)". GameFan (Shinno Media). http://www.gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1582&t=r. Retrieved March 10, 2015. 
  20. ↑ Mylonas, Eric "ECM"; Ngo, George "Eggo"; Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (May 2000). "ECW Hardcore [Revolution] (PS)". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (5): 12. 
  21. ↑ G-Wok (March 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (DC)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32209-ecw-hardcore-revolution-review. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Gerstmann, Jeff (March 13, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (DC)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ecw-hardcore-revolution-review/1900-2540049/. 
  23. ↑ Provo, Frank (March 14, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (GBC)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ecw-hardcore-revolution-review/1900-2536171/. 
  24. ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (February 17, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (N64)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ecw-hardcore-revolution-review/1900-2543653/. 
  25. ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (February 17, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (PS)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ecw-hardcore-revolution-review/1900-2545948/. 
  26. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (March 1, 2000). "ECW Hardcore". IGN Entertainment. http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/ecwhardcore/. 
  27. ↑ Adam, Arthur (May 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution [sic (N64)"]. Hyper (Next Media Pty Ltd) (79): 77. https://archive.org/details/hyper-079/page/76/mode/2up. Retrieved September 24, 2023. 
  28. ↑ Dunham, Jeremy (March 3, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review (DC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/04/ecw-hardcore-revolution-review. 
  29. ↑ Nix, Marc (March 7, 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (GBC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/03/08/ecw-hardcore-revolution. 
  30. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (February 17, 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (N64)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/18/ecw-hardcore-revolution-3. 
  31. ↑ "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (PS)". Ziff Davis. February 23, 2000. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/24/ecw-hardcore-revolution-2. 
  32. ↑ Green, Mark (March 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution". N64 Magazine (Future Publishing) (39): 54–57. 
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Erickson, Daniel (May 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution [sic (DC)"]. NextGen (Imagine Media) (65): 97. https://archive.org/details/NextGen65May2000/page/n97/mode/2up. Retrieved November 9, 2020. 
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Erickson, Daniel (March 2000). "ECW: Hardcore Revolution [sic (N64)"]. NextGen (Imagine Media) (63): 89. https://archive.org/details/NextGen63Mar2000/page/n89/mode/2up. Retrieved November 9, 2020. 
  35. ↑ "ECW: Hardcore Revolution (N64)". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 131: 132. April 2000. https://www.nintendo64ever.com/scans/mags/Scan-Magazine-373-136.jpg. Retrieved September 25, 2023. 
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  37. ↑ Lamchop (April 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution (PS)". GamePro (IDG) (139): 98. https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/GamePro_US_139.pdf. Retrieved September 24, 2023. 
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  40. ↑ The D-Pad Destroyer (February 17, 2000). "ECW Hardcore Revolution Review for N64 on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/n64/games/reviews/4808.shtml. Retrieved September 24, 2023. 
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  • 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/. 
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  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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  • 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. 
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