Software:Eagle One: Harrier Attack

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Short description: 2000 video game
Eagle One: Harrier Attack
North American cover art
Developer(s)Glass Ghost
Publisher(s)Infogrames
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
  • EU: January 28, 2000
  • NA: March 31, 2000[1]
Genre(s)Flight simulator
Mode(s)
  • Single-player
  • Multiplayer

Eagle One: Harrier Attack is a video game developed by Glass Ghost and published by Infogrames for the PlayStation in 2000.

Gameplay

Players assume the role of a United States Marine who pilots an AV-8B Harrier jet, as well as five other aircraft including an UH-1 Huey helicopter, an A-10 Thunderbolt II and a F-16 Fighting Falcon. Approximately 80% of the single-player campaign is spent piloting the Harrier. The game's objective is to complete missions such as rescuing downed pilots and attacking terrorist targets. Four modes of play are available, a single-player mode, a co-operative two-player mode, a competitive two-player mode and a training mode to accustom the player to the plane's controls.[2] The game's 25 single-player levels take place throughout the Hawaii island chain, and typically involve low-level flight below an altitude of 100 feet.[3] The co-operative mode features five missions.[4]

Plot

A group of terrorists calling themselves the Army of the New Millennium (ANM) has armed itself with Soviet weapons technology and declared war on the United States of America, with a stated aim of "freeing the world from the grasp of the American war machine." They have attacked the islands of Hawaii with their electromagnetic pulse weapon to knock out all the electrical devices on the islands. Having accomplished this, the group has moved the weapon to a Soviet aircraft carrier and intends to continue their attacks. In response, a United States Marine pilot is dispatched in an AV-8B Harrier in order to liberate all five Hawaiian islands in the chain.[3]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
GameRankings70%[5]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStar[6]
EGM4/10[8][lower-alpha 1]
GameFan60%[10][lower-alpha 2]
GameSpot4.9/10[3]
IGN6.5/10[4]
Jeuxvideo.com16/20[11]
Next GenerationStarStarStarStar[12]
OPM (US)StarStarStar[13]

The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[5] Rick Sanchez of NextGen called it "a well-rounded action title that will keep you glued to your game pad, even if you're not a flight-sim buff."[12] However, GamePro said, "This game balances pseudo-realism with enough action to satisfy arcade-shooter fans, but flight sim vets will be disappointed by Eagle One's lack of depth."[14][lower-alpha 3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Two critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 3.5/10, one gave it 5/10, and another gave it 4/10.
  2. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the game, three critics gave it each a score of 60, 56, and 65.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the game three 3.5/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and 4/5 for fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ "INFOGRAMES NORTH AMERICA, INC. SENDS SONY® PLAYSTATION® SOARING WITH EAGLE ONE: HARRIER ATTACK". March 31, 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000815072237/http://www.us.infogrames.com/corporate/press/033100_eagleone.asp. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  2. ↑ Hernandez, Rich. "Eagle One: Harrier Attack - Overview". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115005811/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=22368. Retrieved October 29, 2010. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lopez, Miguel (April 4, 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 18, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050118061649/http://www.gamespot.com/ps/sim/eagleoneharrierattack/review.html. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nix, Marc (April 18, 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211127110402/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/04/19/eagle-one-harrier-attack. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Eagle One: Harrier Attack for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190501094446/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/250580-eagle-one-harrier-attack/index.html. Retrieved May 23, 2020. 
  6. ↑ Kanarick, Mark. "Eagle One: Harrier Attack - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141116084547/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=22368&tab=review. Retrieved May 23, 2020. 
  7. ↑ Ham, Tom (April 21, 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack [Incomplete"]. CNET. Archived from the original on August 23, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000823102433/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Eagleone/. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  8. ↑ Boyer, Crispin; Hager, Dean; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Smith, Shawn (May 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (130): 150. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220721125033/https://retrocdn.net/images/9/91/EGM_US_130.pdf. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  9. ↑ Stark, George (April 12, 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on February 11, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020211055514/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2303&full=1#mr_toppy. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Mylonas, Eric "ECM"; Ngo, George "Eggo"; Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (May 2000). "Eagle 1 Harrier Attack [sic"]. GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (5): 12. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_05/page/n13/mode/2up. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  11. ↑ Kornifex (February 8, 2000). "Test: Eagle One: Harrier Attack" (in fr). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210514222733/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00000510_test.htm. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sanchez, Rick (May 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". NextGen (Imagine Media) (65): 100. https://archive.org/details/NextGen65May2000/page/n101/mode/2up. Retrieved May 23, 2020. 
  13. ↑ Rybicki, Joe (May 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) 3 (8): 91. https://archive.org/details/Official_U.S._Playstation_Magazine_Issue_32_May_2000/page/n89/mode/2up. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  14. ↑ Boba Fatt (May 2000). "Eagle One: Harrier Attack". GamePro (IDG) (140): 93. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822165928/https://retrocdn.net/images/0/0b/GamePro_US_140.pdf. Retrieved October 5, 2023. 
  • Official 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 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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