Software:Heatseeker (video game)

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Heatseeker
Developer(s)IR Gurus
Codemasters
Halfbrick (PSP)
Publisher(s)Codemasters
Platform(s)Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseWii, PlayStation 2
  • EU: March 30, 2007
  • AU: April 13, 2007
  • NA: May 1, 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: May 8, 2007
  • EU: May 25, 2007
  • AU: June 1, 2007
Genre(s)Combat flight simulation game
Mode(s)Single player

Heatseeker is a combat flight simulator video game for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable game systems jointly developed by IR Gurus (now Transmission Games) and Codemasters.

Story

Players take on the role of an International Council pilot Mike "Downtown" Hudson, often accompanied by wingman Hank "Divot" Harrison. The game begins with a terrorist attack. The plot follows the International Council's attempt to thwart a dangerous dictator with an advanced nuclear cache named Bae Jung-Tae. Along the way, the player uses their flying and fighting skills to tackle a range enemies in the air, on land and at sea.[1]

Gameplay

Heatseeker is an aerial combat game that pits players against a variety of computer-controlled airborne opponents. Players are equipped with modern military hardware and a choice of weapons. The game offers players access to 17 jets and 37 different weapons.[1]

Missions take place over Korea, the Caribbean and Antarctica. Heatseeker has a display feature called ImpactCam, which allows the player to follow the progress of a missile once it is fired through to impact, from several camera angles. Environments are destructible, and players can blow up bridges, airports, docks, and military bases. The game offers players the choice between first and third person viewpoints.[2]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS2PSPWii
Edge5/10[3]N/AN/A
Eurogamer5/10[4]N/A5/10[5]
Game InformerN/AN/A7.5/10[6]
GameSpot5.7/10[7]5.1/10[8]5.4/10[9]
GameSpyStarStarHalf star[10]N/AStarStarHalf star[11]
GameTrailers6.2/10[12]N/A6.2/10[12]
GameZone5.7/10[13]N/A6/10[14]
IGN4.8/10[15]4/10[16](UK) 7.6/10[17]
(US) 5.5/10[18]
Nintendo PowerN/AN/A7.5/10[19]
OPM (UK)(OPS2) 7/10[20]
6/10[21]		6/10[22]N/A
Pocket GamerN/AStarStarHalf star[23]N/A
PSM6.5/10[24]N/AN/A
The A.V. ClubN/AN/AB−[25]
Aggregate score
Metacritic60/100[26]49/100[27]62/100[28]

The PlayStation 2 and Wii versions received "mixed" reviews, while the PSP version received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[26][27][28]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Casamassina, Matt (October 4, 2006). "Heatseeker Soars to Wii". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/10/05/heatseeker-soars-to-wii. Retrieved August 18, 2020. 
  2. ↑ "Codemasters announces Heatseeker, an explosive 21st Century military aerial combat extravaganza". October 5, 2006. Archived from the original on February 17, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070217055505/http://www.codemasters.com/press/index.php?showarticle=8748. Retrieved August 18, 2020. 
  3. ↑ Edge staff (May 2007). "Heatseeker (PS2)". Edge (Future plc) (175): 93. 
  4. ↑ Smith, Quintin (April 5, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PlayStation 2)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/heatseeker-review. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  5. ↑ Leadbetter, Richard (May 11, 2007). "Wii Game Roundup". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wii-game-roundup-review. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  6. ↑ Reeves, Ben (June 2007). "Heatseeker (Wii)". Game Informer (GameStop) (170). Archived from the original on January 30, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080130072851/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/7575010F-F4A3-42CA-A260-53235C2B2CA4.htm. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  7. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (May 2, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PS2)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/heatseeker-review/1900-6170023/. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  8. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (May 18, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PSP)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/heatseeker-review/1900-6171143/. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  9. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (May 2, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (Wii)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/heatseeker-review/1900-6170019/. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  10. ↑ Stratton, Bryan (May 31, 2007). "GameSpy: Heatseeker (PS2)". IGN Entertainment. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/heatseeker/792524p1.html. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  11. ↑ Stratton, Bryan (June 19, 2007). "GameSpy: Heatseeker (Wii)". IGN Entertainment. http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/heatseeker/797843p1.html. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Heatseeker Review (PS2, Wii)". Viacom. May 9, 2007. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081210061518/http://gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=4212. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  13. ↑ David, Mike (June 19, 2007). "Heatseeker - PS2 - Review". Archived from the original on December 31, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081231025026/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r30945.htm. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  14. ↑ Mazzuca, Steve (May 21, 2007). "Heatseeker - WII - Review". Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081208181757/http://wii.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r30945.htm. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  15. ↑ Bozon, Mark (May 14, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PS2)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/14/heatseeker-review-2. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  16. ↑ Bozon, Mark (May 31, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (PSP)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/06/01/heatseeker-review. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  17. ↑ Burman, Rob (March 27, 2007). "Heatseeker UK Review (Wii)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/03/27/heatseeker-uk-review. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  18. ↑ Bozon, Mark (April 30, 2007). "Heatseeker Review (Wii)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/01/heatseeker-review-3. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  19. ↑ "Heatseeker". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 215: 89. May 2007. 
  20. ↑ "Heatseeker (PS2)". Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine (Future plc) (83): 90. March 2007. 
  21. ↑ "Heatseeker (PS2)". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc) (6): 111. May 2007. 
  22. ↑ "Heatseeker (PSP)". Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine (Future plc) (87): 93. July 2007. 
  23. ↑ Erickson, Tracy (May 22, 2007). "Heatseeker". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/003128/heatseeker/. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  24. ↑ "Review: Heatseeker (PS2)". PSM (Future US): 84. July 2007. 
  25. ↑ Dahlen, Chris (May 14, 2007). "Heatseeker (Wii)". The Onion. Archived from the original on April 30, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100430210918/http://www.avclub.com/articles/heatseeker,7843/. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "Heatseeker for PlayStation 2 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/heatseeker/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Heatseeker for PSP Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/heatseeker/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "Heatseeker for Wii Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/heatseeker/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. Retrieved August 19, 2020. 
  • 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 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]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

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. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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