Software:High Heat Major League Baseball 2002

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Short description: 2001 video game
High Heat Major League Baseball 2002
Developer(s)Team .366
Möbius Entertainment (GBA)
Publisher(s)The 3DO Company
SeriesHigh Heat Major League Baseball
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance
ReleasePlayStation
Windows
PlayStation 2
Game Boy Advance
  • NA: September 25, 2001[4]
  • EU: October 5, 2001
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

High Heat Major League Baseball 2002, also known as High Heat Baseball 2002, is a video game released in 2001, and is the fourth game in the High Heat Major League Baseball video game series. Then-Montreal Expos right fielder Vladimir Guerrero is featured on the cover. The game was released in March 2001 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2, followed by a Game Boy Advance port in September 2001. A Game Boy Color version was also in development but was cancelled.[2]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
GBAPCPSPS2
CGSPN/A3.5/5[9]N/AN/A
CGWN/A4/5[10]N/AN/A
EGM7.5/10[11][lower-alpha 1]N/A5.33/10[12][lower-alpha 2]7.17/10[13][lower-alpha 3]
Game Informer7.5/10[17]N/AN/A7.75/10[18]
GameRevolutionN/AN/AB−[19]B[20]
GameSpot6/10[21]7.8/10[22]5.7/10[23]6.1/10[24]
GameSpy82%[25]80%[26][27]N/A80%[28]
GameZone9/10[29]9/10[30]9.9/10[31]8.5/10[32]
IGN4.5/10[33]7.8/10[34]7/10[35]8.5/10[36]
Next GenerationN/AN/AN/A4/5[37]
Nintendo Power4/5[38]N/AN/AN/A
OPM (US)N/AN/A4/5[39]4/5[40]
PC Gamer (US)N/A85%[41]N/AN/A
MaximN/AN/AN/A1/5[42]
PlayboyN/AN/AN/A75%[43]
Aggregate score
Metacritic62/100[5]76/100[6]66/100[7]76/100[8]

The Windows and PlayStation 2 versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the Game Boy Advance and PlayStation versions received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5][6][7][8] Nintendo Power gave the Game Boy Advance version a favorable review while it was still in development.[38] Edge gave the same GBA version six out of ten, saying, "While US players can happily debate the pros and cons of team line-up, it's hard to see UK gamers making the same emotional link."[44] Christopher Allen of AllGame gave the Windows version four stars out of five, stating, "With its massive number of statistics, solid gameplay, and avalanche of customization options, High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 is a must have for any baseball fanatic. A wide fan base and multiplayer options will insure the freshness of this title for a long time. Beyond the gnawing irritation of glaring bugs requiring a patch to swat, the game is the closest representation to baseball on the computer as of 2001."[45] Tom Carroll of the same website gave the PlayStation 2 version three stars out of five, saying that it was "not a beautiful game, despite being one of the most complete baseball titles on the market today."[46] Rob Smolka of NextGen called the PlayStation 2 version "a must-buy for all serious PS2 baseball fans."[37] Glenn Rubenstein of Extended Play gave the same console version three stars out of five and said that it was "by no means a poor title, it just lacks the polish and completeness of the other two titles [All-Star Baseball 2002 and Triple Play Baseball]."[47]

Uncle Dust of GamePro compared the PlayStation version to "that off-speed pitcher who wins 15 games a year for your team—you tolerate him as a solid performer, but he's not your favorite player."[48][lower-alpha 4] However, he said of the PlayStation 2 version, "This is one game that is better every time you play and deserves to be taken on a full 162-game season."[49][lower-alpha 5] However, he also said of the Game Boy Advance version in its early review, "It's sad because High Heat MLB 2002 could've been a terrific game on the GBA, yet its lack of depth, bad soundtrack, and easy difficulty level make the game a minor leaguer."[50][lower-alpha 6]

Computer Games Magazine and PC Gamer US both named the PC version the best sports game of 2001, with the latter calling it "the best simulation of any sport."[51][52] It also won the award for "Best Sports Game for PC" at The Electric Playground's 2001 Blister Awards,[53] and was nominated for the "Best Sports Game" award GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2001 Awards, which went to FIFA 2002.[54]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Game Boy Advance version each a score of 7.5/10, 8/10, and 7/10.
  2. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation version each a score of 8/10, 2.5/10, and 5.5/10.
  3. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation 2 version each a score of 7/10, 6.5/10, and 8/10.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version 2/5 for graphics, two 3/5 scores for sound and fun factor, and 4/5 for control.
  5. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version 3/5 for graphics, 3.5/5 for sound, and two 4.5/5 scores for control and fun factor.
  6. ↑ GamePro gave the Game Boy Advance version 3.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, 4/5 for control, and 2.5/5 for fun factor in an early review.

References

  1. ↑ IGN staff (March 5, 2001). "Here Comes the Heat". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231227213324/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/06/here-comes-the-heat. Retrieved February 14, 2024. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "3DO Ships High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 for the PC". March 15, 2001. Archived from the original on August 15, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010815234013/http://www.3do.com/investors/pr_031501.html. 
  3. ↑ "3DO Releases High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 for the PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System". March 28, 2001. Archived from the original on October 14, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011014121300/http://www.3do.com/investors/pr_032801.html. 
  4. ↑ "3DO Ships High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 for the Game Boy Advance". September 25, 2001. Archived from the original on October 14, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011014113539/http://www.3do.com/investors/pr_092501.html. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 critic reviews (GBA)". Fandom. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401212741/https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/high-heat-major-league-baseball-2002. Retrieved February 14, 2024. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 critic reviews (PC)". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115152843/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/high-heat-major-league-baseball-2002. Retrieved February 14, 2024. 
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  19. ↑ Joe (March 2001). "High Heat Baseball 2002 - Playstation Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on April 20, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040420094347/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/sony/sports/high_heat_baseball_2002.htm. Retrieved April 1, 2020. 
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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/. 
  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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  • 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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