Software:Kaidō Battle 2: Chain Reaction

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Short description: 2004 video game
Kaidō Battle 2: Chain Reaction
Japanese box art
Developer(s)Genki
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Nobukazu Itabashi[1]
SeriesTokyo Xtreme Racer
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: February 26, 2004[3]
  • EU: November 18, 2005[2]
  • AU: November 24, 2006
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Kaidō Battle 2: Chain Reaction (known as Kaido Racer in Europe) is a 2004 racing game that is the sequel to Kaidō Battle: Nikko, Haruna, Rokko, Hakone, containing all the tracks and gameplay elements of that game and new content. The game also supports the GT Force steering wheel and pedal set. Unlike its predecessor and successor, the game was not released in North America.

Gameplay

Chronologically, the game is set one year after Software:Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift and Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, and one year before Software:Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift 2. It is set in an unspecified time frame in the 21st century, where mountain passes have been converted into enclosed racetracks with futuristic technology, as implied by the game's conquest introduction.

In addition to the previously introduced CA (Cornering Artist) and SA (Spirit Attack) modes, this sequel also features new gameplay modes such as FL/LF (First and Last/Last and First) battle modes, TAC (Time Attack Collision) or CAT (Cornering Artist Target) battles. Cars can be bought new or used, and the player can buy many tuning parts. By completing sponsors, sponsor stickers can also be fitted for additional money. Additionally, two players can race in a versus battle with split-screen.

A large number of rivals have returned from the previous game, and there are new rival types such as the Lovers; female drivers who send the player mail upon beating them. Beating rivals can also unlock musical samples for the player to create their own music in the game's "Sound Editor" mode.

Cars

The total number of vehicles included, including Nissan, Toyota, and Honda, is approximately 200. The game also includes some European models, with additional licenses from Alfa Romeo, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Opel.

Reception

In Japan, Famitsu scored Kaidō Battle 2: Chain Reaction a 33/40.[4] It sold 91,785 copies in Japan despite its good score.

References

  1. ↑ "Staff Credits". http://raido.moe/staff/ps2/ps2_kaido_battle_2.html. 
  2. ↑ "Gamefaqs Kaido Racer". https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/919212-kaido-racer/data. 
  3. ↑ "Official Website". https://www.genki.co.jp/product/%e8%a1%97%e9%81%93%e3%83%90%e3%83%88%e3%83%ab%ef%bc%92%e3%80%80chain-reaction. 
  4. ↑ "Notes by Famitsu". https://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-18-8296255-1-0-1-0-0.htm. 
  • 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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