Software:Monster Rancher 3

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Short description: 2001 video game
Monster Rancher 3
North American PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)Tecmo
Publisher(s)Tecmo
SeriesMonster Rancher
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: March 22, 2001
  • NA: September 25, 2001[1]
Genre(s)Life simulation game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Monster Rancher 3 (known in Japan as Monster Farm 3 (モンスターファーム3, Monsutā Fāmu Surī)) is the third game in Tecmo's Monster Rancher series. It is the first game in the series for the PlayStation 2.

Gameplay

This game uses cel-shaded graphics to give the game a more cartoon-like feel. However, the player may still generate monsters by inserting a disc into the PS2. Furthermore, Monster Rancher 3 is the first game in the series to allow players the ability to generate monsters based on past discs, as well as monsters already bred. As an example, once a monster has been bred, from that point on one can simply generate them from their Monster Encyclopedia, saving the player unnecessary time and trouble having to remember and find discs that generated various monsters. Also, Monster Rancher 3 is the first and currently only Monster Rancher game to allow players to trade monster data. By inserting memory cards for both players, it is possible to transfer monsters in one player's Monster Encyclopedia to another player's file.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic77/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStarHalf star[3]
EGM7/10[4][lower-alpha 1]
Famitsu29/40[5]
Game Informer9.25/10[6]
GameSpot8.4/10[7]
GameSpy82%[8]
IGN7.9/10[9]
Next GenerationStarStarStar[10]
OPM (US)StarStarStarStar[11]
PSM7/10[12]

The game received "generally favorable reviews", albeit less than the previous two games in the series, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] Eric Bratcher of NextGen called it "A unique, absorbing game that needs to expand its vision in order to live up to its revolutionary roots."[10] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40.[5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 6/10, 7/10, and 8/10.

References

  1. ↑ IGN staff (September 25, 2001). "Five New PS2 Titles Ship". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230323212042/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/25/five-new-ps2-titles-ship. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Monster Rancher 3". Fandom. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216124048/https://www.metacritic.com/game/monster-rancher-3/. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  3. ↑ Miller, Skyler. "Monster Rancher 3 - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115085931/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=33099&tab=review. Retrieved June 6, 2016. 
  4. ↑ Johnston, Chris; Mielke, James "Milkman"; Mollohan, Gary (November 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (148): 210. https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e3/EGM_US_148.pdf. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "モンスターファーム [PS2"] (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130063237/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=9490&redirect=no. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  6. ↑ Reiner, Andrew (November 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (103): 100. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200111/R03.0805.1733.35849.htm. Retrieved June 6, 2016. 
  7. ↑ Torres, Ricardo (September 21, 2001). "Monster Rancher 3 Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151212182926/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/monster-rancher-3-review/1900-2814059/. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  8. ↑ Padilla, Raymond (November 10, 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 15, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041215123329/http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/october01/monsterrancher3/. Retrieved June 6, 2016. 
  9. ↑ Smith, David (September 27, 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220808124405/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/27/monster-rancher-3. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Bratcher, Eric (December 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". NextGen (Imagine Media) (84): 108. https://archive.org/details/NextGen84Dec2001/page/n109/mode/2up. Retrieved June 17, 2020. 
  11. ↑ Steinman, Gary (November 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (50): 155. https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-50-november-2001/page/154/mode/2up. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  12. ↑ Reyes, Francesca (November 2001). "Monster Rancher 3". PSM (Imagine Media) (51): 46. https://archive.org/details/psm-issue-051-november-2001/page/n45/mode/2up. Retrieved February 6, 2024. 
  • 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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