Software:MotoGP '08

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MotoGP 08
Developer(s)Milestone
Publisher(s)Capcom
SeriesMotoGP
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 2
Wii
Xbox 360
Release
  • EU: October 24, 2008
  • AU: October 24, 2008 (PS2, PS3, X360)
  • NA: October 28, 2008
Wii
  • AU: October 30, 2008
  • NA: March 24, 2009
  • EU: April 24, 2009
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer, Multiplayer online

MotoGP 08 is a motorcycle racing video game. It is available for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Wii (simply called MotoGP in the U.S. version). For 2008, the rights to develop video games representing the MotoGP brand have been granted to a single publisher: Capcom. For the first time since MotoGP 4, the game includes the addition of playable 125cc and 250cc support classes. The Wii version of the game gives the player the option of using the Wii Remote as a handlebar, adding some lifelike control realism to the title.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCPS2PS3WiiXbox 360
1Up.comB−[1]B−[1]B−[1]N/AB−[1]
GameProN/AN/AStarStarStarStar[2]N/AN/A
GameRevolutionN/AN/AC+[3]N/AC+[3]
GameSpot7/10[4]N/A7/10[5]4.5/10[6]7/10[5]
GamesRadar+StarStarStarStar[20]StarStarStarStar[20]StarStarStarStar[20]StarStarStarStar[20]StarStarStarStar[20]
GameZoneN/AN/AN/AN/A8/10[7]
IGN5/10[8]5/10[9]5/10[9]5/10[10]5/10[9]
Nintendo PowerN/AN/AN/A4/10[11]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/AN/AN/A7.5/10[12]
PC Gamer (UK)79%[13]N/AN/AN/AN/A
PSMN/AN/AStarStarStarHalf star[14]N/AN/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic65/100[15]67/100[16]65/100[17]44/100[18]68/100[19]

The game received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms except the Wii version, which received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[15][16][17][18][19] PcMag gave a 2.5/5 score,[21] while Common Sense Media gave 3 stars out of 5.[22] Independent said about MotoGP 08 that "there’s no doubt that if you’re a keen follower of MotoGP you won’t find a more complete experience, but that probably makes this one for the true fans".[23] Gameplanet gave the game a 6.5/10 score,[24] while PC World (AU) rated it with 4 stars out of 5.[25]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Goble, Gord (November 6, 2008). "MotoGP '08 Review (PC, PS2, PS3, XBOX 360)". http://www.1up.com/reviews/motogp-08. 
  2. ↑ Gori, Andrew (November 18, 2008). "MotoGP 08 (PS3)". GamePro. http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207955/motogp-08/. Retrieved June 22, 2016. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Costantino, Jesse (November 12, 2008). "MotoGP 08 Review (PS3, X360)". Game Revolution. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/motogp-08. 
  4. ↑ Ekberg, Brian (November 7, 2008). "MotoGP 08 Review (PC)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/motogp-08-review/1900-6200792/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ekberg, Brian (November 6, 2008). "MotoGP 08 Review (PS3, X360)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/motogp-08-review/1900-6200728/. 
  6. ↑ Light, Austin (April 17, 2009). "MotoGP Review (Wii)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/motogp-review/1900-6208021/. 
  7. ↑ Hopper, Steven (October 27, 2008). "MotoGP 08 - 360 - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/motogp_08_360_review. 
  8. ↑ Geddes, Ryan (December 2, 2008). "MotoGP 08 Review (PC)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/02/motogp-08-review. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Geddes, Ryan (October 30, 2008). "MotoGP 08 Review (PS2, PS3, X360)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/10/30/motogp-08-review-4. 
  10. ↑ Geddes, Ryan (March 30, 2009). "MotoGP Review (Wii)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/03/30/motogp-review. 
  11. ↑ "MotoGP". Nintendo Power 240: 87. April 2009. 
  12. ↑ Mahood, Andy (December 2008). "MotoGP 08". Official Xbox Magazine: 87. http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/m-r/motogp-08. Retrieved June 22, 2016. 
  13. ↑ "MotoGP 08". PC Gamer UK: 98. December 25, 2008. 
  14. ↑ "Review: MotoGP 08 (PS3)". PlayStation: The Official Magazine: 89. December 2008. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "MotoGP 08 for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/motogp-08/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "MotoGP 08 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/motogp-08/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "MotoGP 08 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/motogp-08/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "MotoGP 08 for Wii Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/motogp-08/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "MotoGP 08 for Xbox 360 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/motogp-08/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 "MotoGP 08 review" (in en). 2008-10-28. https://www.gamesradar.com/motogp-08-review/. 
  21. ↑ "MotoGP 08 Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/motogp-08. 
  22. ↑ "MotoGP 08 Game Review | Common Sense Media" (in en). https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/motogp-08. 
  23. ↑ "Game review: MotoGP 08" (in en). 2008-10-30. https://www.independent.co.uk/games/game-review-motogp-08-976289.html. 
  24. ↑ "Moto GP 08 review (PC) - Gameplanet New Zealand" (in en). https://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/reviews/i132662/Moto-GP-08-review/. 
  25. ↑ "Capcom MotoGP 08 Review: At its best, Moto GP 08 is a realistic, stripped-down racer that constantly challenges you to take a few seconds off you lap time. - Games - Consoles - PC World Australia". https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/capcom/motogp_08/268523/. 
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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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