Software:New International Track & Field

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New International Track & Field
Developer(s)Sumo Digital
Publisher(s)Konami
Composer(s)Allister Brimble, John Broomhall, Anthony N. Putson
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
  • EU: June 20, 2008
  • AU: July 4, 2008
  • NA: July 22, 2008
  • JP: July 24, 2008
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multi-player

New International Track & Field[lower-alpha 1] is a sports video game by Konami for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Sumo Digital, it is the latest game in Konami's Track and Field series.

Overview

New International Track & Field features single-player career and training modes in addition to Wi-Fi multi-player between 2 and 4 players, a character-based minigame challenge mode and a worldwide player ranking system. The original Track and Field game is also available to play.[citation needed]

The gameplay of New International Track & Field differs from the traditional button mashing and joystick-wiggling gameplay of the original games in that players use the motion of the stylus to set a rhythm for their character.[1] In addition, the game also features uses for the DS' dual screens and players can shout encouragement for their character via the microphone to give them an extra boost. The louder they shout, the bigger the boost.[citation needed]

New International Track & Field featured an online community at their website. Players could link their games to their website accounts and participate in online global scoreboards,[citation needed] teams,[citation needed] and tournaments.[citation needed] The site also used to feature forums for discussion about the game.

Sports

24 events are featured in the game:[citation needed]

  • 100 Metre Sprint
  • Long Jump
  • 110 Metre Hurdles
  • Skeet Shooting
  • Weightlifting
  • 400 Metre Distance
  • Steeplechase
  • Archery
  • Javelin
  • Cycling
  • Triple Jump
  • Hammer
  • Discus
  • Shot Put
  • Breaststroke
  • 100 Metre Backstroke
  • High Jump
  • High dive
  • Double trap
  • Springboard
  • Pole vault
  • Rowing
  • Horizontal bar

Characters

New International Track & Field features a roster of 18 super deformed characters designed by comic company UDON. The roster includes a mix of original characters and established Konami characters. Additional costumes and accessories are also unlockable. Characters include:

Original characters

  • Yoko
  • Kiko
  • Kang
  • Helga
  • Dirk
  • Claudia
  • Ashley
  • Oolong
  • The Referee
  • Ming Ming

Konami characters

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic73/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge7/10[4]
Eurogamer8/10[5]
Famitsu25/40[6]
Game Informer6.25/10[7]
GameProStarStarStarHalf star[8]
GameSpot7/10[9]
IGN(US) 8.7/10[10]
(UK) 8.5/10[11]
NGamer65%[12]
Nintendo Power8/10[13]
VideoGamer.com8/10[14]

The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one six, one seven, one five, and one seven, for a total of 25 out of 40.[6]

The game was awarded as the Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS by IGN in their 2008 video game awards.[15] IGN also made it a nominee for Best Local Multiplayer Game for the Nintendo DS.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Shoemaker, Brad (August 22, 2007). "GC '07: New International Track & Field Hands-On". http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gc-07-new-international-track-and-field-hands-on/1100-6177245/. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  2. ↑ "New International Track and Field". MCV. February 1, 2008. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/34738/New-International-Track-and-Field. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "New International Track & Field for DS Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/new-international-track-and-field/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  4. ↑ Edge staff (July 2008). "New International Track & Field". Edge (190): 98. 
  5. ↑ Fahey, Rob (July 1, 2008). "New International Track & Field". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/new-international-track-and-field-review. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Brian (July 16, 2008). "Famitsu review scores". Nintendo Everything. http://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-11/. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  7. ↑ Vore, Bryan (October 2008). "New International Track & Field: Konami May Be Running... With The Devil". Game Informer (186). http://www.gameinformer.com/games/new_international_track__field/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  8. ↑ Drake, Amanda (September 22, 2008). "New International Track & Field (DS)". GamePro. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080925024913/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207183/new-international-track-field-ds/. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  9. ↑ McShea, Tom (August 18, 2008). "New International Track & Field Review". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/new-international-track-and-field-review/1900-6196163/. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  10. ↑ Harris, Craig (July 30, 2008). "New International Track & Field Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/07/30/new-international-track-field-review. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  11. ↑ Robinson, Martin (June 18, 2008). "New International Track & Field UK Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/18/new-international-track-field-uk-review. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  12. ↑ "Review: New International Track & Field". Nintendo Gamer: 71. July 2008. 
  13. ↑ "New International Track & Field". Nintendo Power 232: 87. September 2008. 
  14. ↑ Orry, Tom (June 19, 2008). "New International Track and Field [sic Review"]. VideoGamer.com. https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/new-international-track-and-field-review. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  15. ↑ "IGN Best of 2008: Best Sports Game (DS)". December 15, 2008. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219041557/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/10.html. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 
  16. ↑ "IGN Best of 2008: Best Local Multiplayer Game (DS)". December 15, 2008. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219041948/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/17.html. Retrieved November 12, 2016. 

Notes

  1. ↑ Known in Japan as New International Hyper Sports DS (New International ハイパースポーツDS, Nyū Intanashonaru Haipā Supōtsu Dī Esu).
  • 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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