Software:PixelJunk Shooter 2

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Short description: 2011 video game


PixelJunk Shooter 2
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Developer(s)Q-Games[lower-alpha 1]
Publisher(s)
Ultimate
Double Eleven[1]
SeriesPixelJunk
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows
ReleasePS3
PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate
PS4, Vita
  • NA: June 3, 2014
  • PAL: June 4, 2014
  • JP: June 18, 2014
Windows
October 21, 2015
Genre(s)Multidirectional shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

PixelJunk Shooter 2 is a 2011 multidirectional shooter video game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to PixelJunk Shooter and was released on the PlayStation Store worldwide by Sony Computer Entertainment in March 2011.[5] PixelJunk Shooter 2 was formally announced by Q-Games on 18 May 2010.[6] The title is the first sequel to any PixelJunk game. A spin-off based on a bonus stage, PixelJunk SideScroller, was released the same year,

PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate, developed by Double Eleven, combines both games into one continuous game. It was released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in June 2014 and for Microsoft Windows in October 2015.[7][8]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic82/100[9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid9.5/10[10]
Edge8/10[11]
Eurogamer7/10[12]
GameProStarStarStarStarHalf star[13]
GameSpot7.5/10[14]
GamesRadar+StarStarStarStar[15]
IGN8/10[16]
JoystiqStarStarStarStar[17]
OPM (UK)8/10[18]
PSM8/10[19]
Metro7/10[20]
WiredStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[21]

PixelJunk Shooter 2 received "favourable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[9]

Notes

  1. ↑ Additional work by Santa Monica Studio.

References

  1. ↑ "PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate Game | PS4 - PlayStation". https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/pixeljunk-shooter-ultimate-ps4/. 
  2. ↑ Dylan Cuthbert (February 10, 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Will Be Released March 2nd!". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/02/10/pixeljunk-shooter-2-will-be-released-march-2nd/. 
  3. ↑ Colin Moriarty (February 10, 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Has A Release Date". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/10/pixeljunk-shooter-2-has-a-release-date. 
  4. ↑ Jounny Cullen (1 February 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 gets early March release in Japan". Gamer Network. https://www.vg247.com/2011/02/01/pixeljunk-shooter-2-gets-early-march-release-in-japan/. 
  5. ↑ Darryl Kaye (11 January 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Releasing Soon, Says Q-Games". https://www.gamingunion.net/news/2011/01/pixeljunk-shooter-2-releasing-soon-says-q-games. 
  6. ↑ Dylan Cuthbert (18 May 2010). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 in Full Production!". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/18/pixeljunk-shooter-2-in-full-production/. 
  7. ↑ Mark South (3 June 2014). "PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate Out Today on PS4, PS Vita". Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/06/03/pixeljunk-shooter-ultimate-out-today-on-ps4-ps-vita/. 
  8. ↑ Matulef, Jeffrey (21 October 2015). "PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is out now on Steam". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-10-21-pixeljunk-shooter-ultimate-is-now-on-steam. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "PixelJunk Shooter 2 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/pixeljunk-shooter-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  10. ↑ Chad Concelmo (1 March 2011). "Review: PixelJunk Shooter 2". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/review-pixeljunk-shooter-2-194381.phtml. 
  11. ↑ Edge staff (April 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Review". Edge (Future plc) (226): 97. 
  12. ↑ Chris Schilling (1 March 2011). "Pixeljunk Shooter 2". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-28-pixeljunk-shooter-2-review. 
  13. ↑ Terry Terrones (3 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PSN)". GamePro (GamePro Media). http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218402/pixeljunk-shooter-2-psn/. Retrieved April 21, 2019. 
  14. ↑ Tom McShea (1 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pixeljunk-shooter-2-review/1900-6301490/. 
  15. ↑ Matthew Keast (3 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 review". Future plc. https://www.gamesradar.com/pixeljunk-shooter-2-review/. 
  16. ↑ Anthony Gallegos (1 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/01/pixeljunk-shooter-2-review. 
  17. ↑ Andrew Yoon (16 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 review: If it ain't broke, add multiplayer". Oath Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/pixeljunk-shooter-2-review/. 
  18. ↑ "PixelJunk Shooter 2". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc): 118. April 2011. 
  19. ↑ "Review: PixelJunk Shooter 2". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (45): 83. May 2011. 
  20. ↑ Roger Hargreaves (3 March 2011). "PixelJunk Shooter 2 fires and forgets – game review". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2011/03/03/pixeljunk-shooter-2-game-review-642243/. 
  21. ↑ Daniel Feit (1 March 2011). "Review: PixelJunk Shooter 2 Buries Innovative Ideas Under Harsh Difficulty". Wired (Condé Nast). https://www.wired.com/2011/03/pixeljunk-shooter-2-review/. Retrieved 21 April 2019. 

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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