Software:Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

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Short description: 2007 video game
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008[1]
European cover, featuring Newcastle United's Michael Owen and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo
Developer(s)Konami
Publisher(s)Konami
SeriesPro Evolution Soccer
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo DS
  • JP: October 25, 2007
  • EU: February 1, 2008
  • AU: March 7, 2008
  • NA: March 11, 2008
PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
  • EU: October 26, 2007
  • AU: November 8, 2007
  • JP: November 22, 2007
  • AS: November 22, 2007 (PS3)[2]
  • NA: March 11, 2008
Windows
  • EU: October 26, 2007
  • AU: November 21, 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • JP: January 24, 2008
  • EU: February 29, 2008
  • AU: March 7, 2008
  • NA: March 11, 2008
Wii
  • JP: February 21, 2008
  • NA: March 18, 2008
  • EU: March 28, 2008
  • AU: April 17, 2008
Mobile
Genre(s)Sports game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008[1] (PES 2008), known as World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2008 in Asia and sometimes called World Soccer: Winning Eleven 11 (PS2) in North America, is an association football video game in the Pro Evolution Soccer series by Konami. The game was announced on 18 June 2007. Its title is different from the other Pro Evolution Soccer games in that it is of a year and not a version; this was due to EA Sports' FIFA series naming their titles with two digit numbers (i.e. 07, 08), which would seem that PES was a year behind FIFA (to non-fans which had no knowledge of the previous games of the franchise). It was released for Windows, Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 And mobile. The game sold 6.37 million units worldwide. PES 2008 was succeeded by Pro Evolution Soccer 2009. This was the first game of the series to be released for the PS3 and Wii, as well as the first game in the series to be internationally available on a Nintendo home console.

Wii version

The Nintendo Wii version of PES 2008 (named Winning Eleven Play Maker 2008 in Japan ) differs radically from the other versions. The basic gameplay is centered around pointing the Wii Remote at the screen and directing players by dragging them with the on-screen cursor, and passing is done by simply pointing to the desired space or player and pressing a button. This allows for a more tactical approach to the game, as there is almost complete freedom in moving any player on the screen anywhere, and much more tactics and maneuvers can be used in the attacking game than ever before.

This version omits the Master League mode for the Champions Road, which lets the player tour a slew of different leagues around Europe, and when a games is won, it is possible to acquire players from the defeated teams. Also, it features an online mode that Konami called "the best online experience" when compared to the other versions.[3]

Teams

Unlicensed leagues

The leagues below are partially unlicensed, and some teams from these leagues are unlicensed:

  • England Premier League

Licensed leagues

The leagues below are fully licensed, and all teams from these leagues are licensed:

  • Spain La Liga Santander
  • France Ligue 1
  • Italy Serie A
  • Netherlands Eredivisie

Generic Teams

There is also a separate league with 18 generic teams (Team A, Team B etc.), which can be edited fully, like in the previous game. This is thought to be due to the fact that Konami failed to get the rights to the German Bundesliga, and is usually made into the Bundesliga or another league of one's preference by patch makers. However, most people use this to put their edited players into playable teams from the start instead of having to play through Master League to purchase them or alternatively edit the existing non-generic teams. This feature does not appear in the Wii version of the game.

Covers

Portugal and (at the time) Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo is included on all PES 2008 covers, along with Newcastle United striker Michael Owen in the UK, Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in Italy, West Ham United defender Lucas Neill in Australia, and Chelsea F.C. striker Didier Drogba in France.[4] Also in Japanese version, the cover art only Cristiano Ronaldo himself.

Commentators

Jon Champion and Mark Lawrenson provide the English commentary for the first time, replacing long-time commentary team Peter Brackley and Trevor Brooking, who commentated from Pro Evolution Soccers 2 to 6.[5] Also in the Japanese version, Jon Kabira and Tsuyoshi Kitazawa continue as commentators among Masahiro Fukuda and the pitch reporter was Florent Dabadie.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DSPCPS2PS3PSPWiiXbox 360
1Up.comN/AN/AN/AC+[6]N/AB[7]N/A
Eurogamer6/10[8]N/AN/A8/10[9]7/10[10]8/10[11]N/A
Game InformerN/AN/AN/A7.75/10[12]N/A8/10[13]7.75/10[12]
GameSpot6/10[14]7/10[15]7.5/10[16]6/10[17]7/10[18]8/10[20]7/10[19]
GameSpyN/AN/AStarStarStarStar[21]StarStarStar[22]StarStarStarHalf star[23]N/AStarStarStar[24]
IGN(US) 5.5/10[25]
(UK) 4.7/10[26]		N/A8.4/10[27](UK) 9.2/10[28]
(US) 8.6/10[29]		(UK) 8.9/10[30]
(US) 8.3/10[31]		(UK) 8.9/10[34]
(US) 8.6/10[35]		(UK) 9.2/10[32]
8.6/10[33][29]
ONMN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A90%[36]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A4.5/10[37]
PC Gamer (UK)N/A86%[38]N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
PC PowerPlayN/A6/10[55]N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
PSMN/AN/AN/AStarStarStarStar[39]N/AN/AN/A
Digital SpyN/AN/AN/AStarStarStar[40]N/AStarStarStarStar[41]N/A
Aggregate scores
GameRankings58.57%[42]78.50%[43]82.58%[44]73.46%[45]79.74%[46]83.60%[48]75.53%[47]
Metacritic58/100[49]N/A82/100[50]74/100[51]80/100[52]83/100[54]76/100[53]

The game sold 6.37 million units worldwide in 2007. Its sales were very close to rival FIFA 2008, which sold 6.55 million units in 2007.[56]

The PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 releases of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 each received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[57] indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies per version in the United Kingdom.[58] Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 sold approximately 104,654 copies since its debut in Japan.[59] It debuted at #5 in the United Kingdom game charts before moving to #3 in the second week after a 34% increase in sales.[60]

The game was met with positive to mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 83.60% and 83 out of 100 for the Wii version;[48][54] 82.58% and 82 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version;[44][50] 79.74% and 80 out of 100 for the PSP version;[46][52] 78.50% for the PC version;[43] 75.53% and 76 out of 100 for the Xbox 360 version;[47][53] 73.46% and 74 out of 100 for the PlayStation 3 version;[45][51] and 58.57% and 58 out of 100 for the DS version.[42][49]

It was awarded Best Sports Game for the Wii by IGN in its 2008 video game awards.[61] It was also nominated for Wii Game of the Year by IGN.[62]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gibbon, David (June 19, 2007). "'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008' revealed". http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a61845/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-revealed.html#~p9khBYqz4gg5Qo. 
  2. ↑ "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Release Information for PlayStation 3". http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/940559-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/data. 
  3. ↑ Edge staff (March 28, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer (Incomplete)". Edge. http://www.edge-online.com/news/pro-evolution-socceratildecentacirc. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  4. ↑ "PES 2008 Features". PESGaming.com. http://www.pesgaming.com/blog/pes-2008-features/. 
  5. ↑ Adonis (August 9, 2007). "ZOO Confirm English Commentary Team?!". WinningElevenBlog. http://www.winningelevenblog.com/2007/08/zoo-confirm-english-commentary-team.html. 
  6. ↑ Pfister, Andrew (March 12, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)". http://www.1up.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008_2. 
  7. ↑ Pfister, Andrew (March 18, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)". http://www.1up.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008. 
  8. ↑ Lyon, James (March 5, 2008). "DS Roundup (Pro Evolution Soccer 2008)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_dsroundup_050308. 
  9. ↑ Korda, Martin (October 25, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review. 
  10. ↑ Fahey, Rob (April 14, 2008). "PSP Roundup (Page 2)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/psp-roundup?page=2. 
  11. ↑ Reed, Kristan (April 4, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/pro-evolution-soccer-2008. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Kato, Matthew (May 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3, X360)". Game Informer (181). http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/B49A530D-9551-4423-A59A-24DCB4061B76.htm. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  13. ↑ "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)". Game Informer (181): 92. May 2008. 
  14. ↑ Cocker, Guy (April 1, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (DS)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6188378/. 
  15. ↑ Cocker, Guy (November 20, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PC)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6183195/. 
  16. ↑ Cocker, Guy (November 6, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PS2)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6182386/. 
  17. ↑ Cocker, Guy (November 1, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PS3)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6182062/. 
  18. ↑ Anderson, Luke (March 28, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PSP)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6188449/. 
  19. ↑ Cocker, Guy (November 1, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (X360)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/1900-6182052/. 
  20. ↑ Cocker, Guy (April 17, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/1900-6189474/. 
  21. ↑ McGarvey, Sterling (March 24, 2008). "GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)". GameSpy. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/winning-eleven-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/861559p1.html. 
  22. ↑ McGarvey, Sterling (March 20, 2008). "GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)". GameSpy. http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/konami-ps3-soccer-project-untitled/861253p1.html. 
  23. ↑ McGarvey, Sterling (March 24, 2008). "GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PSP)". GameSpy. http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/winning-eleven-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/861623p1.html. 
  24. ↑ McGarvey, Sterling (March 20, 2008). "GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (X360)". GameSpy. http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/winning-eleven-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/861160p1.html. 
  25. ↑ Harris, Craig (March 31, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (NDS)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/31/pro-evolution-soccer-2008. 
  26. ↑ Robinson, Martin (February 6, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 DS UK Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/02/06/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-ds-uk-review. 
  27. ↑ Ahearn, Nate (March 19, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PS2)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/19/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review. 
  28. ↑ Simmons, Alex (October 18, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 UK Review (PS3)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/18/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-uk-review-3. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Ahearn, Nate (March 17, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PS3, X360)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/17/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review-3. 
  30. ↑ Robinson, Martin (February 20, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 UK Review (PSP)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/02/20/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-uk-review. 
  31. ↑ Ahearn, Nate (March 18, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (PSP)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/18/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review-2. 
  32. ↑ Simmons, Alex (October 19, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 UK Review (X360)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/19/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-uk-review-2. 
  33. ↑ IGN staff (November 4, 2007). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 AU Review (X360)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/05/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-au-review. 
  34. ↑ Robinson, Martin (March 28, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Wii UK Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/28/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-wii-uk-review. 
  35. ↑ Bozon, Mark (March 17, 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (Wii)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/17/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review-5. 
  36. ↑ Scullion, Chris (March 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Review (Wii)". Official Nintendo Magazine: 58. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/3822/reviews/pro-evolution-soccer-2008-review/. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  37. ↑ Lewis, Cameron (June 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008". Official Xbox Magazine: 81. http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/m-r/pro-evolution-soccer-2008. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  38. ↑ "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008". PC Gamer UK. December 25, 2007. 
  39. ↑ "Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)". PlayStation: The Official Magazine: 76. May 2008. 
  40. ↑ Gibbon, David (October 26, 2007). "PS3: 'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008'". http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a78396/ps3-pro-evolution-soccer-2008.html. 
  41. ↑ Gibbon, David (March 28, 2008). "Wii: 'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008'". http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a92560/wii-pro-evolution-soccer-2008.html. 
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for DS". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/940563-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PC". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/940564-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PlayStation 2". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/940561-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PlayStation 3". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/940559-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PSP". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/940562-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for Xbox 360". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/940560-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for Wii". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/942970-pro-evolution-soccer-2008/index.html. 
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for DS Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. 
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. 
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  52. ↑ 52.0 52.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PSP Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. 
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for Xbox 360 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  54. ↑ 54.0 54.1 "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for Wii Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/pro-evolution-soccer-2008/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. 
  55. ↑ Cocks, Nathan (February 2008). "Pro Evolution Soccer 2008". PC PowerPlay (148): 64. 
  56. ↑ O'Connor, Robert (September 29, 2017). "How FIFA Crushed PES to Become the Undisputed King of Football Video Games". Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2735656-how-fifa-crushed-pes-to-become-the-undisputed-king-of-football-video-games. 
  57. ↑ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944. 
  58. ↑ Caoili, Eric (November 26, 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Gamasutra. https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php. 
  59. ↑ "Nintendo Wii Japanese Ranking". http://www.japan-gamecharts.com/wii.php. 
  60. ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.charttrack.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fsoftware%2Fuk%2Flatest%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=110032. 
  61. ↑ "Wii Best Sports Game 2008". http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/10.html. 
  62. ↑ "Wii Game of the Year 2008". http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/25.html. 
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  • 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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  • 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

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  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. 
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  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
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  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
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  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/. 
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  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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