Software:Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game

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Short description: 2012 video game
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
Developer(s)Torus Games
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • NA: 20 November 2012
  • EU: 23 November 2012[1]
  • AU: 29 November 2012
Wii U
  • NA: 4 December 2012
  • AU: 13 December 2012
  • EU: 14 December 2012
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 action-adventure game based on the film of the same name. It is developed by Torus Games and published by D3 Publisher in the United States[2] and Namco Bandai Games in Europe.[3] The game was released on 20 November 2012 in North America and 23 November 2012 in Europe for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS; and on 4 December 2012 in North America and 14 December 2012 in Europe for Wii U.[4][5]

Gameplay

The player is able to play as Jack Frost with the help of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the Sandy as they battle the bogeyman Pitch Black and his Nightmare minions in order to restore world belief in the Guardians.


Cast

  • Kevin Noonchester as Jack Frost
  • Fred Tatasciore as North/Santa Claus
  • Thomas Bromhead as E. Aster Bunnymund/Easter Bunny
  • Danielle Kaplowitz as Toothiana/Tooth Fairy
  • Fabio Tassone as Pitch Black/The Bogeyman

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(Wii U) 48%[6]
(X360) 40%[7]
(Wii) 38%[8]
Metacritic(Wii U) 48/100[9]
(X360) 43/100[10]
(PS3) 35/100[11]
(3DS) 10/100[12]
Review scores
PublicationScore
4Players52%[13]
Game Informer(X360) 6.5/10[14]
GameRevolution(Wii U) 6/10[16]
Jeuxvideo.com5/20[17][18]
Nintendo Life(Wii U) StarStarStar[19]
(3DS) Star[20]
Nintendo World Report(Wii U) 6/10[21]
ONM(Wii U) 40%[22]
OXM (UK)(X360) 3/10[23]
The Digital Fix(X360) 3/10[24]

The game received "generally unfavourable reviews" on all platforms except the 3DS version, which received "overwhelming dislike", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[9][10][11][12]

References

  1. ↑ rawmeatcowboy (16 July 2012). "D3Publisher's Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game hitting Wii U on Nov. 23rd". Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202142030/https://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=181390. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  2. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game". Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202142033/https://www.shacknews.com/game/rise-of-the-guardians-the-video-game. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  3. ↑ https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Wii-U-games/Rise-of-the-Guardians-896297.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqMwYvAlW8b_rZfd8Nt1FWqLzDjslx-1Hhza9-Rvb2CPu7Xmv8Y#gameDetails
  4. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game". Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202142020/http://www.gamingexcellence.com/ds/games/rise-of-the-guardians-the-video-game. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  5. ↑ JXV staff (6 June 2012). "E3 2012 : Rise of the Guardians annoncé" (in fr). Webedia. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226080901/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2012/00059151-e3-2012-rise-of-the-guardians-annonce.htm. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  6. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians for Wii U". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205203024/https://www.gamerankings.com/wii-u/673446-rise-of-the-guardians/index.html. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  7. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians for Xbox 360". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205231016/https://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/659955-rise-of-the-guardians/index.html. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  8. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians for Wii". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205224635/https://www.gamerankings.com/wii/659956-rise-of-the-guardians/index.html. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (Wii U)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210304145606/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/rise-of-the-guardians. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (X360)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230717034835/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/rise-of-the-guardians. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (PS3)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116233621/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/rise-of-the-guardians. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (3DS)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528163417/https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/rise-of-the-guardians. Retrieved 4 July 2024. 
  13. ↑ Oertel, Mathias (20 December 2012). "Test: Die Hüter des Lichts (PS3, X360)" (in de). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705174344/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/360/Test/31447/78952/0/Die_Hueter_des_Lichts.html. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  14. ↑ Marchiafava, Jeff (10 December 2012). "Rise of the Guardians Review (X360)". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/rise_of_the_guardians/b/xbox360/archive/2012/12/10/rise-of-the-guardians-review.aspx. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  15. ↑ Guarné, Michaël (10 December 2012). "Test : Les Cinq Legendes (PS3)" (in fr). TF1 Group. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502163812/https://www.gamekult.com/jeux/les-cinq-legendes-3050075774/test.html. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  16. ↑ Peterson, Blake (30 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians Review (Wii U)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 5 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240705155927/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/58821-rise-of-the-guardians-review. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  17. ↑ Anagund (4 December 2012). "Test: Les Cinq Légendes" (in fr). Webedia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501201558/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018064-les-cinq-legendes-test.htm. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  18. ↑ Anagund (3 January 2013). "Test: Les Cinq Légendes (Wii U)" (in fr). Webedia. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026215856/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018180-les-cinq-legendes-test.htm. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  19. ↑ Reed, Philip J. (16 February 2013). "Rise of The Guardians: The Video Game Review (Wii U)". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220814005942/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu/rise_of_the_guardians_the_video_game. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  20. ↑ Reed, Philip J. (25 February 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game Review (3DS)". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230921153333/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/rise_of_the_guardians_the_video_game. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  21. ↑ Miller, Zachary (17 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (Wii U)". NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901085522/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/33018/rise-of-the-guardians-the-video-game-wii-u. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  22. ↑ Nair, Chandra (4 February 2013). "Rise Of The Guardians Wii U review". Official Nintendo Magazine (Future plc). Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141007234909/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/46456/rise-of-the-guardians-wii-u-review/. Retrieved 5 July 2024. 
  23. ↑ "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game". Official Xbox Magazine UK (Future plc): 91. January 2013. 
  24. ↑ Webber, Jordan Erica (11 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (X360)". Poisonous Monkey Ltd. Archived from the original on 20 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160520064110/http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/1466/rise-of-the-guardians-the-video-game.html. Retrieved 5 July 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 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]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

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. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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