Software:The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness

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Short description: 2001 video game
The Cameron Files:
Secret at Loch Ness
Developer(s)Galiléa
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)Windows
Release
  • EU: November 16, 2001
  • NA: January 24, 2002
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness (known as Loch Ness in Europe) is an adventure video game for Windows released in 2001, developed by Galiléa and published by Wanadoo Edition and DreamCatcher Interactive. It was followed by the 2002 sequel Software:The Cameron Files: Pharaoh's Curse.

Story

The detective Alan Parker Cameron is investigating the secret case of the monster of Loch Ness, he is sent to "Devil's Ridge Manor" (a mansion located at the shore of the lake) because people claim to see ghosts and paranormal activity around the house. Alan is sent there to resolve this weird case.

Gameplay

As the detective the players must explore this haunted house, full of labyrinths and traps. They will also have to visit the depths of the lake in order to complete the game.[1]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic66/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Adventure GamersStarStarStar[3]
GameZone7/10[4]

The game received "average" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[2]

Sequel

The Cameron Files series continued, with the release of Software:The Cameron Files: Pharaoh's Curse in 2002.[5] In 2013, the software developer Microids made a mobile version of "Secret at Loch Ness" for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, optimized for the iPhone 5. When asked if there would be a Pharaoh's Curse mobile version, there was no response from Microids.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Los Juegos del Mago Nico: THE CAMERON FILES: SECRET AT LOCH NESS - En Español". Los Juegos del Mago Nico. February 17, 2011. http://www.losjuegosdelmagonico.biz/2011/02/cameron-files-secret-at-loch-ness-en.html. Retrieved October 1, 2012. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-cameron-files-the-secret-at-loch-ness/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved April 11, 2016. 
  3. ↑ MacDonald, Laura (April 12, 2005). "[The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness review"]. Adventure Gamers. http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/17824. 
  4. ↑ Hamann, Kathy (February 13, 2002). "The Cameron Files: The Secret at Loch Ness Review [sic"]. GameZone. Archived from the original on March 23, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080323082435/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19619.htm. Retrieved April 11, 2016. 
  5. ↑ Dulin, Ron (November 21, 2002). "The Cameron Files: Pharaoh's Curse Review". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-cameron-files-pharaohs-curse/1900-2898252/. 
  6. ↑ GameOverTown (February 17, 2014). "The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness: Soundtrack: 1: Title". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkmvrLEJs0. 

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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