Software:The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling

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Short description: 2000 video game
The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling
Developer(s)Adrenalin Entertainment
Publisher(s)
  • EU: Ubi Soft
  • NA: SouthPeak Interactive (PS)
Platform(s)PlayStation, Windows
Release
Genre(s)Sports action
Mode(s)Single-player

The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling is a bowling game developed by Adrenalin Interactive and published by SouthPeak Interactive (In Europe, the game was co-published by Ubi Soft) which was released in Europe and North America in 2000. The game is only available on PlayStation in North America, however in Europe it is available on both PlayStation and Windows.

Gameplay

The characters are in a giant hollowed out bowling ball, controlling it while trying to knock the pins spread throughout the level. The player has to avoid obstacles without extra frames to try again. All in one shot they must knock all the pins down.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
GameRankings39%[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarHalf star[4]
EGM0.5/10[6]
Game Informer3.5/10[8]
GameProStarStarStar[9]
GameRevolutionD−[10]
GameSpot2.7/10[11]
Next GenerationStar[12]
OPM (UK)1/10[13]
OPM (US)Star[14]
PC Zone16%[15]

The PlayStation version received unfavorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[3] Jeff Lundrigan of NextGen said that the game was "So bad, we're tempted to buy up copies just to protect some unsuspecting child from picking it up."[12] GamePro gave it a mixed review, and GameRevolution gave it an overwhelming dislike, over a month before the game was released Stateside.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Today's UK releases" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2000-07-28. https://eurogamer.net/article-28697. 
  2. ↑ IGN staff (September 19, 2000). "The Flinstones...Rock!". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/09/20/the-flinstonesrock. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190520221514/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/250586-the-flintstones-bedrock-bowling/index.html. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  4. ↑ Beam, Jennifer. "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling (PS) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115193352/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20321&tab=review. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  5. ↑ Gaudiosi, Peyton (August 22, 2000). "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling [Incomplete"]. CNET. Archived from the original on September 25, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000925175548/http://gamecenter.com/Psx/Reviews/Fsbb/. Retrieved January 15, 2022. 
  6. ↑ Johnston, Chris (October 2000). "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (135): 188. https://retrocdn.net/images/2/21/EGM_US_135.pdf. Retrieved January 15, 2022. 
  7. ↑ Ashe, Suzanne (August 3, 2000). "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling". Greedy Productions Inc.. Archived from the original on February 23, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020223135528/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2898&full=1#mr_toppy. Retrieved January 15, 2022. 
  8. ↑ "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (90). October 2000. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 The D-Pad Destroyer (August 8, 2000). "The Flintstones Bedrock Bowling Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). Archived from the original on July 12, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040712235744/http://gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/6319.shtml. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Sparks, Shawn (August 2000). "[The Flintstones Bedrock Bowling Review"]. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150919083214/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/bedrock-bowling. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  11. ↑ Shoemaker, Brad (September 15, 2000). "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling Review (PS) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Red Ventures. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-flintstones-bedrock-bowling-review/1900-2628765/. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Lundrigan, Jeff (November 2000). "Flintstones' Bedrock Bowling [sic"]. NextGen (Imagine Media) (71): 135. https://archive.org/details/NextGen71Nov2000/page/n135/mode/2up. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  13. ↑ Wilton, Pete (November 2000). "[The Flintstones Bedrock Bowling"]. Official UK PlayStation Magazine (Future Publishing) (64): 133. https://archive.org/details/opm064/page/n131/mode/2up. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  14. ↑ "The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (37). October 2000. 
  15. ↑ Woods, Dave (October 2000). "The Flintstones Bedrock Bowling". PC Zone (Dennis Publishing) (94): 81. https://archive.org/details/PC_Zone_94_October_2000/page/n79/mode/2up. Retrieved August 26, 2020. 
  • Official website (archived)
  • 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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