Software:Trioncube

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Short description: 2006 video game
Trioncube
North American cover art
Developer(s)Namco Bandai Games
Publisher(s)Namco Bandai Games[lower-alpha 1]
Producer(s)Hideo Yoshizawa
Designer(s)Kouji Asuna
Composer(s)Ryuichi Takada
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a puzzle video game developed by Namco Bandai Games and released for the Nintendo DS. It follows The Captain, sole pilot of the penguin-shaped spaceship Penko, in his pursuit of the princess captured by the evil Hell Metal and King Pluto.[4][5]

Gameplay

Trioncube consists of 45 levels and four different game modes,[6] each of which has the player moving their ship toward an end goal by combining trominoes (a la Tetris’ tetrominoes) into overlapping 3x3 squares, referred to in-game as cubes.[7] Creating cubes in succession starts a combo, which ends either when a certain time passes without placing a block or a block is placed that fails to form a new 3x3 cube.[5] This moves the ship a distance forward depending on the size of the combo, completing the level if the end goal is reached before the timer runs out.[6][8] Ending a combo produces coins, which can be used to unlock various in-game graphics and sound effects.[6][9]

The game features four modes:[6]

  • Story mode is 45 levels and features cutscenes as well as gold, silver, and bronze completion times for each level.[7]
  • Arcade is a continuous level that progressively increases in difficulty.[7]
  • Endless is a game mode with 99 levels.
  • VS allows players to compete against a computer or one another via DS Download Play.[5]

Development

Trioncube was developed by Namco Bandai Games. The game was chiefly designed by Kouji Asuna and was produced by Hideo Yoshizawa,[8] known for his work on the Mr. Driller series of puzzle games. The idea for the game came to Asuna while he was at home, watching television after a bath.[10] He had been working on a separate puzzle game at the time and was stuck on how to bring the project together. "Something just clicked in my head as soon as this certain shape appeared on the screen," he explained. "That was the moment Trioncube started to [materialize] in my head."[3] Asuna wanted to make Trioncube unique by emphasizing large combos rather than clearing lines. Asuna considered utilizing the DS touchscreen for moving blocks, but chose not to because "it didn’t really feel natural or make things easier".[3] The game's "cute" aesthetic was also intentional, evolving from a more basic interface to one the design team hoped would appeal to both younger and female players.[10]

Prior to its release, an Adobe Flash demo version of the game could be played on both the English[11] and Japanese[12] Bandai Namco websites. The Japanese site also hosted special promotional content for the game, including commercials,[13] wallpapers,[14] and an official manga[15][16] featuring the game’s development team.[17]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic55/100[18]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge5/10[19]
Eurogamer5/10[7]
Famitsu25/40[20]
Game Informer6/10[21]
GameSpot5.3/10[22]
GameZone6/10[23]
IGN5.5/10[24]
Nintendo LifeStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[25]
Nintendo Power5.5/10[26]
Nintendo World Report4.5/10[27]
Pocket GamerStarStarHalf star[28]

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[18] It was said to be far too easy,[22] with the slow pace of the game giving a lack of challenge and making it dull.[7] ONM mentioned that the game was not as addictive as Tetris, and there were better puzzle games on the DS.[29] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 25 out of 40.[20] GamePro said, "In the end, Trioncube doesn't offer much for a puzzle game. There's little depth or difficulty to be found, and while the odd story is surprisingly entertaining, it isn't enough to keep you playing for long."[30][lower-alpha 2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Released under the Namco brand outside North America.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the game 3.75/5 for graphics, two 3.5.5 scores for sound and control, and 2.5/5 for fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ Surette, Tim (2007-02-20). "Shippin' Out February 19–23: Big names for next-gens, PC". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2015-12-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20151231024609/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-february-19-23-big-names-for-next-gens-pc/1100-6166156/. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  2. ↑ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in ja). Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227051035/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/software/a3oj/index.html. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Burman, Rob (2007-06-05). "Namco: 'Anyone can Create Original Games'". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/06/05/namco-anyone-can-create-original-games. 
  4. ↑ "バンダイナムコゲームス、連鎖が生みだす気持ちよさが魅力。DS「トリオンキューブ」" (in ja). 2006-05-26. https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060526/tor.htm. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tucker, Ricky. "Trioncube: Trion Something New". https://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/soft_prev.php/269. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Trioncube(TM) Blasts Onto The Nintendo DS(TM)" (in en). 2006-12-08. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/trioncubetm-blasts-onto-the-nintendo-dstm. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Bramwell, Tom (2007-04-26). "Trioncube [Import"]. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20120805234417/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/trioncube-review. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Trioncube Manual NDS. Namco Bandai Games America. 2008-12-03. https://archive.org/details/trioncube-manual-nds. 
  9. ↑ "Trioncube Hands-On" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/trioncube-hands-on/1100-6162931/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Joscelyne, Svend (2007-06-05). "Q&As// Trion Cube Designer: Kouji Asuna". Archived from the original on 2023-01-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117091523/https://spong.com/feature/10109589/Q-A-Trion-Cube-Designer-Kouji-Asuna. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  11. ↑ "Trioncube™ - NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.". http://www.namcobandaigames.com/games/trioncube. 
  12. ↑ "気持ちよさ連鎖パスル トリオンキューブ | 無料体験版を遊んでみる" (in ja). http://namco-ch.net/trioncube/play/game1.php. 
  13. ↑ "気持ちよさ連鎖パスル トリオンキューブ | コマーシャル" (in ja). http://namco-ch.net/trioncube/commercial/cm9.php. 
  14. ↑ "気持ちよさ連鎖パスル トリオンキューブ | おまけ" (in ja). http://namco-ch.net/trioncube/omake/index.php. 
  15. ↑ Hayanon (2006-07-28). "スペシャル企画「気持ちよさ連鎖パズル トリオンキューブ」：その1" (in ja). https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060728/tri1.htm. 
  16. ↑ Hayanon (2006-07-28), Trioncube Japanese Manga, https://archive.org/details/manga1_202504, retrieved 2025-04-07 
  17. ↑ "気持ちよさ連鎖パスル トリオンキューブ" (in ja). http://namco-ch.net/trioncube/index.php. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Trioncube". Fandom. Archived from the original on 2024-08-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20240817225438/https://www.metacritic.com/game/trioncube/. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  19. ↑ Edge staff (March 2007). "Trioncube [Import]". Edge (Future plc) (173): 86. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "気持ちよさ連鎖パズル トリオンキューブ" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). Archived from the original on 2015-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20151221122628/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=2144. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  21. ↑ Miller, Matt (April 2007). "Trioncube". Game Informer (GameStop) (168). http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/01EDE562-C6AE-47F8-A4FE-2AA385547962.htm. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 VanOrd, Kevin (2007-03-02). "Trioncube Review [score mislabeled as "5/10""]. Fandom. Archived from the original on 2007-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20070305173527/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/puzzle/trioncube/review.html. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  23. ↑ David, Mike (2007-03-09). "Trioncube - NDS - Review". Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228083031/http://nds.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31289.htm. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  24. ↑ Harris, Craig (2007-02-27). "Trioncube Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902234910/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/28/trioncube-review. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  25. ↑ McFerran, Damien (2007-06-08). "Trioncube Review". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331060819/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2007/04/trioncube_ds. Retrieved 2024-08-17. 
  26. ↑ "Trioncube". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 213: 89. March 2007. 
  27. ↑ Kaluszka, Aaron (2007-04-05). "Trioncube". NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on 2023-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901092424/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/13284/trioncube-nintendo-ds. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  28. ↑ Pickering, Chris (2007-03-05). "Trioncube [Import"]. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 2024-08-18. https://archive.today/20240818021454/https://www.pocketgamer.com/trioncube/trioncube/. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  29. ↑ "Trioncube". Official Nintendo Magazine (Future plc): 86. August 2007. 
  30. ↑ Hamster4Sale (April 2007). "Trioncube". GamePro (IDG) (223): 82. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20071022090903/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/games/reviews/100628.shtml. Retrieved 2024-08-18. 
  • 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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