Software:UFC 2009 Undisputed

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UFC 2009 Undisputed
International box art featuring Forrest Griffin, alternate versions feature Georges St-Pierre
Developer(s)Yuke's
Publisher(s)THQ
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: 19 May 2009[1]
  • AU: 21 May 2009
  • EU: 22 May 2009[2]
  • JP: 15 October 2009
Genre(s)Sports (Fighting)
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

UFC 2009 Undisputed, also known as UFC Undisputed 2009, is a mixed martial arts video game featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship properties and fighters developed by Yuke's and published by THQ. The game was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is the first game to be released under THQ's 2007 agreement with the UFC, and it is to be the first UFC game released since Software:UFC: Sudden Impact in 2004. A playable demo of UFC 2009 was released onto Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on 23 April 2009, and featured a tutorial and exhibition matchup between Chuck Liddell and Mauricio Rua. A sequel, UFC Undisputed 2010, was released on 25 May 2010.

Fighting styles

Miscellaneous

  • In the May 2009 issue of Fight! Magazine, THQ highlighted some of the setbacks they faced during the game's development as a result of various clipping issues within the collision detection. They stated that they removed rising UFC star Clay Guida from the roster due to the clipping issues presented by his lengthy hair on his character model and it was rumored that Dana White even offered him $10,000 to cut it but he refused, this was refuted by Guida in an interview with Pro MMA Radio where he stated that he would have done anything to be in the game including cutting his hair but simply wasn't asked. Southpaw stances were also excluded for clipping issues. As such, southpaw fighters like Rich Franklin fight with the Orthodox stance in the game.
  • TapouT crew members Charles Lewis Jr. (Mask) and Punkass are unlockable playable characters by progressing through career mode. Skyscrape is unlockable with a code.
  • The Ultimate Fighter season 8 winners Ryan Bader and Efrain Escudero, formerly available only through an exclusive pre-order code from GameStop, were made available for purchase through XBLA and PSN on 10 September 2009.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS3Xbox 360
EdgeN/A7/10[3]
EurogamerN/A8/10[4]
Famitsu33/40[5]33/40[5]
Game Informer8/10[6]8/10[6]
GameProStarStarStarStarStar[8]StarStarStarStarStar[9]
GameRevolutionB+[7]B+[7]
GameSpot8/10[10]8/10[10]
GameSpyStarStarStarStarHalf star[11]StarStarStarStarHalf star[11]
GameTrailers8.9/10[12]N/A
GameZone8.8/10[13]8.5/10[14]
Giant BombStarStarStarStar[15]StarStarStarStar[15]
IGN7.6/10[16]7.6/10[16]
OXM (US)N/A8.5/10[17]
PSMStarStarStarStar[18]N/A
411Mania7.9/10[19]N/A
Teletext GameCentral7/10[20]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic84/100[21]83/100[22]

The game received "favourable" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[21][22] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one nine and three eights for a total of 33 out of 40.[5] Some reviews cited the lack of a penalty for users who disconnect from online games as a negative aspect,[23] along with lag in online play.[10] Although recently[when?], there had been a patch that must be downloaded, that is preventing "cheating" with the CAF program, by stopping a bug that players were able to exploit an error in the CAF system, that allowed artificial "pumping up" of the CAF's ability meters. This patch is also supposed to be able to track those players that disconnect in an attempt to falsely prevent losses from showing up on the CAF's Win–loss record. It is also supposed to try to prevent lag issues, by matching up players with similar connection speeds. Hyper's Daniel Wilks commended the game for its "very deep, intricate fighting system [and] balanced striking and ground game." However, he criticized it for its "very steep learning curve [and] very niche appeal".[24]

According to NPD figures, UFC 2009: Undisputed managed to sell over 1,000,000 units in its first month. 679,600 of these sales came on the Xbox 360, with 334,400 coming on the PlayStation 3.[25] By February 2010, the game sold 3.5 million copies.[26]

At the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards, UFC 2009 Undisputed was named the Best Individual Sports Game.[27] During the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated UFC 2009 Undisputed for "Fighting Game of the Year".[28]

References

  1. ↑ [1][|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  2. ↑ "UFC 2009 Undisputed (with Downloadable Content)". https://www.game.co.uk/en/ufc-2009-undisputed-with-downloadable-content-37301. 
  3. ↑ Edge staff (29 May 2009). "Review: UFC 2009 - Undisputed (X360)". Edge (Future plc). http://www.edge-online.com/features/review-ufc-2009-undisputed. Retrieved 16 September 2019. 
  4. ↑ Edwards, Matt (20 May 2009). "UFC 2009: Undisputed (Xbox 360)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ufc-2009-undisputed-review. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Brian (6 October 2009). "Famitsu review scores". https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-61/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Reeves, Ben (June 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed: THQ's New Fighter Is A Great Ground And Pound". Game Informer (GameStop) (194): 83. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/ufc_2009_undisputed/b/xbox360/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx. Retrieved 16 September 2019. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Tan, Nicholas (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed Review". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/43680-ufc-2009-review. 
  8. ↑ Newby, Caleb (13 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3)". GamePro (GamePro Media). http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210243/ufc-2009-undisputed-ps3/. Retrieved 16 September 2019. 
  9. ↑ Newby, Caleb (14 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed (360)". GamePro (GamePro Media). http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210239/ufc-2009-undisputed-360/. Retrieved 15 September 2019. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Calvert, Justin (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ufc-2009-undisputed-review/1900-6210003/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Berman, Steve (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed Review". IGN Entertainment. http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/ultimate-fighting-championship-2009/984783p1.html. 
  12. ↑ Cerv (24 May 2009). "UFC[2009: Undisputed GT review"]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GLT6Yc91o. 
  13. ↑ Bedigian, Louis (21 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed - PS3 - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ufc_2009_undisputed_ps3_review/. 
  14. ↑ Grabowski, Dakota (15 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed - 360 - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ufc_2009_undisputed_360_review/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Gerstmann, Jeff (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/ufc-2009-undisputed-review/1900-156/. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ahearn, Nate (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/19/ufc-2009-undisputed-review. 
  17. ↑ Cohen, Corey (19 May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US). http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/s-z/ufc-2009-undisputed. Retrieved 16 September 2019. 
  18. ↑ "Review: UFC Undisputed 2009". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (21): 80. July 2009. 
  19. ↑ Rodriguez, Armando (8 June 2009). "UFC Undisputed 2009 (PS3) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/106523/UFC-Undisputed-2009-(PS3)-Review.htm. 
  20. ↑ Mr. Pinkerton (May 2009). "UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3)". Teletext Ltd.. http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/83e80b31548966e8bad4373da0997b6c/UFC+2009+Undisputed+(PS3).aspx. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "UFC Undisputed 2009 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-2009/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "UFC Undisputed 2009 for Xbox 360 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-2009/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  23. ↑ Qualls, Erin (2009). "UFC 2009: Undisputed Review (X360)". http://xbox.about.com/od/xbox360reviews/fr/ufc2009rev.htm. 
  24. ↑ Wilks, Daniel (June 2009). "UFC Undisputed 2009". Hyper (Next Media Pty Ltd) (188): 38–39. 
  25. ↑ Darryl (11 June 2009). "UFC 2009: Undisputed Sells Over 1m Units In North America". http://www.gamingunion.net/news/ufc-2009-undisputed-sells-over-1m-units-in-north-america--174.html. 
  26. ↑ Thorsen, Tor (February 2, 2010). "UFC 2009 sells 3.5 million". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ufc-2009-sells-35-million/1100-6249212/. 
  27. ↑ Chester, Nick (December 12, 2009). "Live blog: Spike Video Game Awards 2009". https://www.destructoid.com/live-blog-spike-video-game-awards-2009-157733.phtml. 
  28. ↑ "2010 Awards Category Details Fighting Game of the Year". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2010&idGameAwardType=62. 
  • UFC® 2009 Undisputed at PlayStation.com
  • 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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