Software:UFC Undisputed 3

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UFC Undisputed 3
Cover art featuring former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva, who won a fan vote to appear on the cover of the game.
Developer(s)Yuke's
Publisher(s)THQ
Composer(s)Pride FC music composed by Yasuharu Takanashi
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: 14 February 2012
  • EU: 14 February 2012
  • AU: 16 February 2012
  • JP: 1 March 2012
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

UFC Undisputed 3 is a mixed martial arts video game featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship properties and fighters developed by Yuke's and published by THQ. It was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is a sequel to UFC Undisputed 2010, making it the third and last game to be released under THQ's 2007 agreement with the UFC.

Gameplay

UFC Undisputed 3 has improved and added changes from its predecessor, including the following:[1][2]

  • New THQ servers for online play and downloadable content. Since the closing of THQ, the servers are now closed.
  • The addition of Pride Mode, with Pride rules, ring, and fighters. Pride Grand Prix has also been included, with the ability to have fights in the same night with damage moving onto the next fight. Commentary is provided by Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros. Lenne Hardt announces the fighters in Pride in English, with Kei Grant announcing them in Japanese.
  • A brand new submission system. New submission moves includes the standing rear naked choke, standing guillotine choke, and the flying scissor heel hook.
  • Motion capture used for fighters for more realistic movement.
  • New Stats: Footwork, Ground Grapple Top and Bottom for offense and defense.
  • Fighter entrances and music.
  • Two game play control options: traditional and simplified (Pro and Amateur controls).
  • Leg kick TKO's, including leg breaks from blocked kicks.
  • New KO animations. "Finish the Fight" allows you to continue punching an unconscious opponent until the referee pulls you off.
  • Damage recovery between rounds.
  • New Stamina system, where stamina can only come back up so far until you are fully rested. Cuts affect stamina and energy recovery rate.
  • Redesigned striking game emphasizing jabs, quick strikes, and combinations. Elbow spamming has been fixed, with only certain fighters having elbows in clinch range. A fighter's reach is now a big part in striking, and new feint system and takedown-intercepting knees have been added.
  • New clinch controls, including a new transition in the clinch to back control. Whip knees can be done to the body and can be blocked.
  • Career Mode now allows players to go through roster fighters from the UFC and Pride, and stat decay has been abolished.
  • New ground positions with the cage, including using the cage to set up submissions and "wall walking" back to a standing position.
  • New options, such as Stamina Simulation mode, Competition Spec mode (removes all random elements such as flash KOs and doctor stoppages), and Stat Equalizer (equalizes all stats to 90 for both fighters).
  • Fighters are now able to sway on the ground to avoid strikes.
  • Sweeps are back from UFC 2009 Undisputed, including new ones.
  • Venues available includes MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The O2, Bell Centre, Palms Casino Resort, and the Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino. Madison Square Garden returns from UFC 2009 Undisputed. Pride matches are realised on Saitama Super Arena and WFA matches are realised at The Joint.
  • Mario Yamasaki, Herb Dean, Yves Lavigne, Josh Rosenthal, Dan Miragliotta and Kevin Mulhall are the referees available in the game.

Development and release

Promotion at E3 2011

The demo was released on 24 January 2012.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS3Xbox 360
EGMN/A8.5/10[3]
EurogamerN/A8/10[4]
Famitsu36/40[5]36/40[5]
Game Informer8/10[6]8/10[6]
GameRevolutionN/AStarStarStarStarHalf star[7]
GameSpot8/10[8]8/10[8]
GameTrailersN/A8.7/10[9]
GameZoneN/A9/10[10]
IGN9/10[11]9/10[11]
JoystiqN/AStarStarStarStarHalf star[12]
OXM (US)N/A8.5/10[13]
PSM8/10[14]N/A
Digital SpyN/AStarStarStarStar[15]
MetroN/A8/10[16]
Aggregate score
Metacritic86/100[17]85/100[18]

The game received "generally favourable reviews" on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[17][18] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four nines for a total of 36 out of 40.[5]

Dan Plunkett of 411Mania gave the Xbox 360 version nine out of ten and called it "the best game of the series and the best mixed martial arts video game to date."[19] Jeffrey Harris of the same website gave the PlayStation 3 version 9.6 out of 10 and said it was "really the MMA game we've been waiting for years. THQ really buckled down and the extra development time really paid off to make the game that much more special. EA MMA game [sic] was a good game, but it failed to deliver on a lot of levels and they didn't do enough to go above and beyond and truly outdo UFC Undisputed. THQ has now outdone all previous UFC Undisputed installments and EA MMA as well here."[20] A little later on, Trace Aber of the same website gave both console versions nine out of ten and said: "UFC Undisputed 3 is far and away the best game in the series, and it's obvious that taking a year off worked. The game certainly feels familiar, but it's the subtle things they changed that make the most difference. It's a well-rounded experience that is a must-have for any MMA fan."[21]

The Digital Fix gave the PS3 version eight out of ten and called it "the definitive MMA game".[22] Digital Spy gave the Xbox 360 version a similar score of four stars out of five, calling it "a thoroughly enjoyable fighting game, striking a wonderful balance between shallow action and simulation. Personality issues aside, once the bell rings, the action is superb, offering incredible levels of strategy, not to mention some of the most impressive knockouts we've ever seen."[15] Metro gave it a similar score of eight out of ten and called it "The premier MMA title that will appeal to all fight fans, whether you like the sport or not."[16]

The game topped the UK sales charts for several weeks.[23]

Reboot

On 5 June 2012, it was announced that THQ had sold the UFC license to Electronic Arts and closed the studio that worked on the franchise.[24] A new title, EA Sports UFC, was released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on 17 June 2014, followed by several sequels.

References

  1. ↑ THQ Tank (1 June 2011). "UFC Undisputed 3 - Step Inside!". http://community.ufcundisputed.com/blog-post/ufc-undisputed-3-step-inside?&p=ps. 
  2. ↑ UFCTHQ (17 June 2011). "UFC Undisputed 3 Gameplay Q&A #2". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knrYleTtXi8&feature=player_embedded#at=31. 
  3. ↑ Carsillo, Ray (10 February 2012). "EGM Review: UFC Undisputed 3 (X360)". EGMNow (EGM Media, LLC). http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-ufc-undisputed-3/. Retrieved 22 September 2019. 
  4. ↑ Edwards, Matt (15 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 Review (Xbox 360)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-14-ufc-undisputed-3-review. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Brian (21 February 2012). "Famitsu review scores (2/21/12)". https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-22112/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Reeves, Ben (29 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/ufc_undisputed_3/b/ps3/archive/2012/02/29/ufc-undisputed-3-review-thq-trains-the-best-for-ufc-success.aspx. Retrieved 22 September 2019. 
  7. ↑ Tan, Nicholas (13 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 Review (X360)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54364-ufc-undisputed-3-review. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Calvert, Justin (13 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ufc-undisputed-3-review/1900-6350335/. 
  9. ↑ "UFC Undisputed 3 Review (X360)". Viacom. 10 February 2012. http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14959. 
  10. ↑ Steinlage, Tate (16 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 review (X360)". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ufc-undisputed-3-review/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hopper, Steven (9 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/02/09/ufc-undisputed-3-review. 
  12. ↑ Suszek, Mike (13 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 review: Pride Fighting (X360)". Oath Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/ufc-undisputed-3-review-pride-fighting/. 
  13. ↑ Rudden, Dave (10 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 review". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US). http://www.oxmonline.com/ufc-undisputed-3-review. Retrieved 22 September 2019. 
  14. ↑ "Review: UFC Undisputed 3". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (57): 80. April 2012. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Martin, Liam (14 February 2012). "'UFC Undisputed 3' review (Xbox 360)". Hearst Communications. https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a365702/ufc-undisputed-3-review-xbox-360/. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Nsubuga, Jimmy (19 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 review - full contact (X360)". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/19/ufc-undisputed-3-review-full-contact-324728/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "UFC Undisputed 3 for PlayStation 3 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-3/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "UFC Undisputed 3 for Xbox 360 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-3/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  19. ↑ Plunkett, Dan (16 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 (Xbox 360) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/224799/UFC-Undisputed-3-(Xbox-360)-Review.htm. 
  20. ↑ Harris, Jeffrey (5 March 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 (PS3) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/227662/UFC-Undisputed-3-(PS3)-Review.htm. 
  21. ↑ Aber, Trace (17 March 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 (360, PS3) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/229539. 
  22. ↑ Gallagher, Gareth (14 February 2012). "UFC Undisputed 3 Review (PS3)". Poisonous Monkey. https://www.thedigitalfix.com/gaming/content/678/ufc-undisputed-3/. 
  23. ↑ "TOP 30 SONY PLAYSTATION 3 (FULL PRICE), WEEK ENDING 25 February 2012". https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fsoftware%2Fuk%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=110031&arch=t&lyr=2012&year=2012&week=8. 
  24. ↑ Chalk, Andy (5 June 2012). "THQ Loses UFC, Closes Studio". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/117653-THQ-Loses-UFC-Closes-Studio. 
  • 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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