Software:Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade

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Short description: 2005 video game
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
Developer(s)Sony Online Entertainment
Publisher(s)Sony Online Entertainment
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • NA: March 22, 2005
  • KO: August 3, 2005
  • EU: September 1, 2005
  • JP: March 23, 2006
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is a launch title for the Sony PSP handheld video game system, developed by Sony Online Entertainment. It is a third person action role-playing game in which the player can complete various quests for money and items. Untold Legends can be played cooperatively with up to four other players via Ad Hoc.

The player can choose to be one of four characters (Knight, Druid, Berserker or Alchemist). The goal is to save Aven, a city so high in the mountains that it often appears to be floating in the clouds, from the attack of various creatures. This "floating city" is the last defense of humanity against a sudden onslaught of dark, foul creatures. It is up to the player to explore the world of Untaca and its various regions, searching for items, talking to people, and killing monsters.

Plot

After emerging victorious from a tournament, the Guardian finds the city under attack by large Spiders. Pursuing through the sewers, the Guardian discovers that the benevolent ruler Kaylee and the Overseer Lysetta have been corrupted by praetox and a dark disease that twists their minds. After dealing with a series of threats and would-be usurpers, the Guardian is told that Kaylee has finally succumbed to the dark curse and is forced to kill her and the forces that started the series of attacks.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic68/100[1]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge7/10[2]
EGM7.33/10[3]
Eurogamer3/10[4]
Famitsu28/40[5]
Game Informer7.75/10[6]
GameProStarStarStarHalf star[7]
GameRevolutionC−[8]
GameSpot6.9/10[9]
GameSpyStarStarHalf star[10]
GameZone7.9/10[11]
IGN7.6/10[12]
OPM (US)StarStarStar[13]
Detroit Free PressStarStarStarStar[14]

The game received "average" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[1] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, one six, and two sevens, for a total of 28 out of 40.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade for PSP Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/untold-legends-brotherhood-of-the-blade/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. 
  2. ↑ Edge staff (June 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". Edge (150): 86. 
  3. ↑ EGM staff (May 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". Electronic Gaming Monthly (191): 91. 
  4. ↑ Gibson, Ellie (September 28, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_untoldlegends_psp. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Freund, Josh (March 15, 2006). "Latest Famitsu reviews - Yggdra Union, Ace Combat Zero, more". GamesAreFun. http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6123. 
  6. ↑ Biessener, Adam (May 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". Game Informer (145): 134. http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/24B2EDF3-9FF4-45F2-93FC-B87C417323F7.htm. Retrieved January 3, 2016. 
  7. ↑ Vicious Sid (March 23, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade Review for PSP on GamePro.com". GamePro. http://gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/43649.shtml. Retrieved January 3, 2016. 
  8. ↑ Hurh, JP (March 30, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade Review". Game Revolution. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/untold-legends-brotherhood-of-the-blade. 
  9. ↑ Davis, Ryan (March 23, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade Review". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/untold-legends-brotherhood-of-the-blade-review/1900-6120971/. 
  10. ↑ Nutt, Christian (March 28, 2005). "GameSpy: Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". GameSpy. http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/untold-legends-brotherhood-of-the-blade/599369p1.html. 
  11. ↑ Hobbs, Ronnie (April 7, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade - PSP - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/untold_legends_brotherhood_of_the_blade_psp_review. 
  12. ↑ Nix, Marc (March 23, 2005). "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/23/untold-legends-brotherhood-of-the-blade. 
  13. ↑ "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 111. May 2005. 
  14. ↑ Newman, Heather (April 24, 2005). "Untold Legends [Brotherhood of the Blade"]. Detroit Free Press. http://www.freep.com/entertainment/videogames/gmini24e_20050424.htm. 

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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