MobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits
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MobyGames announced a new premium tier, MobyGames Professional, that allows developers to claim their game credits and create personal portfolio pages. The beta launched in June with a full release planned for autumn. Users undergo a verification to confirm identity, but the underlying credit database remains unchanged and cannot be edited by claimants. The service costs $14.99 per month, or $11.99 with an annual subscription, and includes a 45‑day free trial. Product manager Reece Denzel told GamesIndustry.biz at Gamescom that sign‑ups have been strong, with thousands of developers already claiming pages. The feature does not enable developers to add omitted credits, addressing long‑standing frustrations over missing acknowledgments in titles such as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Metroid Prime Remastered.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Giving creators a verified presence on a major game database directly confronts the long‑standing practice of excluding contributors from official credits.