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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Regarding name change corrections that were rejected.

« on: June 07, 2017, 01:11:29 pm »

To me the issue is the way the alphabetical sorting occurs when you’re dealing with 1000’s of items. Items aren’t where you would expect them when paging through lists. In my opinion it’s a really messy way of doing things. To remedy this, the sort and search algorithms should ignore all characters other than letters. This is a very common practice on other sites. As a former programmer, I instituted this for a database containing 10,000’s of chemicals.

Also, in my opinion, our collections should be sorted by NAME, PLATFORM (2nd), and then by NOTES (3rd). At present, after the NAME, it seems to be sorted by happenstance. I have a lot of the same games and duplicates on various platforms all in varying conditions (Notes).

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Regarding name change corrections that were rejected.

« on: June 06, 2017, 11:28:22 pm »

In the past, I’ve had rejected game title edits that were thoroughly researched by me. This happened even though I went to the ultimate sources, namely the publishers and/or developers. I guess those authorities don’t matter. In the meantime, I’ll stick with GameFaqs (I’m a contributor) and Wikipedia for my own private database. It’s much cleaner.

As for the SingStar titles, approximately 49 don’t have colons and 39 do. I’ll await for some brave soul to start editing and make them all uniform.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Regarding name change corrections that were rejected.

« on: June 06, 2017, 01:40:45 am »

I just rechecked the artwork on several SingStar games, and THERE IS NO COLON in the titles. These edit checkers surely do waste a lot of my time. 

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Video Game Database Discussion / Regarding name change corrections that were rejected.

« on: June 05, 2017, 03:11:15 pm »

In the interests of continuity (see other listing for these games) and the correct representations of the names as shown on GameFaqs and Wikipedia (the predominant authorities), please change the following names or come up with a good reason for not doing so.

SingStar: Queen [NA] -> SingStar Queen
SingStar: ABBA [NA] -> SingStar ABBA

There are also a load of [EU] SingStar games incorrectly using the colon which I did not touch.

By the way, I am also still occasionally getting rejections for developer/publisher changes even though I never attempted those changes. I thought that issue was fixed.

Also, where is my 15,000+ edits badge... just kidding! 

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Developer/Publisher Requests

« on: June 03, 2017, 11:42:49 pm »

Please add the following:
Blam!, the developer of "Monkey Hero" for the PlayStation.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_Hero
      https://www.gamefaqs.com/ps/197970-monkey-hero/data
      https://boardgamegeek.com/videogamedeveloper/17669/blam-video-game-developer

Sonnori, the developer of "Astonishia Story" for the PSP
Re: https://www.gamefaqs.com/psp/929281-astonishia-story/data
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astonishia_Story

Buzz Monkey Software, developer of "Tomb Raider: Legend" (aka, unofficially, as "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend" by some people). Also, developed "Tomb Raider Underworld" for the Wii, "Army of Two: The 40th Day" for the PSP, and several other titles.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzz_Monkey_Software
      https://www.gamefaqs.com/psp/926820-tomb-raider-legend/data
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_of_Two:_The_40th_Day
      https://www.gamefaqs.com/psp/959060-army-of-two-the-40th-day/data

Felistella, developer of "Summon Night 3", "Summon Night 4", "Summon Night 5", et al.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felistella

Kadokawa Games and Kadokawa Corporation developers of "God War: Future Past" (Vita, PS4), "RPG Maker Fes" (3DS), "Natural Doctrine" (Vita, PS3, PS4), "Root Letter" (Vita, PS4), any many more.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Wars:_Future_Past
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadokawa_Corporation
      https://www.gamefaqs.com/company/44173-kadokawa

Hellbent Games, developer of "LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids" for PSV & 3DS, "LEGO Friends" for NDS & 3DS, "Supreme Commander"  Xbox 360 port, et al.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellbent_Games
      http://hellbentgames.com/games/

Otomate, a subsidiary of Idea Factory that developed otome games for the PSV such as "Bad Apple Wars", "Period: Cube", "Collar x Malice", Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms, Code: Realize Future Blessings, et al.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idea_Factory
      https://www.gamefaqs.com/company/94839-otomate

Sushi Typhoon Games, developer of "Tokyo Tattoo Girls" for PSV & PC.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Tattoo_Girls
      Their logo also appears on the PSV artwork.

Confounding Factor, British developer of "Galleon" for Xbox.
Re: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/company/12701-confounding-factor
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confounding_Factor_(games_company)
      Plus, artwork states "...developed by Confounding Factor Limited."

Hidden Floor, developer of "Back to Stone" for GBA.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Stone
      Plus, their name appears on-screen during gameplay opening credits.

Codo Technologies, developer of "Rebelstar: Tactical Command" for GBA.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebelstar:_Tactical_Command
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codo_Technologies

Taniko, LLC, developer of "Masters of the Universe - He-Man: Power of Grayskull" for GBA, et al.
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He-Man:_Power_of_Grayskull
      https://www.mobygames.com/company/taniko-llc
      https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/company/76046-taniko

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Error Listings 2017

« on: May 23, 2017, 09:33:10 pm »

Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star - PS3 [NA]
    https://vgcollect.com/item/67096 <- inappropriate photo of Limited Edition for this Standard Edition

Cart image removed. Is the front art ok?

Yes

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Error Listings 2017

« on: May 18, 2017, 02:43:10 pm »

Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star - PS3 [NA]
    https://vgcollect.com/item/67096 <- inappropriate photo of Limited Edition for this Standard Edition

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate List 2017

« on: May 15, 2017, 04:46:46 pm »

BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition - PS3 [NA]
   https://vgcollect.com/item/57557
   https://vgcollect.com/item/40052 <- incomplete data

BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition - 360 [NA]
   https://vgcollect.com/item/44382
  https://vgcollect.com/item/57529 <- dupe

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate Listings 2016

« on: August 18, 2016, 12:33:22 am »

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation - PSV [NA]

   http://vgcollect.com/item/87642
   http://vgcollect.com/item/100287 <-dupe

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate Listings 2016

« on: April 05, 2016, 06:19:10 pm »

GameShark Pocket Power Guide, 10th Edition: Attack of the 50 Foot CodeBoy
    http://vgcollect.com/item/102193
    http://vgcollect.com/item/76540  <- incomplete and/or incorrect data

GameShark Pocket Power Guide, 8th Edition: Play CodeBoy for Me
    http://vgcollect.com/item/102191
    http://vgcollect.com/item/76539  <- incomplete and/or incorrect data

DONE

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Code Book Category

« on: March 30, 2016, 08:07:52 pm »

Are these for books that come with those add-ons or books sold on their own?

What are "books that come with those add-ons"? I'm referring to books which were mostly published by Prima Games and BradyGames. Each book has 100-500 pages of 1,000's of codes covering many games for many systems. They are sold in stores or online from various sellers.

Here's an example: http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=18423492593&searchurl=sts%3Dt%26isbn%3D0761537163

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Video Game Database Discussion / Code Book Category

« on: March 28, 2016, 11:05:25 pm »

Books with compilations of game hints and passwords are considered Strategy Guides. In which category do Game Genie, Action Replay, and GameShark code books belong? The Swag category seems inappropriate to me. Please, only replies by Administrators. I already know what one of you thinks. 

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate Listings 2016

« on: March 22, 2016, 01:59:28 pm »

Pokemon Gold Version & Pokemon Silver Version (Collector's Edition) - Official Perfect Guide
    http://vgcollect.com/item/44528
    http://vgcollect.com/item/74617 <- dupe

Super Street Fighter IV - Strategy Guide
    http://vgcollect.com/item/75255 <- complete & correct data
    http://vgcollect.com/item/26216

DONE

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Video Game Database Discussion / General Questions from a Curious User

« on: March 16, 2016, 04:33:24 pm »

I have a few questions?

1. What is the average age of the administrators?
2. In what countries do they reside?
3. What is the administrator male to female ratio?
4. What is the registered users male to female ratio?
4. Who owns the site?
5. If some entity offered to buy the site, who makes the decision to sell? Who would get the money?

I have no ulterior motives for asking. It’s just out of curiosity because I love this site, and I envision it as having great potential.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate Listings 2016

« on: March 16, 2016, 02:46:43 am »

Witcher 3, The: Wild Hunt - Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition)
    http://vgcollect.com/item/83848
    http://vgcollect.com/item/83918 <- dupe 

Disney Epic Mickey - Prima Official Game Guide
    http://vgcollect.com/item/92549
    http://vgcollect.com/item/61177 <- incomplete title & superfluous data