Righting old wrongs: MobyGames on letting developers claim games they weren't credited for

In June, MobyGames announced a new paid tier called MobyGames Professional for industry professionals. This tier allows users to claim video game credits, customize their personal portfolio, and track in-demand skills and salaries in their discipline. Product manager Reece Denzel stated that thousands of developers have already claimed their pages on the service.

Denzel emphasized that claiming pages does not grant the ability to edit structural information like credits. Instead, it allows users to edit details about themselves that are then listed as coming from the verified source of that developer. MobyGames has implemented a verification process to prevent bad actors from claiming credit for games they didn't work on.

The company relies on a community of volunteers and approvers to maintain the accuracy of the database of games and developers. MobyGames Professional also introduces a portfolio page feature for developers, allowing them to showcase their work through demo reels, screenshots, and detailed descriptions. This feature aims to connect verified credit history with the ability for developers to promote their work, potentially connecting them with potential employers.

The system can also match job opportunities with users based on their MobyGames Professional account information, such as work history, genres, platforms, and number of titles worked on.