MobyGames video game database now lets developers claim their game credits

MobyGames, the video game database, has introduced a new premium tier called MobyGames Professional, allowing developers to claim their game credits and personalize their portfolios. The service, launched in beta in June, will debut in its 1.0 version this autumn. Upon signing up, developers can verify their identities through a human-driven process and subsequently add a portfolio page to their profile.

Reece Denzel, MobyGames' product manager, revealed during a Gamescom interview that thousands of developers have already utilized this feature. However, the verification process does not allow developers to alter credit listings; rather, it aims to ensure accurate credit history. Atari acquired MobyGames in March 2022. It should be noted that this new feature does not grant developers the ability to edit structural information about their credits.

Developers can only modify certain details about themselves. This change comes as developers have long faced the industry practice of removing them from game credits, even when they contributed significantly to those games.