FIFA 2000

Short description: 1999 video game

FIFA 2000

British and Irish cover featuring Tottenham Hotspur's Sol Campbell

Developer(s)| EA Canada
Tiertex (GBC)[1]
Publisher(s)| EA Sports
THQ (GBC)[1]
Series| FIFA
Platform(s)| Microsoft Windows
PlayStation
Game Boy Color
Release| Windows, PlayStation

* NA: 26 October 1999[3]
* EU: 5 November 1999[2]

Game Boy Color

* EU: December 1999[5]
* NA: 20 December 1999[4]

Genre(s)| Sports
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

FIFA 2000 (titled FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer in North America) is a football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It was the seventh game in the main FIFA series. The game was released for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. A version for the Game Boy Color was developed by Tiertex Design Studios and published by THQ.

## Contents

* 1 Game features
* 2 Sound
* 2.1 Soundtrack
* 3 Reception
* 4 Notes
* 5 References
* 6 External links
* 7 Features
* 8 History
* 9 See also
* 10 References
* 11 External links
* 12 Features
* 13 History
* 14 See also
* 15 References
* 16 External links

## Game features

Among the innovations for this edition of the series was the ability to play over consecutive seasons, giving the possibility of competing for promotion or relegation and qualification for European Cup competition.[6] The US Major League Soccer was officially licensed for the first time, and was used as a subtitle for the North American release.

## Sound

Commentary in the UK English release is provided by BBC television commentators John Motson and Mark Lawrenson. The commentary was recorded in a London studio, however for the first time in the series Motson visited the games developers in Vancouver, Canada to provide insights into the intricacies of the real-life game.[7] The US English release features commentary from ESPN broadcaster Phil Schoen and US international Julie Foudy.[8] Localised commentary exists for the German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Greek and Brazilian Portuguese releases.[9]

### Soundtrack

The game's theme music was Robbie Williams' "It's Only Us".[10] As part of the agreement to license the track EA Sports included Port Vale, the club Robbie Williams supports, in the game, despite only being in the second tier of the English football league system, which wasn't included as part of this game.

## Reception

Reception

| Review scores

Publication| Score
GBC| PC| PS
AllGame| [14]| [15]| [16]
CGSP| N/A| [19]| N/A
CGW| N/A| [20]| N/A
EGM| N/A| N/A| 9.125/10[21]
Game Informer| 4.5/10[22]| N/A| 8.75/10[23]
GameFan| N/A| N/A| 92%[24][25][lower-alpha 1]
GameRevolution| N/A| A−[26]| A−[27]
GameSpot| 5.4/10[28]| 9.1/10[29]| 9.4/10[30]
GameSpy| N/A| 90%[31]| N/A
IGN| 2/10[32]| 8.8/10[33]| 9.1/10[10]
OPM (US)| N/A| N/A| [34]
PC Gamer (US)| N/A| 88%[36]| N/A
Aggregate score
GameRankings| 47%[11]| 85%[12]| 87%[13]

The game was met with positive reception, with the exception of the Game Boy Color version, which currently has a score of 47% on GameRankings;[11] the site also gave the PlayStation version 87%,[13] and the PC version 85%.[12] In Japan, where the PlayStation version was ported for release under the name FIFA 2000: Europa League Soccer (FIFA2000 ヨーロッパリーグ・サッカー, FIFA 2000 Yōropa Rīgu Sakkā) on 30 March 2000, Famitsu gave it a score of 28 out of 40.[37]

PlayStation Max awarded a gold rating to the PlayStation version, praising its looks, sound and longevity, although they did criticise the ease with which it was possible to score goals.[38] Official UK PlayStation Magazine went further with their criticism of the gameplay, believing the passing to be "too precise" and it being unrealistically easy to beat defenders. They did praise the level of detail in the game's graphics and the commentary and awarded the game a score of 7/10.[39]

In one GamePro review, The Freshman said of the PlayStation version, "EA Sports knows football, both American and otherwise. Soccer fans would have to go a long way to find a better soccer sim on the PlayStation. Lace up those cleats and go for the goal!"[40][lower-alpha 2] Air Hendrix said of the same PlayStation version, "If you're into soccer, FIFA ranks as an automatic purchase. Plus, sports fans in general will find that–despite the game's minor flaws–FIFA's polished performance makes for exciting, rewarding fun that'll glue you to the screen."[41][lower-alpha 3] Nash Werner said that the PC version "has what I've always wanted: good single-player AI and the MLS. But players that look like cartoons, the absence of key offensive plays and jukes, and limited MLS playability, offset these additions. In the end, I like FIFA 99 better."[42][lower-alpha 4]

By 2000, it had sold 500,000 units.[43] The PlayStation version received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[44] indicating sales of at least 300,000 units in the UK.[45]

The PC version won the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' "Computer Sports Game of the Year" award at the 3rd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.[46]

## Notes

1. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation version, one critic gave it 91, and the other 93.
2. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, control, and overall fun factor, and 5/5 for sound in one review.
3. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version two 5/5 scores for graphics and control, and two 4.5/5 scores for sound and overall fun factor in another review.
4. ↑ GamePro gave the PC version two 4/5 scores for graphics and overall fun factor, 3.5/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "FIFA 2000". July 19, 1999. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/20/fifa-2000-5.
2. ↑ "Fifa 2000's free music." (in en). https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/fifa-2000s-free-music/126732.
3. ↑ Fudge, James (26 October 1999). "FIFA 2000 Ships". Strategy Plus, Inc.. http://www.cdmag.com/articles/023/171/fifa2000.html.
4. ↑ IGN staff (20 December 1999). "Sports Just Before Christmas". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/21/sports-just-before-christmas.
5. ↑ "Fifa 2000". http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=3994.
6. ↑ IGN staff (29 July 1999). "FIFA 2000 (Preview)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/07/30/fifa-2000-4.
7. ↑ Pearse, Justin (21 October 1999). "GameSpot FIFA Week: John Motson talks about FIFA 2000". Red Ventures. https://www.zdnet.com/article/gamespot-fifa-week-john-motson-talks-about-fifa-2000/.
8. ↑ FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer Playstation Back Cover (SLUS-00994 – 014633140262)
9. ↑ "ELECTRONIC ARTS SHIPS FIFA 2000: MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER". Electronic Arts. 26 October 1999. "Depending on the territory in which the game is purchased, the game contains localized speech and text for the following nine languages/dialects: UK English, US English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, Greek and Brazilian Portuguese (PC only)."
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Bhatt, Andy (2 November 1999). "FIFA 2000 (PS)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/11/03/fifa-2000-3.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "FIFA 2000 for Game Boy Color". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/gbc/197304-fifa-2000/index.html.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer for PC". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/192568-fifa-2000-major-league-soccer/index.html.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197305-fifa-2000-major-league-soccer/index.html.
14. ↑ Cook, Brad. "FIFA 2000 (GBC) – Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20328&tab=review.
15. ↑ Wigmore, Glenn. "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PC) – Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19516&tab=review.
16. ↑ Kanarick, Mark. "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PS) – Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20318&tab=review.
17. ↑ Goble, Gordon (11 November 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PC)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-3392,00.html.
18. ↑ Hamilton, Lew (8 March 2000). "FIFA 2000: MajorLeague Soccer (PS)". CNET. http://gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Fifa2000/.
19. ↑ Abner, William (3 November 1999). "FIFA 2000". Strategy Plus, Inc.. http://www.cdmag.com/articles/024/013/fifa2k_review.html.
20. ↑ Poulter, Wallace (February 2000). "Goooooooooooooal! (FIFA 2000 Review)". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (187): 108. http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_187.pdf. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
21. ↑ EGM staff (December 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PS)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (125).
22. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (December 1999). "FIFA 2000 (GBC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (80). https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4582. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
23. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (December 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PS)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (80). https://gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4254. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
24. ↑ Van Stone, Matt "Kodomo" (9 November 1999). "REVIEW for FIFA 2000 (PS)". Shinno Media. http://gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1491&t=r.
25. ↑ Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Joe Kidd (December 1999). "FIFA 2000 [Major League Soccer"]. GameFan (Shinno Media) 7 (12): 94. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_7_Issue_12/page/n95/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
26. ↑ Gabe (February 2000). "FIFA 2000 Review (PC)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/33132-fifa-2000-review.
27. ↑ Adam (February 2000). "FIFA 2000 – Playstation review". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/340251-fifa-2000-review-2.
28. ↑ Trueman, Doug (17 February 2000). "FIFA 2000 Review (GBC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-2000-review/1900-2537168/.
29. ↑ Sloan, Colin (29 October 1999). "FIFA 2000 Review (PC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-2000-review/1900-2535976/.
30. ↑ Stahl, Ben (2 November 1999). "FIFA 2000 Review (PS)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fifa-2000-review/1900-2547531/.
31. ↑ Bramwell, Tom (10 November 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer (PC)". IGN Entertainment. http://archive.gamespy.com/legacy/reviews/fifa2000_a.shtm.
32. ↑ Carle, Chris (28 February 2000). "FIFA 2000 (GBC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/29/fifa-2000.
33. ↑ Jojic, Uros (8 November 1999). "FIFA 2000 (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/11/09/fifa-2000-2.
34. ↑ Kujawa, Kraig (December 1999). "FIFA 2000 [Major League Soccer"]. Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) 3 (3): 162. https://archive.org/details/Official_US_PlayStation_Magazine_Volume_3_Issue_3_1999-12_Ziff_Davis_US/page/n157/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
35. ↑ PCA staff (January 2000). "FIFA 2000 Major League Soccer". PC Accelerator (Imagine Media) (17): 92. https://archive.org/details/PCXL17Jan2000/page/n91/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
36. ↑ Clarke, Dan (March 2000). "FIFA 2000". PC Gamer (Imagine Media) 7 (3): 104. https://archive.org/details/PCGamerMarch2000/page/n109/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
37. ↑ "FIFA2000 ヨーロッパリーグ・サッカー" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=6487&redirect=no. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
38. ↑ East, Tom (Christmas 1999). "Review: FIFA 2000". Playstation Max (Future Publishing) (13): 42–43. ISSN 1464-908X.
39. ↑ Merrett, Steve (Christmas 1999). "FIFA 2000". Official UK PlayStation Magazine (Future Publishing) (53): 102–3. ISSN 1360-2349. https://archive.org/details/opm053/page/n101/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
40. ↑ The Freshman (29 October 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/2743.shtml. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
41. ↑ Air Hendrix (December 1999). "FIFA 2000 Dominates the Match Once Again (PS)". GamePro (IDG Entertainment) (135): 214. https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_135_December_1999_U/page/n207/mode/2up. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
42. ↑ Werner, Nash (31 October 1999). "FIFA 2000: Major League Soccer Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG Entertainment). http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/2772.shtml. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
43. ↑ "Game over". Edge (Future Publishing) (94): 71–81. February 2001. https://retrocdn.net/images/8/89/Edge_UK_094.pdf#page=71. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
44. ↑ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944.
45. ↑ Caoili, Eric (26 November 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Informa. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/elspa-i-wii-fit-mario-kart-i-reach-diamond-status-in-uk.
46. ↑ "Third Interactive Achievement Awards: Personal Computer". http://www.interactive.org/iaa/finalists_pc.html.

## External links

* MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

## 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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* MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

## 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.
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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/.
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16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/.
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* UEFA Champions League 2006–2007

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* FIFA Online 2
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FIFA Street series|

* FIFA Street (2005)
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* 3
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* Football Academy
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