MobyGames ID and Link Support in the Games Database

📋 Summary

Add support for storing a MobyGames ID and link on LaunchBox Games Database entries.


Problem

Currently, LaunchBox database entries do not include a direct reference to MobyGames.

This means:

  • Users cannot quickly jump from a LaunchBox entry to its MobyGames page

  • There is no consistent way to map entries between the two databases

  • Helpful external reference data is harder to verify or cross-check

For users who rely on both databases, this creates unnecessary friction.


💡 Proposal

Add a dedicated MobyGames ID or URL field to Games Database entries:

  • Store the MobyGames ID for each game

  • Display a clickable MobyGames link where appropriate

  • Allow this field to be used as a reference point for moderation and data verification


📦 Benefits

  • Makes it easier to cross-reference LaunchBox entries with MobyGames

  • Improves research and verification when editing database entries

  • Adds a useful external reference for users and moderators


💡 Notes

  • Should be optional and only used when a matching MobyGames entry exists

  • Could be hidden from normal users if primarily intended as reference data

Please authenticate to join the conversation.

Upvoters
Status

Open To Community

Board
Custom icon

LaunchBox for Windows

Date

20 days ago

Author

chinagreenelvis

Subscribe to post

Get notified by email when there are changes.