Add Encyclopedic Data to the LaunchBox Games Database

📋 Summary

Expand the LaunchBox Games Database to include encyclopedic information about games — such as cheats, secrets, gameplay tips, development trivia, prototype data, and more. This would enhance the depth and usefulness of the database, making LaunchBox not just a library manager but a true reference hub for video game history and gameplay details.

🎯 Feature Overview

• Allow users to submit and edit encyclopedic information directly to the LaunchBox Games Database.

• Include optional sections for:

  • Cheat Codes (Game Genie, Action Replay, GameShark, etc.)

  • Secrets & Tricks (hidden levels, easter eggs, gameplay exploits)

  • Development Notes (cut content, prototypes, beta information)

  • Gameplay Features (characters, level details, weapons, abilities)

  • Commercials, promotional materials, and trivia

• Display this information within LaunchBox’s game details pane or as a dedicated “Game Info” tab.

🛠 Example Use Case

• A user opens Super Metroid in LaunchBox and finds not only standard metadata (publisher, genre, release date) but also:

  • A section listing all available cheat codes.

  • Notes on prototype versions or development trivia.

  • Secrets about hidden areas and unlockables.

• Another user browsing Final Fantasy VII can view details about differences between regional releases, beta elements, and early development changes.

📦 Benefits

• Makes the LaunchBox Games Database a more complete and engaging resource.

• Helps players discover new insights, cheats, and hidden content without leaving LaunchBox.

• Preserves community knowledge and rare data about lesser-known or obscure games.

• Encourages contributions similar to community projects like The Cutting Room Floor or GameFAQs, but integrated directly into LaunchBox.

💡 Notes

This feature could start small—perhaps with basic cheat code and secret support—and gradually expand to include richer encyclopedic data over time. Community moderation tools and submission workflows would help maintain data quality and accuracy.