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

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Open To Community

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LaunchBox for Windows

Date

5 days ago

Author

chinagreenelvis

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