Game Tracking
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Nexus Mods now owns SteamDB, but promises not to change it: "We think that's worth protecting."
Chosen, the company behind Nexus Mods, has acquired SteamDB from its co-founder Pavel Djundik. While promising to maintain SteamDB's current features and data without traditional ads or paywalls, Chosen acknowledges the need for the site to generate revenue through "lighter-touch ways" like partnerships and affiliate links. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with the resources for long-term stability and development, with potential future integrations to benefit modding.
Backloggd Review: The Best Game Tracker? I Tested It for 6 Months
After six months of testing, this review finds Backloggd to be the best free game tracking service for community and reviews, but lacking in helping users decide what to play next. While praised for its excellent UI, free features, and active community, its lack of a mobile app and automated library import are significant drawbacks for many users. The service excels at cataloging past gaming experiences but does not offer robust features for discovering games to play in the present.
GG App Review: The Only Game Tracker With a Mobile App. Is It Worth It?
The GG app offers a convenient mobile solution for tracking games played, featuring distinct status options like 'Shelved' and 'Abandoned' that cater to adult players. However, its aggressive $4.99 monthly subscription for features like list cloning and lack of automated game ownership imports make it difficult to justify compared to free alternatives like Backloggd.
Is There a Letterboxd for Board Games?
The article discusses the lack of a unified platform for tracking both video games and board games, similar to Letterboxd for films or Goodreads for books. While apps like Backloggd, GG, and HowLongToBeat cater to video games, and BoardGameGeek serves the board game community, none bridge the gap. SavePoint is presented as a new solution aiming to consolidate tracking for both types of games.
