What is The DB Project?
It is many a thing really.
1. Database (that comes in the form of an application)
a. comprehensive (covering all possible aspects of a game)
b. extensive (all video games known to man - and aliens)
c. accurate (displaying correct, up to date and complete information)
d. organised (well categorised with in-depth search options)
e. customisable (build your own database, create lists, add personal data and content) f. dynamic (categories can easily be added
g. interactive (all media content is directly accessible)
2. Archive (where all the data is stored)
a. easy to access and free for everyone (no fees, limitations or restrictions)
b. everything in one place (no needles(s) searching)
c. managed by carers (who collectively take care of a game)
d. informative and educational (eg collectors learn about all the versions of a game
release, how they differ, how the product was made, how many there were made/sold)
3. Social platform
- connect with fellow game enthusiasts (forum)
- promote or support other games or community projects
- share your passion by joining or starting discussions (Discord)
- buy, sell, trade or share games & collectibles
- help build video game history by submitting lost or incomplete data
4. Preservation
- meticulous archiving with the highest presrvation standards (no cutting corners)
At this very moment, a particular piece of information just got lost;
by death, fire, flood, mice or rust.
Perhaps by sheer stupidity or just cause,
so to preserve our past for the future, archiving we must.
In other words, the longer we wait, the less anyone has to enjoy.
a. comprehensive (covering all possible aspects of a game)
b. extensive (all video games known to man - and aliens)
c. accurate (displaying correct, up to date and complete information)
d. organised (well categorised with in-depth search options)
e. customisable (build your own database, create lists, add personal data and content) f. dynamic (categories can easily be added
g. interactive (all media content is directly accessible)
2. Archive (where all the data is stored)
a. easy to access and free for everyone (no fees, limitations or restrictions)
b. everything in one place (no needles(s) searching)
c. managed by carers (who collectively take care of a game)
d. informative and educational (eg collectors learn about all the versions of a game
release, how they differ, how the product was made, how many there were made/sold)
3. Social platform
- connect with fellow game enthusiasts (forum)
- promote or support other games or community projects
- share your passion by joining or starting discussions (Discord)
- buy, sell, trade or share games & collectibles
- help build video game history by submitting lost or incomplete data
4. Preservation
- meticulous archiving with the highest presrvation standards (no cutting corners)
At this very moment, a particular piece of information just got lost;
by death, fire, flood, mice or rust.
Perhaps by sheer stupidity or just cause,
so to preserve our past for the future, archiving we must.
In other words, the longer we wait, the less anyone has to enjoy.
Looks impressive, but What is the current state of the project?
