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The biggest news made IGDB this cycle, who launched the first version of their API. An API offers standardized access for fetching all kinds of data from a database, so they can be used elsewhere, and is therefore an important thing to have. This first IGDB API offers access to game data, companies, people, franchises, and platforms, which seems quite comprehensive so far. There's also the possibility for game shops to integrate their game products to the price comparison feature of IGDB; another strong sign for the commercial nature of the project.
In other news, this project became a bit more social with the addition of a basic "friends" feature, and a revamped "Karma Hunter" page, which is the one-stop shop for people looking for things to contribute.
Database projects we are monitoring:
MobyGames TheLegacy RetroCollect OGDB IGDB