How to handle a dev studio that only did a small part on a game? - Editing & Tools

#1 Posted by DeF (4180 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

My first thought was to just add that specific game to their "developed by" list. But would that be correct?

The example that caused this confusion in my head is Quantic Dream (studio behind Heavy Rain): I just finished Red Steel 2 and in the credits I saw that Quantic Dream did thei Motion Capture for that game. Do I now add Red Steel 2 to games developed by Quantic Dream?

I hope you can clear this up for me :)
thanks

#2 Posted by DeF (4180 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

too specific? :)

#3 Posted by Hamz (6842 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

In theory if a development studio has some hand in working on a game then they should probably have it credited too them. They may not have been the lead developer but if they actually helped create some aspect of the game, then they obviously deserve to be credited for their work done.

It may also be wise to detail the development history on the game's page to highlight the fact that one developer had a smaller role in creating a very specific part of said game :)

#4 Posted by DeF (4180 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

thanks, that sounds reasonable!

will do [later]. *work, work*

#5 Posted by LordAndrew (13817 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

You can also go here, click the Edit button, and enter a short explanation of what parts of the game they developed. People will only see that description if they go to that specific page, but at least those people will have something to see besides just a list of games.

#6 Posted by Brackynews (3329 posts) - 2 years, 5 months ago

@LordAndrew: Those contextual edits are probably the best kept secret about the wiki. Everywhere, once you know to look for them.