IGN game collection lists layout has changed

[trunks982]

guys go check out ur game collections at IGN. they changed it. looks like u can add games, umds, and DVDs now. they even come with boxarts.

[Chacrana]

I actually really like this new setup. I like seeing the box art next to the game. It makes your collection look that much bigger which is kinda cool.

[scsg75]

yeah, it's pretty neat. I noticed it the other day. You can pick what columns you want shown, so for those with a lot of games, it's wise to disable the boxart otherwise it takes forever to load. You can customize the page colors as well.

[SpazX]

I noticed it a couple days ago as well. It's way way better now, I like it.

[mkg12]

initally I thought it was crappy as hell and liked the older one. But one of the reasons i thought that was because I liked how it showed how many of each game you had and it's percentages. But it can still show you that, found it after clicking around a little. I think the game collection estimater way overestimates now though. My collection value jumped up around a grand

[Roufuss]

I think the game collection estimater way overestimates now though. My collection value jumped up around a grand

Mine jumped up an extra $12,000 :rofl:

This new one sucks ass... is there any way to have it listed alphabetically by platform? I can do it by platform, but its all out of order, looks like shit... definately like the old one better (which is still accessible).

I also like how the old one actually split the systems up, everything is a big fucking jumble on the new one.

[daroga]

Yeah, I noticed that change today. Kinda cool :) Gonna have to play around with it a bit I think. And my value jumped $4000. I figured these numbers were kinda off when it was jumping $20-$30 per eReader game I added to my collection ;)

[rodeojones903]

that is fuck in awesome

[HumanSnatcher]

I don't like the fact that I can't go to my list and look for the cheat section for a specific title like before. Or any other feature that was in the same column for that game. As for DVDs, I have all mine cataloged at dvdaf.com. I'm so not gonna reenter 250+ titles

[trunks982]

it seems that some dvds are missing in the search engine. i tried to add Win a Date with Tad Hamilton DVD in my DVD collection, they dont have that listed. its my very first chick flick DVD. its a great movie btw.

[CoffeeEdge]

When you use this link (http://my.ign.com/my/sb?action=viewUserGameList&ownedGames=1&objType=1), you can look at your own lists in the old style.

I don't like this new one, so far...

Edit:
Holy smokes, their little "estimate" for the value of my collection increased by $4738.74. o_O

With the new "estimate," that means that they believe that each of my games is worth exactly $37. I highly doubt that any of my cart-only NES games will fetch $37. These estimates are way, way too high.

[Gameboy415]

# Items: 1283 Games
Est. Value: $47471

:shock:

Wow. And this doesn't include the 30 or so games I bought recently.....

[DomLando]

Yeah my value went up frpm over 20 grand to now over 60. So far I like and dislike it. I have to play around with it more though.

[argyle]

Mine jumped up an extra $12,000 :rofl:

This new one sucks ass... is there any way to have it listed alphabetically by platform? I can do it by platform, but its all out of order, looks like shit... definately like the old one better (which is still accessible).

I also like how the old one actually split the systems up, everything is a big fucking jumble on the new one.

Yea, this threw me at first too. But look at the menu on the left-hand side of the screen. Expand the Videogames option, and you'll see another expandable option called Collection By Platform. There you'll be able to list out your games by platform, and they will be in alphabetical order there.

It takes a little getting used to, but I really like the new layout as well. The only thing I wish they had added is the ability to add more than one title at a time (like dvdaficionado.com does). I really want to add my dvd collection to have all my collections in one place, but doing it one at a time will take for-ev-er.

[nnthomas]

If it had the same listing format as the old style, this new one would be great, it looks all uneven thanks to all the various boxarts, should be an option to categorize them by console automatically, not via that stupid menu on the left

[PittsburghAfterDark]

They finally realized my PSone games were worth a boatload more than my GBA and GCN collection.

Wow, that was a no brainer.

[corrosivefrost]

Not diggin it.

I'm with the grumpy old people who dislike change. :)

[rabidmonkeys]

Holy crap! My collection jumped $9k! Now I just have to add all the DVDs back in since guzzlefish is gone. It's going to take forever.

[TC]

Its pretty cool they added DVDs to it now. I'd like to think I could use it for insurance, but I'm sure those scumbags would find a way to weasel out of that.

[secretvampire]

Wow, I really hate it. The last version was so clean and easy to read, now my games are all over the place. Even sorted by platform in one list, it's not nearly as easy to read. My public notes now take up way too much room as well. Thumbs down.

[BigHow]

Did anyone else lose games during the transition? I'm noticing that games are missing from my collection.

[onetrackmind]

eh i dont like it... i liked the old way better

[trunks982]

some of the boxarts doesnt even match my games. for example, my Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Kirby: CC, Metroid Pinball. the pictured ones at IGN looks like the Japanese versions.

[DomLando]

Did anyone else lose games during the transition? I'm noticing that games are missing from my collection.
I havent gone through it I hope not though because it took me forver to go through my stuff and im not even done. I dont feel like going through everything again.

[Vinny]

eh i dont like it... i liked the old way better

I agree.. I just don't like it now. It looks nicer but the old ones functioned a lot better. It's more like GS's now, which is glitchy and I avoided using it. Now IGN's looks to be the same way...:-x And if you try to reorganize it, it doesn't put everything in alphabetical order. Some of the games aren't where they belong while most are fine.

And the search feature sucks!:-(

I do like that they added a DVD section though... that's kinda nice I guess but they don't have some of my DVDs.:-?

Anybody know how to get the public view to show games by platform, in alphabetical order?

[asianxcore]

just curious since it's related somewhat,

I have my collection on IGN, is there anyway I can delete my account?

[Negative]

Tagged for later.

[Mr. Anderson]

Hm, is there a way to submit box art to IGN?

[SMMM]

Hm, is there a way to submit box art to IGN?

Just e-mailed them about this a couple days ago.

"Hey Kay,



That would be great if you could send those to games@ign.com.

Thanks a lot,
Svetlana

"

[Graystone]

I like the new look. I think it would be best if they left it like it was and then just add boxart off to the side. However its free so can't complain.

[Warner1281]

Bleh... it's crap now. Used to be simple and easy to navigate. Now it's just too messy and complicated. As my wife always tells me, "Don't fix unless it's broke... and not broke in the sense that it needs batteries!"

[Photomotoz]

I like the change. I really like seeing the boxart. But I do miss the way they used be organized. Now it is spaced out, which is good, but not in a good order.

[botticus]

They got lazy... unless it's an odd coincidence, multiple collections I've looked at show each game is worth an average of $37.

[Roufuss]

Bleh... it's crap now. Used to be simple and easy to navigate. Now it's just too messy and complicated. As my wife always tells me, "Don't fix unless it's broke... and not broke in the sense that it needs batteries!"

As much as I hate to redo everything...

Does anyone know a better listing site out there I can use? Its a real pain in the ass not being able to sort alphabetically AND by platform, what kind of idiot dosen't code that in?

Is there a way to use the old version still?

[GuilewasNK]

I like the new look. I find it humorous that my copy of Virtua Racing Deluxe for the 32X has an estimated value of $37 though. :lol:

[Trakan]

As much as I hate to redo everything...

Does anyone know a better listing site out there I can use? Its a real pain in the ass not being able to sort alphabetically AND by platform, what kind of idiot dosen't code that in?

Is there a way to use the old version still?

When you use this link (http://my.ign.com/my/sb?action=viewUserGameList&ownedGames=1&objType=1), you can look at your own lists in the old style.

Yep.

[botticus]

Yep.
Just be warned that they are not synched. If you add games to one version of the collection, it will not be added to the other version.

[DomLando]

Just be warned that they are not synched. If you add games to one version of the collection, it will not be added to the other version.
I added games to the newer version today and it did indeed add them to the older version.

[ViolentLee]

Wow...this is lame. I have the old version bookmarked and have been keeping up with it, without even knowing the public view has changed. I wouldn't think it'd default to boxart being visible with 1000+ games in my collection. Thumbs down for me.

[botticus]

I added games to the newer version today and it did indeed add them to the older version.
Hmm... I added it to the old version, and it didn't add them to the new version. I wonder if that's the only problem.

[FriskyTanuki]

Hmm... I added it to the old version, and it didn't add them to the new version. I wonder if that's the only problem.
You'd have to add them to the new version to have them on both. The old setup can't update to the new setup, because if you're using the old setup, you're not going to be using the new setup then. Plus, I don't believe there's a way to get to the new setup from the old one, unless I missed an added link.

[moiety]

Yep, not a fan.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I'm not liking it. IGN has always been slow for me, all this has done is slow it down even more.

[Kaijufan]

I'm not very impressed. I liked it when the games were grouped by system. Plus, they don't have a lot of the DVDs I own.

[moiety]

Hmm... I added it to the old version, and it didn't add them to the new version. I wonder if that's the only problem.

I just added to the old version and the changes were indeed reflected in the new version. I'm assuming either version is drawing from the same database?

[Backlash]

Boo.

[SMMM]

How anyone can not like this new setup is beyond me. I can now finally list games under categories such as "Need to beat", "Need to find scan for cover project", ect. The ability to customize is reason alone to put it far above the old setup.

Don't like how it isn't group by system? Then click on the link that says "Platform" to do so, or even go the left side and go to "Collection by platform". Don't like the boxarts? Then click on column options and deselect boxarts. Mad that they don't show a boxart for every single game you own? Then find jpgs of them(I had to scan some of my import saturn and 3DO games) and send it to games@ign.com, saying that you want them to list them in their database.

I like how they included everything I wanted and I find the rest of you whining. Get over it.

And, one more thing. If they don't have a few DVDs you have in their database, e-mail them about it. They just started this, so it is unfair to expect them to have everything right away.

[ViolentLee]

How anyone can not like this new setup is beyond me. I can now finally list games under categories such as "Need to beat", "Need to find scan for cover project", ect. The ability to customize is reason alone to put it far above the old setup.

Don't like how it isn't group by system? Then click on the link that says "Platform" to do so, or even go the left side and go to "Collection by platform". Don't like the boxarts? Then click on column options and deselect boxarts. Mad that they don't show a boxart for every single game you own? Then find jpgs of them(I had to scan some of my import saturn and 3DO games) and send it to games@ign.com, saying that you want them to list them in their database.

I like how they included everything I wanted and I find the rest of you whining. Get over it.

And, one more thing. If they don't have a few DVDs you have in their database, e-mail them about it. They just started this, so it is unfair to expect them to have everything right away.

You're right, dude. We shouldn't have our own opinions on it. If you like it, nobody else has a right to disagree. How could we ever be so crass as to think differently than you? Thanks for showing me the light. I freaking love it now.

So what if it takes more space to show less info? So what if showing public notes now doubles the height size of the list? So what if I have to click a tab then scroll to the top and hit "edit" to change anything? So what if I find it stylistically inferior to its predecessor? As long as SMMM likes it, none of that matters, and is in fact "whining."

By the way, now the bookmark I had for the old version bumps to the new one. I'd complain, but I don't want to whine more, and tick off SMMM. So it's great!

[SMMM]

You're right, dude. We shouldn't have our own opinions on it. If you like it, nobody else has a right to disagree. How could we ever be so crass as to think differently than you? Thanks for showing me the light. I freaking love it now.

So what if it takes more space to show less info? So what if showing public notes now doubles the height size of the list? So what if I have to click a tab then scroll to the top and hit "edit" to change anything? So what if I find it stylistically inferior to its predecessor? As long as SMMM likes it, none of that matters, and is in fact "whining."

By the way, now the bookmark I had for the old version bumps to the new one. I'd complain, but I don't want to whine more, and tick off SMMM. So it's great!

Finally, someone understands. btw, most of your complaints have little to do with the list's abilities and more with you being to lazy to spend an extra couple seconds doing something, not to mention "it's not your style". The pros far outweigh the cons.

[chickenhawk]

Finally, someone understands. btw, most of your complaints have little to do with the list's abilities and more with you being to lazy to spend an extra couple seconds doing something, not to mention "it's not your style". The pros far outweigh the cons.

I didn't read the whole thread, but I'm not a fan of the new style either. And to be fair, it takes more than a "couple extra seconds" to some of the stuff that ViolentLee was talking about. I'll admit that some of the extra stuff is cool, like how you can put if you played or beat the game or whatever, but I don't have time for all the customization that you seem to be all excited about. I just want to update my list quickly and prefer quick and easy viewing. It's tedious to add and remove games IMHO, especially adding them. I also think that XxFury2Xx is right on the money...IGn has always been slow for me too, and with the new system, you have to link more often than with the old system it seems. So, as far as the pros far outweighing the cons, I don't know about that. I think it depends on the person. Maybe for you, but certainly not for me.

[ViolentLee]

Finally, someone understands. btw, most of your complaints have little to do with the list's abilities and more with you being to lazy to spend an extra couple seconds doing something, not to mention "it's not your style". The pros far outweigh the cons.

Untrue. The only complaint about perceived laziness was the one about having to click a tab then scroll to the top of the list. When you have 1000+ games like I do, that's a pain in the butt.

I have no problem agreeing to disagree. I'll still continue to use it, as it's still worlds better than GameSpot's or 1up's. I just wanted to give you a little crap for pointing a twisted finger at any dissenters.

[FriskyTanuki]

I like how their choices of what games fit into what genre. I never knew that Rise to Honor, Power Stone, and TMNT IV were all the same type of games.

It seems to be allowing me to rank games in the genre listing, but it wasn't doing it before. I like it. The customization is nice, it's pretty fast loading-wise, and the editing/adding system is a little easier, though I miss the quick edit feature from the old version.

[Fire]

Sorry to bump up a bit of an old thread. I've bene going through my collection, but I can't stand the search feature now. is there anywy to do it like before and just search for DS games or PS2 games and the just add a bunch of them. When i search just DS it comes up only 5 results a page and it's a pain in the ass going through the entire 400 game list of DS games just for a hand full of them.

[Photomotoz]

Hey a game I have (Battle Bugs) is not on the site, and I cannot find the address at which to e-mail them and inform them, does anyone know where to find it?

[SMMM]

Hey a game I have (Battle Bugs) is not on the site, and I cannot find the address at which to e-mail them and inform them, does anyone know where to find it?

games@ign.com

Just tell them the title, system, date, publisher, developer.

[Roufuss]

At least it now lists by alphabetical order according to system.

[Backlash]

I can't seem to add games to my list. I search for the game and it finds it, but when I click the checkbox and then click "Add to my List" it just goes to a search screen and tells me no results were found. :( It doesn't happen every time, but most of the time.

Anyone else have this problem or find a workaround?

[radjago]

I can't seem to add games to my list. I search for the game and it finds it, but when I click the checkbox and then click "Add to my List" it just goes to a search screen and tells me no results were found. :( It doesn't happen every time, but most of the time.

Anyone else have this problem or find a workaround?
I think by default it adds games to your watch list instead of your collection. Try going over to your watch list and move those games over.

[CocheseUGA]

Yeah, that link for the old view doesn't work for me. Still lists it in the crappy new way.

I, too, vote for another site to list our collection. Something more along the lines of DVDAF.

[mkg12]

I can't seem to add games to my list. I search for the game and it finds it, but when I click the checkbox and then click "Add to my List" it just goes to a search screen and tells me no results were found. :( It doesn't happen every time, but most of the time.

Anyone else have this problem or find a workaround?
Ya, I know what you mean. You click"add items" then you search for it. It comes up in the search so you check mark the "add" box. Then you click "add to my list". BUT then it says game isn't found and you can't add it. Correct? I just wait until later to add it when it feels like putting out.

[Backlash]

I think by default it adds games to your watch list instead of your collection. Try going over to your watch list and move those games over.

No, it doesn't add it at all for me.

[mkg12]

No, it doesn't add it at all for me.Did you read my post? That's what happens right? I just wait until a later time when if feelsl ike working.

[Backlash]

Did you read my post? That's what happens right? I just wait until a later time when if feelsl ike working.

Yeah, sorry - I was replying to the earlier post then I was afk. I guess I'll just try again later. Thanks for the confirmation.

[jagwire1141]

Is there any way to upload new boaxart? Some of my games don't have it.

[SMMM]

Is there any way to upload new boaxart? Some of my games don't have it.

Give me a list of the ones you need and I'll try to take care of it.

[Backlash]

Is there any way to upload new boaxart? Some of my games don't have it.

There is a thread with requests, most of which still haven't been fulfilled, afaik.

[lordwow]

There are a few things that annoy the heck out of me about IGN's system. Unfortunately, there's no DVDAf-type system for VGs.

1) Why are GameRanking Stats between My Ranking and the Average User Ranking. Shouldn't these two Rankins be right next to each other?

2) I wish it was more customizable, or automatically seperated by system. I guess it's just nitpicky, but It drives me nuts.

3) I don't want emails. Stop making it default.

[jagwire1141]

For the GBC: Dragon Warrior I & II, Mario Golf and Test Drive 6 and for PSone: GTA : II

[SMMM]

There is a thread with requests, most of which still haven't been fulfilled, afaik.

I did over 300 of them. That's gotta count for something...

[Backlash]

I did over 300 of them. That's gotta count for something...

Oh I'm sorry - I didn't mean to belittle your effort; it was awesome! It's just that there are tons missing from ign.

[trunks982]

Does anyone have trouble adding games now? I did a search for games to add, it just doesnt load.

[DomLando]

When I try and add more than one game at a time I get an error. If I do one at a time though it works fine.

[ViolentLee]

^^^
Me too. That's really annoying. I'll put in the info for one game I want to add, then click "+ More" and type in the game name. It lets me select the second game, but then goes to an error screen. How could they flub that one?