Joe Murray
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Site Update v1.1.0 - Data Export & Policy Update
🕑 Added 2024-07-19 14:44:37 +0000 UTC'Hoy Backloggers!
I'm back with the first new feature update for the new site, the long-promised data export function. Served up with a side dish of polish and bug fixes. Enjoy!
Please note, the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy have all been entirely rewritten. My main intent here is to ensure the site is properly covered and compliant with the ever increasing number of privacy laws popping up. For better and worse, this means an approximately 100% increase in legalese.
While the policy text is all new, I consider my philosophy for the site unchanged. I strive to collect and use the minimum amount of data needed to run the site. Still, you should be sure to read the policies yourself and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
And if you're a patron, don't forget to vote in the first Patron's Choice Poll to determine what the next big update will be. The current leader is ahead by one vote right now, so your choice could decide it all!
Patch Notes v1.1.0
New Feature
Data Export: check the new Data page under Settings to try out the CSV export options for your game and multitap data.
Improvements
The "2024 Backlog" donut graph under Backlog Breakdown now shows a ratio of games added vs finished for the year instead of a mostly arbitrary bit of bar.
Also under the Backlog Breakdown, Endless and None stats have been split off from the Active Backlog bar and are no longer included in the percentages.
Improved performance on "Include Shelved" toggle
Bugfixes
Fixed text alignment issue when Active Backlog bar is less than 50%
Deleted games are now immediately removed from working data
Whitespace is now ignored on the ends of search text
Platform Changes
Added: Atari VCS and Legacy Games Launcher
Renamed: Prime Gaming (Twitch) → Amazon Prime Gaming (Amazon)
Added icon for Sega Genesis
Other
The Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy have been updated.
Update Forecast
Here's a look at what's coming up:
Patron's Choice Voting Results: one week left to vote! You pick the next major update.
Backloggery 17th Anniversary Live Stream Marathon: come join us Saturday, August 3 at Noon ET on Twitch to celebrate 17 years of Backloggery!
Polish Phase: various site improvements I'm prioritizing
Patron's Choice Phase: work starts on the set of updates chosen in the poll
Is it autumn yet?
-Drumble
Comments
Stephen
Data export function is a fantastic addition to the site.
Joe Murray
Hmm, I'll have to look into it but I imagine it's likely fixable.
HoshikawaAru
I’m so excited to see CSV, thanks for your hard work!! Just as a quick note, it seems like special characters (eg. é, japanese characters, etc) aren’t exported correctly. So Pokkén Tournament shows up as Pokké️n Tournament. Is this something that will be remediated at some point?
