Find new games to play
and people to play them with
on every platform
est. 2011

About byte1ife


byte1ife is many things, but focuses on video games, the people that play them, and the huge effect they have on global culture. byte1ife includes a sprawling, user-powered game index, in which you can find new games to play and people to play them with, browse user-uploaded screenshots, user-written reviews, read tips and guides on how to play, and more. There are also community forums in which one could partake in many gaming (and non-gaming) discussions. All the website is missing is you!

Frequently Asked Questions


Is byte1ife free to use?
byte1ife is free to use and accounts are free, but we do have a couple ads sparingly spread throughout the site to help pay for server costs. If you have an adblocker enabled, please consider supporting us by disabling it for this website. If not, we won't bug you with annoying popups asking you to disable it. Don't worry!

Is there a byte1ife app?
No, but we do have a mobile-friendly website that should fit your mobile device's screen nicely. For tablets and laptops, we recommend the desktop site for a delicious experience.

Is byte1ife still being worked on?
All the time! It's not uncommon to see new features and slight changes alike every time you log on. Check out the changelog below to see more details.

Are there more plans for new stuff on byte1ife in the future?
Yes, many ideas for new stuff! This is very exciting for us. The only thing we are missing is more people and more time!

When was byte1ife started?
Believe it or not, it was started around 2007, granted under a different name. The Vets will remember it. It didn't hit the web as byte1ife until January of 2011.

Does byte1ife sell video games?
No. byte1ife does not sell, distribute, or publish any video games. We do link to websites where certain games can be downloaded for free.

Does byte1ife accept money for reviews?
We do not. But, if we did, it wouldn't do much as "staff reviews" are mixed in with the rest of the users' just the same. They are not given any special weight.

Compatibility


  • byte1ife works as intended on the latest versions of any WebKit browser.
  • Users with high resolutions (anything above 1366 x 768) will most likely notice a lot of empty space. The layout will be converted from fixed-width to fluid-width over time to correct this, but for now our limited time is focused on function.
  • For many of the site's features to be functional, you must have javascript enabled in your browser.

Changelog


0.8


- Added timezone support for all locales
- Newest game reviews are now displayed on the main game index page
- Cosmetic changes, also improved quality of some site graphics
- Minor changes to game index searching
- Your unique referral link will now show up on the Karma help page.
- Updated email design
- Resized forum post design for better proportions
- Added option to quickly message other users in shoutbox
- User reviews on a game now result in an average score being shown on the game's main page
- Bug fixes and improvements regarding logging in/out and registering, as well as statistics

0.7


- Completed "Forgot Password" feature. Users can now change their passwords if access to the account is lost.
- Improved legibility of text across website. Still a work in progress.

0.6


Added:

  • Extra security measures.

Fixed:

  • Account registration and login now work again.

Changed:

  • Refreshed some design elements.

0.5


Added:

  • Game collection link to user bar.
  • "Last seen online" date to profiles.
  • Usernames are now suggested when composing a private message.
  • Users can upload their own avatars.
  • Support for custom user titles.
  • Breakdown of karma points/details in control panel.
  • A few javascript bells and whistles.
  • If a user is online, it says so on their profile.
  • Forum topics and replies can now be edited.
  • BBCode formatting guide.
  • Basic website help section.
  • Users can now submit and view game reviews.
  • Ability to set North American, European, and Japanese release dates.
  • Game release dates can now be set as "TBA".
  • Games soon to be released are now displayed on the game index home page.
  • "How can I contribute?" section to game index.
  • Forum categories can be viewed.
  • Forum topics are now automatically paginated.
  • Basic activity feed.
  • Ability to view all of a user's forum topics and replies.
  • New forum post indicators now also show up next to topics.
  • Ability to link XBL gamertags and PSN IDs.

Fixed:

  • Old cover art is now deleted when new cover art is uploaded.
  • Activity feed items are trimmed to prevent word wrapping.
  • "The" and "A" are ignored when indexing game titles.
  • Karma from previous ranks doesn't appear in rank progress bar.
  • Users now correctly gain karma from forum posts.

Changed:

  • Navigation bar links are now stylized and easier to read.
  • New private messages now highlight the PM link in the subnav.
  • Redirection times (mainly in forums) have been drastically shortened.
  • Lowered amount of karma gained from adding games to index.
  • Brightened text across the site for increased readability.
  • Clicking "Reply" in forum topic now also highlights text box.
  • Began cleaning user profile sidebars.

0.4 (4/4/12)


Added:

  • You can now filter results by platform when browsing the game index.
  • Forums received minor facelift.
  • Results in the game index are now paginated.
  • Games can now be removed from the index, and are permanently deleted after 14 days.
  • Karma incrementation can be controlled in each forum.
  • Forum topics can be pinned or locked.
  • Users can now see all other users who have added a certain game to their collection.
  • You can now unselect browsing criteria in the game index.
  • Rank appears in user bar.
  • Ability to edit game type (Standalone, DLC, Expansion, Mod).
  • A game's music composer can now be added to the information.

Fixed:

  • Fixed "edit platforms" bug on game edit page.
  • Fixed forum link appearance.
  • Fixed reply to PM form.
  • Fixed relative date function (2 seconds ago, 1 week ago, etc).

Changed:

  • Game information and game page navigation has been improved.
  • Expanding sidebar menus is now smoother.
  • Autosearch differentiates between different game types.

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Get in Touch


PO Box 2082
Layton UT 84041

Staff


blustrkrAdministrator
LatdoggModerator
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Thank you for all of your help building byte1ife!

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