Store Link Issue: [GAME NAME] - [PLATFORM]

[Zajfan]

Store Link Accuracy Issues - Multiple Games Affected

🐛 Issue Summary

The automated URL population system has accuracy problems where store links and YouTube trailers don't always point to the correct game. Based on verification, 84.6% accuracy rate with 38 problematic links out of 247 total links.

🎯 Critical Examples

• Among Us GOG link → Points to "The Wolf Among Us" instead of "Among Us" ✅ FIXED
• Injustice: Gods Among Us Epic link → Points to "Among Us" instead of "Injustice"
• Many GOG links → Default to "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" incorrectly

📊 Scope of Issues

Based on automated verification:

• Total links checked: 247
• Problematic links: 38
• Accuracy rate: 84.6%

Platform-Specific Issues:

• GOG Links: Many incorrect matches due to search algorithm limitations
• Epic Games Links: Limited mapping causes mismatches
• YouTube Trailers: Some non-official or generic videos
• Steam Links: Minor trademark symbol mismatches

🔍 Root Causes

1. Search Algorithm Limitations - Fuzzy matching leads to wrong games
2. Similar Game Names - "Among Us" vs "The Wolf Among Us", Portal variants
3. API Search Quality - Some APIs return popular but incorrect results
4. Limited Manual Curation - Automated systems need human oversight

📋 Known Problematic Games

(From verification report)

High Priority Fixes Needed:

• Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (Epic link → Among Us)
• Batman: Arkham Knight (GOG link incorrect)
• Dark Souls III (GOG link incorrect)
• Multiple Half-Life games (GOG links incorrect)
• Grand Theft Auto series (GOG links incorrect)

✅ Proposed Solutions

Immediate Actions:

• Create verification system to identify issues
• Apply manual fixes for critical games (9 games fixed)
• Document all known issues
• Community reporting system for users to report incorrect links
• Manual review of top 20 popular games

Long-term Improvements:

• Enhanced matching algorithms with game metadata
• Integration with official APIs where available
• Regular automated link validation
• Community verification system

🛠️ Technical Implementation

• Files involved: fix_problematic_links.py, improved_url_populator.py
• Database fields: steam_url, gog_url, epic_url, youtube_trailer
• Verification tool: verify_links.py (development)

🎯 Current Workarounds

1. Multiple Store Options - Users can cross-check between Steam/GOG/Epic
2. Manual Fixes Applied - 9 popular games already corrected
3. Steam Links Prioritized - 100% accuracy on Steam links (primary platform)

📝 How to Help

For Users:

• Report incorrect links using the issue template
• Provide correct URLs when reporting issues

For Contributors:

• Add games to MANUAL_FIXES dictionary in fix_problematic_links.py
• Improve search algorithms in improved_url_populator.py
• Help with verification and testing

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Labels: bug, enhancement, help wanted, good first issue
Priority: medium
Assignees: Open for community contribution