GameWeasel

Enhances the GameFAQs message boards

What is GameWeasel?

GameWeasel is a Chrome extension designed for the enhancement of user experience on GameFAQs message boards. The extension integrates features like quickposting, quoting, new message notifications, highlighting, alternative stylesheets, account switching, custom date formats, and text to image. It was initially termed as GameChrome. This application is currently developed by UD4 and was originally created by Jesse Lentz. The Firefox equivalent, GameFOX, is developed by Brian Marshall (Karamthulhu).

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-04-02

By: João Albertoni

Users: 637

Rating: 4.37 (57)

Version: 0.7.6.3 (Last updated: 2013-07-14)

Creation date: 2013-07-14

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/*
tabs
contextMenus

Size: 161.79K

URLs: Website

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Summary

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This is a port of GameFOX, a Firefox extension which enhances the GameFAQs message boards. Features include quickposting, quoting, new message notifications, highlighting, alternative stylesheets, account switching, custom date formats, text to image, and more. Previously known as GameChrome.

Currently developed by UD4. Originally created by Jesse Lentz. GameFOX is developed by Brian Marshall (Karamthulhu).

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Extension is similar to GameFox which users enjoyed
Offers a variety of appreciated features
Users noted that it works fine typically

Cons

Issues with 'Mouse Actions' and the page auto-reloading feature
Problems keeping user logged into account
Quoting no longer blockquotes
Issue with displaying the correct numbers of pages
Errors when trying to quickpost

Most mentioned

Need update for new gamefaq features as well as polls
Errors occur when Ad Blocker feature is enabled
Problems viewing user-created polls

Recent reviews

I loved GameFox and now I use Chrome and it is just like the one I remember. HOWEVER, Mouse Actions seem to not be working, this was one of my favourite features. Also I'd like the auto reload page feature to make a return.

A Google user, 2013-08-13

Great tool to have but it needs a major update so it can work it the new gamefaq update.

Ryan Webb, 2013-06-12

DUDE IT STOPPED WORKING FOR ME WHEN GFAQS INTRODUCED POLLS...FIXIT MYBOY! OTherwise -> 5IVER STARS

Artur Vidiartkhi, 2012-08-17

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Safety

Risk impact

GameWeasel may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.