GameWeasel

Enhances the GameFAQs message boards

GameWeasel - Enhance Your GameFAQs Message Boards Experience

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).

Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://www.gamefaqs.com/*
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 161.79K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
User 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.
by 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.
by Ryan Webb, 2013-06-12

DUDE IT STOPPED WORKING FOR ME WHEN GFAQS INTRODUCED POLLS...FIXIT MYBOY! OTherwise -> 5IVER STARS
by Artur Vidiartkhi, 2012-08-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GameWeasel requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GameWeasel may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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