MobyGames will now let developers remove "AKA" listings from their profiles

gamedeveloper.com:

Atari-owned game archival database MobyGames has updated its crediting policy to allow developers to request the removal of "AKAs" that list out-of-date names they were previously credited under. This shift in policy is meant to be more accommodating for developers who do not wish to have prior names in circulation so they may present their full catalog of work in professional profiles.

Previously a developer who changed their name either as part of a gender transition,  marriage, or an effort to flee domestic violence, etc. was able to have games credited under their old name added to their profile. When looking up those titles, the games would list the most up-to-date name.

Clicking on a developer's name, however, would take you to a profile page where the phrase "AKA" was listed at the top of the page. Under that phrase, you could find other names that a game developer was credited under.

In its reply to queries from Game Developer on this topic, a spokesperson for MobyGames stated that "We understand that this is an important question that requires a thoughtful and respectful response." 

"MobyGames recently added the ability for AKAs to be removed from profile pages, giving developers more control over their public profile," the spokesperson explained. "This new feature and policy aligns with that of other major archival sites, such as IMDb, that seek to document all content and professional credits within an industry."

The spokesperson added that MobyGames is continuing to adapt its platforms and policies to "ensure that the site meets the needs of industry professionals and has the ability to change as new needs arise, while continuing its important mission of preserving and making accessible game information – credits,