Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

Our commitment to honest, thorough, and transparent gaming coverage

Our Core Principles

Editorial Independence

We don't let advertising, review copies, or industry relationships affect our opinions. Our reviews and coverage are based solely on merit.

Fair Assessment

We spend adequate time with each game before review. If we can't properly evaluate a game, we'll tell you why.

Passion for Gaming

Our writers aren't just critics - they're dedicated gamers who understand what makes games special.

Community Focus

We value our community's input and maintain an open dialogue with our readers through comments and social media.

Review Policy

  • We complete games before reviewing them whenever possible
  • Review scores are decided by the reviewer with editorial oversight
  • We'll always disclose if we couldn't complete a game and why
  • Post-release updates may be covered separately but don't change original review scores
  • Review copies received from publishers are always disclosed

Content Standards

  • Factual accuracy is our top priority
  • All articles undergo editorial review before publication
  • We credit original sources and link to them when applicable
  • Corrections are made transparently with editorial notes
  • Opinion pieces are clearly labeled as such

Disclosure Policy

We believe in full transparency about our industry relationships:

  • We disclose when content is sponsored or contains affiliate links
  • Our writers can't accept gifts valued over $60 from companies we cover
  • Staff must disclose any industry relationships that could create conflicts
  • Review copies and preview access are disclosed in our coverage

Corrections

If you spot an error in our coverage, please let us know. Here's how we handle corrections:

  • Factual errors are corrected as soon as possible
  • Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of articles
  • Original text isn't deleted - corrections are added transparently
  • Updated timestamps show when corrections were made

Editorial Contact

For questions about our editorial policies or to report concerns:

[email protected]