Ethics Policy
Transparency and integrity in gaming journalism
Core Ethical Principles
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently, free from commercial or political influence.
Community First
We prioritize the interests of the gaming community over personal or commercial gain.
Full Disclosure
We fully disclose any financial interests, relationships, or potential conflicts.
No Score or Market Manipulation
We never use our platform to manipulate review scores, player sentiment, or public markets, nor to promote personal financial interests.
Financial Conflicts of Interest
Prohibited Activities
- Trading on insider information or unpublished material
- Accepting direct payments for coverage
- Owning more than 5% of a covered game studio, publisher, or esports team
- Serving on boards of game studios, publishers, or esports teams
- Accepting exclusive in-game items, paid boosts, or limited-access perks that could influence coverage
Editorial Independence Safeguards
Separation of Editorial and Business
Our editorial team operates independently from any business or advertising considerations. Editorial content is never influenced by commercial relationships.
No Pay-for-play
We never accept payment, gifts, or other compensation in exchange for coverage. All sponsored content is clearly labeled and separated from editorial content.
Gift Policy
Editorial team members cannot accept gifts or items of value from subjects of our coverage. Minimal promotional items (under $25 value) May be accepted but must be disclosed.
Reporting Ethics Violations
If you suspect a violation of our ethics policy, please contact us immediately:
Email: ethics
All reports are investigated confidentially and promptly.