Fact-checking Policy
Our comprehensive verification and fact-checking process ensures accuracy in gaming news reporting and analysis.
Verification First
Every claim, statistic, and piece of information in our articles goes through rigorous fact-checking before publication. We believe accuracy is the foundation of trust.
Our Fact-checking Process
Source Verification
All information is traced back to its original source. We verify the credibility and authenticity of every source before using their information.
Multiple Source Confirmation
Important claims are verified through at least two independent sources. We cross-reference information across multiple reliable outlets.
Platform & Telemetry Verification
For gaming-specific claims, we verify information using official platform dashboards, patch notes, tournament records, and telemetry where available.
Expert Consultation
Complex technical claims are reviewed by developers, analysts, and industry professionals before publication.
Final Editorial Review
All fact-checked content undergoes final editorial review to ensure accuracy, context, and appropriate sourcing before publication.
Types of Information We Verify
Player and Market Data
- Concurrent player counts and active users
- Sales rankings and store charts
- Viewership statistics and esports results
- Historical engagement trends and retention metrics
Technical Information
- Patch notes and version histories
- Engine, performance, and server status metrics
- Anti-cheat updates and security notices
- Feature roadmaps and technical changes
Regulatory Information
- Government policy announcements
- Ratings board statements (ESRB, PEGI) and monetization guidance
- Legal developments and court decisions affecting games
- Compliance requirements and changes
Company and Project Claims
- Publisher and studio announcements
- Funding rounds, acquisitions, and valuations
- Team member credentials
- Product launches and milestones
Community-sourced Information
Reddit and Social Media
While we monitor community discussions on Reddit and other platforms for story ideas and sentiment analysis, community posts are not considered primary sources.
Our Approach:
- Community insights are clearly labeled as such
- Claims from social media require independent verification
- Community sentiment is distinguished from factual reporting
- User-generated content is always attributed and contextualized
Quality Standards
What We Verify
- All numerical claims and statistics
- Direct quotes and their attribution
- Technical specifications and features
- Timeline and chronological accuracy
- Legal and regulatory information
What We Label
- Speculation and analysis as opinion
- Unverified claims with appropriate disclaimers
- Developing stories with "breaking news" context
- Community sentiment as non-factual
- Potential conflicts of interest
Reader Feedback on Accuracy
We encourage readers to help us maintain accuracy. If you spot an error or have additional information that could improve our fact-checking, please contact us:
Email: editorial
All accuracy concerns are reviewed within 24 hours.