Editorial Standards

How We Fact-Check and Source Information

Writers verify every claim before publication and document those checks in their drafts. A story does not go live until the assigning editor can see how the information was gathered and what the primary sources are.

• Primary first. Whenever possible we cite official patch notes, developer statements, court filings, or data the team can reproduce.
• Community reporting. When a community post, datamine, or video is the origin, we confirm the creator’s identity, cross-check footage or screenshots, and clearly credit the source.
• Independent verification. We recreate in-game steps, pull our own match data, or confirm with at least two separate staffers for experiential claims.
• On the record. Quotes from interviews are recorded or confirmed over email/DM and archived for future reference.

Corrections and Updates

Errors happen, but we fix them quickly and clearly. When a reader reports a potential issue we investigate immediately.

1. The editor reviews the evidence, rechecks the original sources, and consults additional staff if needed.
2. If a correction is warranted, we update the article, append a timestamped note describing what changed, and notify social channels when appropriate.
3. Material updates that add new context receive a labeled “Update” note so readers can track the evolution of a story.

You can flag issues through the site’s report tools, in our article and guide comments, or by contacting the moderation team; everything is routed directly to editorial leadership.

Our Approach to AI Tools

Out of Games does not publish AI-generated articles, reviews, or opinion pieces. Generative systems are limited to low-risk support tasks (transcription cleanup, brainstorming headline directions, or checking grammar), and a human editor reviews every word that ships.

If we ever experiment with AI-assisted content that materially contributes to what you read, that assistance will be disclosed at the top of the article.

Citation and Attribution Standards

Clear sourcing lets readers verify our work. All articles follow these rules:

• Link to original documentation, official VODs, public filings, or press materials whenever they are accessible.
• Attribute community discoveries by name (or handle) and link back to the original forum thread, video, or social post.
• Use block quotes sparingly and never copy a peer outlet’s unique reporting without explicit permission.
• Note when embargoes or non-disclosure agreements influence what we can share so readers understand any limitations.

Spoiler Policy

We love surprises too. Spoiler-sensitive stories follow a consistent structure:

• All spoiler content is clearly labeled in headlines and introductions so you can decide before clicking.
• Social posts and push notifications avoid explicit spoilers in their preview text.
• We respect embargoed narrative content even if it leaks elsewhere, and we only cover leaks when there is clear community value.

Conflicts of Interest

Trust requires transparency about our relationships with publishers, sponsors, and community leaders.

• Editors and writers must disclose freelance work, consulting, financial investments, or close personal relationships tied to the subject of a story.
• Anyone with a conflict is recused from coverage and a different staffer takes the assignment.
• Review hardware, travel, or event access provided by partners is stated in-line at the top or bottom of the story.
• Sponsored content is labeled as such and created under separate workflows from editorial coverage.

Questions about these policies? Reach out and your note will be routed to the editorial director.