This Template Game source policy should only publish claims that can be checked against official, platform, press-kit, or clearly identified hands-on sources.
Source hierarchy
Official publisher announcements, developer posts, platform store pages, official trailers, and press-kit material are treated as primary sources. Reputable media can support context, but it does not override official source material.
The Template Game source policy keeps those source tiers visible so readers can tell confirmed facts from unknown details.
Research workflow before writing
Each new page starts with source review. If the game is not publicly playable, the page should say that clearly and avoid pretending to know routes, builds, controls, endings, collectible locations, performance, or boss strategies.
What this site will not publish
- Thin pages that exist only to repeat a keyword.
- Leak-based dates, prices, editions, or character claims.
- Fake ratings, review counts, sales numbers, or platform support.
- Hands-on guides without hands-on evidence.
Update method
When a claim changes, update the visible page, source links, sitemap lastmod, news log, and related internal links together.