Editorial Independence
EgoGamer maintains independent editorial judgment. Receiving a review, preview, or press copy from a developer, publisher, or PR representative does not guarantee coverage, a particular type of coverage, a positive review, or a particular review score.
EgoGamer determines whether and how a game is covered based on its suitability for our audience, our editorial schedule, and our experience with the game.
Review & Preview Copies
EgoGamer accepts review and preview copies from developers, publishers, and authorized PR representatives for the purpose of editorial evaluation and coverage.
A complimentary game or press code is provided for editorial purposes and is not considered payment for coverage.
EgoGamer will disclose when a game was provided by a developer, publisher, or PR representative for review or editorial evaluation. The disclosure will name the provider and appear near the beginning of the relevant article, before its review or recommendations. For example: “[Publisher] provided a review copy of this game.”
Embargoes
When a developer, publisher, or PR representative provides a clear review or coverage embargo, EgoGamer will respect the agreed embargo date and time.
Any embargo conditions should be communicated clearly when access is provided.
Coverage
EgoGamer does not guarantee that every game received for review or preview will result in published coverage.
Depending on the game, its release schedule, and our editorial plans, coverage may include guides, walkthroughs, mechanics explanations, builds, database information, news, features, reviews, previews, or other player-focused content.
The scope and timing of coverage may change after the game has been evaluated.
Guides & Living Content
EgoGamer's guides and game wikis are intended to remain useful as games evolve.
When significant updates, patches, balance changes, or other developments affect existing information, EgoGamer may update, revise, or correct previously published content.
Developers and publishers are welcome to contact EgoGamer with factual corrections or information that may help improve the accuracy of our coverage. Editorial decisions regarding corrections and updates remain with EgoGamer.
Press Codes
Press and review codes are used for editorial evaluation and should not be sold, traded, redistributed, or otherwise transferred.
EgoGamer will follow any reasonable platform-specific requirements associated with the use of a press code.
Paid & Sponsored Content
Paid or sponsored content is separate from independently produced editorial coverage.
Payment or other commercial arrangements do not determine the outcome of independent reviews or editorial evaluations.
Sponsored or paid articles will be labelled “Sponsored” or “Advertisement” near the beginning, with the sponsor named. The label will also accompany promotional links to that content that we publish.
If we use affiliate links, we will explain before or beside those links that EgoGamer may earn a commission from purchases through them. A link to this policy alone does not replace a disclosure in the article or post itself.
Accuracy & Corrections
EgoGamer aims to provide accurate and useful information. If an error is identified, we may correct or update the relevant content.
Developers, publishers, and readers are welcome to contact EgoGamer regarding factual errors or outdated information.
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