Editorial Standards
Editorial Policy
How GameFused approaches reviews, reporting, corrections, and disclosure across the site.
Standards, disclosures, and corrections
Our Core Principles
Editorial Independence
Advertising, review copies, and industry relationships do not decide our verdicts. Coverage is based on editorial judgment and the merits of the work itself.
Fair Assessment
We aim to spend meaningful time with games before publishing. If review conditions are limited, we explain that context clearly.
Passion for Gaming
Our writers care deeply about the medium and bring that perspective to criticism, reporting, and service journalism alike.
Community Focus
We value reader trust, thoughtful criticism, and open dialogue around our coverage and standards.
Review Policy
- We aim to complete games before reviewing whenever possible
- Scores are decided by the reviewer with editorial oversight
- We disclose when completion was not possible and why
- Major updates may receive separate follow-up coverage
- Review copies from publishers are disclosed
Content Standards
- Factual accuracy is the first priority
- Articles receive editorial review before publication
- Original sources are credited when relevant
- Corrections are made transparently
- Opinion pieces are clearly framed as opinion
Disclosure Policy
- Sponsored content and affiliate links are disclosed
- Staff cannot accept gifts that could compromise coverage
- Potential conflicts of interest must be surfaced internally
- Preview access and review-copy context are stated in coverage when relevant
Corrections
If a reader spots a factual issue, we want to hear about it. We aim to correct confirmed errors quickly and preserve transparency around meaningful updates.
- Factual errors are corrected as soon as possible
- Significant corrections are noted clearly
- Updated timestamps reflect material changes where appropriate
Editorial contact
Questions about standards, disclosures, or corrections can be sent directly to the GameFused team.
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