User:Odie5533/VG Source Reliability

See also: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Video games/Sources

This page is for Reliability, not notability. Not all of these sites are notable enough to have their own Wikipedia article, but some may be reliable enough to be used as sources of information for other Wikipedia articles.

Any source which is found used in a Featured Article is in the section. All other sites are in, though they're not necessarily reliable as they may not have been evaluated and only preliminarily researched. Just because a source is used in a Featured Article does not mean it was properly vetted during FAC, and we can not just assume it is reliable.

Used in FA
ActionTrip.com - used for facts and review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

AdventureGamers.com - used for facts, opinions, and reviews - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, 2009 – Myst IV: Revelation – Myst V: End of Ages – Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007 – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * Support in FAC

AdventureClassicGaming.com - used for opinions and interviews - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * Kotaku dedicated entire articles to them: Kotaku.com and Kotaku.com
 * Referenced by InsideMacGames.com, InsideMacGames.com, InsideMacGames.com
 * Over 400 reviews on GameRankings.com.

ArmchairEmpire.com - used for facts and review - Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

Avault.com - used for review - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, 2009

Bit-Tech.net - used for lots of facts - Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, 2008 – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011 – BioShock

CPUGamer.com (formerly 2404.org) - used for facts and review - Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007

EntDepot.com - used for facts contained in a review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

EscapistMagazine.com - used for facts - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, 2009

ExtremeTech.com - used for facts - BioShock

FiringSquad.com - used for facts - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

Game-Over.net - used for facts and review - Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007 – Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

GameAxis.com - used for facts - Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

GameBanshee.com - used for game guide facts - BioShock

GameChronicles.com - used for review - Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007

GameCritics.com - used for opinions and reviews - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

gamedeveloper.digitalmedianet.com - used for news - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

GamePressure.com - used for game guide facts - BioShock

GameRevolution.com - used for facts and review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

GamerNode.com - used for review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

GamersDailyNews.com (a.k.a. GDN) - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * Site is known to re-publish shortened versions of press releases:

GamersWithJobs.com - used for facts - BioShock

GamerVision.com - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

GamesFirst.com - used for reviews - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

GameStooge.com - used for facts and awards - BioShock

GameZone.com - used for review - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, 2009 – Myst V: End of Ages – Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

Gaming-Age.com - used for facts - Mana (series), 2008

GamingNexus.com - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

GamingTrend.com - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

GGMania.com - used for facts - BioShock

GSoundTracks.com - used for facts - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

GWN.com (Gameworld Network, closed in 2008) - used for review - Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

HonestGamers.com - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

IndieGames.com - used for facts in reviews - Flower, 2010

InsideMacGames.com - used for facts and review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

JustAdventure.com - used for facts and interview - Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, 2009 – Myst IV: Revelation – Myst V: End of Ages – Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007
 * Supported in FAC

Joystiq - used for facts - Mega Man 2, 2009 – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * named Forbes Favorite http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/review.jhtml?id=7902
 * contributor Zack Stern was written for PC World, PC Gamer, Maximum PC, Official Xbox Magazine, Mac|Life, Wired Test, and Make
 * Referenced by EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, ArsTechnica

Mac-Guild.org MacGuild.org - used for review - Giants: Citizen Kabuto

MCVUK.com - news used for facts - Halo 3: ODST, 2010

Metzomagic.com (formerly QuandryLand.com) - used for facts and review - Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, 2007

MyGamer.com - used for opinions - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

Next-Gen.biz - used for facts - BioShock

NowGamer.com - used for reviews - Final Fantasy XIII, 2011
 * 2010 2 staff nominated for GMA awards http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed
 * 2010 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed
 * 2009 Twice nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-3

Palgn.com.au - used for review - Flower, 2010 – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

PSXExtreme.com - used for facts - Final Fantasy XIII, 2011

RockPaperShotgun.com - used for facts - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * Referenced by IGN, Gamasutra, Next-Gen.biz, G4TV.com, Ars Technica, 1UP.com, Shacknews, EuroGamer, GameSpot
 * "always excellent PC gaming blog" http://www.pcworld.com/article/238528/ubisoft_lies_about_drm_on_pc_port_of_from_dust.html
 * 2010 GMA won award for best Games Blog http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/pc-zone-heads-roll-call-of-winners-at-games-media-awards
 * 2010 GMA nominee for best Games Blog http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-2010
 * 2008 GMA nominee for best Games Website http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed-2

RPGamer.com - used for facts - Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, 2008; Mana (series), 2008

ShackNews.com - used for facts - Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

Siliconera.com - used for facts - Final Fantasy XIII, 2011
 * Defended in FAC for Final Fantasy XIII, 2011.
 * Referenced by IGN, 1UP.com, 1UP.com, 1UP.com, Kotaku, ShackNews, ShackNews, EuroGamer, ArsTechnica, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer

StratosGroup.com - used for review - Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006
 * Archive available at Archive.org

StrategyInformer.com - used for review - Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, 2006

TeamXbox.com - used for facts - Halo 3: ODST, 2010
 * Referenced by EuroGamer

TotalVideoGames.com Midtown Madness
 * Referenced by PGRevolution.com, Joystiq.com
 * Used by Metacritic
 * 2011 writer nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

VG247 - used for facts - Final Fantasy XIII, 2011
 * Supported in FAC
 * http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/top-ten-gaming-blogs-49304162/
 * http://www.mcvuk.com/news/40379/Games-Media-Awards-finalists-revealed
 * http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36138/UKs-media-darlings-hailed
 * http://www.vg247.com/staff/


 * Referenced by EuroGamer, EuroGamer

VideoGamer.com - used for reviews - Final Fantasy XIII, 2011 – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011
 * Supported in FAC:
 * http://www.pro-gmedia.com/news/15/
 * http://www.pro-gmedia.com/news/13/
 * http://www.pro-gmedia.com/aboutus/history
 * 2011, 2 staff nominated for GMA awards http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967
 * 2011 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967
 * 2010, 3 staff nominated for GMA awards http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-2010
 * 2010 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-2010

WorthPlaying.com - used for facts and opinions - BioShock – Tales of Monkey Island, 2011

My research
148apps.com – Published by Steel Media Ventures. Listed on Metacritic. Appears to have helped create the O.A.T.S. standard of ethics: – Referenced by EuroGamer, CNN 2 3, CNET, Computer World, The New York Times, SlideToPlay, named a "must-have mobile apps for job seekers" by The Washington Post, "excellent" says The Washington Post/TechCrunch, New Zealand Herald, The Guardian, "good review site" says Advertising Age

Andriasang.com Referenced by EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, IGN, IGN, IGN, IGN, IGN, IGN, IGN, IGN

Androidcentral.com Referenced by The LA Times, PC Magazine, CNN, The Wall Street Journal 2, Yahoo/The Verge, PocketGamer, TomsHardware, Forbes

Ausgamers.com Referenced by VG247 2 3, Kotaku, Joystiq, Edge, Polygon, MCVUK, InsideMacGames, PCGamer, Destructoid, International Business Times

Bitmob.com (now VentureBeat.com) – Referenced by Joystiq, EscapistMagazine, CNET, DigitalSpy.co.uk, 1UP.com, ComputerAndVideoGames, NetworkWorld, GameInformer, Kotaku

BluesNews.com Referenced by StrategyInformer.com, StrategyInformer.com, PCGamer, PCGamer, PCGamer, PCGamer, RockPaperShotgun.com called it the "PC gaming truth machine and the perpetual news machine, VG247

Develop-online.net – Referenced by IGN, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer

GamePolitics.com – Referenced by EuroGamer

Gamekyo.com – Referenced by VG247

Gamer.nl – Referenced by EuroGamer

GameReactor.eu – 2011 Gillen McAllister nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

GamerZines.com – Referenced by IGN, EuroGamer
 * 2009 Chris Schilling nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-3

GamesBrief.com – 2010 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed

GamingUnion.net – 2011 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

Gematsu.com – Referenced by StrategyInformer.com, Destructoid, vg247.com 2 3, GameZone.com, ComputerAndVideoGames.com, VideoGamer.com, [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/07/new-square-enix-trademark-circle-of-mana? IGN], CinemaBlend.com

GodIsAGeek.com – 2011 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

GoNintendo.com – Referenced by EuroGamer

GosuGamers.net – Referenced by GamesIndustry.biz

Hexus.net - Referenced by IGN

Incgamers.com – 2010 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed
 * 2009 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-3

IndustryGamers.com – Referenced by IGN

InGamingWeTrust.com – Referenced by EuroGamer

Inside-Games.jp – They appear to deliver news to major portals like Yahoo! Japan and MSN. Inside-Games has been referenced by Kotaku 2, ArsTechnica, Joystiq 2, ComputerAndVideoGames, 1UP.com, IGN 2, NintendoLife, PocketGamer.co.uk, Siliconera, 2 3 4.

InsideGamer.nl – Referenced by EuroGamer

JeuxVideo.fr – Referenced by: PCWorld.idg.com.au, Gamasutra, 1UP.com, 1UP.com, GameSpot, EuroGamer, "usually reliable" ComputerAndVideoGames.com, MCVUK.com

Kikizo – Adam Doree appeared on SkyOne http://kikizo.biz/press.asp
 * Adam Doree worked for CVG Magazine and The Daily Mirror
 * 2008 GMA nominee for best Games Website http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed-2

LaurenWainWright.com – 2010 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/games-media-awards-finalists-revealed

MajorNelson.com – named Forbes Best of The Web pick

Meristation.com - Getting referenced by IGN is pretty huge. Owned by the company that owns El Pais. Definitely seems reliable. Referenced by Joystiq 2 3 4, IGN 2, VG247 2 3, MCVUK, Engadget.

MMORPG.com – Gamasutra.com article about MMORPG.com. Referenced by The New York Times, JoyStiq, JoyStiq, InsideMacGames.com, InsideMacGames.com

NintendoLife.com
 * See discussion: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Video games/Sources/Archive 3
 * Editor Damien McFerran has written for Eurogamer and many other publications
 * Owned by Gamer-Network, which owns Eurogamer, VG247, RPS, and GamesIndustry International
 * Referenced by MCVUK.com, ComputerAndVideoGames.com, EuroGamer, CSMonitor.com, Metro.co.uk, Ology.com, 1UP.com, Kotaku, DigitalSpy.com, DenOfGeek.com, IBTimes.com, PocketGamer.co.uk, GameSetWatch.com, GameSetWatch.com, TheNextWeb.com, TheInquirer.net

Nukezilla.com – Referenced by EuroGamer

OneLifeLeft.com – 2009 GMA for Best Broadcast http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/uk-s-media-darlings-hailed

PatentArcade.com – Referenced by EuroGamer

PCGamesN.com – Founded by James Binns, publishing exec at Future Publishing. Referenced by MCVUK 2 3, VG247 2 3 4 5, ComputerAndVideoGames, PCGamer 2

PocketGamer.co.uk – "Reliable reviews of new games and plenty of industry news." says The Guardian, called "our favorite pocket gaming website from the UK" Joystiq 2 3 4 5 6 7many more, Referenced by EuroGamer 2 3 4, IGN 2 3, ComputerAndVideoGames,

Ready-Up.net – 2011 GMA nominee for best Games Blog http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

RPGFan.com – Referenced by RPGamer.com for interview statement, NintendoWorldReport.com, vg247.com, Joystiq.com

SlideToPlay.com – Some of the founders worked for GameSpot. Has a full editorial policy. Referenced by ComputerAndVideoGames.com, 1UP.com, CultOfMac.com, PocketGamer.biz, CasualGaming.biz

Spong.com – Referenced by IGN

TenTonHammer.com – Referenced by EuroGamer, EuroGamer, EuroGamer, Gamasutra, GameSpot, GameSpot, 1UP.com, Ars Technica, Joystiq, Joystiq, Joystiq, Joystiq, Joystiq

TheSixthAxis.com – 2011 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

TouchArcade.com – "Still by far the best site on handheld gaming." says The Guardian, called "the best app reviewer for games" by Advertising Age. Referenced by ComputerAndVideoGames, 1UP.com, EuroGamer 2, JoyStiq 2 3 4 5, Technorati, Time, CNET, Kotaku |-aftershock/ 2 3, PocketGamer.biz, International Business Times

UKResistance.co.uk – 2009 nominated for GMA award http://www.mcvuk.com/events/read/games-media-awards-3

USGamer.net – The U.S. Eurogamer. Owned by Gamer-Network, which owns Eurogamer, VG247, RPS, and GamesIndustry International. Editorial director is/was Jaz Rignall. Referenced by GameRevolution, Latin Post, Destructoid, IGN.

VentureBeat.com – Referenced by VG247 2 3, Polygon.com, Joystiq, Shacknews, MCVUK.com, Siliconera, [http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-ceo-says-operating-systems-161904478.html Yahoo! Finance], Develop-Online.net

Xbox360Achievements.org – Referenced by EuroGamer

XboxGameZone.co.uk – 2011 GMA nominee for best Games Blog http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gma-2011-the-finalists/082967

XGN.nl – Long list of staff, Telephone contact. Referenced by Spong.com. Has over 800 reviews listed on Metacritic.

Not reliable or not sure

 * BitPunch.com – Not reliable. Does not appear to staff any editors. From the about page, "You can look at BitPunch as a collection of individual personal blogs."
 * CheatCC.com – Appears unrealiable. Writer Adam Dodd and Robert VerBruggen are likely reliable.
 * DefunctGames.com – no indication that it is reliable. Cyril Lachel has written for GamingNexus.com. Tom Lenting has written for AdventureClassicGaming.com and Sega-16.com.
 * DiyGamer.com - Some of the authors are reliable. Referenced by PC Gamer, CinemaBlend, TouchArcade
 * IndieGameMag.com - Referenced by VG247 2, CinemaBlend, GamaSutra, Destructoid
 * Japanator.com – Sister site of Destructoid. Does not appear reliable. Referenced by Kotaku, DigitalSpy.co.uk
 * PlatformNation.com – Not reliable. Referred to by qj.net, StrategyInformer.com, ShackNews. None of the staff appear to be recognized in the industry, or even have worked anywhere else in the industry.
 * PlayThisThing.com – unable to find any use as a reference or anyone even referring to the website. Writer "costik" is reliable and can be used.
 * Sega-16.com – Was referred to in The Guardian. Used by GameRankings.com. Interview referenced by Gamasutra.com. Referred to by ArsTechnica.com.