Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Dungeons & Dragons/References

Updating List of Websites (2020)
I'm opening a discussion on what websites we consider reliable sources for D&D topics. I really like the format of the list put together by the Webcomics work group and I believe their list is a good starting point because some of these websites cover the broader "geek" niche. I've put together an initial list below. Please add your thoughts/opinions and add any websites that are missing. Thanks! Sariel Xilo (talk) 16:12, 14 May 2020 (UTC)

411mania
Originally a professional wrestling website, it has branched out and reports on gaming related news. It also regularly reviews new D&D content. Considered by Wikipedia:WikiProject Professional wrestling to be a limited reliable source and they state "stay away from news articles that are crediting sources we consider unreliable".

The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club is listed as reliable on Reliable sources/Perennial sources. Currently owned by G/O Media.

Bleeding Cool
Copied from the Webcomics work group: On 27 March 2009, Johnston announced his launch of the website BleedingCool.com, which he described as "Lying in the Gutters, four times a day, seven days a week." It is funded by Avatar Press. He recruited Warren Ellis, Si Spurrier, Adi Tantimedh, Josh Adams, Alex De Campi, and Denny O'Neil to provide regular content for the site.

Johnston's writing does not often impart sources. Johnston said, "I often obfuscate sources to hide their identity—even deny that a story has sources on many occasions." However, his column reported first on many topics of note regarding the comic book industry, something The Comics Journal attributes in part to "Johnston's discerning intelligence and an attitude that sometimes approaches iconoclasm." Johnston sees himself as part of a tradition established by the "British tabloid press, one that seeks to entertain rather than inform..."

Bleeding Cool was nominated for the "Favourite Comics Related Website" Eagle Award in 2010 and 2011 and won in 2012. It was named as one of PC Magazine's top blogs of 2010. and Technorati gave it a perfect 1000 score for influence in the comics category. Rich Johnston was awarded the Shel Dorf Award for Best Comics Blogger for his work on Bleeding Cool in 2012.

Bleeding Cool is currently considered reliable.

CBR
CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources) was founded in 1995 while it is dedicated to the coverage of comic book-related news and discussion, the website does occasionally report on D&D and other gaming topics.

ComicBook.com
A Pop Culture Media brand and a Gamespot site. It focuses on comics and gaming including D&D.

The Escapist
In 2018, Escapist Magazine launched Volume Two, a rehauled website in conjunction with its purchase by Enthusiast Gaming, which also owns Destructoid. The site name reverted back to The Escapist in April 2020.

Geek & Sundry
Owned by Legendary Entertainment.

ICv2
Trade magazine that covers geek culture for retailers. Often publishes or recaps press releases.

IGN
Per Reliable sources/Perennial sources: "There is consensus that IGN is generally reliable for entertainment and popular culture, as well as for film and video game reviews given that attribution is provided. Consider whether the information from this source constitutes due weight before citing it in an article. In addition, articles written by N-Sider are generally unreliable as this particular group of journalists have been found to fabricate articles and pass off speculation as fact. The site's blogs should be handled with WP:RSBLOG".

Inverse
A digital media company covering topics such as technology, science, and culture for a millennial audience.

io9
Currently owned by G/O Media.

Kotaku
Currently owned by G/O Media.

Paste
A highly respected monthly music and entertainment digital magazine. Occasionally reviews D&D books.

Polygon
One of Vox Media's editorial brands. Two of their other editorial brands (Vox & The Verge) are listed as reliable on Reliable sources/Perennial sources.

Publishers Weekly
Publishes a list every week of the most popular books by units sold.

SLUG Magazine
Highly respected print magazine and website. Occasionally reviews D&D books.