SteamGamer aims to publish accurate, useful and independent coverage of PC gaming.
Editorial Independence
Editorial coverage is determined by SteamGamer and its writers.
Developers, publishers, advertisers and commercial partners do not receive control over review scores, editorial conclusions or the wording of independent coverage.
Payment will never guarantee a positive review.
Review Copies and Early Access
SteamGamer may receive complimentary game keys, preview access, review copies or other access from developers and publishers.
Receiving free access does not guarantee that a game will be reviewed and does not influence the final verdict or score.
When access conditions meaningfully affect our coverage, we aim to disclose them to readers.
Reviews
Reviews reflect the experience and opinion of the individual writer.
Writers consider factors such as gameplay, performance, presentation, design, content, value and the expectations created by the game’s genre and price.
For Early Access games, reviews may place greater emphasis on the current state of the game, development progress and the potential impact of unfinished systems.
Scores reflect the state of the game at the time it was reviewed.
Corrections and Updates
We aim to correct factual errors when they are identified.
Articles may be updated after publication to correct inaccuracies, clarify information or reflect significant developments.
Where an update materially changes the meaning of an article, we aim to make that clear to readers.
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Where practical, we link to original or authoritative sources so readers can verify the information themselves.
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Artificial Intelligence
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