FAQ
How do I contact a specific author or the editorial team?
If you'd like to contact a specific author, you may be able to find their email at the bottom of their article or their social media on their profile. If not, you can get in touch with us. Please visit our contact page for more information on how to do that.
Why are there no comments?
Comment sections can allow for insightful and productive discussion, but more often than not we feel they get filled with unsubstantiated claims, hateful rhetoric, and back-and-forth ad hominem attacks. Although it could be moderated, we believe our moderation would create echo chambers and be suppressive. We feel it simply wouldn't be worth the effort. We are looking into ways to incite meaningful conversations about gaming and possibly foster a community of passionate gamers. This will likely be through a platform designed for this purpose, like Discord.
How often will new content be published?
If we have content to publish: we will publish it Sunday through Thursday unless we are restricted by an NDA or other contract.
How does your rating system work?
You can find out everything you need to know about our rating system here.
What's the difference between a 'game overview' and a 'review'?
A 'game overview' is a summary of a game that provides information such as its genre, core gameplay, developers,
and release date. They will typically not include a rating or much subjective analysis.
A 'review' is a more in-depth, critical analysis of a game that evaluates its strengths and weaknesses. Reviews
typically include a detailed discussion of the game's graphics, sound, gameplay, and overall experience, as well
as a rating.
We typically don't review games unless they are officially released or we receive an early copy. Overviews are
written on early access or demo versions of games since they are not final products.
Do you only review indie games?
We primarily focus on indie games, but we do not limit ourselves and will occasionally cover AA and AAA titles if we feel they are notable.
How do you choose games to write about?
We choose games based on a variety of factors, including personal interest, relevance to current gaming trends, and the potential for unique or underrepresented perspectives. We also consider the diversity of our content and aim to cover a wide range of genres, platforms, and styles. We prioritize games from developers who reach out and send us review copies, but we also keep an eye on upcoming releases and indie game showcases.
Can I contribute articles or reviews?
We are not currently looking for more contributors, but feel free to send us an email, and we will consider you in the future.
How are your reviews and articles funded?
We are currently not funded and are using our own funds to pay for servers and artists and our passion to keep the site filled with content. We do not accept sponsorship in exchange for positive reviews, but are willing to negotiate payment for extra coverage of your game. In the future we expect our funding model to change, but not our ethics.
If you'd like to support us, you can do so on Ko-fi.
Do you use affiliate links in your content?
No, but we see a possible future where that changes. If we do, they will be clearly disclosed.
Do you disclose relations with game studios or publishers?
If we receive a copy of a game from a studio or publisher, or we are being compensated to cover a game, we will disclose that information in the article. If you believe you've found a mistake, please contact us.
Where can I view the old VGMMDI content?
We currently do not have a way to access it but hope to add an archive to this site in the future. In the meantime, you can visit the Wayback Machine's archives of it.
How do you handle corrections or updates to the published content?
If you find any mistakes, please contact us.
You used my content without permission. How do I remove it?
Please visit our contact page for more information on getting your content removed from our site.
Do you use generative AI?
We don't have a comprehensive generative AI policy in place. It's an ongoing discussion among our diverse team of journalists, artists, and programmers. We believe taking a stance on generative AI is a political one and can have major repercussions in the future. We are not afraid to hide our political beliefs, but we want to ensure that our stance on generative AI is well thought out and agreed upon by our team.
You can expect our content to be created by humans, but as of now, it is up to the individual authors to use AI tools as they see fit. Every article is reviewed by an editor before publication. We screen for AI-generated content, plagiarism, and various other issues, but we do not maintain a comprehensive prohibition on AI tools at this time. We are still discussing the best way to handle this topic and will update our policy as needed.
I'm a web dev, and I have a strong desire to help gaming sites for free. Am I in the right place?
Absolutely, we offer the two most valuable things: exposure and gratitude.
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Any other questions?
Please contact us if you have any other questions.