![]() We also do not accept money or other consideration from any companies as a condition or incentive to write a review or story for them, whether favorable or unfavorable, on the behalf of B.A.T.G.R. While we do run ads on our site, we do not intend on selling advertisement space across our site nor do we encourage clickbait articles from our writers. If we find stories, reviews, and information to be incorrect, we will correct it, but not remove any content from our page. We will also ensure the protection of identities of our sources who wish to remain anonymous.Īs with many publications, we strive to remain completely accurate upon our publication of stories and information. If the information is obtained within a cited story, we will allow anonymous sources to prove their identity to us here at B.A.T.G.R. There are rare occasions, we may contract (when the time comes) with a source as a co-creator for content we will display on our webpage. does allow our writers to contribute to Patreon campaigns for members of the video game industry but will require our members to disclose the details of those disclosures within their “about the writer” information as well as on any related coverage they publish on our site.Īs with most businesses, it is strictly within B.A.T.G.R.’s policy not to pay our sources. If an issue is to arise because of this, we will disclose it upon the written material, and have it be read at the reader’s discretion with this information.ī.A.T.G.R. We do request of our writers to disclose relations with those within the industry and highly suggest them to ensure that our writers remain unbiased upon disclosure of this information. We do this completely at the discretion of our team.Īs this has become a residing issue among practices in recent days, we do not allow our writers to (1) cover companies they are financially involved with, (2) have worked for or have family working for, (3) employs a writer’s spouse/love interest. ![]() Like most publishers, we will make note of these changes as well as explain to them while they may seem transparent to others. do allow our writers to adjust their assessments of games, hardware, and products over the course of the lifespan of the game. If it is, the review will be removed, and deemed invalid upon closure of this information. ![]() We strictly forbid our reviewers to discuss review scores with publishers, developers, or even members outside of the team before the review is published. If they exceed that minimum amount, we do require them to disclose it and let the readers be aware of their participation in said crowdfunding campaigns. Our writers, reviewers, and contributors are allowed to back video games on Kickstarter or crowdfunding sites in order enhance their campaign chance – but only at the minimum level necessary to acquire the game, hardware if they are to cover it. Actions from there will be determined by our team. However, this information must be disclosed to our team and will require further assessment upon doing so. At gaming events, it is not uncommon that we will see a writer obtain a swag bag. If more is accepted, the writer can, and maybe put into review regarding the consequences and actions taken. If a member of our team is given a gift, this includes foods, drinks, and items they must disclose the items and obtain and will be restricted upon the gifts received. If we are to review a game at a publisher-sponsored event, we will disclose that within the review with a policy statement. This includes the act of renting cars, flights, and or hotel rooms. Our team will not accept travel or the accommodations for said travel from any developers or companies that we work with or cover. If any of our policies are questionable, please use the ‘contact us’ form in our drop down menu in the ‘about us’.Ĭonduct Regarding Travel/Gifts/Disclosure: Below you will find a guideline regarding these practices and our policies regarding them. In the light of many requests on how our company goes about our ethics regarding business, reviews, hands-on impressions, and ‘early access to games’, we’ve decided it is important for – you – our reader to know our policies. Blast Away the Game Review’s Ethics Statement – V.
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