Last updated: 22 October 2026
HowGaming publishes coaching guides and gaming news for players. This policy explains who writes our content, how we check facts, and how we keep readers informed when information changes.
Who writes our content
- Every article has a named author with a profile page that lists their real experience.
- Guides for VALORANT, Fortnite and PUBG are written or reviewed by the HowGaming coach for that game.
- News is written by our editorial team and checked by a second person before publishing.
- We never invent author identities, credentials, ranks or first-hand experience.
How we check facts
We start with the primary source: the developer or publisher’s own announcement, official patch notes, platform store listings or official social channels. Dates, platforms, prices and version numbers are checked against that source on the day we publish.
When a story comes from another outlet’s reporting, we name and link that outlet. We do not copy or lightly rewrite other publishers’ articles; we add context, analysis or practical advice of our own.
How we label information
| Label | What it means | Where it can appear |
|---|---|---|
| Official | Confirmed by the developer, publisher or platform | Headlines and body |
| Reported | Reported by a named, reputable outlet but not officially confirmed | Headlines (attributed) and body |
| Analysis | Our own interpretation, clearly worded as opinion or expectation | Body only |
| Rumour or leak | Unverified claims, including leaked footage | Body only, briefly, and only when already widely reported |
We never present speculation, rumours or leaks as confirmed news.
Types of content
- News covers a specific announcement or update and is dated.
- Guides explain how to improve or how something works, and are updated when patches change the advice.
- Maintained pages (for example a release date page) are kept current on one URL and include an update log.
Dates and updates
Every article shows when it was published. When we make a meaningful change, we show an “Updated” date. We do not change dates to make old content look new.
Use of AI tools
We may use AI tools to help with research, outlines or copy-editing. A named person is responsible for every fact and every published sentence, and no article is published without human review.
Independence
Our coverage is not paid for by game developers or publishers. If we ever publish sponsored content or use affiliate links, we label it clearly on the page.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it openly. See our Corrections Policy.
Contact the editor
Questions about this policy can be sent through our contact page. Meet the team on our Editorial Team page.