Gamewiki

Gamewiki is a community-edited online encyclopedia devoted to video games and related media. It aims to document games, developers, platforms, characters, items, genres, lore, and gameplay mechanics, as well as release histories, critical reception, and influence on the wider industry.

Articles are typically organized around individual games, franchises, companies, and key concepts. Many gamewikis employ templates and infoboxes to present consistent data such as release dates, platforms, genres, staff credits, and version histories, with sections for gameplay, development, and reception.

Editorial governance is usually community-driven, with volunteer editors who follow guidelines intended to ensure accuracy, verifiability, and a neutral point of view. Content is released under open licenses, commonly Creative Commons, enabling reuse with attribution and within the license terms. Disputes are managed on dedicated talk pages and through consensus processes.

History and scope: gamewikis grew from fan-driven knowledge bases during early internet communities, expanding with wiki software adoption in the 2000s and the rise of collaborative platforms that support cross-linking and multimedia attachments.

Impact and challenges: gamewikis serve as reference resources for players, developers, journalists, and researchers. They face issues such as vandalism, inconsistent quality, and disputes over content; to mitigate these, communities implement page protections, citation requirements, edit reviews, and active moderation.