User:Monsieur Crow/SmashWiki:New Game Procedure rewrite

In the event that a new instalment of the Super Smash Bros. series is announced, a large amount of information will need to be added to SmashWiki as information is constantly being released to the public. While information should be added to SmashWiki as needed, editors need to stay vigilant, ensuring that any new information they add to SmashWiki concerning unreleased games in the series comes from reliable sources.

All content claimed for new titles should be referenced on an official site, whether run by Nintendo, Masahiro Sakurai, or a similar party that has direct ties to the development of the game; social media posts, such as Miiverse, may be acceptable if they are directly posted by developers. Note that in all the aforementioned cases, the page itself must still be accessible to users; images of a reportedly deleted image, message, or posts are not considered reliable sources, as they can be easily faked.

Content stemming from outside sources, such as forum posts, articles that do not list a source, sites that are not officially affiliated with Nintendo, singular images, shopping sites that list the games, and the like, should not be considered official, and any information from such sources should be cross-checked or discussed with others before their inclusion. Furthermore, information from individuals related to relevant companies, but not involved in the development of the game, such as a public relations advisor or a head of a marketing division, should not be considered reliable.

Copious, thorough screenshots or video of a subject can fall into a grey area; while they can be indicative of a leak, as seen with the ESRB leak for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, both have also previously been used for hoaxes, as seen in the Rayman hoax in 2015. In general, community consensus on a relevant talk page will be required for inclusion of such information.

Furthermore, remember to avoid automatically assuming information that has not yet been released, or attempting to find conclusions based on incomplete information, as SmashWiki is not speculative.

If an editor uploads information from an unreliable source or adds speculation to articles, remember to always assume good faith, and try to inform the user of why their source may be unreliable.