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| + | <div class="notice-text">'''Warning for game developers:''' PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official '''press@pcgamingwiki.com''' mail address.<br>[[PCGamingWiki:Known_scammers|Be aware of scammers]] claiming to be representatives or affiliates with PCGamingWiki that promises a PCGW page for a game key. | ||
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| − | ''' | + | PCGamingWiki are regularly running assignments to allocate and distribute digital PC games to wiki contributors in order to complete game articles. If you are interested in picking up an upcoming game for a few hours of your time, please feel free to apply for an available assignment by contacting [[User:Fayaine|Fayaine]] on the [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|PCGW Discord]]. If you wish to fill out an assignment for an unlisted game, please feel free to contact '''Fayaya''' on the [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|PCGW Discord]], and an assignment for the game might become available. You can also see the [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Table|full historical Assignments table]]. |
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| + | ''Be sure to read [[#Applications|Applications]] for more information on how to apply and what will be expected from the game article.'' | ||
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| + | ===Available assignments=== | ||
| + | {{Assignment/table| | ||
| + | {{#cargo_query: | ||
| + | tables=Assignments | ||
| + | |fields=Game, Status, Platform, Release_Date, Applied, Completion_Date, Assigned, Notes | ||
| + | |where=Status = "available" AND DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) <= 45 | ||
| + | |format=template | ||
| + | |named args=yes | ||
| + | |template=Assignment/row/displayonly | ||
| + | |order by=Release_Date DESC | ||
| + | |more results text= | ||
| + | |default={{Template:Assignment/row/noresults}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | ==How to apply== | + | ==Applications== |
| − | If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message | + | ===How to apply=== |
| + | If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message the admin '''Fayaya''' on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]]. | ||
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* Timeline of article completion. | * Timeline of article completion. | ||
| − | ==Article completion guidelines== | + | Once the application is received, [[User:Fayaine|Fayaine]] will respond and update the table below with your application. |
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| + | '''Important: Before filling in an application or requesting a title it is strongly recommended that you read and understand this section as we enforce standards that must be met. Failure to fulfill any of the following may result in you being ineligible to apply for any future assignments unless fulfilled.''' | ||
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| + | ===Applicants=== | ||
| + | * Applicants need to display a history of high quality editing on PCGamingWiki. | ||
| + | * If you are a new user, you can ask for advice in [[PCgamingWiki:Discord|Discord]] (#articles) and you can request a 'spare' game key so that you can begin to build a history of editing on PCGamingWiki (see [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Keys]]). | ||
| + | * Allocation will normally be between 0-3 days before a game's release in most circumstances. | ||
| + | * Multiple applicants are encouraged, and the 'assignee' may be chosen based on past performance, the number of previous review codes received or in a diceroll. Applicants are tracked via [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Assignees|public notes]]. | ||
| + | * If the game is highly popular, multiple copies of the game may be allocated depending on the number of review codes received or purchased. | ||
| + | * If you have a history of modding games and will attempt to create a fix (e.g. create an FOV hack) you will be given priority. | ||
| + | * [[User:Fayaine|Fayaine]] will have final say in who is chosen to receive the review code. | ||
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| + | ===Article completion guidelines=== | ||
* Article must be completed in a timely manner. | * Article must be completed in a timely manner. | ||
| − | * All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the Sample article. | + | * All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the [[PCGamingWiki:Sample article|Sample article]] (except for the Introduction section, which is optional). |
* Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them. | * Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them. | ||
| − | * | + | * When the article is 'complete', please PM Andytizer#6342 on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]] with a summary of the state of the article. [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]] will use this information to update social media channels, for example a Tweet would be written like 'Check out our article on (game), it has (x) interesting/unique feature but has (x) issue and (x) DRM/always-online' etc. |
| − | * Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at. | + | * Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at least be maintained until official release. |
| − | == | + | ==Sponsors== |
| − | + | ===GOG.com Enhancement Project=== | |
| − | + | PCGamingWiki has partnered with [[GOG.com]] who have provided a shared community account with access to all new games on request for the benefit of the [[PCGamingWiki:GOG.com Enhancement Project|GOG.com Enhancement Project]]. If you would like access to this account, please PM '''Fayaya''' on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]]. | |
| − | == | + | ===Gamesplanet=== |
| − | + | [[Gamesplanet]] have very generously provided regular store funds for PCGamingWiki to use as we wish. These funds are used for the purchase of titles which we cannot acquire via PR methods. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Upcoming releases== |
| − | + | {{ii}} Lists the games that have a release date within the next three weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 20 next upcoming releases. | |
| − | + | {{Assignment/table| | |
| − | == | + | {{#cargo_query: |
| − | + | tables=Assignments | |
| − | | | + | |fields=Game, Status, Platform, Release_Date, Applied, Completion_Date, Assigned, Notes |
| − | | | + | |where=DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) >= 0 AND DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) <= 21 |
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| + | |order by=Release_Date DESC | ||
| + | |more results text= | ||
| + | |default={{Template:Assignment/row/noresults}} | ||
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| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Recent releases== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Lists the games that had a release date within the last two weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 10 most recent releases. | ||
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| − | + | The data from the tables on this page and the [[Home/ask/assignments|Home page]] are based on the [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Table|Assignments/Table]] subpage. | |
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Revision as of 10:18, 27 March 2024
Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates with PCGamingWiki that promises a PCGW page for a game key.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates with PCGamingWiki that promises a PCGW page for a game key.
PCGamingWiki are regularly running assignments to allocate and distribute digital PC games to wiki contributors in order to complete game articles. If you are interested in picking up an upcoming game for a few hours of your time, please feel free to apply for an available assignment by contacting Fayaine on the PCGW Discord. If you wish to fill out an assignment for an unlisted game, please feel free to contact Fayaya on the PCGW Discord, and an assignment for the game might become available. You can also see the full historical Assignments table.
Be sure to read Applications for more information on how to apply and what will be expected from the game article.
Available assignments
| Game | Release Date | Applied | Completion Date | Assigned | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving the Aftermath |  |
November 16, 2021 | Release from early access. Review code requested October 19, 2019 (Paradox Interactive), received October 28, 2019. | ||||
| Knight Squad 2 | |
April 14, 2021 | Review code received April 9, 2021 (IndieBoost). | ||||
| Lost Words: Beyond the Page | |
April 6, 2021 | Review code received April 9, 2021 (IndieBoost). | ||||
| Stronghold: Warlords | |
March 9, 2021 | Review code requested January 10, 2021 (Evolve), received March 1. | ||||
| The Shore | |
February 19, 2021 | |||||
| Out of Reach: Treasure Royale | |
October 14, 2020 | Code donated by nccvoyager. | ||||
| Partisans 1941 | |
October 14, 2020 | |||||
| The Survivalists | |
October 9, 2020 | |||||
| Fury Unleashed | |
May 8, 2020 | Release from early access. Review code received May 28, 2020 (Indie Boost). | ||||
| Stoneshard | |
February 6, 2020 | Release to early access. Review code requested and received February 1, 2020 (HypeTrain Digital). |
Applications
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message the admin Fayaya on Discord.
Please mention:
- Wiki username.
- Some backgrounds reasons on why you think you are suitable for the task.
- Timeline of article completion.
Once the application is received, Fayaine will respond and update the table below with your application.
Important: Before filling in an application or requesting a title it is strongly recommended that you read and understand this section as we enforce standards that must be met. Failure to fulfill any of the following may result in you being ineligible to apply for any future assignments unless fulfilled.
Applicants
- Applicants need to display a history of high quality editing on PCGamingWiki.
- If you are a new user, you can ask for advice in Discord (#articles) and you can request a 'spare' game key so that you can begin to build a history of editing on PCGamingWiki (see PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Keys).
- Allocation will normally be between 0-3 days before a game's release in most circumstances.
- Multiple applicants are encouraged, and the 'assignee' may be chosen based on past performance, the number of previous review codes received or in a diceroll. Applicants are tracked via public notes.
- If the game is highly popular, multiple copies of the game may be allocated depending on the number of review codes received or purchased.
- If you have a history of modding games and will attempt to create a fix (e.g. create an FOV hack) you will be given priority.
- Fayaine will have final say in who is chosen to receive the review code.
Article completion guidelines
- Article must be completed in a timely manner.
- All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the Sample article (except for the Introduction section, which is optional).
- Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them.
- When the article is 'complete', please PM Andytizer#6342 on Discord with a summary of the state of the article. Andytizer will use this information to update social media channels, for example a Tweet would be written like 'Check out our article on (game), it has (x) interesting/unique feature but has (x) issue and (x) DRM/always-online' etc.
- Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at least be maintained until official release.
Sponsors
GOG.com Enhancement Project
PCGamingWiki has partnered with GOG.com who have provided a shared community account with access to all new games on request for the benefit of the GOG.com Enhancement Project. If you would like access to this account, please PM Fayaya on Discord.
Gamesplanet
Gamesplanet have very generously provided regular store funds for PCGamingWiki to use as we wish. These funds are used for the purchase of titles which we cannot acquire via PR methods.
Upcoming releases
- Lists the games that have a release date within the next three weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 20 next upcoming releases.
| Game | Release Date | Applied | Completion Date | Assigned | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | |
May 16, 2024 | Fayaine (t|c|a) | ||||
| Homeworld 3 | |
May 13, 2024 | Fayaine (t|c|a) | ||||
| Prison Architect 2 | |
May 7, 2024 | |||||
| Braid Anniversary Edition | |
April 30, 2024 |
Recent releases
- Lists the games that had a release date within the last two weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 10 most recent releases.
| Game | Release Date | Applied | Completion Date | Assigned | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lords | |
April 26, 2024 | Fayaine (t|c|a) | Fayaine (t|c|a) | Requested April 14, 2024. Received April 16, 2024 (Embargo) | ||
| Sand Land | |
April 26, 2024 | Jigen123 (t|c|a) MasterBlaster (t|c|a) |
Jigen123 (t|c|a) | Requested April 16, 2024. | ||
| SaGa Emerald Beyond | |
April 25, 2024 | |||||
| Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | |
April 23, 2024 | Fayaine (t|c|a) | Fayaine (t|c|a) | Requested April 14, 2024. Received April 15, 2024 (Embargo) | ||
| Phantom Fury | |
April 23, 2024 | |||||
| No Rest for the Wicked | |
April 18, 2024 | Release into Early Access. | ||||
| Harold Halibut | |
April 16, 2024 | Macgovern (t|c|a) | Requested April 14, 2024. |
Full table
The data from the tables on this page and the Home page are based on the Assignments/Table subpage.