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The first paragraph clearly explains the history and development of the game, much of which is simply a written version of what is contained in the infobox. If there is anything notable or unusual about the production of the game, or you can provide a higher level of detail than the infobox, this is the place to put it. The information in the lead is mainly for meta information on the game, meaning very little or nothing about gameplay or plot. | The first paragraph clearly explains the history and development of the game, much of which is simply a written version of what is contained in the infobox. If there is anything notable or unusual about the production of the game, or you can provide a higher level of detail than the infobox, this is the place to put it. The information in the lead is mainly for meta information on the game, meaning very little or nothing about gameplay or plot. | ||
The next section of writing, is for a plot synopsis or overview on the game's mechanics. This section should include '''no spoilers''', and is meant to inform readers who may have no idea what the game is about. This is not the place to divulge what happens in the game, but merely information on the game's "universe" or backstory so that a reader can understand what the game is about. | The next section of writing, separated from the lead by the {{t|Continue Nav}}, is for a plot synopsis or overview on the game's mechanics. This section should include '''no spoilers''', and is meant to inform readers who may have no idea what the game is about. This is not the place to divulge what happens in the game, but merely information on the game's "universe" or backstory so that a reader can understand what the game is about. | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
Box artwork goes in the infobox, and should be at least 250px wide to prevent stretching. Also ensure that the cover image includes no watermarks, no borders and no "pending" rating symbols. Box art should also present a directly faced image, meaning it shouldn't be a 3-D box shown at an angle. Game logos and artwork are not acceptable substitutes for box artwork when a box for the game exists. If the game was never released in physical form, or never in a box, make sure the artwork chosen is official – either a logo, welcome screen or start screen. For games that are released on multiple systems, it is unimportant which version of the cover you use, as long as the actual artwork is the same. This means you can use the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Windows version of the cover, as long as the only differences are logos and symbols ''on top'' of the artwork. When this is the case, '''do not''' upload multiple versions. If no one has uploaded box art for the infobox yet, leave the parameter blank so the guide is categorized under | Box artwork goes in the infobox, and should be at least 250px wide to prevent stretching. Also ensure that the cover image includes no watermarks, no borders and no "pending" rating symbols. Box art should also present a directly faced image, meaning it shouldn't be a 3-D box shown at an angle. Game logos and artwork are not acceptable substitutes for box artwork when a box for the game exists. If the game was never released in physical form, or never in a box, make sure the artwork chosen is official – either a logo, welcome screen or start screen. For games that are released on multiple systems, it is unimportant which version of the cover you use, as long as the actual artwork is the same. This means you can use the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Windows version of the cover, as long as the only differences are logos and symbols ''on top'' of the artwork. When this is the case, '''do not''' upload multiple versions. If no one has uploaded box art for the infobox yet, leave the parameter blank so the guide is categorized under [[:Category:Pages needing box artwork|Pages needing box artwork]]. | ||
For extra images not being used in the infobox, include them in a <nowiki><gallery></nowiki> | For extra images not being used in the infobox, include them in a <nowiki><gallery></nowiki> between the plot synopsis and the {{t|ToC}} template. Images to include here are actual alternative covers (meaning the art is different, not the systems/developers/ratings/etc.), flyers, screenshots, or other interesting images. Don't go overboard with these, as they still need to add something to the reader's understanding of the game to comply with fair use. | ||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
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===Single-page=== | ===Single-page=== | ||
A single-page guide contains all its information on the main game page under multiple sections. In this case the {{t|ToC}} | A single-page guide contains all its information on the main game page under multiple sections. In this case, the {{t|Continue Nav}} and {{t|ToC}} templates aren't used. The single-page layout covers absolutely everything on a single page. Such games might include: | ||
* {{c|Racing}} games | * {{c|Racing}} games | ||
* [[Puzzle]] games | * [[Puzzle]] games |