This is how RankSurge researches, writes, checks and corrects its guides, patch breakdowns and news posts, and how we keep advertising separate from coverage.
Who writes RankSurge posts?
Every post names its author. Posts written as a group are credited to the RankSurge Team. When a post is written by a named writer, the author box at the end of the post shows their role and experience with the game, and it only lists experience they actually have.
Where does our information come from?
- Official patch notes, developer blogs and publisher announcements
- Official developer APIs where they exist, and established community APIs where they do not
- Our own testing in the game, which we label as our own testing
Posts list their main sources in a Sources section at the end, so you can check them yourself.
How do we check facts?
Before a post goes live, we check numbers, patch versions and rank names against the sources above. When a post has been checked by a second person, it says “Fact-checked by” with their name. Stats always show the sample size behind them, and we do not present small samples as trends.
How do we keep posts up to date?
Games change every patch. We review guides when a patch changes what they cover, and every post shows the date it was last updated at the top and in the editorial note at the end.
How do we handle corrections?
If you spot an error, tell us through the contact page. We fix confirmed errors quickly and update the post date. Significant corrections are noted in the post.
How do ads work on the blog?
- Every ad is labelled “Advertisement” or “Sponsored”, and ad links use rel="sponsored".
- Advertisers never see posts before they are published and cannot request changes to coverage, tier lists, rankings or stats.
- Buying an ad never changes rankings, leaderboards or player data.
- We do not publish paid posts disguised as editorial. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labelled as sponsored at the top.
Full rules for advertisers are in the advertising policy.
Is RankSurge affiliated with game publishers?
No. RankSurge is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Riot Games, Valve, Bungie, NetEase, Blizzard or any other publisher. Game names are trademarks of their owners.
How do I contact the editorial team?
Email sales@ranksurge.games or use the contact page.
