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* The titles of game pages should be named by the full North American name of the game, for example [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] is correctly named.
−** Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all redirect to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation: <nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki>
−* Check the [[Game Page Template]] page, or other already existing pages to see some examples of what the page should look like. Of course not every game can use exactly the same format, but here are some general guidelines.+'''[Game Name]''' is a [genre] released in [month] of [year] for the [system]. It is sequel to [prequel], and the series continued with [sequel].+
==Game pages==
==Game pages==
−Check the [[Game Page Template]] page, or other already existing pages to see some examples of what the page should look like. Of course not every game can use exactly the same format, but here are some general guidelines.
−* The first paragraph should look something like this (replace relevant information in each bracket):
+* The titles of game pages should be named by the '''full North American name''' of the game, for example [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] is correctly named.
+** Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all '''redirect''' to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation: <nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki>
−* The first paragraph should give the full game name, its genre, release date and system. It should also list the game's prequel and/or sequel if applicable.
−* To the right of the first paragraph there should be a picture of the game's title screen.
+* To the right of the first paragraph there should be a '''picture of the game's title screen'''.
−* Then comes a == section == for Terminology and Tactics (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
+* Then comes a == section == for '''Terminology and Tactics''' (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
−* Next you should list the various ways that people compete at this game. Often these will start off with a Speed Runs or Time Trials section. There might also be a Full Runs section and/or a section for all the game's Sub-Games. For each section, you should give:
+* Next you should have sections for each major field of competition in this game. Often this will start off with a '''Speed Runs''' or '''Time Trials''' section. There might also be a '''Full Runs''' section and/or a section for all the game's '''Sub-Games'''. For each section, you should give:
−** A sentence about the competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record (if applicable).
+** A sentence about the '''competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record''' (if applicable).
−** A === sub-section === of Level Strategies or Course Strategies, followed by a list of levels or tracks, with the link to each page preceded by a bullet (*) or, if applicable, a number (#).
+** A === sub-section === of Level Strategies or Course Strategies, followed by a '''list of levels or tracks''', with the link to each page preceded by a bullet (*) or, if applicable, a number (#).
−** Then there should come a section for links to video pages.
+** Then there should come a section for links to '''video pages'''.
* After all this, put a section for External Links.
* After all this, put a section for External Links.