How do I cite a video game?

Answer

For the MLA format, include the following:

 

Title of Video Game. Name of Director(s), Developer / Publisher, year of publication. Platform.

For example:

Alan Wake II. Directed by Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games, 2023. Sony PlayStation 5 game. 

 

In-text citation:

(Alan Wake II)

 

You can also add the version of the game and/or performers if relevant. For example:

Alan Wake II. Directed by Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, version 1.000.014, Remedy Entertainment / Epic Games, 2023. Sony PlayStation 5 game. 

Death Stranding. Directed by Hideo Kojima, performances by Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen, Kojima Productions / Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2019. Sony PlayStation 4 game.

 

For the APA format, video games are cited as software. For citations,  include the following: 

 

Developer. (Year of Publication). Title of video game (v. Version number if known) [Video game]. Publisher Name if given. URL if available online.

For example:

Remedy Entertainment. (2023). Alan wake II (v. 1.000.014) [Video game]. Epic Games.

 

In-text citation:

(Remedy Entertainment, 2023)

 

For more information see:

MLA Style Center: How Do I Cite a Video Game?

Section 10.10 (pg. 339) of the APA Publication Manual (7th edition).

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