Editorial policy

This page explains how Logic and Loot stories are made. It applies to everything we publish, in English and Portuguese.

Reporting

Every factual claim (release date, price, specs, platform, company) is checked against an official source before publication: the company's website, a press release, the official store or technical documentation. When sources disagree, we say so. Rumors and leaks only become stories once confirmed officially or by a reliable outlet, and even then they are labeled as such. Sources are listed at the end of each article.

Every story needs a reason

We don't publish articles that only restate a company announcement. Each story adds context, a comparison, hands-on testing or a clear opinion that helps you decide something. When a story develops, we update the existing article instead of publishing another one on the same topic.

How we test

A review only runs when the person who signs it played or used the product. The article states the conditions: how long, on which platform or device, and whether the unit was bought or provided by the company. Before testing, coverage runs as news or a preview, with no score.

What scores mean

• 9 to 10: exceptional, a benchmark in its category.
• 7 to 8.9: recommended, with caveats that won't bother most people.
• 5 to 6.9: works for a specific audience or on sale.
• Below 5: not recommended.

Corrections

Mistakes are fixed as soon as they are confirmed. When a correction changes the meaning of the information, the article gets a note explaining what changed, and the update date changes. To report an error, email rdklabs@gmail.com with the link and the passage.

Independence

Advertisers and companies don't pick stories, don't see articles before publication and have no say in scores. Review units provided by companies are disclosed in the article and don't change the verdict. Affiliate links, if any, are disclosed too.

Use of artificial intelligence

AI tools may help with research, drafting, copy editing and adapting stories between languages. Every article is checked, edited and signed by a person who is accountable for what was published. Opinions and hands-on impressions always come from the person who signs.

English and Portuguese

The English and Portuguese versions are written for each audience, with regional prices and availability. Not every story runs in both languages: topics that only matter to one audience stay in that language.