Destructoid

Destructoid
Type	website
Shortcut	WP:DESTRUCTOID
Status	No consensus
Deprecated	no
Blacklisted	no
Recency	2017
Domain destructoid.com
	In source code; External links in articles; Spamcheck tool

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This source in a nutshell: There is

no consensus on the reliability of Destructoid. See § Summary.

Destructoid is a source that has been repeatedly discussed at the Reliable sources noticeboard. This page collects and links information about previous discussions and current consensus, and summarizes it here for convenience.

Summary

There is a consensus that Destructoid is marginally reliable for topics on video games. As a site featuring articles written mainly by freelance journalists, consider whether the author is trusted before using Destructoid as a source in articles. Destructoid may still be used for video game reviews given that attribution is provided.

Excerpt

Destructoid is a website that was founded as a video game-focused blog in March 2006 by Yanier Gonzalez, a Cuban-American cartoonist and author. Enthusiast Gaming acquired the website in 2017 and sold it to Gamurs Group in 2022.

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Recency

2017

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No Rfcs for this source.

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Source	Status (legend)	Discussions			Use
Source	Status (legend)	List	Last	Summary	Use
Destructoid WP:DESTRUCTOIDWP:DESTRUCTOID 📌		A B C D E	2017	There is a consensus that Destructoid is marginally reliable for topics on video games. As a site featuring articles written mainly by freelance journalists, consider whether the author is trusted before using Destructoid as a source in articles. Destructoid may still be used for video game reviews given that attribution is provided.	1