Template:Game Page

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(Infobox Game)
(Lede)
==Blurb==
==Synopsis==
{{SeePlot}}
==Gameplay==
==Updates==
==Downloadable Content==
==Version Differences==
==Promotions==
===Pre-Order Bonus===
===Special Edition===
==Listings==
===[[Characters in {{PAGENAME}}|Characters]]===
===[[Demons in {{PAGENAME}}|Demons]]===
===[[Skills in {{PAGENAME}}|Skills]]===
===[[Items in {{PAGENAME}}|Items]]===
===[[Equipment in {{PAGENAME}}|Equipment]]===
===[[Locations in {{PAGENAME}}|Locations]]===
===[[Translations in {{PAGENAME}}|Translations]]===
===[[Achievements in {{PAGENAME}}|Achievements]]===
===[[Credits in {{PAGENAME}}|Credits]]===
==Development==
==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
==Notes==
==References==

To use this page type's boilerplate, select "Game" under "Media". If a game is an upcoming title, add the Upcoming template to its header space above the infobox. This template should be swapped for New Release once the title has been released.

If a game or version for a certain platform was only released in Japan, that platform should only be referred to by its Japanese name. I.e. Famicom and not Nintendo Entertainment System; Super Famicom and not Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This rule also applies to system peripherals, i.e. the Mega-CD for the Mega Drive, and not Sega CD for the Sega Genesis; the Super CD-ROM² for the PC Engine, and not TurboGrafx-CD for the TurboGrafx-16. Platforms also should not include the developer's name unless that is part of the platform's marketed name. I.e. the PlayStation should not be referred to as "Sony PlayStation"; Nintendo DS is acceptable as this is part of its marketed name.

Section Explanation
Blurb
The game's blurb, using Template:Blurb. For multiple releases or differences between console versions, create new subsections.
Synopsis
The Synopsis section gives a brief summary of the game's beginning plot or story. For brevity and to avoid plot spoilers, the synopsis should detail no more than a basic summary of the game's opening exposition and initial conflict while providing a link to its full plot summary page. Plot summaries are linked to using Template:SeePlot, following the initial synopsis.
Gameplay
The Gameplay section covers information regarding the game's gameplay systems and mechanics.
Updates
The Updates section covers any version updates and free patches the game received, including both updates in physical reprints and downloadable updates. Template:Updates should be used to document each version, their initial release date, and their changes. If a game did not receive any updates, this section should be omitted.
Downloadable Content
This section covers any paid downloadable content, including cosmetics, expansion packs, and season passes or DLC bundles. Template:DLC should be used to document each DLC item, including their initial release date, pricing, and additions. If a game does not have any paid downloadable content, this section should be omitted.
Version Differences
Not to be confused with updates, the Version Differences section covers any notable differences between the game's re-releases, including ports, remasters, and/or remakes. A subsection should be added for every notable release, titled after the release's title or the platform it was released for. If a remaster or remake has its own page, its subsection should be kept brief and provide a link to its page for further reading using Template:Main.

Straight ports of a game that have no significant differences should not be added to this section, which includes PlayStation Network, Virtual Console, Nintendo Classics, and dedicated console ports. Notable releases include those that add new content, revise its present content, have significant graphical or sound updates, or are full-on remakes. If a game does not have any releases that fit this criteria, this section should be omitted.
Promotions
Promotions is divided into subsections:
  • Pre-order Bonus(es) — If the game had any pre-order bonuses, either through retail or digital release, this subsection documents them. Bonuses across different regions should each be given their own paragraph, describing their contents. Gallery tags can be used to showcase images of pre-order sets and their contents. If a game did not have any pre-order bonuses, omit this subsection.
  • Special Edition(s) — If the game had any special edition releases (that are not pre-order exclusive), such as a "deluxe" bundle set or a specially designed console release, this subsection documents them. Regional special editions should also each be given their own paragraph. Gallery tags can be used to showcase the special editions. If a game did not receive any special editions, omit this subsection.
If a game never had any promotional content or releases, omit this section entirely.
Listings
The Listings section links to a game's dedicated listings of its characters, demons, items, etc. Links are formatted as ===[[Subjects in {{PAGENAME}}|Subjects]]===. The actual listings should not be present on the game page itself for brevity, unless deemed necessary for that particular title or release. For most Megami Tensei games, common listings include Characters, Demons, Skills, Items, Equipment, Locations, Translations, Achievements, and Credits, and these are the default in the Game Page boilerplate. However, certain games may require different listings to suit their relevant needs.
Development
The Development section covers the development history of a game leading up to its release, including any post-release development (such as the development of other versions or DLCs). Information added here should be cited with pre-launch press release or developer quotes.