Here are some examples of video game citations using Chicago Style. According to Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition, video games, software programs, or apps can usually be cited in the notes with no corresponding bibliographic entry. If an entry is required the following may need to be included in the citation.
- Developer
- Title of the video game
- Version (optional)
- Platform
- Publisher
- Publication year
Phone Game without a Contributor
Note Style
1. This War of Mine, v.1.7.0., 11-Bit Studios S.A., released July 15, 2015, iOS 12.0 or later.
2. Angry Birds Transformers,v. 2.24.0, Rovio Entertainment, released June 28, 2023, Android 4.4 or later.
Bibliographic Style
11-Bit Studios S.A. This War of Mine.V. 1.7.0. Released July 15, 2015. iOS 12.0 or later.
Rovio Entertainment. Angry Birds Transformers.V.2.24.0. Released June 28, 2023. Android 4.4 or later.
PC Game without a Contributor
Note Style
3. This War of Mine: Complete Edition for Windows, 11-bit Studios, released November 27, 2018.
Bibliographic Style
11-bit Studios. This War of Mine: Complete Edition for Windows. Released November 27, 2018.
PC Game with a Contributor
Note Style
1. Eric Baron. Stardew Valley for Windows, V. 1.5.6., ConcernedApe, Released February 26, 2016.
Bibliographic Style
Barone, Eric. Stardew Valley for Windows, V. 1.5.6., ConcernedApe, Released February 26, 2016.
Console Game without a Contributor
Note Style
4. This War of Mine: Complete Edition for X-Box, 11-bit Studios, released May 9, 2022.
6. Gran Tourismo 7 for Playstation 4 and 5, Polyphony Digital, Sony Interactive Entertainment, released March 4, 2022.
Bibliographic Style
11-bit Studios. This War of Mine: Complete Edition. for Xbox. Released May 9, 2022.
Polyphony Digital. Gran Tourismo 7 for Playstation 4 and 5, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released March 4, 2022.
Console Game with a Contributor
Note Style
6. Eric Barone. Stardew Valley for Xbox One, ConcernedApe, released February 26, 2016.
Bibliographic Style
Barone, Eric. Stardew Valley for Xbox One, ConcernedApe, released February 26, 2016.
For more information on how to cite video games using Chicago, please see:
Chicago Manual of Style
