FAQ: How do I cite a video game in APA Style?

Citing a Video Game

APA does not have official guidance on creating citations for video games, however, they do provide guidance on citing software that can be modified for video games. See section 10.10 pages 338-340 This link opens in a new window of the APA Style Manual.

Reference Citation General Format

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

Example:

Nintendo. (2026). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Version 4.0.0) [Video game]. Nintendo.

Corresponding In-Text Citation

Format: (Developer, Year of Publication)

Example: (Nintendo, 2026)

More APA Help

• APA Style guide (Shapiro Library)
• Academic Writer -APA (Shapiro Library Database) This link opens in a new window: The ultimate source on APA style. It contains quick guides and tutorials on APA style, tools for planning research projects, citation management, and more. 
• APA Style Manual This link opens in a new window: The complete online eBook version of The APA Style Manual.

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.