How to cite a video game in APA

To cite a video game in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements:

1. Rightsholder of video game: The author refers to the individual that owns the rights of the game. However, if there is no rights-holder, treat the reference as unauthored placing the title first followed by a version number, if available.
2. Year of publication: Give the year in brackets followed by a full stop.
3. Title of the video game: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized. Do not italicize.
4. Version: Provide the name of the console or device the game can be played on.
5. Location: Give the place of the company that produced the game.
6. Name of Producer: Give the name of the company that produced the game.

Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a video game in APA style 6th edition:

Rightsholder of video game. (Year of publication). Title of the video game (Version) [Video game]. Location: Name of Producer.

To cite a video game in a reference entry in APA style 7th edition include the following elements:

1. Rights-holder of video game: Give the last name and initials (e. g. Watson, J. D.) of up to 20 authors with the last name preceded by an ampersand (&). For 21 or more authors include the first 19 names followed by an ellipsis (…) and add the last author's name.
2. Year of publication: Give the year in brackets followed by a full stop.
3. Title of the video game: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
4. Version: Provide the name of the console or device the game can be played on.
5. Name of Producer: Give the name of the company that produced the game.

Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a video game in APA style 7th edition:

Rights-holder of video game. (Year of publication). Title of the video game (Version) [Video game]. Name of Producer.