How official game values are handled

An official dataset needs a clear comparison metric, at least two valid items, usable images, and enough source context to explain what the number represents. Custom player games are separate and are not treated as official data.

New or refreshed records should carry a source name, source URL, as-of date, last review date, and a short methodology note when the value needs interpretation.

Some older datasets do not yet have complete structured provenance. They are being reviewed. Volatile datasets can be removed from discovery while that work is incomplete.

Records from different years can represent one real entity. The daily game identifies those records by a stable entity key and prevents the same entity from appearing on both sides of one comparison. Historical datasets should state that they contain entity-year observations.

Displayed values may be rounded or abbreviated with K, M, or B. Units and prefixes belong to the dataset definition. Rankings use the stored numeric value, not the abbreviated display text.

Stable facts can be checked less often than volatile estimates. Net worth, salaries, market values, subscriber counts, and search demand require tighter review windows. A dataset that is clearly outside its useful window may be hidden until it is refreshed.

Report a questionable value through support. Include the game, item, displayed value, a reliable replacement source, and the date that source was published or accessed.