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	Where possible, we encourage linking directly to the creator, publisher or an authorised retailer.		Where possible, we encourage linking directly to the creator, publisher or an authorised retailer.

			== Game ports ==

			Ports of existing games to classic systems are welcome, particularly projects that adapt or recreate a game to work within the technical limitations of the target hardware.

			For example, the ongoing ''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'' project for the Mega Drive aims to recreate the game within the capabilities of the console.

			We encourage projects that demonstrate meaningful adaptation to the hardware, rather than straightforward recompilations of an existing game for another system.

			Links to project websites, GitHub repositories and authorised download pages are welcome, but must not link directly to ROM files. The existing rules regarding piracy and unauthorised distribution still apply.

	== Adding a new game ==		== Adding a new game ==

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	# Contributing to Aftermarket Games
			= Contributing to Aftermarket Games =

	Welcome to Aftermarket Games!		Welcome to Aftermarket Games!
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	Whether you're a developer, publisher, collector or retro gaming enthusiast, you're welcome to contribute.		Whether you're a developer, publisher, collector or retro gaming enthusiast, you're welcome to contribute.

	## What games can be added?		== What games can be added? ==

	We welcome:		We welcome:

	- Aftermarket games: New games developed for older gaming systems after their original commercial lifespan.		* '''Aftermarket games:''' New games developed for older gaming systems after their original commercial lifespan.
	- Homebrew games: Independently developed games for retro platforms.		* '''Homebrew games:''' Independently developed games for retro platforms.
	- Commercial and free games: Both are welcome.		* '''Commercial and free games:''' Both are welcome.
	- Upcoming games: Announced projects and games currently in development.		* '''Upcoming games:''' Announced projects and games currently in development.
	- Unreleased games: Games that have not yet received a public release.		* '''Unreleased games:''' Games that have not yet received a public release.

	ROM hacks are not currently included. Fan translations may be considered in the future.		ROM hacks are not currently included. Fan translations may be considered in the future.
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	Upcoming games should have some publicly available information supporting their existence.		Upcoming games should have some publicly available information supporting their existence.

	## Adding a new game		== Adding a new game ==

	1. Register an account and confirm your email address.		# Register an account and confirm your email address.
	2. Sign in and select Add Game.		# Sign in and select '''Add Game'''.
	3. Complete the game submission form.		# Complete the game submission form.
	4. Add screenshots and release information if available.		# Add screenshots and release information if available.
	5. Submit your game.		# Submit your game.

	You don't need to complete every optional field. Accurate information is more important than filling every box.		You don't need to complete every optional field. Accurate information is more important than filling every box.

	## Game submissions and approval		== Game submissions and approval ==

	New contributors' submissions are reviewed before appearing in the catalogue.		New contributors' submissions are reviewed before appearing in the catalogue.
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	Please avoid submitting the same information repeatedly while waiting for approval.		Please avoid submitting the same information repeatedly while waiting for approval.

	## Screenshots and artwork		== Screenshots and artwork ==

	Screenshots and images help bring the catalogue to life!		Screenshots and images help bring the catalogue to life!
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	A few guidelines:		A few guidelines:

	- Keep images relevant to the game.		* Keep images relevant to the game.
	- Supported formats are PNG, JPEG and WebP.		* Supported formats are PNG, JPEG and WebP.
	- Maximum file size is currently 2 MiB.		* Maximum file size is currently 2 MiB.
	- Avoid unnecessary duplicates or misleading images.		* Avoid unnecessary duplicates or misleading images.
	- Upload material you're permitted to share, and credit creators where appropriate.		* Upload material you're permitted to share, and credit creators where appropriate.
	- Don't upload unrelated, offensive or clearly infringing material.		* Don't upload unrelated, offensive or clearly infringing material.

	Images may become publicly accessible immediately, even when a game submission is awaiting approval.		Images may become publicly accessible immediately, even when a game submission is awaiting approval.

	## Keeping information accurate		== Keeping information accurate ==

	We encourage contributors to provide sources where possible, such as:		We encourage contributors to provide sources where possible, such as:

	- Developer or publisher websites.		* Developer or publisher websites.
	- Official announcements and social media posts.		* Official announcements and social media posts.
	- Crowdfunding campaigns.		* Crowdfunding campaigns.
	- Game documentation and release information.		* Game documentation and release information.

	Please distinguish confirmed information from rumours or speculation.		Please distinguish confirmed information from rumours or speculation.

	## Artificial intelligence usage		== Artificial intelligence usage ==

	Where known, please indicate whether AI was used during a game's development using the available AI usage field.		Where known, please indicate whether AI was used during a game's development using the available AI usage field.
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	More detailed guidance on AI disclosure will be added in the future.		More detailed guidance on AI disclosure will be added in the future.

	## Community guidelines		== Community guidelines ==

	We want Aftermarket Games to be a useful, welcoming resource for everyone interested in retro gaming.		We want Aftermarket Games to be a useful, welcoming resource for everyone interested in retro gaming.
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	Moderators may correct, reject or remove material that doesn't meet the site's guidelines.		Moderators may correct, reject or remove material that doesn't meet the site's guidelines.

	## Questions or corrections?		== Questions or corrections? ==

	If you've spotted inaccurate information or have a suggestion, you're welcome to contribute an update.		If you've spotted inaccurate information or have a suggestion, you're welcome to contribute an update.

	Thank you for helping document and preserve the world of aftermarket gaming!		Thank you for helping document and preserve the world of aftermarket gaming!

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# Contributing to Aftermarket Games

Welcome to Aftermarket Games!

Aftermarket Games is a community-maintained catalogue dedicated to new games created for classic gaming systems.

Whether you're a developer, publisher, collector or retro gaming enthusiast, you're welcome to contribute.

## What games can be added?

We welcome:

- **Aftermarket games:** New games developed for older gaming systems after their original commercial lifespan.
- **Homebrew games:** Independently developed games for retro platforms.
- **Commercial and free games:** Both are welcome.
- **Upcoming games:** Announced projects and games currently in development.
- **Unreleased games:** Games that have not yet received a public release.

ROM hacks are not currently included. Fan translations may be considered in the future.

Upcoming games should have some publicly available information supporting their existence.

## Adding a new game

1. Register an account and confirm your email address.
2. Sign in and select **Add Game**.
3. Complete the game submission form.
4. Add screenshots and release information if available.
5. Submit your game.

You don't need to complete every optional field. Accurate information is more important than filling every box.

## Game submissions and approval

New contributors' submissions are reviewed before appearing in the catalogue.

You can also suggest changes to existing games.

Trusted Users and Moderators have additional publishing privileges.

Please avoid submitting the same information repeatedly while waiting for approval.

## Screenshots and artwork

Screenshots and images help bring the catalogue to life!

You can contribute gameplay screenshots, promotional images, cover artwork and other relevant pictures.

A few guidelines:

- Keep images relevant to the game.
- Supported formats are PNG, JPEG and WebP.
- Maximum file size is currently 2 MiB.
- Avoid unnecessary duplicates or misleading images.
- Upload material you're permitted to share, and credit creators where appropriate.
- Don't upload unrelated, offensive or clearly infringing material.

Images may become publicly accessible immediately, even when a game submission is awaiting approval.

## Keeping information accurate

We encourage contributors to provide sources where possible, such as:

- Developer or publisher websites.
- Official announcements and social media posts.
- Crowdfunding campaigns.
- Game documentation and release information.

Please distinguish confirmed information from rumours or speculation.

## Artificial intelligence usage

Where known, please indicate whether AI was used during a game's development using the available AI usage field.

More detailed guidance on AI disclosure will be added in the future.

## Community guidelines

We want Aftermarket Games to be a useful, welcoming resource for everyone interested in retro gaming.

Please be respectful, contribute accurate information and avoid spam or deliberately misleading submissions.

Moderators may correct, reject or remove material that doesn't meet the site's guidelines.

## Questions or corrections?

If you've spotted inaccurate information or have a suggestion, you're welcome to contribute an update.

Thank you for helping document and preserve the world of aftermarket gaming!