How to Cite a Video Game in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite video games and interactive game software in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a video game in your reference list:
Developer. Title of Game. Version. Publisher; Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://url
AMA Example for a Video Game
A complete AMA reference for a video game, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Tessellate Studio. Archive of Lost Books. Tessellate Studio; 2022.
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The game1 features...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Use the developer as author and give the title, version, publisher, and year.
- Add an 'Accessed' date and the URL for digitally distributed games.
- Do not italicize the title in AMA style.
- References are numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your video game.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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