About clathdrop
We are a small independent team of writers, testers and lifelong players based near Lake Tahoe, California.
Built by players who were tired of hype
clathdrop started as a weekend project shared among friends who wanted clear, honest answers before buying a new game. Too many reviews felt rushed or written from trailers, so we decided to play everything ourselves, take notes and publish what we really thought.
Today clathdrop is an editorial blog covering new releases, indie titles, retro classics and gaming hardware. We are reader-supported and independent: publishers never approve or edit our content, and scores are never for sale.
Our values
Four principles guide every article we publish.
Transparency
We disclose review copies, loaned hardware and any affiliate relationships on every article.
Real playtime
We spend the hours needed to understand a game before giving a final verdict.
Accessibility
We highlight accessibility features so every player knows what to expect.
Respect
We critique games, not people, and keep our comment spaces welcoming.
Editors with decades of play
Our core team is led by editor-in-chief Lynnmarie Blaeuer and includes contributors who specialize in RPGs, shooters, sports titles, retro hardware and indie development. Together we bring more than sixty years of combined gaming experience.
- Dedicated specialists for every genre
- An in-house hardware lab for peripheral testing
- Fact-checking and copy-editing on every review
- Corrections policy with visible update notes
Editorial independence
No paid scores
Publishers cannot pay for coverage or influence ratings. Sponsored content, if any, is always labeled clearly.
Updated verdicts
When patches change a game significantly, we revisit and publish an update with the date.
Open feedback
Found a mistake? Email [email protected] and we will review it within two business days.