Website Introduction
Founded in 1996, IGN employs 100+ editorial staff producing 50+ daily articles. Its 10-point review scale (e.g., Elden Ring: 10/10) influences Metacritic scores. Features include: 1) Wiki guides 2) Upcoming game calendars 3) Podcasts (Beyond!, Unlocked) 4) IGN First exclusive previews. The site expanded into movies/TV with 12M YouTube subscribers. IGN Plus ($20/year) offers ad-free browsing and free games. Acquired by Ziff Davis in 2013, it maintains 85% brand trust among core gamers:cite[9].
