What is an IGN in gaming?
IGN (plural IGNs) (video games) Initialism of in-game name. IGN (formerly Imagine Games Network) is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media.IGN is a common abbreviation for in-game name, the name of player’s character in the game. This name is chosen at character creation and can be changed by buying a name-change through the official online store.
Who owns IGN?
IGN (an abbreviation of its former name Imagine Games Network) is an American video game and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc. Ziff Davis, itself wholly owned by j2 Global. IGN Entertainment acquired Gamer Network and its properties in May 2024 for an undisclosed sum. These included Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, VG247 and others.