That was one of my objections too, just focus on gaming and not on becoming multimedia websites. One of the reasons why IGN has put me off somewhat, same with Gamespot who have been imitating their style.Too many gaming sites went to the "non-gaming" topic and content. Big turnoff. And well everyone I followed on gaming sites pretty much has left. WArning: interest level approaching zero.
I watch their TV station whenever I turn my SamsungTV on for something random. It’s actually great to have. I watched some TLoU TV analysis, some game reviews, and their console developer discussions.
It’s great to have on while you’re doing other stuff or just need something to chill out to. Channel 1351 for SamsungTV.Might have to try this. There's so many channels on that Samsung TV thingy.
IGN is solid in terms of production quality and output, whenever I need a hand in a game it's IGN walkthroughs to the rescue.
I can't help but notice everyone giving you shit in this thread generally isn't mentioning a mainstream gaming website that they think is better, which just might be proving you right.I find myself more and more ending up on IGN more than ever via google searches, or a youtube video these days and come to realise it's actually not half bad......It used to be in my list of not clicking through but now even if I try to avoid it, it seems like there's something relevant on there.
On youtube their bitesize videos (between 8-10 minutes) always seem to hit the core points with stuff I want to do
Their partnership with things like mapgenie are a godsend for completionists
Obviously their forums are not as good as GAF
The walkthroughs when they exist are solid as are the wiki's
IGN playlist looks like something I would have used but now just don't have the time
The front page is largely free of the latest identity politics furore (obviously the site is not completely free of it but fair play)
The discover section has actually put a couple of games on my radar
Still relevant to this day.
This. IGN YouTube has evolved to basically what Gametrailers used to be in the early 2000s. Tons of trailers for new stuff, no commentary gameplay footage and showcases, and dev diaries, all posted at different times of each day nearly 7 days a week.I rarely visit the site so much anymore, but I still subscribe to their Youtube channel which is good to see gameplay footage, previews / reviews, etc.
Light mode is cursed, I agree.
cursed thread
I went to their page to see for myself. Would have subscribed if it wasn't for all the movie content. Oh well.This. IGN YouTube has evolved to basically what Gametrailers used to be in the early 2000s. Tons of trailers for new stuff, no commentary gameplay footage and showcases, and dev diaries, all posted at different times of each day nearly 7 days a week.
I haven’t been to their website but their YouTube page is great.
GT did the same thing too back then. Movies are just part of their feed. But honestly it doesn’t bother me because if you want only gaming vids they have a playlist for that.I went to their page to see for myself. Would have subscribed if it wasn't for all the movie content. Oh well.
Does the first one make you feel a bit funny down there?
This disturbs me and I don't know why.
It's like boxing a flan when the competition is Kotaku.It's easy to be the best when your contender is Kotaku.