IGN Comics Reporting Site

IGN Comics Reporting Site is a news website that provides coverage of the gaming industry with a focus on comic book related news and reviews. The site features articles written by various authors and includes topics such as game releases, industry news, and opinion pieces. The site may have conflicts of interest due to sponsored content and partnerships with companies in the gaming industry. Some articles may contain misleading headlines or information.

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Dr Disrespect's ban for sending explicit messages to a minor.
  • The site appears to have a focus on gaming news with some opinion pieces.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the site's coverage of a company or product may be influenced by their partnership.
  • The site may have conflicts of interest due to sponsored content and partnerships with companies in the gaming industry.

Contradictions

94%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in articles regarding the same event or topic.
  • Some contradictions involve information provided by the source itself.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain misleading headlines or information.
  • The site may use clickbait headlines to attract readers.

Recent Articles

  • Dr Disrespect's Acknowledgment of Inappropriate Messages to a Minor in 2017: Allegations, Ban, and Aftermath

    Dr Disrespect's Acknowledgment of Inappropriate Messages to a Minor in 2017: Allegations, Ban, and Aftermath

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Dr Disrespect, a popular video game streamer, admitted to sending inappropriate messages to an individual in 2017 that led to his ban from Twitch. The conversations were reportedly mutual but acknowledged as inappropriate. Beahm initially had around 4 million followers and a lucrative streaming deal at the time of the ban, but Twitch did not comment on the allegations. Midnight Society, Beahm's video game studio, terminated ties with him following the news. The explicit messages did not involve pictures or crimes according to Beahm's post.
  • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Experience Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on Nintendo Switch: A remastered ghost-hunting adventure with improved visuals, controls, and unique challenges in each haunted mansion.
  • Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, now available on Nintendo Switch, brings back the classic puzzle-platforming action with six playable characters, unique stats, and new 'Spin Dash' mechanic. The game features 50 main stages across ten worlds and bonus levels for extra challenges. Multiplayer modes offer hours of entertainment despite connectivity issues.
  • FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki on Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Embracing the Challenge

    FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki on Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Embracing the Challenge

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, available on multiple platforms, is FromSoftware's latest challenging expansion. In an interview with The Guardian, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki defended the tough gameplay and added new items to help players. Shadow of the Erdtree introduces new weapons, armors, spells, talismans, Spirit Ashes, Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes.
  • Unraveling House of the Dragon: Episode 2's Opening Sequence, Power Struggles, and Character Insights

    Unraveling House of the Dragon: Episode 2's Opening Sequence, Power Struggles, and Character Insights

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In the second episode of House of the Dragon, King Aegon II grapples with Jaehaerys' death and appoints Ser Criston Cole as Hand of the King. Arryk Cargyll's assassination attempt on Rhaenyra fails, leading to Erryk's suicide. The mystery surrounding Jaehaerys' death deepens, and power struggles intensify.
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets

    Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 New Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, offers expansive content with challenging boss battles and difficult enemies. Players discover new weapons through exploration or NPC interactions. Mixed reception due to heightened difficulty compared to base game.
  • Antstream Arcade Brings Retro Gaming to iPhones and iPads with Over 1,300 Classic Games

    Antstream Arcade Brings Retro Gaming to iPhones and iPads with Over 1,300 Classic Games

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Antstream Arcade, a retro gaming subscription service with over 1,300 classic games like Pong and Space Invaders, launches next week as the first dedicated game streaming app on Apple's App Store following policy changes. Users can access it on iPhones and iPads for a promotional price of $29.99 annually or $3.99 monthly.
  • Expansion of Elden Ring: A New Chapter in the Legendary Game

    Expansion of Elden Ring: A New Chapter in the Legendary Game

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Elden Ring expansion introduces new content to the popular game.
  • New Inventory Features in Elden Ring's Latest Update: A Game-Changer for Item Management

    New Inventory Features in Elden Ring's Latest Update: A Game-Changer for Item Management

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 FromSoftware's Elden Ring update introduces game-changing inventory features: a recent items tab and exclamation marks above new items, improving players' ability to manage loot and prioritize valuable items.
  • Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nintendo unveils two hotly anticipated games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, featuring Princess Zelda as the protagonist using echoes to solve puzzles, set for release on September 26, 2024; and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with Samus Aran returning in action by Retro Studios, scheduled for 2025.