Web-based IGN Alternatives

There are many alternatives to IGN as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is The Visual Novel Database, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to IGN and 16 are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to IGN are IGDB.com, Backloggery, GameSpot and Kotaku.

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  1. IGDB.com icon
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    IGDB.com is a next-gen website about video games, intended for both game consumers and video game professionals alike.. A comprehensive, growing database, IGDB is built to cover video games in extensive details, including history and other information about developers...

    52 IGDB.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  2. Backloggery icon
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    Backloggery helps gamers keep track of unplayed and unfinished games in their collection. Add all the games you own to the list, and track how far you have progressed towards beating them. This will help keep you from buying many new games before having played the ones you...

    29 Backloggery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  3. GameSpot icon
     15 likes

    GameSpot is the world's leading source for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita, Wii, PC, 3DS, and DS video game news, reviews, previews, trailers, walkthroughs, and more.

    15 GameSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  4. Kotaku icon
     8 likes

    Kotaku is the definitive digital hub for video game news, reviews, cheats, design, and entertainment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  5. GamesRadar+ icon
     3 likes

    On GamesRadar+ we always aim to inform, entertain, and inspire through our mix of news, reviews, features, tips, buying guides, and videos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. Rock, Paper, Shotgun - PC gaming news, previews, reviews, opinion.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Polygon icon
     2 likes

    Polygon is a gaming website in partnership with Vox Media. Our culture focused site covers games, their creators, the fans, trending stories and entertainment news.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  8. Niche Gamer icon
     2 likes

    Niche Gamer is the premiere source and community for both niche and unique games across the globe. We provide fun daily content, memes, and comprehensive coverage of the latest and greatest video games. We are the new enthusiast gaming press, for the digital age.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  9. Gamekyo icon
     3 likes

    Gamekyo is a social video game magazine for the Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360 and PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. GameTrailers icon
     3 likes

    Watch new video game trailers, read reviews and previews of upcoming video games at GameTrailers.com. Video game demos, online gameplay, game cheats or view movies and media on the GameTrailers website.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  11. Destructoid icon
     1 like

    Destructoid.com is a quirky gaming news website for the savvy gamer with a heavy focus on fun. Because video games should be fun!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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