IGN media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media places IGN in the centre. We have seen it on 19 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is IGN biased?
Ad Fontes Media places IGN in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is IGN left or right?
Ad Fontes Media places IGN in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is IGN reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes IGN as high factuality. It reaches us without a named assessor, so it is an unattributed rating rather than our verdict. It does not guarantee that every report is correct.
What IGN has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with IGN’s own report linked underneath.
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
IGN reported it asResearchers Discovered an Adorable New Species of Small Wild Cat in Bolivia, Where Some Mistook It For a Kitten (opens IGN in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
IGN reported it as'The Robots Will Not Be Taking Over' — Trump Calls AI Warnings a 'Hoax,' Refuses to Back Anthropic and OpenAI Requests for Guardrails (opens IGN in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
IGN reported it as'The Robots Will Not Be Taking Over' — Trump Calls AI Warnings a 'Hoax,' Refuses to Back Anthropic and OpenAI Requests for Guardrails (opens IGN in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
IGN reported it asFor the First Time, the US Has Officially Confirmed It Has Deployed a Space Weapon in Earth's Orbit (opens IGN in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
IGN reported it asFor the First Time, the US Has Officially Confirmed It Has Deployed a Space Weapon in Earth's Orbit (opens IGN in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
IGN reported it asProposed Law Will Require EU Players to Verify Their Age Before Accessing Certain Games (opens IGN in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
IGN reported it asApple Surprise and Shine Event Live Report – Will Apple Release a Folding iPhone? (opens IGN in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
IGN reported it asApple Surprise and Shine Event Live Report – Will Apple Release a Folding iPhone? (opens IGN in a new tab)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that artificial intelligence poses an 'existential' risk to humanity. He called for immediate action and 'cast-iron guarantees' to ensure AI safety and security, citing potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk's rise and legacy, featuring interviews and a simulated conversation with the billionaire. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release in October.
IGN reported it asFour Hours Is More Than Enough Time to Spend With Elon Musk, But the New Documentary Musk Should’ve Been More Comprehensive (opens IGN in a new tab)
Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, which uses 3D-guided neural rendering, will be available from September 3. NBA 2K27 is the first game to support it. The technology has faced skepticism, with some critics concerned about its impact on artistic intent.
IGN reported it asNvidia DLSS 5 : the Graphic Jump of the Neural Rendering Arrives This Week (opens IGN in a new tab)
The horror film 'Onslaught' follows a military veteran, Celeste, who must protect her trailer park when escaped super soldiers, created by Dr. Kammler, descend upon it. The film features a cast including Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens.
IGN reported it asAin’t No Two Ways About It: Onslaught, Adam Wingard's Ode to '80s Action Movies, Freaking Rips (opens IGN in a new tab)
France and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding for a €6 billion Saudi investment to build three theme parks near Paris. The project, led by Qiddiya, is expected to create 22,000 direct jobs and includes a manga-themed park.
IGN reported it asFrance and Saudi Arabia Agree to Build $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Outside Paris (opens IGN in a new tab)
Disney’s ABC filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on 18 August 2026, alleging the agency is retaliating against the network for its editorial decisions. The suit targets early licence-renewal orders for eight stations and an investigation into the talk show 'The View'.
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment on 16 August 2026. Police and the coroner’s office reported no signs of foul play. Her father confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News, and tributes followed from co-stars and fans.
IGN reported it asHeroes Star Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 (opens IGN in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
The rating above reaches us without a named assessor, and is published as that rather than as anyone’s verdict.
Who owns it
- Ziff Davisunknowndirect owner
- J2 GlobalMedia Conglomerateparent group
Where it publishes from
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 19
- Reports listed
- 19
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 17 August 2026
19 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. IGN is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 19 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of IGN: its report arrived a median of 16 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 1 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 23 September 2026. Ratings pulled 16 September 2026.
Other outlets rated the same way
Publishers carrying the same published leaning as IGN, also publishing from United States, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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