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70.2

Avg Score Given

-3.5

Steam Disparity

+6.6

MC Disparity

+2.7

Combined Disparity

Reviews

25 early (27%)64 launch window (70%)3 late (3%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

16.3

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

IGN

92 reviews

+2.7

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

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Based on 92 scored reviews, IGN Staff gives games an average score of 70.2/100. IGN Staff scores games 3.5 points lower than Steam users and 6.6 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 92)+

Pokemon ChampionsviaIGN
Apr 17, 2026Launch window
60/100View review
Metacritic 51/100 · +9.0 pts
MLB The Show 26viaIGN
Mar 21, 2026Launch window
60/100View review
Metacritic 22/100 · +38.0 pts
Dragon Quest VII ReimaginedviaIGN
Feb 2, 2026Early review
70/100View review
Steam 89.1/100 · -19.1 ptsMetacritic 77/100 · -7.0 pts
UNBEATABLEviaIGN
Dec 10, 2025Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -32.3 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -22.0 pts
Marvel's Deadpool VRviaIGN
Nov 17, 2025Early review
80/100View review