IGN
We're all about video games, movies, TV, and comics!
9,927,997
Followers
1,472
Following
200,654
Tweets
1,173.5
Avg Engagement
25,987
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @IGN's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2009-01-13
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1,070.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:103.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsIGN's tweets receive significant engagement, indicating a loyal and active audience. Their content is often shared and liked, showing strong community interaction.
1,070.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
103.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
3,473,582
Total Likes
335,537
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
335
Median Likes
38
Median Retweets
906
75th Percentile
44,609
Top Tweet
0.12
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
92.6%
Original
4.3%
Replies
2.9%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
97.5%
With Links
11.8%
With #Tags
8.0%
With @Mentions
2.6%
With Emojis
180
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.05
Reply/Original Ratio
0.09
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
78.3%
Weekday Posts
21.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 93 retweets (3% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,246 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe audience is primarily interested in entertainment news and updates, including gaming, film, and television. They are likely fans of popular media and industry insiders.
Below Average
Audience Quality
44.7%
Suspicion Index
70.7%
Low-Quality %
1
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
68.9%
Empty Bio
83.1%
<10 Tweets
0.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
80.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.8%
No URL
72.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
3,293,365
Total Potential Reach
1
Median Follower Reach
3
75th Percentile Reach
0.6%
>1K followers
0.1%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
7.8%
Creators
3,891 accounts
9.2%
Consumers
4,575 accounts
83.1%
Dormant
41,534 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
254
Verified Followers
0.25% of total
9,192
Protected Accounts
9.1% of total
1 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @megcabot | 648,579 | - | - |
| @SlimJim | 490,775 | Snack Influencer | meat, long boi, champions |
| @reportersalles | 479,446 | Journalist | Conservadora, armamentista, antifeminista |
| @GoGalaGames | 427,711 | Game Developer | Gaming, Re-engineering, Discord |
| @ManUnitedMedia | 208,209 | Sports Media | Football, Manchester United, News |
| @pressstartexe | 139,736 | - | - |
| @JustJaremi | 130,091 | Host/Producer | cosplay, TV, Twitch |
| @travisa850 | 126,032 | Cannabis Advocate | Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel |
| @luchiquinteross | 118,844 | Streamer | Gaming, Fiction, Studio Ghibli |
| @Aarshit_mittal | 117,683 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
29,539
Followers With Bio
71,422
Followers Without Bio
29.26%
% With Bio
70.74%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed184,848
Combined Engagement
167,187
Total Likes
17,661
Total Retweets
36,970
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
BREAKING: E3 2023 has been canceled. https://t.co/VQOQqHj1zG https://t.co/fu4JEItNyz
Brendan Fraser has won his first Academy Award (on his first nomination) for his portrayal of Charlie in The Whale. #Oscars https://t.co/zdobw4DjYk
Lance Reddick, known for his performances in The Wire, and the John Wick, Destiny, and Horizon franchises, has died at the age of 60. https://t.co/eEmh8n5NvW https://t.co/TDClT8wH5C
Jack Black, who voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, is singing his praises for video game adaptations, including HBO's The Last of Us, and wants to see Red Dead Redemption adapted to the big screen. https://t.co/paYxxHcQDO https://t.co/Qrvl7AGpOQ
A hollow metal orb, just under 5 feet in size, has been discovered on Enshuhama beach in Hamamatsu City, Japan. The authorities, as yet, have no leads as to what it actually is. https://t.co/kQpak25Y3b
Key Insights & Takeaways
IGN's top tweets include breaking news and major award wins, which drive high engagement. Their content often highlights industry events and notable figures, which aligns with their entertainment-focused audience. The use of URLs in tweets suggests they share additional content or links for deeper engagement.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 9,927,997
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @IGN reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 9,927,997 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,173.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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