a lot of wikipedia articles related to tv shows, video games and movies have some mention of an IGN list on them.


In 2010, IGN listed Dr. Robotnik 11th out of their "Top 100 Videogame Villains".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Eggman

Dragon Ball Z was listed as the 78th best animated show in IGN's "Top 100 Animated Series"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z

[Mario] was voted 100th in IGN's Top 100 Villains for his appearance in Donkey Kong Junior, adding "This Mario is a total jerk, holding Donkey Kong Jr.'s dad hostage"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario

In 2010, IGN ranked Darth Vader 25th in the "Top 100 Videogames Villains". (this has its own line)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader

[Bowser] frequently appears in lists for greatest video game antagonists. IGN placed him at #2 out of 100
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowser_(character)


why is this a trend
did someone get paid to slap these on pages of major characters and shows

IGN lists in wikipedia articles

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