Global Top-Selling IP Game Rankings Spark Debate: Is the Definition of 'IP' Just a Joke?

Recently, a list titled 'Top-Selling Global IP Games of the Past Three Years' sparked a heated debate on NGA, with many users questioning the underlying criteria and logic behind the rankings.

The community was quick to criticize the chart. The main point of contention lies in the vague definition of 'IP.' Major titles like *Monster Strike* and *Puzzle & Dragons*, which possess significant franchise power, were notably absent. Furthermore, original Chinese IPs like *Genshin Impact* or *Tower of Fantasy* were nowhere to be found.

Keen observers noted that the chart seems to define 'IP' strictly as 'adapted games' (games based on pre-existing anime or movies), which explains why original mobile IPs were excluded. Nevertheless, players remain skeptical: users pointed out the inconsistency of splitting *Plants vs. Zombies* into multiple entries, or the questionable inclusion of *Princess Connect! Re: Dive* (PCR), which underperformed in its domestic market compared to industry giants. The general sentiment? The ranking methodology is simply absurd.