in game name

An in game name, or "IGN" (not to be confused with ign.com) is the nickname a person gives the character they play as in a (typically multiplayer) game.
One might share these in chats with friends.

Person: What's your Minecraft in game name? Mine is xX_CodPlayer_Xx.
Friend: Dude, I don't even play minecraft.

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