Justin Joyce for Polygon recommended it for its selection of games and efficient website.

[1] Kristina Manente for Syfy called it a great resource to find indie tabletop role-playing games.

[2] It was founded in 2004 by Ed Cha of Open World Press and Brennan Taylor of Galileo Games.

On June 17, 2010 DOJ, Inc. (which also owns Hero Games) announced that they have purchased a majority share of IPR.

[3] Jason Walters is now general manager, and much of IPR's energy is currently focused on expanding its convention presence, growing its retailer network, and attracting new publishers.