This is actually really fascinating, do keep us posted on what you find out, and thank you for the time you’re putting in!
I do agree using BGG seems kind of suspect as a reference - I mean it has it’s uses and you CAN pull some-what useful data from, but as you’ve already found out there a problems and questions that need answering first.
I wonder how many digital wargames are released in a year - doesn’t feel like even 50. 25 maybe? I’d have to try and count… stuff happens under the radar sometimes so I don’t always catch it.