Fnatic and Invictus Gaming Advance to Finals of League of Legends Worlds 2018

After nearly a month of competition, the Finals for the League of Legends World Championship 2018 have at long last been set. This weekend’s Semifinal round was thought to be intense coming in, but instead turned out to be perhaps the least-exciting round of the tournament so far. Both games these weekend ended up series sweeps, with Europe’s Fnatic and China’s Invictus Gaming advancing to the Finals. Invictus Gaming took on G2 Esports in the first series of the weekend and quickly disposed of the Worlds 2018 Cinderella....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Robert Maxwell

GameStop Co-Founder Gary Kusin Talks Rising Game Prices and the Death of Physical Media (EXCLUSIVE)

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed GameStop is an iconic company in the eye of any gamer who grew up in the 1990s, the 2000s or the 2010s. Even as someone who grew up outside of the US, I was still acutely aware of the infamous games store from across the pond. It started life as Babbage’s in 1984, after two entrepreneurs saw the potential of selling video games on a mass market basis, before ultimately being rendered obsolete by the rise of the digital marketplace....

July 27, 2025 · 13 min · 2695 words · James Hines

George R.R. Martin’s Favorite Fantasy Author Proves Why J.R.R. Tolkien Was Never His Strongest Inspiration for Writing Game of Thrones

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed George R.R. Martin is a huge fan ofThe Lord of the Rings, and while his most popular work,A Song of Ice and Fire, always gets compared to J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels, he reiterated that the English author was not a huge influence on the saga. It’s easy to see the resemblance and much easier to assume that Martin took inspiration from Tolkien....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Daniel Stephens

God of War No Longer Contains "Only on PlayStation" Label on Official Web Page

Sony is clearly entertaining the idea of bringing more of its first-party titles to the PC platform in the future. While Hermen Hulst, the head of PlayStation Worldwide Studios, has stated that Sony won’t be looking to bring all of its former exclusives to PC, that hasn’t stopped the publisher from beginning to step foot into those waters later this year whenHorizon Zero Dawnofficially comes to PC. Now, if recent changes on the PlayStation website are to be believed, it seems as thoughGod of Warcould next be joiningHZDon PC....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Ronald Johnson

Here Are The Cats From Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Doing a Purrfect Job

There’s probably no greater feeling than web-swinging your way through New York City asSpider-Man,especially more so now that many of us are unable to travel and experience the freedom that we hadbecome so used to doingdue to COVID-19. Whether you enjoy collecting all the sound samples, postcards or underground caches, there’s no doubt about it that exploring the city withSpider-Catis one of the many joys found within the game. Being able to fight bad guys with your kitty companion tucked safely inside your backpack is a sheer delight and a beautifully wholesome feature....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Joseph Allen

How To Use Smithing Templates In Minecraft

Quick Links The Trails and Tails update inMinecraftintroduced several new mechanics, and perhaps the most extensive customization sincechanging your usernamein the form of Armor Trims. Connected to Armor Trims are Smithing Templates, which you’ll need to obtain in order to trick out your look. Smithing Templates are now also required to upgrade your gear to Netherite. Related:Minecraft: How To Use The Cherry Grove However, as with so many things in Minecraft, the in-game instructions on using these new Smithing Templates are sparse....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Keith Kim

Is Andrew Garfield the Lowest Paid Spider-Man in Marvel History?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Although relatively short-lived, Andrew Garfield’s live-action Spider-Man stint is among the most beloved to have graced the screen. Alongside talents like Tobey Maguire in the Sam Raimi trilogy and Tom Holland in MCU initiatives, theHacksaw Ridgealum’s iteration of the web-slinger remains well-celebrated amongst fans of the iconic Marvel IP. In a way, these actors’ identities have become so intrinsic to the essence of the titular superhero and vice versa—where, almost emulating a symbiotic relationship, Spider-Man has helped further their recognition in the industry, while their embodiment has cemented its continued legacy....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Douglas Thompson

Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, and More: Why Did So Many of American Pie Cast Vanish From Hollywood After Fame From the $900 Million Franchise

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Actors Seann William Scott, Tara Reid, and more had their breakout roles in the teen comedyAmerican Pie. Following the lives of a group of seniors in high school who hoped to lose their virginity before college, the raunchy teen comedy became a global phenomenon and spawned a $900 million franchise. However, the actors who starred in the films have had varying degrees of success....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Mark Harris

Knives Out 3 Title Reveal Has Daniel Craig Fans Screaming: “This already looks better than the 2nd one”

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Rian Johnson’sKnives Outfranchise has become a big hit on Netflix. The murder mystery saga featuring Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is bringing back the old-school type of crime drama show that fans loved, so the report of a new title reveal for the third installmenthas indeedgot them even more excited. The third movie’s title,Wake Up Dead Man, is labeled as Benoit’s most dangerous case....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Edward Williams

Lisa ‘Doesn’t Deserve’ a Place Next to Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña, Critics Target Lisa’s Billionaire Boyfriend

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Lisa is one of the biggest stars in K-pop, thanks to Blackpink, one of the top Korean groups worldwide. Together with her members, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé, she has taken over the world of music with their rhythmic music and catchy tunes, easily filling huge stadiums with thousands of fans. But last year, things changed when it came to contract renewal for the K-pop group, as all of them decided to take their solo careers into their own hands....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Charles Campbell

Lost Soulz Director Katherine Propper Talks Her Hip-Hop Road Movie (INTERVIEW)

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed After debuting at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, Katherine Propper’s feature debut, the road movieLost Soulz, is making its way to theaters. The film follows a young rapper who joins a band of musicians traveling throughout Texas on a journey of self-discovery. It’s a moving film with an excellent soundtrack, and we at FandomWire got to speak with Propper about it....

July 27, 2025 · 12 min · 2481 words · Bradley Porter

Marvel and DC Movies Still Struggle to Beat One Johnny Depp Movie When It Comes to Its Flawless Visual Effects

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Movies with huge budgets can do just more than imagining what seems impossible. It was a feat achieved after visual effects entered the post-production process with ever-evolving technology in movies. Johnny Depp’s celebrated franchisePirates of the Caribbeanis one example of the acute distribution of VFX throughout the frames of the movies The evolution of DCU and MCU movies also constitutes a huge application of VFX, in fact, these movies walk in a parallel line with it....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · James Stephens

Michael Mando: Nacho’s Death Episode in Better Call Saul Was “Full of So Many Symbolisms” – We All Missed It

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed As a Shakespearean actor born and bred on theater stages, Michael Mando had an immense well of resources to draw from while playing Nacho inBetter Call Saul. It was one of those iconic and perpetually unforgettable roles that are forever etched in pop culture history. Even as the villain, Mando turned his character into such a work of art that it would be remiss of us not to deify him....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Jennifer Johnson