Monthly Archives: July 2019
The Best Cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
Every year, some of the world's best cosplayers head to San Diego Comic-Con to show off their incredible work in recreating their favorite characters from games, TV, movies, and more.
As we roam the show floor, we are on the lookout for the best of the best and want to highlight those who bring our most loved characters to life.
There are some incredible Game of Thrones, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Stranger Things cosplayers, with countless more just waiting to be found. We've gathered them all in the slideshow below.
We will be updating this slideshow throughout the entirety of San Diego Comic-Con 2019, so be sure to check back from July 19 - July 22 for our latest cosplay photos.
FIFA 20: 5 Gameplay Changes That Actually Make a Difference
Every year FIFA introduces gameplay tweaks and news additions, and in FIFA 20 we’re promised “Authentic Game Flow” and “Football Intelligence”, but what does that actually mean? These are 5 gameplay changes that actually make a difference in FIFA 20.
Pace Is Crucial Again
A common FIFA 19 frustration was how easily slow defenders caught up with much faster attackers. In FIFA 20, an aging Sergio Ramos can no longer catch up with a galloping Leroy Sané on the break; even the terrier-like N’Golo Kanté will struggle, especially if the German knocks the ball in front of him and strides into space. The range of pace between players has been noticeably increased, plus dribbling stats also contribute greater to their speed when in control of the ball. So while Cristiano Ronaldo may not possess the blistering speed he once did, his mesmeric dribbling ability keeps distance between him and a chasing defender.
Netflix’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance First Impressions
Fans at Netflix's panel for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance got an early preview of episode 1 at Comic-Con on Friday. While reviews for the new Lisa Henson-produced series are still embargoed until closer to the show's release, we wanted to share our spoiler-free first impressions of the premiere.
First things first: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is gorgeous - the sets are meticulously detailed and jaw-droppingly immersive, creating a living, breathing world that feels fantastically lived-in. It's the subtle touches that really sell the entire production, from the multitude of fascinating creatures that inhabit the mystical world of Thra, to the dreamlike cities, caves, and landscapes that the Gelflings call home. The Henson Company has always excelled at world-building and creating thoughtful mythologies that resonate with adults and kids alike, and that's especially true of Age of Resistance, which deepens the movie's universe in clever ways while never losing sight of what made the original so memorable.
Game of Thrones Stars Debunk the Biggest Final Season Fan Theories
At the Game of Thrones panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the cast of HBO's epic series answered some burning questions about the finale, debunked a few theories and gave their opinions on the controversial series ending.
Why Didn't Grey Worm Kill Jon Snow After He Murdered Daenerys?
“It’s a good question. In my head, there maybe came a point for Grey Worm where it was like 'enough is enough,
.' I think that’s a big reason why he left, everybody that was ever dear to him was dead - and he'd only just learned how to have people who were dear to him," Jacob Anderson explained of his character's seemingly questionable choice to let Jon Snow live after discovering Dany was dead. "I think he thought, 'This is a violent place and this is not what I want my existence to be.' There’s a sense that he was willing for there to be a trial... I don’t think he necessarily wants to kill Jon Snow, he just doesn’t necessarily... want him to be alive.”
Hulk Out to These Incredible Koto US Collectibles
You can always count on Kotobukiya when it comes to sweet collectibles based on popular nerd properties, and as their SDCC booth proves, this year is no exception. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, My Hero Academia and more are getting the Koto treatment.
Check out our gallery below straight from the Koto US booth on the Comic-Con floor:
Photos by Jesse Schedeen.
For more on SDCC 2019, check out the 16 panels we're most excited about this year, the 33 best exclusive collectibles to look out for, and the first trailer from Netflix's The Witcher series.
Game of Thrones Cast Weighs in on Controversial Season 8 Ending
Game of Thrones actors Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) and Conleth Hill (Varys) shared their opinions on the series' divisive ending during a panel at Comic Con 2019.
Spoilers for the final season of Game of Thrones below.
Speaking about Jaime Lannister's fate specifically, Coster-Waldau said he felt his character's death was a "great" ending. "I thought it was perfect for the character to end in the arms of Cersei," he said to quiet boos from the crowd. "That’s just my opinion, but to me the scene with Gwendoline Christie
when she fills in the blanks in the book was really beautiful, and I think it showed her understanding of Jaime and her love of Jaime, and I thought it was a beautiful scene."
Henry Cavill Talks Magic in The Witcher and the Adaptation For Fans
In an interview with IGN at San Diego Comic-Con, Henry Cavill shared details about Netflix's The Witcher, including how magic is used throughout the show and what that last scene was about in the trailer.
In terms of how magic will be portrayed in the series, Cavill explained, "The thing with magic as well, its one of those things which we’re using it as a force which is drawn from. You draw from chaos, and that is explained in Yennefer’s storyline especially, and it manifests in different ways. And you will see it as the audience how it manifests, and some familiar things which players of the game and readers of the books will understand."
Cavill also confirmed that the reason his eyes were that way at the end of the trailer, was a result of taking a decoction, but when asked which decoction it was, Cavill said with a smirk, "I’m not going to reveal anything yet about that, because there are too many parallels drawn with other products as well, which we are not drawing parallels too."
Sonic the Hedgehog Actor Says He’s ‘Excited’ About Character’s Redesign
Ben Schwartz, the voice behind the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movie, says he’s “excited” for fans to see the character redesign that Paramount is creating, following fan backlash after the first trailer released.
“I can say that I’m very excited,” Schwartz told IGN during our Comic Con live stream.. “I haven’t seen the final thing yet, but I’m very excited. Because of the fans, they’re changing it, and I think it’s going to be great. The way it seems to be going, I think people are going to be really excited. It’s incredible to me that the fans spoke, and the people at Paramount, Jeff Fowler, our producers all listened and said ‘hey, you know, we can do this.’ So something special is coming.”
Russo’s Say Captain America ‘Certainly’ Met Red Skull In Endgame
Spoilers for The Avengers: Endgame below.
When asked if Captain America would have met the Red Skull in Vormir, the shadowy realm where both Gamora and Black Widow lost their lives in pursuit of the Soul Stone in Avengers: Endgame, directors the Russo brothers unequivocally said yes.
““He would have certainly met Red Skull to return the stone,” Joe Russo said. “Unfortunately, there’s a no return policy in respect to getting Black Widow back.”
The Russo’s confirmed that, at least according to their artistic interpretation of Avengers: Endgame, Captain America lives out his life with Peggy Carter in an alternate universe.
Russo Brother: Why They Used Community Music in Comic Con Promo
Last week, the Russo brothers teased their Comic Con 2019 career retrospective panel with a simple audio clip accompanied by "11:00 AM," the time of their panel. The accompanying audio ended up being the Biblioteca Spanish rap from the first season of Community, the cult favorite comedy series that both Anthony and Joseph Russo helped direct and produce. Fan speculation led most to believe it meant they'd debut some news about a possible Community film, something the show's fan community have been begging for since the show ended its sixth season.
Now, Anthony Russo has told IGN why he and his brother included that audio in their teaser.