Combo Breaker FGC Event “Mortally Injured” By Tariffs, Says Event Director

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Rick Thiher, who serves as both Evo’s general manager and Combo Breaker’s event director in Illinois, expressed his thoughts on tariffs via BlueSky. He found it astonishingly unexpected that “Combo Breaker could suffer a fatal blow from tariffs,” given the various ways the event has been impacted over the years. In response to a comment on his post, Thiher elaborated on how these tariffs have caused significant trouble for the event.

Noah Wyle’s Incredible Comeback: From Panic to Purpose in The Pitt’s Emotional Journey!

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Bailey began coughing due to swallowing a French fry, causing all of us to become very alarmed,” he chuckled gruffly. “A busboy rushed over and used his finger to retrieve the food from Bailey’s mouth, an event that was witnessed by the entire restaurant, leaving them to watch four men in scrubs and lab coats behave like characters from a Keystone Cops sketch.

‘Twilight’ in Concert to Tour 60 Cities This Fall (EXCLUSIVE)

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Live Events America (GEA) in partnership with Lionsgate, is launching a 60-city nationwide tour of the first “Twilight” movie accompanied by live music across the United States. The journey commences with a sneak peek performance in Spokane, Washington on September 12, followed by an official debut in Seattle on September 13, which is also celebrated as “National Twilight Fans Day”.

Box Office: ‘Minecraft’ to Steamroll Over Rami Malek’s ‘Amateur,’ Blumhouse Thriller ‘Drop’

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The PG-rated comedy “Minecraft,” produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary, dominated the box office last weekend with a staggering debut of $162.7 million, making it the largest opening of the year and the highest ever for a movie based on a video game. In its second week, analysts predict a drop in ticket sales between 50% to 60%, bringing in around $65 million to $82 million. The film’s trajectory might even match Universal’s successful video game adaptations “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “Barbie,” both of which experienced relatively small declines in their second weekends. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” dropped by 37% with $92 million, while “Barbie” fell by 42% with $93 million upon its sophomore outing. To date, “Minecraft” has amassed over $320 million worldwide and is poised to surpass Disney and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” ($412 million) as the biggest Hollywood release of the year.

Reza Rahadian, Zarrar Kahn Projects Among Udine Focus Asia’s 2025 Industry Selections

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As a cinephile, I’ve had the pleasure of learning that eleven extraordinary cinematic projects have been chosen from a pool of more than 120 submissions hailing from 31 diverse nations, for the All Genres Project Market at this year’s industry platform held in Udine, Italy, from April 28-30. Additionally, seven promising films from the Far East have been selected for the Far East in Progress section. This is a testament to the vibrant and global nature of our shared passion for filmmaking.

Gaming News: Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Set for June 8

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There’s a palpable sense of eagerness in the gaming community as we approach the Xbox Games Showcase. Turbostrider27’s announcement set off a wave of comments expressing both eager anticipation and lofty expectations. Many users fondly recall last year’s showcase, describing it as “exceptionally diverse and generous.” There seems to be an undercurrent that each year not only brings new games but also potential innovations in presentation style. SingeMoisi’s comment, “I don’t know if they can top last year,” perfectly encapsulates the double-edged nature of anticipation: it’s electrifying yet tinged with expectation. As windows of opportunity open for major reveals, gamers are getting ready to watch trailers, gameplay, and maybe even some unexpected surprises that will make this event unforgettable. The speculation about the lineup is just as exhilarating as the event itself!

Gaming News: Hades 2 Console Exclusive at Launch – But Wait, There’s a Twist!

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Discussion among gamers has been heated following the revelation that Hades 2 will initially be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. User blanketedgay suggested that the term “Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive” might inadvertently stir up debates about console exclusivity again. It’s clear that gamers are quite touchy on topics related to exclusivity, as they can easily lead to competition-based feelings between various consoles. Later, user Azvickson brought attention to a correction from Supergiant Games, stating that Hades 2 will also be playable on the original Nintendo Switch once it reaches version 1.0. This clarification seems to have reduced some of the tension, but it didn’t completely dispel the initial uncertainty about what “exclusive” actually means in this context. Overall, gamers are experiencing a mix of anticipation and bewilderment—who would have thought that a few simple words could carry such a powerful impact?