FandomWire

FandomWire is a leading news media website providing global entertainment news on movies, TV, gaming, and more. The site features over 60 writers and editors who run the newsroom and covers major entertainment franchises from studios like Marvel, Disney, Lucasfilm, DC, Universal, Warner Bros., and more. The primary target market is the United States; however, it caters to fandoms worldwide interested in entertainment news. FandomWire is self-funded and generates revenue through advertising and partnerships with major entertainment companies. The site has been mentioned by major media outlets like Forbes, Yahoo!, CNN, Insider, GQ, ET, and numerous other globally recognized publications.

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • However, one article contains contradictory statements regarding the functionality of Stims in Helldivers 2.
  • The articles exhibit a tendency towards neutral reporting with no explicit biases.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site is self-funded and generates revenue through advertising and partnerships with major entertainment companies such as Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros., and more.

Contradictions

78%

Examples:

  • Helldivers 2 already allows you to input Stratagem codes while diving to call-in support, so haven't the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios enabled using Stims in the same way? It could prevent many frustrating deaths.
  • Helldivers 2 has lost around 90% of its players on Steam.
  • The game needs a major update, particularly with the expected introduction of the Illuminate.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • However, the article on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 contains statements that seem to exaggerate the game's shortcomings.
  • The article on James Cameron's Titanic hack is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.

Recent Articles

  • Helldivers 2: Communication Challenges, Unrealistic Standing Mechanics, and Player Frustrations

    Helldivers 2: Communication Challenges, Unrealistic Standing Mechanics, and Player Frustrations

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Helldivers 2, the successful co-op shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios, faces community frustrations due to communication issues and slow standing animations. Players suggest adding proximity chat and enemy information for better coordination and preparation.
  • Helldivers 2: Communication Challenges, Unrealistic Standing Mechanics, and Player Frustrations

    Helldivers 2: Communication Challenges, Unrealistic Standing Mechanics, and Player Frustrations

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Helldivers 2, the successful co-op shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios, faces community frustrations due to communication issues and slow standing animations. Players suggest adding proximity chat and enemy information for better coordination and preparation.

  • Titanic's 25th Anniversary Celebrated with 4K Remastering

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 James Cameron's Titanic has been remastered in 4K for its 25th anniversary Cameron shared insights into how Titanic would be shot differently today Cameron saved $1 million by casting short extras to make the set look bigger Leonardo DiCaprio was cast for only $2.5 million but negotiated a backend deal that more than doubled his gross income from the film

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Faces Criticism for Rushed Development and Gameplay Issues

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Modern Warfare 3 was developed in less than a year and a half, compared to the usual three years for previous iterations The game's campaign mode has been criticized for being boring and lacking cohesion The multiplayer mode has been criticized for its dated UI and inconsistent time-to-kill