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Amazon Reveals First Look at God of War Live-Action TV SeriesAmazon and Prime Video have released the first images of Kratos and Atreus from the upcoming God of War live-action television series. The series, which appears to follow the plot of the 2018 game, stars Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus, with Ronald D. Moore serving as showrunner. While currently in production with no release date, the adaptation has drawn mixed reactions online.
Amazon shares first look at Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the God of War TV seriesAmazon has released the first official image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming God of War television series, showing him teaching his son Atreus, played by Callum Vinson, how to hunt. The series, which has already been greenlit for a second season, also features Ed Skrein as Baldur, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, and Mandy Patinkin as Odin, with Frederik E.O. Toye directing the initial episodes.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.20.1 brings more essential bug fixesHeroic Games Launcher v2.20.1 has been released, bringing essential bug fixes and improvements for managing games from Epic, GOG, and Amazon on Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update addresses issues with changing Epic Games accounts, resolves false error messages on some Linux distributions, and enhances download management based on internet connectivity.
Amazon pulls the plug on ambitious racing game project from former Forza Horizon devs, but stresses the 'flexibility' to find a more suitable publisherAmazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, a studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers. While development of Maverick's debut open-world driving game will continue, the studio is now seeking a new publishing partner. Amazon also announced a partnership with Crystal Dynamics for two new Tomb Raider games.
Amazon ditches open world driving title from Maverick GamesAmazon Game Studios has terminated its publishing agreement with UK studio Maverick Games for its upcoming open-world driving title. The decision is part of Amazon's strategic evolution to focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon team members, is now seeking a new publishing partner.
Amazon ditch publishing duties on ex-Forza Horizon devs' story-driven open-world racerAmazon has ended its publishing deal with Maverick Games, a studio founded by ex-Playground Games developers. Maverick Games, led by creative director Mike Brown, is now seeking a new publishing partner for its story-driven open-world driving game. Amazon cited a narrowing of focus to the Tomb Raider franchise and its Luna streaming service for the decision.
Amazon's God of War series just got bigger and Baldur with its latest castingEd Skrein has been cast as Baldur in Amazon's live-action God of War series, joining previously announced cast members including Ryan Hurst as Kratos. The series, based on the popular video game franchise, is expected to explore the Norse mythology central to the games. A second season has already been greenlit by Amazon.
Lara rides a motorbike in latest set photos from Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider series, joined by a rather sharply dressed ZipNew set photos from Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider TV series reveal Sophie Turner as Lara Croft and Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip. The images show Lara with a dagger and pickaxe, and Zip picking her up on a motorcycle. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is serving as creator and writer for the series.
Former developers of one of 2024's best Soulslikes are stuck in a purgatory of unpaid salariesFormer employees of Jyamma Games, the developer behind the 2024 action-RPG Enotria: The Last Song, have reported significant delays in receiving their salaries, with some payments outstanding since March 2025. CEO Giacomo Greco cited cashflow issues stemming from delayed revenue collection and changes in project direction, including a shift from an Enotria sequel to a trading card game adaptation of The Divine Comedy, and later an action-RPG. Despite assurances of restructuring and ongoing negotiations for investment and potential publishing deals, some former staff remain unpaid.
Here Are Some Must-Buy Books To Grab During Amazon’s Early Prime Day Buy 2, Get 1 Free SaleAmazon is holding an early Prime Day sale with a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" offer on a wide selection of books. The sale includes popular titles across various genres such as fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and memoirs, with many books and series seeing significant discounts.
New Video Game Releases in Week 2 of January 12, 2026The second week of January 2026 sees several new video game releases across multiple platforms, including The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, Cassette Boy, Earnest Evans Collection, Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Craftlings. The article also lists various free games available on PC, mobile, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms throughout January.
Amazon drops an outrageously good 3 for $33 deal on 4K UHD Blu-rays, including Superman and moreAmazon is offering a sale on 4K UHD Blu-rays, with three films available for $33. The selection includes recent releases like Superman and Nobody 2, as well as classics such as The Big Lebowski and Inception. This deal is available for consoles with 4K Blu-ray drives like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Mark’s Breakdown on the Best Gaming TabletsGaming expert Mark provides a breakdown of the best gaming tablets available, highlighting the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) as the top pick for its Windows ecosystem and powerful specs, despite its high price. Other notable mentions include the Apple iPad Pro (M5) for its M-series chip performance, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra as an affordable high-end option, and the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2025) as the most budget-friendly choice.
Beautiful Slipcased Editions Of J.R.R. Tolkien Classics Get Massive DiscountsAmazon is offering significant discounts of up to 60% on slipcased, illustrated special editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic works, including The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings. These premium editions feature high-quality binding, author's artwork, and collectible inserts, with prices reduced from original retail values.- Save 30% Off The Lego Star Wars 1,555-Piece Imperial Star Destroyer For Amazon Prime DayAmazon is offering a 30% discount on the 1,555-piece Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer set for Amazon Prime Day, reducing the price from $160 to $112. This set, released in August 2025 as part of the Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary collection, includes seven minifigures and is based on the ship from Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. Other Lego Star Wars sets are also available at discounted prices during the sale event.
Prime Day monitor deals are here, and I'm here to help you find the right screenAmazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on gaming monitors, including budget screens and OLED options. The article highlights the value of upgrading monitors as a cost-effective PC component upgrade and provides advice on identifying quality deals. It also touches on the benefits of high refresh rates for competitive gaming and mentions specific deals from Dell, Best Buy, and Newegg.