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Rust 2? "Nope," Dev Says After Weird Steam Page Goes Up
Facepunch Studios has denied any involvement with a "Rust 2" Steam page that recently appeared, with studio head Garry Newman stating they are not making a sequel. The page has been flagged as suspicious by SteamDB, and another Facepunch developer confirmed it is fake. Newman previously commented on a potential "Rust 2" not using the Unity engine, and the studio also recently made headlines regarding the potential purchase of New World.
Evening Metaverse
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has announced its departure from the social media platform X, citing concerns over engagement metrics. Meanwhile, Amazon's satellite internet service is slated for a mid-2026 launch.
Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability
Amazon's satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, is slated for a mid-2026 launch, according to CEO Andy Jassy. The service aims to offer download speeds up to 1 Gbps, potentially surpassing competitors like Starlink. While initial testing with enterprise customers has begun, consumer availability details are pending, and the project faces challenges in scaling its satellite constellation.
Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
Persona 3 Reload for the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently available at its lowest price of $29.99 on Amazon. This represents a 50% discount from its original price.
Amazon Deal: Get 3 Board Games For The Price Of 2 For A Limited time
Amazon is currently offering a limited-time promotion where customers can buy three eligible board games for the price of two. The deal applies to a wide variety of titles, including popular games like Monopoly with anime themes, The Last of Us: Escape The Dark, and The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Chess Set. The promotion does not have a specified end date.
Seven New One Piece Lego Sets Are Launching This Summer
Seven new Lego sets based on the One Piece live-action adaptation are launching on August 1. The sets include recreations of iconic characters and moments, with prices ranging from $30 to $180. Preorders are available directly from Lego, with some sets also listed on Amazon.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Preorder Listings Reveal $80 Price, Still No Release Date
Amazon has listed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, revealing a price of $80 for the Nintendo Switch. The listing does not include a specific release date for the edition.
Elden Ring's Switch 2 port still has no release date, but Amazon pre-orders are live, and oh no, that's a $80…
An Amazon listing has revealed that Elden Ring's Nintendo Switch port, currently without a release date, will be priced at $79.99 and will be a Game-Key Card. The placeholder release date is December 31, 2026, indicating a significant delay for the FromSoftware title on the platform.
Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it’s a Game-Key Card
Amazon has listed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at $80, indicating it will be a game-key card that includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While a firm release date is not yet confirmed, the listing suggests the launch is approaching. The Nintendo Switch 2's increased power is expected to handle more graphically intensive games without relying on cloud versions.
A character from The Boys spin-off Vought Rising will appear later in season 5, but the episode won't be…
The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed that characters from the upcoming 1950s-set spin-off Vought Rising will be referenced and one character will explicitly appear in the fifth and final season of The Boys. Kripke emphasized that while the shows are connected, watching Vought Rising will not be mandatory for understanding the main series.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Boys season 5 episode 2 recap: Easter eggs, cameos, who dies
The Boys season 5, episode 2, titled "Recap," features the return of Soldier Boy and a new Supe Virus engineered by Butcher and Sameer Shah. Key events include Homelander's interactions with Oh-Father and his unseen mother, the testing of the virus on Rock Hard and Jetstreak, and Soldier Boy's apparent death by the virus, only to revive at the end. The episode also reveals Ashley's secret second face and cameos from characters like Countess Crow and Teenage Kix members.
Amazon is cutting off support for older Kindles
Amazon is discontinuing support for Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier, starting May 20, 2026. Affected devices will lose the ability to purchase, borrow, or download new content, and factory resets will render them unusable. Amazon is offering discounts on newer Kindle models to encourage upgrades.
Games Inbox: What is the best PS5 game?
Readers discuss their favorite PlayStation 5 games, with Elden Ring being a popular choice. The discussion also touches on the potential for Star Fox and Ecco the Dolphin remasters, concerns about developer survival, and the future of live service games.
Evening Mobilization
Analysis from Ars Technica indicates that Apple and Lenovo laptops are the least repairable. Separately, old Amazon Kindle devices will lose access to the Kindle Store within a month, highlighting concerns about scheduled obsolescence.
RoboCop show reportedly greenlit at Amazon 12 years after 50% Rotten Tomatoes-rated remake
Amazon's Prime Video is reportedly moving forward with a streaming series reboot of the classic sci-fi film RoboCop. This news follows earlier reports from 2023 about Amazon's plans for a RoboCop reboot. Further details about the potential series have not yet been released.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Dulang Cuan Selama Libur Paskah
The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated the North American box office during the Easter holiday weekend, earning $130 million in its debut and $190 million over five days. Globally, the film grossed $372.5 million, making it the biggest domestic debut of the year and a significant financial success for Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures.
Amazon Primes 12 free games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack
Amazon is offering Prime subscribers 12 free PC games for April, including the XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack, which can be claimed through its Luna service and kept permanently.
Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack
Amazon Prime is offering 12 free games for April, including the XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack. Additionally, strings found in a Steam update suggest the platform may introduce built-in FPS performance estimates based on user hardware.
Amazon's new USPS deal will see postal deliveries cut by 20 percent
Amazon and the United States Postal Service have reached a tentative agreement that will reduce USPS deliveries by 20 percent, a significant financial blow to the postal service. This deal comes after Amazon initially threatened a much larger cut and follows a period of stalled negotiations. The agreement is subject to approval by the federal Postal Regulatory Commission.