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Klart: Dave Bautista axlar rollen som Kratos i Amazons God of War-serie
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury sustained during filming. Bautista is known for his role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. Filming is expected to resume in the coming weeks.
Dave Bautista officially cast as Kratos in live action Amazon adaptation
Dave Bautista has been officially cast as Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an on-set injury. Filming is set to resume shortly with reshoots of previously filmed scenes. The series is expected to be released on Prime Video, with a spin-off titled God of War Laufey scheduled for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV series
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, taking over the role from Ryan Hurst due to an injury. The series, which is partially based on the 2018 God of War game, was confirmed to be in development by Amazon in 2022.
Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury sustained on set. The series is an adaptation of the popular video game franchise.
"Steam is a monopoly with very few precedents," says dev of game inexplicably flagged as adult-only by Valve: "As a developer, I'm completely at their whim"
The creator of the game Future? No Thanks! has criticized Valve's Steam platform, calling it a monopoly with opaque rules that leave developers at its mercy. The game was repeatedly flagged as adult-only without clear reasoning, despite containing mature themes rather than explicit content. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about Valve's content moderation policies and its dominant position in the PC gaming market.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 21-23)
This week's streaming highlights include the horror film Passenger on Paramount Plus, A24's Mother Mary on HBO Max, and the Southern Gothic thriller Is God Is on Prime Video. Netflix adds the dark comedy series The Audacity, while Disney Plus features a documentary on its theme park creators with insights from James Cameron and Kevin Feige.
IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light
IO Interactive announced that its James Bond game, 007 First Light, has surpassed 4 million sales in less than three months. The developer thanked players for their support, with CEO Hakan Abrak previously reporting 2.7 million sales in the first week. The success of the self-published title strengthens the possibility of a sequel, though Amazon, the new owner of the James Bond IP, may seek more involvement.
MTG Star Trek Play Booster Box Preorders Are Already Discounted at Amazon
Preorders for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Star Trek crossover expansion are already available at a discount on Amazon. The set is scheduled for release in November.
Amazon somehow leaked Jason Statham's new movie early on Prime Video
Amazon accidentally leaked Jason Statham's upcoming action movie "Mutiny" in HD on Prime Video several hours before its intended release. The full film was available to stream for a period before being removed, and has since been pirated. The movie is officially set to premiere in theaters on August 21, 2026.
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in 2026
This guide provides information on where to purchase Pokémon trading cards in 2026, focusing on finding Booster Bundles and Elite Trainer Boxes at or near MSRP. It lists major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart as potential sources for restocks.
Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale Has Some Great TCG Deals
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale features deals on popular trading card games including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Disney Lorcana. Prices can be compared against deals from Amazon and TCGplayer.
Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 Drops to a New Low Price at Amazon and Best Buy of $54
Resident Evil Village for PlayStation 5 is currently available at a new low price of $53.99 on Amazon and Best Buy. This sale price is even lower than its previous Prime Day offering.
Amazon Plans to Fly Prime Air Drones Over Almost 500 US Towns by Year’s End
Amazon plans to significantly expand its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to cover nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of the year. This expansion will increase the service's coverage area sixfold, adding new metro areas like Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise to its existing operations. The service currently handles packages weighing 5 pounds or less, with most deliveries promised within an hour, though concerns about safety and public acceptance remain.
Amazon is bringing drone deliveries to the Chicago and Atlanta metro areas as part of a major expansion
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service to include the Chicago and Atlanta metro areas. The company plans to serve nearly 500 towns and cities across the United States with drone deliveries by the end of the year.
Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is now free for anyone with a Fire TV device
Amazon has made its Alexa+ AI assistant available for free to all users with a Fire TV device in the US. This update allows users to access the enhanced AI features without additional cost on their existing Fire TV hardware.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 576: Peering into the future of MMOs
The Massively OP Podcast episode 576 features hosts Justin and Bree discussing the future of MMORPGs, including Star Wars: The Old Republic's update plans, World of Warcraft's latest patch, and delays for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty due to Amazon's exit from publishing. They also cover Q2 MMO financials and introduce a new 'spotlight of the week' segment.
Game Subscriptions You Might Secretly Already Have
This article explores how consumers might already have access to game subscriptions through services they already use, beyond typical gaming platforms like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. It highlights offerings from Netflix, The New York Times, Rockstar's GTA+, Amazon Luna, and Epic Games Store's free weekly titles, detailing the types of games available through each.
A Hidden AirTag Followed Rare Books to an Amazon Warehouse — and to the Shredder
An investigation revealed that Amazon and Anthropic are acquiring and destroying rare books to use their content for training artificial intelligence models. This practice involves slicing off book spines for faster scanning, effectively rendering the physical copies irretrievable. A court ruling found similar scanning practices by Anthropic to be fair use, partly because the original books were destroyed.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits New Low Price of $35 on Switch 2 at Amazon
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is available for a new low price of $34.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon. The deal includes an exclusive MTG Zack Fair promo card.
Woot's Summer of Gaming Sale only runs for another 15 hours but includes record-breaking discounts across PS5,…
Woot's Summer of Gaming Sale is offering significant discounts on gaming accessories for platforms like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with an additional 20% off using the promo code GAMER20. The sale includes record-breaking prices on controllers and headsets, but is limited to one use per customer and a maximum saving of $40. The sale ends in 15 hours or when stock runs out.
