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Pokémon TCG's New Chaos Rising ETBs Are Back in Stock, and at Market Price
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon TCG: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Boxes at market price. These popular collector's items are expected to sell out quickly due to high demand.
What will another Obsidian Fallout game even look like all these years on? Here's my attempt to read the radioactive tea leaves
Following reports of Obsidian Entertainment being redirected to work on a new Fallout game, this article speculates on what such a title might look like. It considers how the studio could innovate within the series, potentially by exploring new settings and gameplay mechanics, while acknowledging the influence of the recent Fallout TV show and other modern RPGs.
Fallout's second season has been nominated for more Emmys, even if it's significantly fewer than last time
Amazon's live-action Fallout adaptation has received nine Emmy nominations for its second season, though this is fewer than the sixteen nominations it received for its first season. While it missed out on major categories like Outstanding Drama Series, the show secured nominations in various technical and genre-specific categories. Despite a perceived sophomore slump, Amazon declared Fallout's second season to be Prime Video's sixth biggest season of all time.
Fallout TV Series Lands 10 Emmy Nominations For Season 2, But Actors Get Snubbed
Amazon's Fallout TV series has received 10 Emmy nominations for its second season, focusing on technical and performance categories like Production Design and Stunt Performance, though no acting nominations were given. This follows Season 1's 16 nominations and two wins. Meanwhile, news emerged of Obsidian Entertainment collaborating with Bethesda Game Studios on a new Fallout game, amidst recent layoffs at Xbox-owned studios.
Amazon is reportedly working on a more powerful agentic Alexa assistant
Amazon is reportedly developing a more advanced AI assistant, codenamed 'Moonraker,' designed to improve Alexa's ability to handle complex, multi-step tasks. This initiative aims to enhance the virtual assistant's overall functionality and user interaction.
This Chrome extension hides 'knockoff' brands on Amazon: 'Sorry to brands like WNPETHOME, EHEYCIGA,…
A new Google Chrome extension called Knockoff.shopping aims to help users avoid purchasing counterfeit products on Amazon. Developed by Josh Pigford, the extension identifies and greys out brands known for making knock-offs, allowing users to verify brand names directly on the listing page. It features a curated list of over 5,000 brands that is updated daily and allows for user customization.
Build Your Own Criterion Closet With Up To 50% Off Blu-Rays And Box Sets
Criterion is offering significant discounts of up to 50% on Blu-rays and box sets at Amazon and Barnes & Noble through July 26. The sale includes major collections like The Complete Kubrick, The Criterion Collection 40-Film Set, and The World of Wong Kar-Wai, as well as individual titles such as Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films 1954-1975 and Parasite.
'Slopfix': A software team is charging up to $10,000 to clean up AI-generated code, with the help of *checks…
A software team named Slopfix is offering a service to clean up AI-generated code, charging up to $10,000 per project. They utilize an AI tool called Claude Code, but claim to maintain strict control over its output. This service addresses the growing issue of low-quality, inefficient code produced by AI, a problem also faced by projects like a PlayStation 3 emulator and the Godot game engine.
Project Hail Mary Blasts Off On Blu-Ray This August
Project Hail Mary is set to release on Blu-ray and DVD in August, with a special limited edition steelbook version arriving in October. The film, based on Andy Weir's novel, will be available in 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD formats, featuring various special features including deleted scenes and audio commentary from directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
The Barbarian Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Is Available To Preorder Now
The horror comedy film Barbarian is now available for preorder on a Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray Steelbook, releasing on August 11. The set includes bonus features such as director commentary and deleted scenes. Preorders are available from Amazon and Walmart.
If physical games are dying, we need better laws for our digital rights
Sony's decision to end disc production for PlayStation games and the impending removal of Studio Canal films from PlayStation Video highlight the precariousness of digital ownership. The article argues for stronger consumer rights and new laws to protect digital purchases, contrasting them with the freedoms offered by physical media. It notes ongoing efforts in the EU and France to address these issues, while also pointing to PC storefronts like GOG.com as alternatives offering true ownership.
MachineGames is apparently working on Wolfenstein 3 and a Wolfenstein TV show
MachineGames is reportedly developing Wolfenstein 3 and a Wolfenstein television series in collaboration with Amazon's Fallout TV producers. The studio is also known for its work on previous Wolfenstein titles, which have been released on Nintendo platforms.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
4th of July sales have Prime Day beat across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Woot are offering significant discounts on games and hardware for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC during their 4th of July sales events. Many of these deals surpass the discounts seen during Amazon's recent Prime Day, with Best Buy noted for having the widest selection of gaming deals.
Magic's Marvel Super Heroes Sealed Collector Boosters Are Back In Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Collector Boosters. These collectible card game boosters offer a chance to acquire rare cards featuring characters like Iron Man and Thanos, though they come at a premium price.
Amazon Prime Members Get 12 Games For Free In July
Amazon Prime members will receive 12 free PC games in July, with 12 available for download and five for streaming via Amazon Luna. The streaming library includes the narrative-driven superhero game Dispatch, Sonic Mania Plus, Lego Indiana Jones, YouTuber's Life, and Arcade Paradise. Downloadable titles like CyClones and Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga will be added weekly.
Morning Metaverse
Amazon's satellite internet service, positioned as a rival to Starlink, has secured enough satellites to commence operations. The article also touches upon lesser-known Google account settings that users should consider changing for enhanced privacy.
Ubisoft hires former Take-Two and Amazon vet to head up its Tom Clancy games
Ubisoft has hired Christoph Hartmann, formerly of Take-Two Interactive and Amazon Game Studios, to lead its "Creative House 2." This new division will oversee major Tom Clancy franchises including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot expressed confidence in Hartmann's ability to build and elevate these established game series.
Hori's adorable Kirby Switch 2 accessories are starting to sell out, but you don't need to resort to resellers
Hori's Kirby-themed Nintendo Switch accessories are experiencing sell-outs on some platforms, but are readily available at retailers like Smyths Toys and Amazon. Some resellers are listing items like the transparent purple Kirby controller for significantly inflated prices on eBay, but alternative retailers offer the full range of pink-puffball-inspired goodies at their original prices.
Amazon is ready to deploy the Leo satellite broadband service
Amazon is preparing to launch its Project Kuiper satellite broadband service, having deployed enough satellites to begin operations. However, its constellation is currently much smaller than that of SpaceX's Starlink.