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3 new to Prime Video shows you need to check out this weekend (April 10–April 12)
This guide recommends three new shows available on Prime Video for the weekend of April 10-12: the final season of 'The Boys', the new anime 'Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun', and the reboot of 'Fist of the North Star'. The article highlights key plot points and release details for each series.
Amazon Luna is killing off third-party library support, with save files not ‘guaranteed’ to work on other platforms
Amazon is discontinuing third-party library support for its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, effective June 10. Players will no longer be able to stream games purchased on other platforms through Luna, and save file compatibility with external services is not guaranteed. While some games will still be available via Luna's Premium tier, this move signifies a significant reduction in the service's flexibility.
Select Board Games Are Buy 2, Get 1 Free at Amazon This Weekend
Amazon is holding a '3 for 2' sale on select board games this weekend, offering discounts on popular tabletop titles.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAG
Several gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Amazon Luna Purchased Games Will Be Unplayable After June 2026
Amazon is discontinuing individual game purchases and third-party subscriptions on its Luna cloud gaming service, meaning owned titles will become unplayable after June 10, 2026. While the company will not offer refunds, affected users may receive complementary Luna Premium subscriptions. Support for Bring Your Own Library, Jackbox Games, and Ubisoft+ subscriptions will also end on the same date.
Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases
Amazon is discontinuing support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases on its Luna cloud gaming service. This includes services like Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games, with existing subscriptions being canceled at the end of the current billing cycle. The 'Bring Your Own Library' feature will also be removed, though purchased games will remain playable until June 10.
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for game purchases and subscriptions from third-party stores, and users will lose streaming access to purchased third-party games in June
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for purchasing games from third-party stores like EA, Ubisoft, and GOG, and will discontinue Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions. Previously purchased third-party games will remain streamable until June 10, 2026, after which access will be removed.
Luna Drops Support for Third-Party Games and Services
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is discontinuing support for third-party games and services. This decision aims to streamline the platform and better serve its player base by focusing on its own offerings.
Resident Evil Generation Pack On Switch 2 Is Finally Back at Amazon After Being Out of Stock for Far Too Long
The Resident Evil Generation Pack for the Nintendo Switch is back in stock at Amazon for $89.99. This bundle includes multiple Resident Evil titles for the console.
Amazon Luna Drops Game Purchases, Stores, and Third-Party Subscriptions
Amazon Luna is removing third-party subscriptions, game purchases, and game stores from its service starting today. While purchased games will remain playable until June 10th, they will then become inaccessible. Amazon states it is refocusing on streaming a broad range of games and introducing a new Game Night feature.
Lost Ark delivers its last video roadmap update, teasing new raids, mechanics, and a region this spring
Amazon has announced that its roadmap videos for Lost Ark will cease, with future updates shifting to blog posts. Franchise lead Matt Huston previewed upcoming content including new raids, mechanics, and the Catarum Archipelago region for spring and summer. Despite community support for Huston, players have expressed dissatisfaction with recent layoffs and the game's declining player count on Steam.
The Boys fans have some wild theories about what's going on with Black Noir in season 5
Fans of the Amazon series The Boys are speculating about the mysterious silence of the character Black Noir in season 5. Theories suggest he may have been replaced by a Homelander clone or had his vocal cords removed by Homelander, referencing both comic book lore and in-show events.
The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that its satellite internet service, Leo, will begin service by mid-2026, promising download speeds up to 1Gbps. The company aims for faster speeds, lower costs, and integration with other Amazon products. Separately, Greece will ban social media for children under 15 starting in 2027, and Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle and Fire tablet models.
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.