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Amazon Prime Members Get Doom Eternal And 10 More Games For Free In September
Amazon Prime members can access Doom Eternal and ten other games for free on Amazon Luna in September. The lineup includes High on Life, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, alongside several GameNight titles. Amazon Luna is also introducing a Remote Play feature.
Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation
Amazon is releasing the first two seasons of its expensive series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, on 4K Blu-ray, a move that surprises the author given the company's digital-first approach. This decision is contrasted with Sony and PlayStation's apparent move away from physical media, questioning why console makers wouldn't follow Amazon's lead in supporting physical releases.
Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-orders are live, here's where to buy both editions
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are now available for Nintendo Switch, with both physical and digital editions priced at $69.99 and $59.99 respectively. The game is set to release on November 5, 2026, and includes a pre-order bonus of Spiritual Stones replicas for those who purchase through the official Nintendo UK online store.
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box Preorder Requests Are Live at Amazon
Amazon US is accepting invite requests for the Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, priced at $89.99. This preorder price is significantly below the current market resale value.
Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB in Stock at Amazon and Under Market Price
Amazon has restocked the rare Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box, making it available for purchase below market price. This restock offers collectors an opportunity to acquire the sought-after item.
Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection Restocked at Amazon
Amazon has restocked the rare Pokémon Trading Card Game Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection. This collection includes 15 booster packs and promotional cards.
Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit Gift Bundles Are Back In Stock at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit-themed Gift Bundles are back in stock on Amazon, offering a discount of almost 20% and including a Collector Booster along with 9 Play Boosters. This restock provides another opportunity for fans to purchase the popular merchandise.
Magic: The Gathering Hobbit Gift Bundles Are Back in Stock at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Hobbit Gift Bundles, specifically from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, are back in stock at Amazon. The bundles offer a discount of almost 20% and include a Collector Booster along with 9 Play Boosters.
Pokémon TCG First Partner Collection Series 3 Is Back in Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon Trading Card Game First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 at its market price. This restock makes the latest anniversary set available for purchase.
Amazon Restocks Rare Pokémon TCG Sets for Labor Day
Amazon has restocked rare Pokémon Trading Card Game products for Labor Day, including Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collections and Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Boxes. This move is likely to please collectors and players looking for hard-to-find items.
See Ripped Game Of Thrones Actor’s Pitch To Play God Of War’s Kratos In Role Already Cast By Another Ripped Actor
Game of Thrones actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, known for playing The Mountain, shared an AI-generated image of himself as Kratos and asked fans if they would like to see him play the role. While Dave Bautista has already been cast as Kratos for the upcoming God of War TV show adaptation, Björnsson's pitch highlights fan interest in seeing him in the iconic role. The article also touches on the frustration of original voice actor Christopher Judge regarding the casting of TV adaptations.
Nvidia acquires open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn
Nvidia has acquired the artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, with approximately $11.9 billion going to investors and up to $1 billion in stock-based retention incentives. Hugging Face, founded in 2016, will remain open-source, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the deal will enhance its infrastructure while preserving its open ecosystem.
Labor Day PS5 deals have landed, save on consoles, collector's editions, controllers and more
Labor Day sales are offering discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles, controllers, and collector's editions from retailers like Best Buy, Woot, and Amazon. While new consoles are at full price, refurbished original models are available for $539. Deals are expected to end around midnight on Monday, September 7.
Xbox charges more for game streaming and adds limits - admits it's not popular
Microsoft is introducing limits and additional charges for its Xbox Cloud Gaming service starting in November, admitting that the service is not widely used by Game Pass subscribers. The changes will restrict free play time to 5-15 hours per month depending on the Game Pass tier, with extra playtime requiring further payment. This move is seen as a blow to cloud gaming's mainstream adoption and a potential indicator of Xbox's current unpopularity.
Game Pass Is Getting Worse, And More Expensive
Microsoft is introducing limits and potential price increases for Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming starting in November. Subscribers will receive a set number of monthly hours depending on their tier, with options to purchase additional time. This change aims to manage rising costs associated with the service's growing usage.
NVIDIA to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Tech giant NVIDIA has announced a deal to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the acquisition, stating that NVIDIA will use its resources to scale Hugging Face's platform and expand access to AI for developers. Hugging Face was previously valued at $4.5 billion in 2023.
MMOs Have “Stagnated,” Guild Wars 3 Studio Head Says
ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson believes the MMO genre has stagnated, with many players still engaging with games over a decade old. He aims for Guild Wars 3 to introduce "wild, crazy ideas" to revitalize the genre by addressing approachability and respecting players' time, offering a less demanding experience than traditional MMOs.
Dave Bautista is reaching unprecedented levels of buff for his role as Kratos: '2 more months to get to where I…
Dave Bautista is undergoing an intensive three-month training regimen to prepare for his role as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series. He has shared updates on his progress, noting he is two months away from reaching his target physique. Sony's head of PlayStation Productions praised Bautista's presence and depth for the iconic character.
Dave Bautista Shows Off His Transformation Into God Of War’s Kratos
Dave Bautista has begun training to portray Kratos in the upcoming Amazon adaptation of God of War, replacing the injured Ryan Hurst. Bautista shared a video on Instagram showing his progress in weight training, indicating filming will resume in late October or early November.
Dave Bautista shares his training to play Kratos, and gives us an update on when Amazon's God of War TV show…
Dave Bautista is undergoing intense weight training for his role as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series, replacing an injured Ryan Hurst. Filming is expected to resume in November. The series follows Kratos and his son Atreus on their journey through the nine realms.
