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The Rings of Power season 3 is bringing in a major Lord of the Rings character who's been controversially missing…
The Lord of the Rings character Celeborn, husband of Galadriel, will be introduced in the third season of Amazon's The Rings of Power, played by Jamie Campbell Bower. The actor described his portrayal as a "lover-boy" and highlighted the romantic longing inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's relationship with his wife. Season 3 is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 11.
Amazon clarifies stance on 007: First Light sequel – "Given the success of this one, I think you probably want IOI developing it"
Amazon Game Studios general manager Jeff Gattis clarified that no decisions have been made regarding a sequel to 007: First Light, despite Amazon owning the game's rights. He indicated that IO Interactive, the original developer, would likely be involved in any future installments due to the game's success. Gattis also commented on the possibility of acquiring IO Interactive, stating that while "anything's possible," no such conversations are currently happening.
Amazon Luna cloud gaming platform now added to Prime Video in the US and UK
Amazon has integrated its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into Prime Video for subscribers in the US and UK. This integration allows Prime members to access a library of over 100 games, including titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hogwarts Legacy, directly through the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices. Amazon aims to make game discovery more natural and accessible for its Prime subscriber base.
Luna Is Now Part of Prime Video at No Extra Cost, Amazon Wants to 'Rebuild Trust' in Cloud Gaming
Amazon has integrated its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into Prime Video at no additional cost for users in the U.S. and UK who are accessing the streaming service via Fire TV. This move is intended to rebuild trust in Amazon's cloud gaming offerings.
Now Luna is integrated into Prime Video, Amazon sees potential for gaming to expand beyond PC and console: "That pie isn't really growing"
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, aiming to expand its gaming audience beyond traditional PC and console players. Jeff Gattis, general manager for Luna and Amazon Game Studios, explained that the company is consolidating its previously disparate gaming divisions to create a more cohesive strategy. Amazon sees a significant opportunity in serving the large segment of the global population that plays games but does not own dedicated gaming hardware, focusing on accessible, IP-driven titles.
Amazon brings Luna game streaming to the Prime Video app
Amazon is integrating its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into the Prime Video app. This feature will initially be available on Fire TV devices in the United States and the United Kingdom, allowing users to stream games directly through the Prime Video interface.
Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Sealed Booster Bundles Back in Stock at Amazon
The Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes booster bundles are now back in stock at Amazon. The article questions the value of the purchase and whether better deals can be found elsewhere.
AMD pours up to $5B into Anthropic — but the payoff waits until 2027
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in AI company Anthropic, with a significant portion of this funding being used by Anthropic to purchase AMD's Instinct MI450 GPUs and Helios rack-scale systems. This strategic partnership also includes a multi-year engineering collaboration where AMD will utilize Anthropic's Claude AI model. The initial deployment of hardware is expected in the first half of 2027.
Square Enix Drops a New Line of Exclusive Final Fantasy IV and X Anniversary Merch at Amazon
Square Enix has released new anniversary merchandise for Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy X exclusively on Amazon. The collection features exclusive artwork on items such as shirts and hoodies.
Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Amazon has officially greenlit a full television series based on the RoboCop franchise. The project will move forward with the showrunner from the series Lodge 49.
Amazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
Amazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is now officially rolling out. This feature aims to improve the user experience for individuals with specific accessibility needs.
Pokémon TCG Pitch Black ETBs and Booster Sets Are Back in Stock at Amazon
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box and booster sets are back in stock on Amazon. The article provides details on pricing, set lists, and sought-after cards for collectors.
Crimson Desert Drops to $49 on PS5 (Limited Time Only)
Amazon has reduced the price of Crimson Desert physical copies on PlayStation 5 to $49 as part of a limited-time Lightning Deal. This matches the game's lowest price point and is available while supplies last.
Amazon's God of War TV show will recast Kratos due to on-set injury
Amazon's upcoming God of War television series will recast the role of Kratos after actor Ryan Hurst suffered a bicep injury on set. Production was paused and will resume in mid-October with a new actor, requiring previously shot scenes to be redone. Hurst had previously gained 40 pounds of muscle for the role.
Question time: How long have you been playing MMOs?
This opinion piece discusses the perceived age of MMO players and the evolution of MMO design towards seasonal structures and midcore content. It highlights the longevity of games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14, contrasting them with the shorter lifespans of newer titles like New World. The author, who has played MMOs since middle school, invites readers to share their own experiences and how long they've been engaged with the genre.
Not so much James Bond, more Mission Impossible - 007 First Light was originally more of an ensemble piece, says IO Interactive
IO Interactive originally considered making 007 First Light an ensemble piece featuring multiple agents working together, but shifted to focus solely on James Bond after a pivotal story event. Writer Michael Vogt explained that the game's genre also evolved from a straight spy thriller to more of an action-adventure with increased comedy and charm. Despite the narrative changes and recent studio layoffs, IO Interactive is planning DLC for 007 First Light.
A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars
A bug within Amazon Web Services caused some customer billing estimates to incorrectly spike from a few cents to billions of dollars. Amazon clarified that these displayed estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges.
Big Hollywood studios are fighting over new director on the block Kane Parsons ahead of his Backrooms sequel
Director Kane Parsons, fresh off the success of his feature film debut 'Backrooms,' is reportedly in negotiations for a lucrative first-look deal with A24. However, other major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony are also vying to sign the young director. The article highlights a trend of original, lower-budget films with new directors outperforming major blockbusters.
The live-action God of War TV series suffers a huge setback as Kratos actor is injured badly on set and needs to be recast
Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series has encountered a significant production delay after lead actor Ryan Hurst, portraying Kratos, suffered a severe bicep tear during a stunt. Due to the extended recovery time, Hurst will be recast, and four episodes already filmed will need to be re-shot, pushing the production start to October and likely delaying the series' release.
God of War series to recast Kratos role following on-set injury
Amazon's live-action God of War series is facing a production delay and recasting of the Kratos role due to lead actor Ryan Hurst suffering a serious on-set bicep injury. Hurst, who also voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, will require 4-6 months of recovery, prompting producers to find a new actor to resume filming and avoid further delays.
