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Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
Amazon is developing an animated series based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Actor Henry Cavill is reportedly involved in the project.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista reportedly in talks to play Kratos in the God of War Prime Video series…
Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst who departed the production. The series, adapting the 2018 God of War and its sequel, has also seen recasting for the role of Atreus for a potential second season. Several other cast members have been confirmed, but a release date has not yet been announced.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Xbox will continue to support Steam while also strengthening its PC ecosystem through the Xbox App and Battle.net integration. Separately, Amazon is developing a 'Warhammer 40,000' animated series.
Henry Cavill is producing a Warhammer 40K animated show at Amazon
Amazon's Prime Video is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated series, with Henry Cavill attached as a producer. The show will expand on the Warhammer 40,000 episode from Amazon's anthology series Secret Level. Dave Wilson, director of the original episode, is co-creating the animated series with John Orloff, and Cavill will executive produce alongside Tim Miller.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses the increasing risk associated with the U.S. economy, referencing comments from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. It also touches upon the falling stock value of Reddit and questions surrounding its CEO's perspective on the company's worth.
No Console Needed: Amazon Hands Out a Free Batman Detective Game
Amazon is offering a free Batman detective game, Batman: Caped Crusader Chronicles, playable on smartphones via its cloud streaming platform, Amazon Luna. The game features 11 episodic cases and detective-themed minigames for up to three friends, requiring only an Amazon Prime membership. This release coincides with the second season of Amazon's animated Batman series and is part of Amazon's effort to increase discoverability of its Luna GameNight lineup.
Facepunch director Alistair McFarlane, who once offered to buy New World from Amazon and faked us out about Rust 2, has…
Alistair McFarlane, director and chief operating officer of Facepunch Studios, has departed the company after an 11-year tenure. McFarlane, who was often the public face of the studio and executive producer on Rust, stated July 30th was his last day. He expressed pride in the team's achievements and the game's enduring success, attributing it to the community and consistent monthly updates. McFarlane previously made headlines for offering to buy Amazon's New World and for fueling Rust 2 rumors.
Business and Finance
Amazon will issue refunds to shoppers as part of a tariff settlement, while CORSAIR has announced a deepening of its strategic relationships. The article also mentions evidence submitted by Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to Lisa Nandy regarding a merger.
Xbox is (probably) not for sale | Opinion
Despite recent financial struggles and layoffs, Microsoft is unlikely to sell or spin off its Xbox division. The article argues that the financial impact of Xbox on Microsoft's overall business is minimal, making it not a significant drag. Furthermore, finding a suitable buyer with the necessary capital and without regulatory issues is highly improbable, suggesting Xbox will remain part of Microsoft in the foreseeable future.
Amazon's Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides
Amazon's autonomous vehicle company Zoox has received regulatory approval from the NHTSA to charge passengers for rides. This marks the first time an autonomous vehicle without manual driving controls has been granted permission for paid services.
Amazon (AMZN) reports $42.2 billion in Q2 2026 AWS revenue
Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported its fastest growth in 18 quarters, with revenue reaching $42.2 billion in Q2 2026. This growth was significantly boosted by increased interest in artificial intelligence, with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy noting that the company's AI and Chips businesses each exceeded run rates of $25 billion.
Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2026 earnings results post major beat on EPS & revenue estimates
Amazon reported its Q2 2026 earnings, significantly exceeding Wall Street's expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company's growth was driven by its AI technology, Amazon Web Services, online shopping, and other services. Revenue reached $200.61 billion, with EPS at $5.75, surpassing analyst predictions.
Apple (AAPL) Q3 2026 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations
Apple reported its Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations with $109.42 billion in revenue and $2.02 earnings per share. CEO Tim Cook highlighted a record-breaking June quarter with double-digit growth in iPhone, Mac, and Services across all geographic segments, also mentioning the introduction of the new Siri AI at WWDC26. Despite the positive financial results, Apple's stock saw a decline in after-hours trading, potentially due to Services revenue falling slightly short of analyst predictions.
AI Yi-Yi!
Following incidents involving OpenAI, Donald Trump is considering implementing controls on artificial intelligence. Separately, Amazon reportedly incurred significant costs, spending $1.8 million on a coding task performed by Claude due to an accidental over-allocation of resources.
"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel
Fiona Sperry, formerly of Criterion and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new company, When Tides Turn. After facing potential redundancies and relying on Patreon support for Wreckreation 1, Sperry is taking a new approach with open development and a focus on the arcade racing genre, which she believes still has a significant audience.
Pokémon TCG: Latest Mega Evolution Booster Bundles Drop to All-Time Low Prices at Amazon
Amazon has reduced prices on Pokémon Trading Card Game booster bundles, including Pitch Black, Chaos Rising, and Perfect Order, to market value with fast Prime shipping. These deals represent the best current prices for sealed Mega Evolution packs.
Evening Reading - July 28, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from July 28, 2026, covers several gaming news items including an apology from Xbox's CTO for outages, a release date for Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1, and Atari's partnership for the 2026 Atari World Championships. It also touches on the end of the Marvel Tokon beta, layoffs at Double Fine Productions, and Guillermo del Toro's stance against AI in creative work.
Google’s AI Spending Guidance Just Slipped — And That’s the Real Story
Google has revised its capital expenditure guidance upwards, now projecting spending between $195 billion and $205 billion, a significant increase from the previous $190 billion ceiling. This revision, coupled with competitive pressures from Chinese AI firms and potential overbuilding of data centers across the industry, raises concerns about profitability and forecasting accuracy for Google and the broader AI sector.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article touches on various gaming crossovers and collaborations, mentioning Mike Flanagan joining Henry Cavill's Amazon project related to Warhammer 40,000, a Fallout Nuka-Girl statue from Bethesda Gear Store, and an exclusive look at a new Spider-Man brand.
Amazon taps Mike Flanagan as script writer for Warhammer 40K live-action series
Amazon has enlisted horror director Mike Flanagan to write scripts for an upcoming live-action Warhammer 40,000 television series for Prime Video. Flanagan has reportedly completed episode outlines and will begin writing scripts, with Henry Cavill still attached to the project. Games Workshop, the IP owner, disclosed this information in a recent financial report, indicating that production is moving forward after initial announcements in 2022.
