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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.
God of War Live-Action Adaptation to Recast Kratos After Actor Suffers Major Injury
Amazon's live-action God of War series is facing production delays and a recast of Kratos due to a major injury sustained by lead actor Ryan Hurst. Hurst suffered a torn bicep during a stunt, requiring surgery and an estimated 4-6 month recovery, pushing his return to filming potentially into 2027. The production is currently on hiatus as a replacement actor is sought, though other cast members remain unchanged.
Hack And Bash: How 007 First Light Mixes High-Tech Gadgets With Old-School Brawling
007 First Light distinguishes itself by focusing on physical brawling combat over traditional shooting, reflecting Bond's origin story. Senior combat designer Tom Marcham explains how the team drew inspiration from Daniel Craig's movies and martial arts games like Sifu and Sleeping Dogs to create a grounded, improvisational fighting system. The game also balances stealth, shooting, and melee, with inspirations from titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Vanquish, aiming for broad accessibility.
Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 is 25% Off at Amazon
The market price for the Pokémon Trading Card Game's First Partner Collection Series 2 set has dropped by over 37% in the last month. Amazon is now offering a significant discount on the product, reflecting these market changes.
Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones
Samsung is pre-installing Amazon Music on its Galaxy phones, even for users who do not intend to use the service. This move is being criticized as the inclusion of unwanted bloatware on the devices.
Lost Ark’s Summer of Extremes patch arrives today with Paradise Season 4 and raid update
Lost Ark's 'Summer of Extremes' update has been released, introducing the Kazeros Raid: Act I with multiple difficulty options including extreme. The patch also adds new solo modes for Kazeros Raid, a matchmaking mode for Shadow Raid Serca, and the new Paradise Season 4. The update experienced a slight delay in server return time.
Hollywood still has time to avoid the gaming industry's disastrous consolidation endgame
The article draws parallels between Hollywood's historical consolidation and the current state of the gaming industry, highlighting the risks of fewer companies controlling more assets. It discusses the potential negative impacts of mergers, such as layoffs and reduced creative diversity, using examples like Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. California's lawsuit to block the latter merger is presented as a potential regulatory intervention.
New Lego Pokemon sets just got their first discount, this is not a drill
New Lego Pokemon sets, including Lego Arcanine and Munchlax, have received their first discount on Amazon UK shortly after their announcement. While other sets like the Poke Ball diorama and Rayquaza set are not discounted, this early price cut on the Arcanine and Munchlax sets addresses a common criticism of high costs for Lego Pokemon merchandise.
Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Hit a New Low Price at Amazon
Physical copies of Crimson Desert are currently available at their lowest price on Amazon for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The game is priced at $56.04 for the PlayStation 5 version, representing a 20% discount, and $59.84 for the Xbox Series X version, a 15% discount.
Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Booster Bundle Preorders Are Back in Stock, and Under Market Price
Preorders for the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles are back in stock at Amazon. While not priced at the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the bundles are available significantly below current market resale prices found on platforms like TCGplayer and eBay.