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Amazon Luna Drops Game Purchases, Stores, and Third-Party SubscriptionsAmazon 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 springAmazon 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 5Fans 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 Theories suggest he may have been replaced by a Homelander clone or had his vocal cords removed by Homelander, referencing both comic book lore and in-show events.- The Morning After: Amazon pledges its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 yearAmazon 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 UpFacepunch 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 MetaverseThe 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 availabilityAmazon'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 AmazonPersona 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 timeAmazon 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 SummerSeven 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 DateAmazon 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.
Elden Ring's Switch 2 port still has no release date, but Amazon pre-orders are live, and oh no, that's a $80…An Amazon listing has revealed that Elden Ring's Nintendo Switch port, currently without a release date, will be priced at $79.99 and will be a Game-Key Card. The placeholder release date is December 31, 2026, indicating a significant delay for the FromSoftware title on the platform.
Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it’s a Game-Key CardAmazon has listed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at $80, indicating it will be a game-key card that includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While a firm release date is not yet confirmed, the listing suggests the launch is approaching. The Nintendo Switch 2's increased power is expected to handle more graphically intensive games without relying on cloud versions.
A character from The Boys spin-off Vought Rising will appear later in season 5, but the episode won't be…The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed that characters from the upcoming 1950s-set spin-off Vought Rising will be referenced and one character will explicitly appear in the fifth and final season of The Boys. Kripke emphasized that while the shows are connected, watching Vought Rising will not be mandatory for understanding the main series.
Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game ShownThe Triple-I Initiative Showcase featured 40 game announcements, including world premieres and DLC for existing titles. Highlights included new looks at Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dead as Disco, and Windrose, alongside reveals for games like Final Sentence and Crop. Several titles announced release dates or entered early access, with many coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Boys season 5 episode 2 recap: Easter eggs, cameos, who diesThe Boys season 5, episode 2, titled "Recap," features the return of Soldier Boy and a new Supe Virus engineered by Butcher and Sameer Shah. Key events include Homelander's interactions with Oh-Father and his unseen mother, the testing of the virus on Rock Hard and Jetstreak, and Soldier Boy's apparent death by the virus, only to revive at the end. The episode also reveals Ashley's secret second face and cameos from characters like Countess Crow and Teenage Kix members.- Amazon is cutting off support for older KindlesAmazon is discontinuing support for Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier, starting May 20, 2026. Affected devices will lose the ability to purchase, borrow, or download new content, and factory resets will render them unusable. Amazon is offering discounts on newer Kindle models to encourage upgrades.
Games Inbox: What is the best PS5 game?Readers discuss their favorite PlayStation 5 games, with Elden Ring being a popular choice. The discussion also touches on the potential for Star Fox and Ecco the Dolphin remasters, concerns about developer survival, and the future of live service games.- Evening MobilizationAnalysis from Ars Technica indicates that Apple and Lenovo laptops are the least repairable. Separately, old Amazon Kindle devices will lose access to the Kindle Store within a month, highlighting concerns about scheduled obsolescence.
RoboCop show reportedly greenlit at Amazon 12 years after 50% Rotten Tomatoes-rated remakeAmazon's Prime Video is reportedly moving forward with a streaming series reboot of the classic sci-fi film RoboCop. This news follows earlier reports from 2023 about Amazon's plans for a RoboCop reboot. Further details about the potential series have not yet been released.