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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.
Saros Hits Its Lowest Price Since Launch at Amazon and Target, Dropping to Just $50
Housemarque's PlayStation 5 sci-fi shooter Saros is available for $49.99 at Amazon and Target, marking its lowest price since launch. This deal offers a $20 discount on the physical edition of the game.
Splatoon Raiders amiibo stock in the US has run dry, but UK fans should have no issue grabbing the new Deep Cut trio
The new Splatoon Raiders amiibo figures are sold out across major US retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, and the official Nintendo online store. However, fans in the UK can still purchase the triple-pack from Nintendo's UK store and Amazon, with the latter offering a slight markup. The amiibo unlock exclusive in-game outfits for Shiver, Big Man, and Frye.
Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K series at Amazon, but it could take "years" to be…
Mike Flanagan has joined Henry Cavill's upcoming Warhammer 40,000 television series at Amazon, with Games Workshop CEO Kevin Rountree confirming initial outlines are complete. Rountree cautioned that the project, along with other adaptations, is a long-term endeavor that will take years to reach market. The report also revealed a Warhammer 40K animated series featuring Space Marines and an episode set in the Age of Sigmar universe for Amazon's Secret Level season 2.
Blade Runner 2099 feels more "like a movie," says showrunner, as it's only 8 episodes in total
Showrunner Silka Luisa confirmed that Amazon's Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 is planned as an eight-episode limited series, designed to tell a complete story akin to a movie. The show is set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, depicting a future where replicants hold power and humans are second-class citizens, with Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh in lead roles. Ridley Scott was involved in shepherding the project.
Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service
Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched over 390 satellites and plans to deploy an additional 5,105 for its direct-to-mobile service. This expansion aims to bolster its satellite internet capabilities.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst försenas till 2028
The upcoming action-adventure game Tomb Raider: Catalyst, set in India and featuring a blend of past, present, and mythology, has been delayed and is now slated for a 2028 release. This follows a previous delay for the remake of the first Tomb Raider game, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which is now scheduled for February 12. Amazon's gaming division is publishing Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 26, 2026 – LEGO Donkey Kong arcade, Hasbro Zelda toys, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game and merchandise pre-order updates for the week of July 26, 2026, across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including games like Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, as well as amiibo and Hasbro Zelda toys.
Sunday Multiplex
This article discusses content creator videos, including a segment by Jason Schreier on how Amazon revitalized a studio after abandoning a game. It also features Wendell from Gamers Nexus discussing topics like ID verification for operating systems and VPN bans.
Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the tech giant induced its employees to breach their contracts. The lawsuit claims Amazon actively encouraged these employees to leave Warner Bros. Discovery.
Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
