Video games offer a special kind of experience. You can feel like a hero simply by playing – even when you fail and have to try again. There’s a real sense of accomplishment from finally overcoming a difficult challenge or defeating a tough boss.
Though it wasn’t a hit with critics or at the box office, The Transformers: The Movie gained a dedicated following over the years. Fans loved its surprisingly mature story and shocking plot twists, even though it featured the deaths of several fan-favorite characters – including Optimus Prime. The film’s impact is still felt today.
While Amazon’s anime selection isn’t quite as extensive as Crunchyroll’s, it still has a huge variety of excellent shows and movies. You’ll find everything from beloved 90s titles and the top series from the 2000s, to some of the newest and most popular anime available right now. Prime Video has something for every anime fan this week.
The price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will rise in September, continuing a trend of increasing costs for all current gaming consoles. This price hike, and others over the past year, is largely due to tariffs put in place previously, as well as a shortage of computer chips and hardware. This shortage is partly caused by companies purchasing large quantities of these components for building artificial intelligence data centers.
Gamescom, a huge video game event, has taken place every year in Cologne, Germany since 2009. It’s become the largest gaming expo in Europe, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The event typically begins with Gamescom Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley. The 2025 opening show featured trailers for games like World of Warcraft: Midnight and Black Myth: Zhong Kui, and a preview of the second season of Amazon’s Fallout TV series.
Certain races give you a powerful advantage from the start, feeling like a top-tier magic user, while others are more suitable for new players. This ranking is based on performance in the main story, battles with bosses, and general gameplay. Keep in mind that this Roblox game is constantly evolving, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different races before established strategies become dominant!
During the Xbox 360 era, Microsoft appeared dominant. The PlayStation 3, its main rival, faced early challenges with a lack of compelling exclusive games and a higher price. However, the PlayStation 3 eventually gained momentum by releasing critically acclaimed exclusives like Uncharted 2 and The Last of Us, and by lowering its price, making it more affordable. Meanwhile, Xbox struggled with the marketing and launch of the Kinect, a motion-sensing device that became central to their strategy despite not fully living up to expectations. This shift paved the way for Xbox to lose the next console generation, as acknowledged by former Xbox leader Phil Spencer. While Xbox is now working to improve, it will require significant effort to regain its previous position.
For many years, films based on video games have been made, but recently, movie studios have been realizing how profitable they can be, especially when based on popular franchises like those from Nintendo and Sega. The movie Minecraft is a prime example, earning over $960 million in theaters.
I’m excited to hear Revolut is launching its new card! It’s rolling out first in the UK and across the EU, though unfortunately it won’t be available in Hungary, Switzerland, or Portugal just yet. The good news is, they say I’ll be able to use it anywhere Visa or Mastercard are accepted, which is pretty much everywhere!
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” isn’t a direct sequel or prequel to either “House of the Dragon” or “Game of Thrones.” It takes place between those two shows, about 78 years after the events of “Dance of the Dragons.” Season two will be based on the story “The Sworn Sword,” and as the series continues, the world of Dunk and Egg will grow, introducing new characters like Lady Rohanne Webber, also known as the Red Widow. She’s a key figure who causes both trouble and attraction for Ser Duncan the Tall, and those new to the books will find it’s a great time to learn about her and her role in the story.