By Anonymous on Jul 14, 2018 12:11 am Last of Us Part 2 director Neil Druckmann confirmed that Ellie will have an NPC companion in the PS4 game, while Nathan Fillion possibly teased Uncharted movie news.
Venom is still a few months out from hitting theaters around the globe, and fans are finally getting a better look at the upcoming Sony movie, featuring a Marvel character, that does not take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Movie rights can be confusing.
Recently, Entertainment Weekly revealed a couple of shots from the movie, and one of these images is a close-up of the titular character himself, Venom. As you can see in the first image below, the live-action version of Venom closely resembles his comic book counterpart, from the terrifying teeth and gigantic mouth to the large white areas where his eyes are. Also, he looks super-slimy.
Venom follows journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) who becomes infected with an alien symbiote, which takes over its human host. Brock struggles to retain his humanity and learns this symbiote gives him superhuman abilities. However, Dr. Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed) wants the symbiote for himself and will do anything in his power to get it back.
Additionally, EW revealed another photo featuring Brock strapped to a chair with Drake standing next to him--pictured below. Drake doesn't look too happy with Brock, and why should he be? If you've seen the trailer for the film, then you know Brock's mission--as a journalist--is to expose the illegal testing Drake is going at his company, The Life Foundation.
Hardy himself is excited for the role and finds the character of Eddie Brock extremely appealing. "There's a tragic clown element, which I find funny and is harmonious with some of the work that I like to do," Hardy told EW. "There's something funny about the circumstances of having a gift but it's a tragic gift. It's a superpower you don't really want, but at the same time, you love it. It makes you feel special. He's a reluctant hero and an anti-hero."
We do know quite a bit about the upcoming film, but Venom fans will be learning a lot during Comic-Con's Sony panel on Friday, July 20. Venom comes to theaters on October 4.
The Predator franchise of movies is known for its violence that has been popular since the 1980s. It started with the initial 1987 film, Predator, and then spawned multiple sequels, a video game, a novel, and two crossovers with the Alien franchise. Even though there have been several sequels and spinoffs, there's always room for more because the predators can always come back, and that's exactly what happens in The Predator, the latest film in this universe.
What It's About
After Quinn Mckenna encounters a predator in Mexico, he is questioned by the government before an unfortunate accident occurs. The predators are called to earth and land in a suburban town where the only barrier between them and the human race is a group of ex-soldiers and a science teacher. The predators have gotten some updates since we last saw them and have now grown bigger, more powerful, and harder to kill. There should be a lot of action and suspense in this next phase of The Predator, the latest movie in the franchise.
Who's Who
Crew
Shane Black is directing the film. He also directed Lethal Weapon, The Nice Guys and Iron Man 3.
Fred Dekker is credited with writing the screenplay along with John Thomas and Jim Thomas who are the original creators of the story.
Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse) plays Casey Bracket, the science teacher.
Jacob Tremblay plays Rory Mckenna, Quinn's young son who accidentally calls the predators to earth.
Yvonne Strahovski (Handmaid's Tale) plays Emma Mckenna, Quinn's wife and Rory's mother.
Keegan Michael Key, Thomas Jane, Trevante Rhodes, Sterling K. Brown, and Alfie Allen all also star as the group of former soldiers fighting the predators.
What Has Been Released So Far
Initially, there was only a poster released for the movie but now, two full length trailers have come out. The first offers a glimpse into the plot while the second goes a little more in-depth. The elements audiences expect from a Predator movie are there, like intense action scenes and a lot of violent deaths, but these predators have been upgraded to be even more dangerous. There is also a hint of director Shane Black's characteristic mix of comedy and violence.
Interestingly, the film reportedly underwent heavy reshoots recently which were said to rework the entire third act. The movie is technically a sequel and audiences were wondering how it fits in to the rest of the franchise, so part of the reworking is believed to be about getting in some references to the other Predator movies in there.
There aren't too many mysteries around this film, but we would love to know more about the predator upgrades and what they entail. Considering how difficult it was to get of the regular predators, upgraded predators have got to be next to impossible to fight off.
We're pretty sure we'll get some new information at San Diego Comic-Con, after which we'll only have to wait until September 14 to see the film.
Fighting EX Layer is a one-one-one fighting game that's built for a very specific audience. There's no tutorial, no story mode, not even a basic arcade mode yet. However, the resulting game is built purely on competitive fighting with focused efforts on making the brawling as satisfying and engaging as possible. And to that end, developer Arika succeeded spectacularly.
Fighting EX Layer comes from Arika, the developer behind the Street Fighter EX series for the PlayStation 1 and 2, and features many of the original characters created for those games. Faces like Blair Dame, Doctrine Dark, and the fan favorite Skullomania are all here to deliver epic beatdowns while looking better than ever. If you enjoyed the SFEX games, playing EX Layer feels like seeing old friends again after a very long time--though you don't need to remember the roster from a 1996 game to have fun with its colorful cast of fighters.
Of course, characters in a fighting game are just empty shells without a solid fighting engine to back them up, and EX Layer delivers that. The six-button fighter incorporates throws, dashes, a special overhead attack, varied special moves and super attacks, and basic attack chain combos (executed by pressing light-to-strong attack buttons in succession.) Movement, particularly dashing, feels swift and responsive even for slower characters, and basic attacks are satisfying thanks to a combination of well-designed animations and delightful auditory and visual flourishes.
This solid gameplay provides the foundation for EX Layer's two defining mechanics. The first is the ability to chain attacks into special and super moves, which is achieved by cancelling mid-animation into a stronger skill. While many fighting games do this, EX Layer is notable for how smooth and free-flowing the cancelling feels; timing windows tend to be generous, and there are only a few restrictions on what attacks can chain into others, leading to some spectacular combos involving multiple special and super skills fired off in rapid succession. Allen's Justice Fist special move has a tremendous recovery time that makes it difficult to utilize on its own, for example, but by cancelling it into a super move, it becomes a lot more versatile. The cancelling, combined with dash-oriented movement, makes for a game that's very focused on aggressive, in-your-face tactics.
The other major element that sets EX Layer apart is the Gougi, pre-constructed decks of five special skills--either active or passive--that activate when certain conditions are met over the course of the fight. Effects can range from an increase in movement speed after a certain amount of time has passed to special properties attached to your attacks after you land hits with them a certain number of times. There are currently 15 Gougi decks available in the "standard" version and five available in the lower-priced "light" version, with more potentially on the way as DLC.
The skills that activate in each Gougi are designed to pair well with each other. The Infinity deck, for example, contains three boosts to building super meter and two other skills that make use of this extra meter gain, allowing you to play by building and spending meter very quickly. Other decks can change basics of the game in some unique and challenging ways; the Stealth Raptor deck transforms dashes into short hops, while Sky Dancer gives you a homing jump that will let you land near your opponent from any distance. This results in some Gougi decks being easier to use than others, but the more technical decks offer some intriguing potential to those willing to put in the time and effort to work with them.
It's in the thick of battle when you really see how much Gougi can impact a match. Many of the effects don't activate until a couple of rounds in, meaning that you'll gain access to new skills and abilities throughout the entire match. This challenges you to not only change up your fighting style and take full advantage of your unlocked skills as the battle wages on, but also to adapt to your opponent's ever-evolving set of skills. Due to the aggressive nature of its combat and the Gougi boosts, the playing field in EX Layer is practically always changing in a fun, organic way.
The fact that Gougi and attack cancelling are so versatile makes for a game that feels designed expressly for people who savor the technical aspects of fighting games--the kind of folks who will gladly spend hours upon hours in Training Mode just experimenting to find cool and interesting techniques. With its lack of single-player modes (besides a versus-CPU Kumite mode buried under menus), Fighting EX Layer is expressly targeting the hardcore competitor. While Arika has said that there are no plans for expanding the single-player element of the game anytime soon beyond an eventual arcade mode, it's showing that it's dedicated to maintaining the health of the community. Unfortunately, for such a competition-focused game, the netcode can be spotty, leading to some noticeable lag and occasionally frustrating matches if you don't have anyone to fight against locally. If you keep to high-bar connections, things usually go a lot more smoothly.
On a pure gameplay level, Fighting EX Layer is an absolute treat. What it lacks in bells and whistles it delivers in pure, fun combat. This is a game made for the sort of people who will spend hours perfecting an impractical, extremely-precise combo in training mode simply for the satisfaction of having done it. If that describes you, then Fighting EX Layer will be worth everything you put into it.
Along with a new English trailer, The Pokemon Company has shared a Japanese theatrical trailer for Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee. The ad showcases some more footage of the upcoming Nintendo Switch RPGs, but most notably, it gives fans their first look at a pair of familiar faces who will be returning in the games: Jessie and James of Team Rocket.
Just as in the classic Pokemon Yellow version--which served as the inspiration for the upcoming titles--it appears Jessie and James will play a recurring role in Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee. In the theatrical trailer, which you can watch below, the villainous duo (along with Meowth) can be briefly seen confronting the protagonist in Mt. Moon.
The theatrical trailer also shows off some brief footage of Pikachu battling Zapdos and Moltres, two of the Legendary birds from Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow. This is particularly notable because players cannot typically battle wild Pokemon in Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee, suggesting that Legendaries may be the exception to this rule.
On top of those new details, we've recently learned that players will be able to give their partner Pikachu and Eevee different hairstyles and accessories in Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee. The Pokemon Company also confirmed that each version will feature its own exclusive Pokemon, just as previous installments in the series have.
Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee release exclusively for Nintendo Switch on November 16. In addition to couch co-op using a second Switch Joy-Con, the games support local and online trading and battling, although players will need to have a subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service to use the online features. The pair will launch alongside the Poke Ball Plus, a Poke Ball-shaped controller that can store a Pokemon and also interact with Pokemon Go.
All month long, Amazon has been giving free PC games to Amazon/Twitch Prime members in an effort to build anticipation for Prime Day. The Prime Day sales event doesn't officially begin until July 16, but free games--plus a few other deals--are available right now. All told, 21 free games will be offered to Prime members in July, and 10 are available right now.
To get your free games, you'll first have to link your Twitch and Amazon Prime accounts. Then head to Twitch.tv and click the crown icon next to the search bar. That opens a drop-down menu where you'll find your free games, along with any other freebies you haven't collected yet. Just note you'll need the Twitch desktop app to access the games.
What games are we talking about? The latest free game is The Bridge, a black-and-white puzzle game with hand-drawn levels inspired by M.C. Escher's artwork. The impossible architecture makes your job of reaching a door in each level much harder than it sounds. The Bridge is free until July 26.
Free until July 16 is Deponia: Doomsday, a humorous point-and-click adventure game that involves puzzles and time travel. Hue, a side-scrolling puzzle platformer that hinges on color manipulation, is available until July 15. And this is your last chance to grab the Gauntlet-like dungeon crawler Next Up Hero, so make sure to claim that one today.
The availability windows vary depending on the game, so your best bet is to check back in each day. If you haven't been paying attention, you've already lost out on games like Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition and Battle Chef Brigade. But even if you've missed some of the free games, you can still get more each day through July 17. Upcoming games includeTyranny and Brutal Legend. You can find the full schedule and descriptions of each game here.
Treyarch has shared more details about the upcoming beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The developer revealed that it will host two separate tests for the shooter--one for multiplayer, the other for the battle royale-style Blackout mode--ahead of the game's launch, with the first scheduled to kick off next month.
Those who pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be able to participate in the Private Multiplayer Beta, which will begin first on PlayStation 4 from August 3-6. An additional beta session will take place the following weekend for all platforms--PS4, Xbox One, and PC--although the PC test will only be accessible through the Battle.net service. You can see the full schedule below.
The Private Multiplayer Beta will feature six maps, two of which will be debuting for the first time. It will also offer a handful of modes to play, including fan favorites such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, and Search & Destroy, as well as Black Ops 4's brand-new Control mode. The latter is an objective-based mode that has teams alternating between attacking and defending two "static objectives."
Additionally, players who participate in the Private Multiplayer Beta will be able to try out new Specialists, although their identities have yet to be revealed. The test will also feature the veteran Specialists Nomad and Prophet, and Treyarch says the returning characters will bring "brand-new gameplay mechanics built for Black Ops 4."
Everyone who takes part in the beta will receive a unique calling card as a bonus. Those who achieve max rank during the beta, meanwhile, will earn a Permanent Unlock Token, which can be used toward any piece of Create-a-Class content in the full game. You can read more details about the Private Multiplayer Beta on Treyarch's official website.
Following the Private Multiplayer Beta, Treyarch says it will host another beta test specifically for Black Ops 4's Blackout mode. The developer didn't yet announce an exact date for the Blackout beta, but it will likewise kick off first on PS4. Additional details about the test will be shared closer to September.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Multiplayer Beta Dates
PlayStation 4
Starts: August 3 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
Ends: August 6 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Starts: August 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
Ends: August 13 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
PC Beta Early Access
Starts: August 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
PC Open Beta
Starts: August 11 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST
Released in 2013, Crytek's PC free-to-play shooter Warface has found a passionate fanbase that's been keeping up the game. Focusing on class-based gameplay, the online shooter has upped its scope by adding in new co-op missions, raids, competitive gameplay modes, esports events, and even jumping into the battle royale craze with its own take on the mode. But now, Warface will be making a return to consoles on PS4 and Xbox One this fall.
Announced back in June, the upcoming console ports of Warface will bring the same experience on PC to a new platforms. Set for full release on PS4 and Xbox One in September, fans and newcomers alike will be able to take on a suite of co-op and online multiplayer missions. Though Warface found its way to the Xbox 360 back in 2014--which was discontinued in 2015--the relaunch on new consoles will offer a slightly tweaked version of the PC release to fit the new platform, which includes aim-assist for controllers and a sleeker UI. During a recent hands-on session with the PS4 version, we had the chance to play through the game's various modes and spoke with project manager Alex Shimov about Warface's newest venture.
"It was the right decision to bring it to consoles," said Shimov. "We believe that Warface has strong potential on consoles, it can play just as well as the PC release. Going into it, we did a lot of research for gamepad controls, internal playtests, and we also consulted players to see what sort of things they wanted to see. We believe it will reach this great audience on consoles, in the west especially. It will be the next great step for the franchise."
Focusing a squad of soldiers in a secret military organization, players will level up their four core classes--rifleman, engineer, medic, and sniper--gain resources to purchase gear, and complete special challenges. Along with a set of strike missions for up to 5 players--which takes you across different levels fighting rival PMCs, and even zombie-cyborgs--it also comes with the standard lineup of multiplayer modes such as team deathmatch, free-for-all, plant the bomb, and battle royale. Currently, Warface's BR mode only allows for 16 players to fight it out on a large map--but the developers plan to up the player count to 32 sometime this September for all versions of the game.
With the launch of the ports, the developers have also made the decision to have each release be independent from one another, so no cross-play with other releases unfortunately. This was to prevent an unfair advantage for PC players with their mouse-keyboard setup, who will be playing against newcomers on consoles. As for the exact dates, the timing for the final release date in September hasn't been revealed yet. However, the PS4 will launch with an early access period on August 14, with the Xbox One having its own sometime later.
The Year of Legendary Pokemon rolls on with another pair of free Legendaries for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Next month, The Pokemon Company is giving away two powerful monsters that originally appeared in Pokemon Black and White versions: Tornadus and Thundurus.
Continuing the trend of previous distributions, the Legendaries will be given out in different ways depending upon your region. US residents can pick up a free download code for the Pokemon at the electronics section of Target from July 13-28; those in Europe can download the Legendaries over the Nintendo Network via Mystery Gift from July 6-22; and players in Canada will receive a code in the Pokemon Trainer Club newsletter.
As before, the Legendaries can be redeemed in any seventh-generation Pokemon game, although the one you receive will differ depending on which version you have. In Sun and Ultra Sun, players will get the Electric-type Thundurus, while those with Moon and Ultra Moon will receive the Flying-type Tornadus. The Pokemon will also come at different levels and know different moves depending upon the game. You can see the moveset for each Legendary below.
Pokemon Ultra Sun
Thundurus -- Level 100 (w/Gold Bottle Cap)
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast
Grass Knot
Nasty Plot
Pokemon Sun
Thundurus -- Level 60
Discharge
Crunch
Charge
Nasty Plot
Pokemon Ultra Moon
Tornadus -- Level 100 (w/Gold Bottle Cap)
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Grass Knot
Tailwind
Pokemon Moon
Tornadus -- Level 60
Air Slash
Crunch
Tailwind
Rain Dance
The code you receive can be redeemed via the Mystery Gift feature from the games' main menu. After selecting it, choose the option to receive your gift with a code/password, input the code, and the Pokemon will be downloaded to your game. (Players in Europe must choose the option to receive their gift via the internet to download their Legendaries.) You'll then be able to pick your Pokemon up from the deliveryman waiting inside any Pokemon Center.
Since February, The Pokemon Company has been giving away free Legendaries for the seventh-gen Pokemon games. Following the Tornadus and Thundurus distribution, players will be able to get the Hoenn Legendaries Groudon and Kyogre in August. In the meantime, you can see all of the free Pokemon available for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon right now.
We're still a week away from the first look at footage from the upcoming DC adventure Aquaman, which will debut its trailer this year's San Diego Comic-Con. However, we're starting to get an idea of what to expect visually from the movie. Following the first pictures that were revealed last month, a new image has been released.
It comes via Entertainment Weekly once more, and reveals the royal palace of the Fisherman King, who rules one of the seven kingdoms of Atlantis. He's in the center of the picture and is played by Djimon Hounsou. EW explains that this moment comes from a scene in which Aquaman's villainous brother King Orm (Patrick Wilson) visits the Kingdom to look for help in his war against the surface world. Check it out below:
This image follows last month's pictures, which gave a first look at characters such as Orm, Vulko (Willem Dafoe), Queen Atlanna (Nicole Kidman), and Black Manta (David Kane). The movie stars Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Amber Heard as Mera, and it's directed by James Wan.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wan spoke about the technical challenges of making a film set entirely underwater. "It was a very technically challenging shoot to be on," he said. "Working with water, and even the dry-for-wet sequences are very complex. Our equivalent of two people sitting around chatting in the underwater world is super complicated.
"You have to think about CG with the hair, and how their clothing moves, how are they floating, what kind of rig we put them on and all that stuff. [It's] very difficult and time-sucking to do all of this. So it was not an easy shoot--but hopefully it will pay off in spades down the line."
Aquaman hits theaters on December 21. For more, check out GameSpot's look at what we want from DC movies & TV shows at SDCC 2018.
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The ending of Avengers: Infinity War is pretty emotionally brutal, but we didn't behold the full scope of the unspeakable horror. Marvel film head Kevin Feige recently confirmed that it's actually even worse than what was depicted on-screen. Spoilers follow.
The Marvel blockbuster ends with the villainous Thanos successfully acquiring the Infinity Stones and slotting them into his magic glove, only to fulfill his deranged mission: ending half of all life with a snap of his fingers to leave the universe's resources more accessible for those left alive. We get to see this manifest among our heroes, as several of them crumble into dust. What we didn't see are half of the puppies and kittens crumbling too.
Feige confirmed the mass slaughter to Birth Movies Death. In response to a question about whether half of the animals died as well--citing dogs and ants, specifically--Feige replied: "Yes! Yes. All life."
Depending on how strictly we're to take "all life," that would include plants as well, which would undermine Thanos' entire plan to solve resource scarcity. Plus killing half the animals will mean sudden shortages of other food sources, but they don't call him the Mad Titan for his well-reasoned plans.
Despite this obvious oversight, Thanos has gathered a fan following. The subreddit r/thanosdidnothingwrong recently engaged in a wild stunt, mass-banning half of its users and turning them into virtual carbon dust. It did this with the blessing of Thanos actor Josh Brolin, though, so at least it's all on-the-level.
July's fireworks and barbecues might be behind us, but that means it's nearly time for Amazon Prime Day 2018 to happen. This Black Friday-like event returns once again this summer, and this year will see a longer-than-usual event. You can expect the Amazon to offer temporary discounts on games, tech, movies, toys, and anything else you might want to buy from the world's largest online retailer. Other retailers may also offer discounts that day to cash in on the commerce craze. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2018, including some tips on how to make the most of it.
What is Prime Day?
Prime Day is a massive sale Amazon puts on each year in July for Prime members. It all began in 2015, when Amazon had a sale to celebrate its 20th birthday. In the years since, Prime Day has grown into a shopping extravaganza in its own right, with deep discounts on all kinds of items.
When is Prime Day?
Prime Day begins at 12 PM PT (3 PM ET / 12 PM BT) on July 16 and will last 36 hours, through July 17. This is longer than in the past and could mean more deals to go around than during previous sales.
What are some Prime Day tips?
Black Friday affords shoppers with a lot of time to plan and get ready for the big day. That's not the case with Prime Day; while we get a select number of deals early, you'll need to be ready on Monday and Tuesday to act quickly. We've assembled a range of Prime Day tips to help you make the most of the day, including how to ensure you're getting the best deals possible.
For Prime Members Only
The catch is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals. The company ruffled feathers earlier this year when it upped the annual price of a Prime membership from $99 to $119. (You can also get a one-month membership for $13). Having to buy a subscription is a bummer, but there are ways around dropping cash just to take part in Prime Day. If you've never been a Prime member before, you can get a free 30-day trial just by signing up. Students get an even better deal: their Prime membership begins with a free six-month trial.
Even if you're a lapsed Prime member and you can't get the free trial, signing up for a one-month membership may be worthwhile, depending on what Prime Day deals you want to take advantage of. There's also a good chance Amazon will offer a discount on Prime subscriptions in the run-up to Prime Day, so your best bet is to wait and see.
What kind of deals can we expect?
Amazon always drops prices on tons of items, with big discounts in particular on its own hardware: Echos, Kindles, Fire sticks, and tablets. Additionally, you can expect big savings on video games, consoles, gaming accessories, 4K TVs, other electronics, apparel, outdoor gear, baby products, and nearly anything else you can buy at the online retailer.
Already Amazon has dropped the price on the Echo Show from $230 to $130 for Prime members and begun offering discounts on select items like furniture and luggage. Many more deals are to come, and you can see a selection of the first promotions. Meanwhile, Twitch Prime--which you get for free with Amazon Prime--is giving a ton of free PC games this month.
Also be sure to check out our 7 tips to get the most out of Prime Day 2018 referenced above. We'll have lots of Prime Day deals coverage on all things gaming and media here at GameSpot when the event rolls around. Make sure to check back closer to the the big day.
Amazon's Prime Day is approaching fast. This year, the online retailer's mega-sale event kicks off on July 16 and runs through July 17, going for a total of 36 hours--longer than we've seen in the past. Amazon promises it will have big savings across all categories of items--which covers everything from games to TVs--basically like a Black Friday sale in July. The only catch is that you have to be a Prime member to get the deals--though if you're not, we have a free solution below. Here are some tips to make the most of Prime Day and how you can secure the best possible deals.
Free Amazon Prime Trial
One of the best tips for anyone without a Prime account heading into Prime Day is that Prime subscriptions begin with a month-long free trial (six months for students). Seeing as trial members get full access to Prime deals, that means you can sign up for the month of July to take advantage of the offer. If you don't like it, you can always cancel your subscription before paying a cent.
The only caveat here is that the free trial month is only open to customers who haven't had Prime within the past 12 months. If you fall into that category, you can sign up for a one-month Prime membership for $13. That gives you access to all the Prime Day deals without having to spend $120 on a year's membership.
Some Deals Are Already Live
In an effort to get people excited for Prime Day, Amazon has already begun discounting prices on certain products. You can save money on an Echo Show, Kindle Unlimited, and more. Most notably, however, Prime members can get a bunch of free PC games from the Amazon-owned site Twitch. Here's everything you need to know about the free games you can get in July.
Know That Deals Can Go Fast
To best take advantage of Prime Day deals, you can always spend a lot of time on Amazon July 16-17. Many of the best opportunities to save are hourly Lightning Deals that are only available for a limited amount of time. Making matters worse, the best deals often sell out in minutes, so they're only available to the first people who jump on them. That said, Amazon gives you 15 minutes to check out before removing a Lightning Deal from your cart. So if you miss out on a deal, it's worth adding yourself to the waiting list to see if more inventory frees up because people take too long.
To keep track of the fast-moving deals, keeping an Amazon tab open while you're at your computer might be a good idea. If you can't do that and you're primarily interested in deals relating to video games, you can keep an eye on GameSpot during Prime Day. We'll be covering the best game deals, so make sure to check back often and follow us on Twitter. If you're in the market for deals on electronics, our sister-site CNET has you covered.
Turn On Notifications
In the settings section of the Amazon app for iOS and Android, you can turn on notifications for when items on your watch list and wishlist go on sale. This is an especially handy feature for deal hunters who don't want to be wooed by sales on products they're not already seeking out. This way, if you've already expressed interest in an item by adding it to one of your lists, the Amazon app will let you know when and if any of your selected items gets a discount.
Alexa Can Help
If you have a device with Amazon's AI-driven assistant Alexa--like an Echo or Amazon Fire tablet--you can ask it about what deals are available starting now and running through Prime Day. Also, don't be surprised if you see some deals that can only be ordered through Alexa once Prime Day rolls around. Amazon's been known to do that in the past.
Make Sure You're Getting A Good Deal
With deals flying around left and right, it can be hard to know if any given sale price is actually a good deal or not. To make sure you don't blow the bank on bad deals, you can check price history on Amazon items on a third-party site like Camelcamelcamel.com. Here you can run a search for the item or paste in the Amazon URL to see how low the price of any item has gone in the past. That way you can determine whether the deal you're considering is actually a good offer or not.
Watch For Sales Elsewhere
While customers are whipped up into a consumer feeding frenzy for Prime Day, you can bet other retailers will try to take advantage of the blood in the water by offering sales of their own. Keep an eye on competing retailers like Best Buy, Newegg, Target, and Walmart to see if they offer compelling discounts of their own.
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