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The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Amazon is giving away six free games to celebrate Prime Day
Amazon has officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. Running from 8 July to 11 July, this year's Prime Day sale stretches the definition of 'day' past its breaking point. To celebrate the rapidly expanding sale, right now Amazon is giving Prime members six free PC games to keep forever. From now until Prime Day kicks off on 8 July, Prime Gaming members can add six fan-favourite PC games to their Amazon account. Those are Saints Row IV, Star Wars: Rebellion, Saints Row 2, Toem, Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The six new PC games have been added to Prime Gaming's existing library of freebies, which includes a batch of titles added at the start of June. Like a CeX bargain bin, Amazon's picks are a curious selection of both old and new games. But they include some real gems, lesser-known indie hits and games you might have missed the first time around. June's games include 2004 stealth classic Thief: Deadly Shadows – here's the full list: Mordheim: City of the Damned The Abandoned Planet Station to Station Death Squared Dark Envoy Fate: Undiscovered Realms Thief: Deadly Shadows Jupiter Hell Gallery of Things: Reveries Prime Gaming is included with your Amazon Prime subscription. One of the lesser appreciated benefits of membership, Prime Gaming features a rotating selection of free downloadable games to keep forever, even after you've cancelled your subscription. New games are swapped in every month, so it's worth grabbing what you can while it's available. You also get a free subscription to a Twitch channel of your choice every month – your favourite streamer still gets revenue from this, too – plus access to Amazon Luna, the retail giant's Netflix -style game streaming service. An Amazon Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 when you sign up for a year. As well as unlocking a bunch of free games with Prime Gaming, you get benefits like unlimited one-day and same-day delivery on eligible orders, access to Prime Video, and exclusive deals and discounts. 30-day free trial today.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Amazon is giving away 6 free games to celebrate Prime Day 2025 — here's how to claim them
Amazon has confirmed the date for Prime Day 2025 (July 8-11), but the retailer is kicking off the annual celebration now, and I don't just mean with early deals. To mark the occasion, Amazon, via Prime Gaming, has announced it will be giving away six free video games. The free games include entries in the Saints Row and Tomb Raider series, and a classic Star Wars strategy game first released in 1998. These six PC games will be available starting today (June 17) through July 7, and claiming them is super simple. Just head over to Prime Gaming and follow the on-screen instructions to add them to your library. You will need an Amazon Prime membership to get these freebies. The full list of free games available to Prime users ahead of Prime Day 2025 is as follows: Amazon Prime: for $139/yearAmazon Prime gives shoppers access to a whole host of benefits, Prime Gaming among them. Also included is free shipping on over 100 million products, plus access to additional services like Prime Video and Prime Music. You can pay an annual $139 fee or choose a monthly plan at $14.99. My picks of the bunch are Saints Row IV: Re-Elected and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The former is a truly chaotic superhero romp, as you play a future President of the United States, trapped inside an alien simulation and given access to a suite of ridiculous superpowers from Flash-like speed to flying. Meanwhile, the Tomb Raider Remastered trilogy brings the first three games in the classic series to modern platforms, offering improved visuals while still retaining their own school charm. And yes, you can still lock the butler in the fridge in Croft Manor. These titles are showing their age a bit, but remain legendary action-adventure games for a very good reason. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Even better, these six games are being added to the Prime Gaming catalogue in addition to its regular rotation of free software. That means right now, you can also claim another 25 freebies, including Saints Row: Gat out of Hell (if you're craving even more Saints Row), the delightful puzzle game Death Squared, and the cinematic Mafia 3 Definitive Edition. Never heard of Prime Gaming? It's one of the most overlooked Prime membership benefits, and gives you access to a rotating selection of free games. It's an offering that all Amazon Prime subscribers should be checking out regularly, as who can say no to free games? Remember, you've got until July 7 to claim any (or all) of these six extra games, and once redeemed, they're yours to keep, so even if you're booked up with new releases like Mario Kart World and Death Stranding 2 this month, be sure to claim them now while you can. You can always circle back to play later. Meanwhile, if you're looking to score some deals ahead of the annual retail event kicking off properly next month, we've got you covered with all the early Prime Day deals you can score right now. These include some big discounts on everything from 4K TVs to Adidas apparel.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lucia's earbuds hint at on-foot music playback in GTA 6
Rockstar Games has created new buzz among Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts with recent peeks at protagonist Lucia wearing earbuds in GTA 6 screenshots. The small but meaningful detail has fueled speculation that players may at last be able to hear music on foot, a feature absent from the series for so long. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If so, it would be an interesting development in the way players enjoy Vice City's immersive environment. Earbuds in GTA 6 hint at on-foot music playback feature One of the most prominent features of the new GTA 6 promotional material is the presence of Lucia sporting wireless earbuds as she is involved in mundane activities like working out or lounging around by the pool. The visual indication has caused many speculators and fans to assume that Rockstar is releasing a music player that functions outside of vehicles for the first time in the series' existence. This contrasts with earlier Grand Theft Auto games, in which music playback was strictly confined to car radios. This feature would enable players to personalize their soundtrack while walking, running, or exploring Vice City on foot. This possible feature would put GTA 6 in line with other contemporary open-world games such as Watch Dogs 2 and Saints Row, which long have allowed players to have bespoke music experiences at any moment and anywhere in the world of the game. The possibility of implementing a Spotify-esque interface in GTA 6, whereby players can create playlists or listen to various stations on their in-game mobile phones, has fans abuzz with excitement. The earbuds also propose Rockstar's plan to enhance player immersion, as the game's sound environment becomes more natural and attuned to character action. What this means for the GTA experience and player engagement If Rockstar officially incorporates this feature, it might signify a revolutionary change in GTA gameplay and culture. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Historically, GTA games have been lauded for their legendary radio stations and game soundtracks that establish the mood for every mission and cruising experience. Music playback while on foot might bring the player closer to the game world, creating a customized soundtrack for every second outside vehicles, tense shootouts, for instance, or leisurely strolls on Vice City beaches. In addition, this would update GTA 6 to meet the expectations of modern gamers for flexible, gapless music implementation similar to real life. It also creates new opportunities for gameplay mechanics, such as influencing character mood or interaction based on music, introducing depth and customization. Although Rockstar has not yet officially announced this feature, the precedent set in the recent screenshots and the longstanding community request for it leave it a very likely and interesting development. Adding on-foot music playback may further enrich Vice City's already unparalleled atmosphere, making GTA 6 more than a visual work of art, but an auditory one as well. In short, the appearance of Lucia's earbuds is more than a minor detail; it's an indication of a possible quantum leap in how Rockstar crafts intense, player-controlled audio experiences. If implemented, the feature would finally allow players to soundtrack their escapades outside of the driver's seat, infusing new life into the streets of Vice City. Fans can only hope for confirmation in the meantime, but as things stand, the earbuds have already said a lot. Also Read:
Metro
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I don't like the look of GTA 6 and I'm not afraid to admit it - Reader's Feature
A reader explains all the problems he has with the Grand Theft Auto franchise in general and why e's unlikely to ever buy GTA 6. There has, understandably, been a lot of talk about GTA 6 in the last few weeks, after the annoucement of the release date and the release of the new trailer. But there's also been a lot of (well, some) talk recently from people admitting they don't really like the series and aren't actually that excited about a new one. I am one of those people and while others seem embarrassed of their opinion, I'm not afraid to explain the issues I have with it or why I think it is overrated in some areas. I'll start with what I accept the game does very well, starting with the open world design and the general size and level of detail of it all. It's obviously very impressive, although not that interactive, in that you can't go into most buildings, and there's little to no destruction effects either. I doubt that will be much different in GTA 6, simply because that sort of thing requires a ton of horsepower, that console don't have yet. The detail from GTA comes less from the interactivity and more from the huge array of things you can see and do, with lots of mini-games and optional missions. All of that stuff is great and not only does GTA 5 still look good, but GTA 6 looks amazing. More than that, it looks extremely expensive. Over $1 billion according to the rumours. You can certainly see that money on screen and I'm sure it's all matched by hundreds of hours of dialogue for even the smallest characters. I'm sure no expense was spared anywhere. I have three main problems with the games that already exist though and while they could be improved, or even removed entirely, in GTA 6 I'm not confident of that as Rockstar will assume, quite understandably, that if it ain't broke don't fix it. So the first issue I have is the gameplay: it's just not good. Up to GTA 5 it was downright terrible, with overcomplicated and completely awful combat and driving – like you're steering a boat is the common comparison. Some things, like controlling aircraft are so broken there's just no point doing it. Nothing is fun, beyond the novelty of being in such a big game world, and almost every other similar game does it better. When you're getting outdone by Saints Row, which could probably have been made with the catering budget of GTA 5, let alone 6, you know something's wrong. My next problem is the plot. Rockstar get praised a lot for their dialogue, which I'll get onto in a minute, but their plots are always paper thin to the point where they barely exist at all. I mean, what is the plot of GTA 5? Three men do crimes. The end. The game gets so caught up in its own size it never bothers to tell an actual story. The third issue, in my opinion, is the dialogue. Not necessarily the writing quality of it but the fact that it's always so try-hard and edgy. Rockstar started making GTA 3 in the 90s and that's no more obvious than in the dialogue, which sounds like every angst-ridden teen's idea of tough guy dialogue. I get that's exactly why the game is popular, but I don't like it. Even though the head writer has left I see no sign of change in GTA 6, where main character Jason seems to already have morphed from just an ordinary looking guy in the first trailer to a musclebound beefcake who is so ultra cool women catcall him from the street when he's driving by. I get it, the whole game is a teenage boy's fantasy, but c'mon. Surely we can aim higher than that by now? I'm also worried about the trailers revelling in the absolute worst of American culture, which may be meant as parody but already comes across as endorsement. I think that's particularly unfortunate given when they started this game they had no idea Trump would get in for a second time. More Trending I actually wonder whether that's one of the reasons they've delayed the game, to rewrite some of the dialogue, but I imagine little will really change. And that's why I have no interest in anything I've seen so far of GTA 6. By reader Johnson To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The reader's features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@ or use our Submit Stuff page and you won't need to send an email. MORE: Why I sold my Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order – Reader's Feature MORE: Video game companies are lying to us about everything - Reader's Feature MORE: Xbox is crazy if it thinks it can compete with Nintendo Switch 2 – Reader's Feature
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Every Amazon Prime member just unlocked £125 worth of freebies today – but you've only got days left to claim them
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Eight freebies were already available to bag too PRIME TIME Every Amazon Prime member just unlocked £125 worth of freebies today – but you've only got days left to claim them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FRESH batch of freebies has just been released for Amazon Prime members. It's part of a massive £387 per-member May 2025 giveaway – although today's selection is valued at just over £125. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Amazon's Prime Gaming scheme gives you free video games to collect each month Credit: Amazon 4 Today's freebie selection includes a title from the popular Saints Row franchise The hand-out is courtesy of Prime Gaming, which is an Amazon programme that dishes out free video games each month. Those titles are totally free to download and keep, but you'll need to claim them before they disappear at the end of May. There are 22 titles for Prime members overall, but they release in waves – with a new drop each Thursday. And today (May 15), Amazon has listed five more free games as being available to claim. The Sun has price-checked each of the five games on Steam to see how much they're worth. And here's the list of freebies today: Saints Row: Gat out of Hell – £13.49 ENDLESS Legend Definitive Edition – £79.46 Golf with Your Friends – £10.99 Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 – £5.99 Mail Time – £15.49 The headline game from today's selection is Saints Row: Gat out of Hell. This 2015 title landed to mixed reviews, but it's still part of an iconic gaming franchise. "After the space faring antics of Saints Row IV, many fans asked what we could do next… the answer? Shoot The Devil in the face," Amazon explains. Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition "Play as either Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the leader of the Saints' soul." You'll be able to claim that as a code for the GOG Store. Strategy and fantasy fans might prefer Endless Legend Definitive Edition, which is available through thhe Amazon Games app. "Endless Legend is the 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by Amplitude Studios, the creators of the Endless Universe," Amazon said. 4 Amazon refreshes its Prime Gaming freebie line-up every single month Credit: Amazon "Your homeworld, Auriga, is an inhospitable one. After surviving the worst winter on record for the fifth time in a row, alarming rumours about an even harsher future arrive to your ears." With the new titles now out, it means that 13 of the full roster of May freebies have been released so far. Once you claim a game, it's yours to keep forever. But if you don't claim before the new June selection arrives, you'll miss your chance. There are still more games set to come out too. PRIME GAMING FREE TITLES – MAY 2025 LIST Here's the list of May 2025 Prime Gaming titles along with their Steam prices: Today: STAR WARS Galactic Battlegrounds Saga – £4.99 LEGO Star Wars — The Complete Saga – £16.75 Styx: Master of Shadows – £17.99 The Invisible Hand – £10.99 4 There's a big selection of hit games available for Prime members in May 2025 Credit: Amazon Thursday, May 8: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Digital Deluxe Edition – £49.99 Amnesia: Rebirth – £24.99 Hypnospace Outlaw – £15.49 Doors: Paradox – £12.79 Thursday, May 15: Saints Row: Gat out of Hell – £13.49 ENDLESS Legend Definitive Edition – £79.46 Golf with Your Friends – £10.99 Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2 – £5.99 Mail Time – £15.49 Thursday, May 22: FATE – £5.79 Thief 2: The Metal Age – £5.99 Everdream Valley – £20.99 Chessarama – £12.79 The Lost Ashford Ring – £12.79 Thursday, May 29: Samurai Bringer – £7.19 Trinity Fusion – £16.75 Masterplan Tycoon – £8.50 Liberté – £16.75 HOW MUCH DOES AMAZON PRIME COST? Here's what you need to know about Amazon Prime pricing in the UK... A standard Amazon Prime membership costs £8.99 a month – that's £107.88 over the course of a year. If you pay annually, you'll be billed £95 instead. For TV fans who just want Amazon Prime Video without a full Prime membership, it'll cost you £5.99 a month, working out at £71.88 for the year. Students can get discounted Amazon Prime, with the monthly cost reduced to £4.49 (or £53.88 over the course of a year). And for students who pay annually, the one-off yearly fee is £47.49. Picture Credit: Amazon To bag them, just go to the Prime Gaming website here. All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
