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Amazon business and news from across the web.- Amazon buys the satellite internet company behind Apple’s SOS systemAmazon announced a merger with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to enhance its Project Kuiper satellite network, a rival to Starlink. This deal will leverage Globalstar's existing infrastructure, which currently powers Apple's emergency SOS feature on iPhones and Apple Watches. The direct-to-device service is expected to launch in 2028, with the merger anticipated to close in 2027.
Amazon's 3 For $33 Deal Makes 4K Blu-Rays A Bargain AgainAmazon is offering a deal where customers can purchase three 4K Blu-ray movies for $33, with individual discs costing $11. The sale includes a variety of classic and modern films, with many also containing standard Blu-ray versions and digital codes. This promotion aims to make building a physical movie collection more affordable.
ESA's iicon conference expands speaker lineup, with EA's Andrew Wilson joining CEOs of Ubisoft, Take Two, Riot, Savvy Games and moreThe Entertainment Software Association's new iicon conference has expanded its speaker lineup, adding Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson. He will join other industry leaders including Yves Guillemot of Ubisoft, Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive, Dylan Jadeja of Riot Games, and Brian Ward of Savvy Games Group. The event focuses on interactive entertainment and its expansion opportunities across various industries.
Amazon Luna to remove all third party subscriptions and storesAmazon Luna will cease offering third-party game stores, individual game purchases, and subscriptions from Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games by June 10, 2026. The company is shifting its focus to content available to Prime members and new experiences like GameNight, with no refunds offered for existing purchases or subscriptions.
Amazon Luna to phase out support for third-party subscriptions and game storesAmazon will discontinue support for third-party game stores, individual purchases, and external subscriptions on its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, starting June 10, 2026. After this date, only players with a standard or premium Luna subscription will be able to access games in the library, with services like Ubisoft+, EA, and GOG stores being removed. Players will have 90 days after the shutdown to download their game saves.
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptionsAmazon Luna is removing direct game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+, and third-party game stores from its cloud gaming service. While previously purchased games will remain playable until June 10, 2026, no refunds will be issued. This shift consolidates the service's offerings to a curated catalog controlled by Amazon, similar to the direction taken after the retirement of the Prime Gaming brand.
The AI smut peddlers have come for Warhammer 40,000 nowAn AI-generated erotic story titled 'Taken by the Tyranid: A Romance in the Far Future' has been uploaded for sale on Amazon, featuring characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The article highlights the use of AI for generating such content and points out visual cues indicating its artificial origin, such as distorted text on the cover art.
Amazon Luna Will No Longer Support Third-Party Stores or Subscriptions on June 10thAmazon Luna will discontinue support for third-party storefronts and subscriptions, including EA App, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, Ubisoft Plus, and Jackbox Games, on June 10th. The cloud gaming service will exclusively offer titles through its own Luna Standard and Premium tiers. This change follows other recent shifts in Amazon's gaming division, including the departure of Amazon Game Studios head Christoph Hartmann and the loss of a publishing deal for Maverick Games.
Amazon Luna Pulls the Plug: Cloud Gaming Service Shuts Down Store, Leaving Families in Gaming LimboAmazon Luna is shutting down its game store on April 10, 2026, and all purchased games will become unavailable by June 10, 2026. This decision impacts families who relied on the service for shared gaming experiences, raising concerns about digital ownership and the future of cloud gaming. Amazon is pivoting to a new initiative called GameNight, but the closure has eroded trust within the gaming community.
Amazon shakes up Luna streaming service, removing access to individual games, third-party subscriptions, and its "Bring Your Own Library" featureAmazon is significantly altering its Luna cloud gaming service, removing access to individual game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games, and the "Bring Your Own Library" feature by June 10, 2026. The company is shifting focus to content available to Prime members and will not offer refunds for past a-la-carte purchases.
3 new to Prime Video shows you need to check out this weekend (April 10–April 12)This guide recommends three new shows available on Prime Video for the weekend of April 10-12: the final season of 'The Boys', the new anime 'Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun', and the reboot of 'Fist of the North Star'. The article highlights key plot points and release details for each series.- Amazon Luna is killing off third-party library support, with save files not ‘guaranteed’ to work on other platformsAmazon is discontinuing third-party library support for its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, effective June 10. Players will no longer be able to stream games purchased on other platforms through Luna, and save file compatibility with external services is not guaranteed. While some games will still be available via Luna's Premium tier, this move signifies a significant reduction in the service's flexibility.
- Select Board Games Are Buy 2, Get 1 Free at Amazon This WeekendAmazon is holding a '3 for 2' sale on select board games this weekend, offering discounts on popular tabletop titles.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAGSeveral gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Amazon Luna Purchased Games Will Be Unplayable After June 2026Amazon is discontinuing individual game purchases and third-party subscriptions on its Luna cloud gaming service, meaning owned titles will become unplayable after June 10, 2026. While the company will not offer refunds, affected users may receive complementary Luna Premium subscriptions. Support for Bring Your Own Library, Jackbox Games, and Ubisoft+ subscriptions will also end on the same date.- Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchasesAmazon is discontinuing support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases on its Luna cloud gaming service. This includes services like Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games, with existing subscriptions being canceled at the end of the current billing cycle. The 'Bring Your Own Library' feature will also be removed, though purchased games will remain playable until June 10.
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for game purchases and subscriptions from third-party stores, and users will lose streaming access to purchased third-party games in JuneAmazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for purchasing games from third-party stores like EA, Ubisoft, and GOG, and will discontinue Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions. Previously purchased third-party games will remain streamable until June 10, 2026, after which access will be removed.- Luna Drops Support for Third-Party Games and ServicesAmazon's Luna cloud gaming service is discontinuing support for third-party games and services. This decision aims to streamline the platform and better serve its player base by focusing on its own offerings.
- Resident Evil Generation Pack On Switch 2 Is Finally Back at Amazon After Being Out of Stock for Far Too LongThe Resident Evil Generation Pack for the Nintendo Switch is back in stock at Amazon for $89.99. This bundle includes multiple Resident Evil titles for the console.
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.