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Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Games Inbox: Will the Xbox reset work for Microsoft?
Readers express concern over recent price increases for Xbox consoles and PC GPUs, questioning Microsoft's strategy and the future of console gaming. Discussions also touch on Nintendo's Direct presentation approach and the ongoing debate about digital versus physical game sales, with a focus on potential EU intervention regarding Sony's digital store practices.
No Console Needed: Amazon Hands Out a Free Batman Detective Game
Amazon is offering a free Batman detective game, Batman: Caped Crusader Chronicles, playable on smartphones via its cloud streaming platform, Amazon Luna. The game features 11 episodic cases and detective-themed minigames for up to three friends, requiring only an Amazon Prime membership. This release coincides with the second season of Amazon's animated Batman series and is part of Amazon's effort to increase discoverability of its Luna GameNight lineup.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
Luna Exclusive Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles Announced
Amazon Game Studios has announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, a new Batman game that will be an exclusive title for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming platform. This move is part of Amazon's renewed efforts to bolster the Luna service with exclusive content.
Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week
Amazon Luna will launch a new Batman game, Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, next week. The game is tied into the second season of Prime Video's animated show.
Batman Is Finally Getting A New Game, Just Not The One You Were Expecting
A new co-op party game, Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, is launching on July 31 for Amazon Luna Prime members. The game is set in the continuity of the Batman: The Caped Crusader animated series and features up to four players joining Batman's inner circle. It includes sleuthing and minigames with appearances from villains like Scarecrow and the Joker, and voice actors Hamish Linklater and Michelle C. Bonilla reprise their roles as Batman and Detective Montoya.
Amazon Luna boss thinks rising hardware prices could push more hardcore gamers to cloud gaming — 'You're going to see more people that are priced out of the market'
Amazon's gaming boss Jeff Gattis believes rising hardware prices for consoles and PCs could drive more core gamers towards cloud streaming services like Amazon Luna. He noted that current hardware costs, potentially reaching $1,000-$1,500, could price consumers out of the market. While not Amazon's primary strategy, Gattis sees this trend as a potential tailwind for cloud gaming adoption.
Amazon Luna Comes to Amazon Prime
Amazon Luna is now available to Amazon Prime members in the US and UK, allowing them to play games online via a Fire TV. This expansion aims to make cloud gaming more accessible to a wider audience.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Amazon is integrating video games into its Prime Video bundle through its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna. While not aiming to replace traditional consoles, this move expands the offerings of the subscription service.
Amazon Luna cloud gaming platform now added to Prime Video in the US and UK
Amazon has integrated its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into Prime Video for subscribers in the US and UK. This integration allows Prime members to access a library of over 100 games, including titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Hogwarts Legacy, directly through the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices. Amazon aims to make game discovery more natural and accessible for its Prime subscriber base.
Luna Is Now Part of Prime Video at No Extra Cost, Amazon Wants to 'Rebuild Trust' in Cloud Gaming
Amazon has integrated its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, into Prime Video at no additional cost for users in the U.S. and UK who are accessing the streaming service via Fire TV. This move is intended to rebuild trust in Amazon's cloud gaming offerings.
Now Luna is integrated into Prime Video, Amazon sees potential for gaming to expand beyond PC and console: "That pie isn't really growing"
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, aiming to expand its gaming audience beyond traditional PC and console players. Jeff Gattis, general manager for Luna and Amazon Game Studios, explained that the company is consolidating its previously disparate gaming divisions to create a more cohesive strategy. Amazon sees a significant opportunity in serving the large segment of the global population that plays games but does not own dedicated gaming hardware, focusing on accessible, IP-driven titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Amazon Prime Members Get 12 Games For Free In July
Amazon Prime members will receive 12 free PC games in July, with 12 available for download and five for streaming via Amazon Luna. The streaming library includes the narrative-driven superhero game Dispatch, Sonic Mania Plus, Lego Indiana Jones, YouTuber's Life, and Arcade Paradise. Downloadable titles like CyClones and Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga will be added weekly.
Arnold Schwarzenegger AI Game is an Amazon Luna Exclusive
A new game starring Arnold Schwarzenegger has been announced as an exclusive title for Amazon Luna. Amazon also used the announcement to clarify its position on the use of generative artificial intelligence in game development.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows final update launches this month
Ubisoft and Ubisoft Quebec have announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive its final update on June 16th. This update introduces the "Black Tides" store quest, new crossover content with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and a new end-game feature called "Domains" which offers challenging simulations for players to test their RPG builds. The update will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Amazon Luna, but not on Nintendo Switch.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
