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Amazon Luna is killing off third-party library support, with save files not ‘guaranteed’ to work on other platforms
Amazon 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.
Amazon Luna Purchased Games Will Be Unplayable After June 2026
Amazon 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 purchases
Amazon 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 June
Amazon'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.
Amazon Luna Drops Game Purchases, Stores, and Third-Party Subscriptions
Amazon 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.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in Taiwan
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan, suggesting a potential future release on the upcoming console. The game is currently available on multiple platforms, including a cloud-only version for the original Nintendo Switch.
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NVIDIA announced that 'Samson: A Tyndalston Story' is now available on GeForce NOW, their cloud gaming service. This addition highlights NVIDIA's ongoing efforts to expand its library of playable titles through cloud streaming.
Strength and Destiny Collide: ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Arrives in the Cloud
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, an action game from Liquid Swords, is now available on GeForce NOW, allowing players to stream it on various devices. The game features cinematic melee combat, choice-driven narrative, and utilizes ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 for enhanced visuals and performance. Several other games, including Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, Morbid Metal, DayZ, and Starfield, were also added to the GeForce NOW library this week.
GeForce NOW Just Added Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Starfield, and More
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service GeForce NOW has added several new titles, including the newly released Samson: A Tyndalston Story, Starfield, and the Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. The service also features Morbid Metal and DayZ, with Samson utilizing NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex technologies for enhanced performance and reduced input lag.
Actua Golf now has global cross‑platform leaderboards - something the original hardware could never support.
Antstream Arcade has added classic golf titles, including Actua Golf, to its streaming library. The updated Actua Golf features new challenge modes and global cross-platform leaderboards, a significant enhancement over its original 1996 release. The platform also includes other retro sports games and titles from Atari, Amstrad, and DOS.
Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children
Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a new video game app designed for children aged 8 and younger. Available to all subscribers without ads or in-app purchases, it offers instantly playable offline games based on franchises like Peppa Pig and Sesame Street. The app is currently available in several countries and will launch globally on April 28, 2026.
Playruo raises €2.1 million to become the leading platform for testing and sharing video games via streaming
Playruo, a cloud gaming solution for video game studios and publishers, has secured €2.1 million in funding led by Kameha Ventures and Blast Club. This investment will accelerate the commercialization of its services, which include instant game playtests, QA, press previews, and playable demos accessible via streaming. The company also announced a strategic partnership with PulluP Entertainment to streamline testing phases for titles published by Focus Entertainment and Dotemu.
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Xbox Game Pass will be adding several new titles to its service, including Kiln, Hades II, and Vampire Crawlers. The announcement highlights the ongoing expansion of subscription services, cloud gaming, and game streaming options available to players.
Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for April, including the highly anticipated Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several titles are launching day-one on the service, such as The Thaumaturge and Replaced, while others like Grand Theft Auto V will be removed on April 15.
The Xbox Game Pass list for April is big and includes Hades 2, FBC: Firebreak, Replaced, and more
Microsoft has announced a significant lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including the highly anticipated Hades II, FBC: Firebreak, and Replaced. The list features a mix of new releases and catalog additions across cloud, console, and PC platforms. Several titles are also departing the service on April 15th, including Grand Theft Auto V.
Leaks suggest Xbox Cloud Gaming could bring back lost classics
Leaks suggest Microsoft is testing the reintroduction of classic Xbox 360 titles, including Aegis Wing and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, through Xbox Cloud Gaming. This initiative aligns with Microsoft's broader goals for backward compatibility and could potentially be packaged in a new Game Pass tier.
NVIDIA reveal more GeForce NOW games for April including PRAGMATA
NVIDIA has announced a new wave of games coming to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in April, including PRAGMATA and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard. The service also received an update for its Native Linux Beta app, with NVIDIA also previewing DRM Per-Plane Color Pipeline API support for its Linux drivers.
The PlayStation Portal’s Cloud Streaming Update Changes Everything
Sony's PlayStation Portal has become a more compelling device following recent system updates that officially enabled cloud streaming. Initially a companion device solely for streaming from a PlayStation 5, it now offers access to a large library of games via PlayStation Plus Premium, making it a more versatile option for users within the Sony ecosystem.
Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 20 Games For Free In April
Amazon Prime members can claim 20 free games in April through Amazon Luna, including titles like XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack and Total War: Pharaoh. These claimed games are kept permanently, even after the subscription ends. The offerings are spread across several dates in April, with some games also available via cloud streaming.
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NVIDIA announced that PRAGMATA and Samson will be available on GeForce NOW in April. The blog post highlights the growing library of games accessible through NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.