News Amazon's new GameOn tech enables devs to offer real-world prizes in games Newly-announced APIs enable in-game competitions on mobile, PC and console March 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News Xbox One X pre-orders from Amazon UK delayed Stock issues to responsible for delay, says distributor Nov. 7, 2017 Ivy Taylor
News Amazon launches Alexa Accelerator Beasts of Balance developer Sensible Object among nine firms exploring possibilities for voice-controlled experiences July 17, 2017 James Batchelor
News Amazon UK retroactively imposes one-per-customer SNES Mini limit Customers who pre-ordered multiple devices have had their orders reduced July 5, 2017 James Batchelor
Feature Amazon Lumberyard: One Year On Mike Frazzini on the engine's first twelve months, how it attracts high-profile studios, and distancing the tech from CryEngine May 5, 2017 James Batchelor
News Amazon discontinuing Underground Actually Free initiative Android version of store will close this summer, with full shutdown planned for 2019 May 2, 2017 James Batchelor
News Amazon to refund $70m in IAP after year of legal appeals Both Amazon and the FTC appealed aspects of a ruling made by the federal court in April 2016 April 6, 2017 Matthew Handrahan
News Amazon: Tutorials, social and exclusive IAP key to attracting big spenders Technology evangelist Mario Viviani offers advice on how to generate more through microtransactions Feb. 22, 2017 James Batchelor
News Amazon launches eSports tournament for casual mobile games Champions of Fire Invitational set for December 2nd Nov. 22, 2016 Christopher Dring
News Amazon ordered to issue refunds for children's IAP The e-tailer will set up a year-long process to reimburse parents for in-app purchases their children made without permission Nov. 14, 2016 James Brightman
News FTC strikes a blow against Amazon in IAP lawsuit US judge calls out, "millions of dollars billed to Amazon customers without a mechanism for consent" April 29, 2016 Matthew Handrahan
Feature Amazon: Community building will drive the industry VP of Amazon Games Mike Frazzini explains why he's not concerned about developers using Lumberyard engine to make single-player games for free March 8, 2016 Brendan Sinclair
News Is Amazon building a VR content platform? Job listing reveals plans to, "explore and create the platform and interface for immersive storytelling" March 8, 2016 Matthew Handrahan
News Amazon launches free AAA game engine Royalty-free "Lumberyard" engine is based on the CryEngine, calibrated for multiplayer and streaming Feb. 9, 2016 Matthew Handrahan
News Amazon pushes Prime with new game discounts US retailer offers subscription members 20% on all preorders and new games within two weeks of release Jan. 12, 2016 Brendan Sinclair
News Amazon to ban sale of Apple, Google streaming boxes "It's important that the streaming media players we sell interact well with Prime Video in order to avoid customer confusion" Oct. 2, 2015 Matthew Handrahan
News Amazon intros $50 Fire tablet, 4K-capable Fire TV Online retailer revamps consumer electronics line with new features, price points Sept. 17, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News Amazon opens Nintendo digital storefront Online retailer begins selling download codes for 3DS, Wii U, and Wii games and DLC in US Sept. 2, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News Amazon Underground turns free-to-play into "actually free" Online retailer program pays publishers per-minute for Android customers' use of games and apps Aug. 27, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News Amazon halts game trade-ins in UK, Germany Online retailer pulls plug on UK programme after almost five years; US trade-ins to continue Aug. 19, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News Amazon staffing for "ambitious" PC game Online retailer's content strategy takes another turn, already has Half Life, The Last of Us veterans on board June 8, 2015 Matthew Handrahan
News Amazon has $83 million in unsold Fire Phones Retailer takes a $170 million charge on its smartphone in the third quarter Oct. 24, 2014 Matthew Handrahan
News "Amazon is trying to do things a little differently" Amazon Games reveals three new titles, studio head explains philosophy Oct. 14, 2014 Rachel Weber
News Amazon completes Twitch buyout SEC filing reveals that the transaction is now officially closed Sept. 26, 2014 James Brightman
News Amazon gets $2 billion in credit Is the online retail giant prepping more big investments? Sept. 8, 2014 Matthew Handrahan