Amazon Luna’s Major Overhaul: Key Changes Revealed
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– Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming service included with Prime membership, allowing members to stream games on PCs and TVs at no extra cost.
– The service is being redesigned with new social features and a major addition called GameNight, which offers multiplayer games controlled via smartphones.
– GameNight will feature adaptations of classic board games, established party games, and new titles like Courtroom Chaos: Starring Snoop Dogg.
– The game library is expanding with titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Luna Premium members gain access to additional games like Lego DC Super-Villains.
– Luna fully launched in March 2022 after a trial period, is accessible on various devices, and supports Bluetooth controllers including a dedicated Luna controller.
Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming platform from the e-commerce giant, is receiving its most significant update since its full launch two years ago. This major overhaul introduces fresh social gaming options and expands the service’s library with a host of new titles, enhancing the experience for Prime members who already enjoy Luna at no additional charge. The changes are designed to make gaming more interactive and accessible across a variety of devices.
A standout feature of the redesign is GameNight, a new offering focused entirely on multiplayer fun. Instead of traditional controllers, players will use their smartphones to participate in a curated selection of games. This collection brings together beloved classics such as Taboo and Clue, popular party games like Exploding Kittens, and brand-new experiences. One notable addition is Courtroom Chaos: Starring Snoop Dogg, where participants must weave creative tales and shift blame to persuade Judge Snoop Dogg to decide in their favor.
Beyond social play, the overall game catalog available for streaming is also growing substantially. Subscribers can look forward to diving into major releases such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and the critically acclaimed Dave the Diver. For those with a Luna Premium membership, the selection becomes even more robust, granting access to fan favorites including Lego DC Super-Villains, Team Sonic Racing, and the action-packed Batman: Arkham Knight.
Amazon Luna initially entered a limited trial phase in October 2020 before its official wide release in March 2022. The service is compatible with a broad range of hardware, from tablets and smartphones to personal computers and smart televisions. Gamers have the flexibility to use any Bluetooth-enabled controller, though Amazon also developed a dedicated Luna controller that debuted alongside the service’s initial soft launch.
(Source: Gamespot)
