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GamesIndustry.biz reports that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is being rebuilt as a full reworking of Lara Croft’s 1996 debut, with Crystal Dynamics handing core development to Flying Wild Hog. …
Twitch is now telling creators their streams and clips will be used by default to train Amazon’s generative AI systems. Opting out is available, but it does not fully remove …
Amazon says no sequel plans are locked for 007: First Light, despite earlier comments suggesting MGM or Amazon Game Studios would handle it. Jeff Gattis now says the next Bond …
Amazon is folding Luna into Prime Video, giving Prime members a direct path to play games inside the video app. The company says it now has more games in development …
Amazon says the Lord of the Rings game is still alive, but the team is still shopping concepts instead of locking a production path. For developers, the practical signal is …
Amazon’s comments suggest IO Interactive may not be the long-term steward of 007 after First Light, with the Bond rights holder signaling it could handle publishing and even development itself. …
Amazon's cancellation of The Lord of the Rings MMO is a significant shift for developers involved in the project. While this may impact roles like designers and programmers who were …
Amazon is testing Twitch-hosted playable demos, starting with a 20-minute Reanimal trial that launches in-browser instead of via Steam. For developers, the interesting part is less the demo itself and …
Amazon's decision to cancel the open world driving game from Maverick Games, staffed by ex-Forza Horizon developers, raises concerns for those in the driving game niche. This move highlights the …
Amazon's decision to shut down King of Meat after just six months highlights the volatility of UGC titles. This closure impacts roles across the board, particularly for designers and programmers …
Amazon Game Studios is shutting down Glowmade's King of Meat, a multiplayer dungeon crawler, due to disappointing player engagement. Servers will go offline on April 9, 2026, following the game's …
Cristoph Hartmann's departure from Amazon Game Studios marks a significant shift as the company pivots towards cloud gaming. This change may impact various roles, particularly in production and design, as …
Amazon's recent announcement of 16,000 layoffs marks a significant shift in the company's workforce strategy. This second round of cuts in two months raises concerns about the stability of roles …
Amazon has officially greenlit a reality competition series based on Fallout, set to air on Prime Video. This move opens up new avenues for game developers, particularly in narrative design …
The casting of Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs in Amazon's Tomb Raider series marks a significant move in the adaptation of popular game franchises. This could influence the narrative direction …
Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye is set to join Amazon's adaptation of God of War. His experience with high-profile projects like Shōgun and Fallout brings significant expertise to the series. …