Slashgear

MARCH 28, 2022

Following "Lost Ark" and "New World," Amazon Games' head Michael Frazzini has announced he's stepping down from his role after nearly two decades at Amazon.

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Slashgear

MARCH 30, 2022

Amazon has revealed the eight games that it'll make available for free to Prime subscribers in April, though you'll need a gaming PC to play them.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 27, 2020

Last month Amazon quietly announced the ‘Wavelength’ platform as part of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) offering. Amazon says the platform is made for “latency-sensitive workloads” including AR/VR streaming, game streaming, IoT and more.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Here’s our concise roundup of Black Friday 2021 VR headset sales and VR game sales. Amazon (enter OCULUS50 at checkout). Amazon (enter OCULUS50 at checkout). Amazon – $900. Amazon – $1,100. Amazon – $600. Amazon – $650. Amazon – $400. Black Friday 2021 VR Game Sales.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 24, 2024

Sony launched PlayStation VR 2 in early 2023, bringing with it relatively few exclusives to go alongside a good number of updated games previously launched on other headsets. Now the company has given us a glimpse into the top 10 PSVR 2 games sold across North America, Europe and Japan.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Luna—no, not the surprisingly delicious protein bars— is Amazon’s upcoming foray into the world of cloud gaming. Some of us probably rolled our eyes at the announcement and thought, “Ugh, why does Amazon need to have its greedy little paws in everything?”

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ARPost

JULY 29, 2019

When many of us think about some of our favorite VR experiences , we probably think about games first. It was only a matter of time before Amazon got involved. All of these titles are Amazon orriginals. Prime Video VR comes at no additional cost to Amazon users that already have an Amazon Prime subscription.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 11, 2021

New World is an upcoming MMORPG from Amazon Games. From crafting and questing to PvE and PvP, here's everything you need to know about the ambitious project.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Fill up that shiny new headset with a collection of incredible games and apps. At the time of this writing, Meta’s standalone VR headset is one of the most sought-after gifts on Amazon. For those new to VR, it can be a bit overwhelming navigating the many different games and apps available on the Quest Store.

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Slashgear

MARCH 1, 2022

Amazon's cloud-based game streaming service is finally ready to take on Stadia with a full launch to users in the US. The milestone is joined by new features.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2019

Amazon today announced the launch of Prime Video VR on Oculus Quest, Go, and Gear VR. In addition to bringing the entire Prime Video catalog onto the headsets, Amazon is also for the first time adding VR content to its Prime Video library. Image courtesy Amazon.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 5, 2021

But this cheap Amazon gaming keyboard is better and cheaper than the names you recognize. The Akko 3068B is a keyboard you may have overlooked for name brands.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It doesn’t look like Oculus will be discounting Quest 2 hardware this year, instead the company is focusing on game deals. We’ll continue to monitor for Quest 2 Black Friday discounts, but for now here’s the MSRP that you should expect to pay for the headset: Oculus Quest 2 (64GB) – $300 on Amazon. Individual Apps.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As of this morning, anyone who has received, or will receive, a beta invite to Luna, Amazon’s brand new cloud gaming service , can access the Ubisoft+ channel that’s filled with—you guessed it—Ubisoft games like Assassins’ Creed Odyssey.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 16, 2022

You can quit Amazon Prime. I did it in 2020, in response to Amazon firing user experience designers Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa. Some of those workers went on strike, demanding hazard pay, adequate sick leave, protective gear, and transparency about the number of coronavirus cases in each Amazon warehouse.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Amazon’s AR View lets you see items inside your home. Following in the footsteps of Ikea , Houzz , and Target, Amazon is now the latest retailer to make it easier to buy items from home thanks to AR. You can select from thousands of items in the AR View library that includes goods like furniture, electronics, games, and home decor.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the web-hosting service that powers, well, most everything online suffered its third outage this month on Wednesday morning, bringing giant chunks of the web crashing down with it. Services like Coinbase , Slack , and the Epic Games store have all had user reports pouring in since roughly 7 am… Read more.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 14, 2022

Save $79.01: Feel like you're in the midst of any game world with the Asus VP349CGL 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor, which is on sale for $379.99 at Amazon as of June 14. All the games revealed at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase got gamers pretty hyped up. at Amazon (save $79.01). This is $79.01 Opens in a new tab.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 3, 2022

Samsung Gaming Hub users can access Amazon Luna starting today.

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Slashgear

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Amazon Android apps are now available on Windows 11, opening many popular apps and games to users of the popular PC operating system.

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Road to VR

JUNE 4, 2019

Though Oculus touts the Rift S as its “most advanced, PC-powered gaming headset,” the headset is notably trailing other Oculus headsets (including the original Rift) in customer ratings on Amazon. That may partly explain why the Rift S is the lowest rated Oculus headset on Amazon , currently sitting at 3.7

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 10, 2020

As Amazon looks to expand its influence in gaming beyond the purple borders of its extremely popular live-streaming service, Twitch, the company is officially rebranding the Twitch Prime subscription service to Prime Gaming. Read more.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Luna requires a $6 subscription that comes bundled with a handful of games, and Amazon will release a controller that connects directly to the cloud.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Amazon River Basin, the biggest tropical rainforest in the world, is not only home to 10% of the Earth’s known species, but also happens to be one of the coolest natural wonders one could possibly see. And what an enticing game it is. Amazon Odyssey is available now via Viveport for $9.99.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Amazon has a game streaming service. Starting at $6 a month with early access, the new service—dubbed Luna+—will have Twitch integration, a special channel just for Ubisoft games, and an optional controller that connects directly to the cloud. It’s been rumored for years now and it’s finally here. Read more.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Bigscreen now supports watching with friends using streaming services like Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, and YouTube. “We’re excited to roll out more websites, games, and streaming services to Bigscreen in 2023.” People in a room may see a different selection of films.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon confirmed on Tuesday that it would partner with Snap to trial online shopping via the popular messaging app service. Snap’s service will continue these integrations by allowing users to shop directly using Amazon from its social media platform. per share at closing.

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Digital Trends

JANUARY 21, 2021

Once listed at $289, this affordable BenQ gaming monitor is now $90 off at Amazon, dropping your total to only $199.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 30, 2022

Samsung is bringing Amazon Luna and Twitch to its 2022 smart TVs as its Gaming Hub feature rolls out today.

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Road to VR

JULY 21, 2016

Listings on Amazon have revealed prices for some PlayStation VR games, giving an idea of what Sony plans to charge for the first wave of virtual reality titles to hit the console platform. See Also: Here’s All 29 PSVR Games Sony’s Showing at E3. All five titles are currently available for pre-order.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 4, 2022

Given that John Oliver's latest story is all about the issues facing truck drivers, it's not all that much of a surprise that Amazon's name pops up. Amazon uses a similar model with its 'delivery service partners' and again, the appeal for Amazon is obvious," explains Oliver.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The big Oculus Rift Summer Sale may be officially over, which saw the Rift + Touch bundle temporarily slashed from $600 to $400 for a limited time, but for some reason the US Amazon site hasn’t reverted yet to the new $500 price tag, making now the very last time you’ll be able to get the deal. Oculus Rift on Amazon.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 3, 2017

Tracking Amazon’s work in VR can be tricky, as the company is famously quiet in response to media inquiries while seemingly being involved in multiple areas. The company is helping to make VR games with its Lumberyard development engine, and appears to be interested in VR video for its streaming service.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 18, 2022

If the recent price hike on Amazon's Prime membership service didn't scare you away, you're in for a sales spectacular come Prime Day. Prime Day is an annual sitewide sale that Amazon puts on for its Prime members. Sign in or create an Amazon account. Is Amazon Prime worth it? What is Prime Day?

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Road to VR

JULY 16, 2018

If you’re already an Amazon Prime Member, or looking to become one starting today, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is here to help you spend that hard earned cash on at very least an Oculus Rift. Update (July 16th, 3:53 PM ET) : It appears Amazon USA is already out of stock. Check here to see if your computer is ready.

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Mashable VR

JULY 14, 2022

SAVE $5: As of July 14, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate three-month codes are still on sale for Amazon Prime Day — save $5 off the original price, just $39.99. Amazon Prime Day may officially be over, but here's a little secret: A lot of the sales and discounts are still up for grabs. Save $5 at Amazon. Opens in a new tab.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

No doubt buoyed by word that Wheel of Time is a hit out of the gate, Amazon Studios is once again reaching into its alarmingly deep pockets to fund another genre show: an adaptation of popular BioWare and Electronic Arts video game Mass Effect. Read more.

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