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Retail giant handing out press invites for April 2nd event
Read More »Amazon plans New York showcase – time for the Amazon console?
An event later this week could well be the launch platform for Amazon’s long-rumoured Android console. The retail and media giant has been sending out press invites for a gathering in New York on Wednesday (April 2nd) at which it will offer an "update for our video business". All signs …
Read More »Amazon acquires rights to Yodel stake
Delivery company Yodel will soon be part-owned by Amazon. The Guardian reports that the retailer has been given the right to acquire a 4.2 per cent stake in the Hatfield-based firm for 8.7m, valuing it at 207m. Yodel ships around 135m parcels a year and is the UK’s second largest …
Read More »Budget could mean an end for 69p apps, cheap Steam games
As well as not ushering in tax breaks, last week’s Budget may have brought with it another bad piece of gaming news. As reported by The Guardian, the Chancellor also revealed plans to close a VAT loophole that was allowing the likes of Steam, Apple and Amazon to sell their …
Read More »Amazon hiring experienced Unity, CryEngine and Unreal developers
Job listing for senior software engineer hints at focus on "avid video games players" and Amazon's "future games teams"
Read More »The Amazon console is dongle – report
The in-development Amazon games console isn’t a console at all, a new report has claimed. TechCrunch claims to have word from multiple sources familiar with the device” that Amazon’s console is in fact a Chromecast-like USB dongle that supports PC game streaming as well as Android game support. In fact, …
Read More »In Pictures: Amazon’s new game controller leaks
Retail giant plotting to launch its own media streaming box to challenge Apple TV and Ouya
Read More »PICTURES: Amazon console controller images leaked
The first images of Amazon’s dedicated under-the-TV gaming hardware have seemingly arrived online. As reported by TechCrunch, the images from Dave Zatz – which are included below – apparently show an optional additional controller peripheral that will not actually ship with the final console. The device is largely what you …
Read More »Amazon AppStream opens up to all developers
Developers able to take advantage of extra compute and storage power through cloud service
Read More »Amazon prepping Android console or set-top box for March – report
Amazon is reportedly readying Android-powered hardware for release in March, though details are fuzzy on what entertainment medium will be the focus. Recode cites multiple sources claiming the console or set-top box would pack access to Amazon’s full library of licensed and/or produced video content, along with other television-focused apps. …
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