Key facts
- Amazon has integrated its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video.
- Games like "Hogwarts Legacy," "EA Sports FC 26," and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" are now available.
- The new feature is accessible via a "Games" tab on Prime Video.
- This move aims to position Prime Video as a comprehensive entertainment hub.
- Amazon seeks to lower barriers to gaming by eliminating the need for dedicated consoles or PCs.
Amazon announced on Thursday that it is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service directly into its Prime Video streaming platform. This move allows Prime members to access a library of games, including titles like "Hogwarts Legacy," "EA Sports FC 26," and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," alongside movies and TV shows.
The company aims to transform Prime Video into a one-stop entertainment destination, a strategy similar to Netflix's expansion into gaming. By incorporating Luna, Amazon seeks to make gaming more accessible to a wider audience, removing the need for expensive consoles or gaming PCs.
Prime members can find the new "Games" tab on Prime Video and play using a controller or their smartphone. Jeff Gattis, general manager of gaming at Amazon, stated that the integration is designed to help members discover games more naturally. Amazon plans to add new titles every month and expand availability to more devices and countries in the future.