Amazon purchases Double Helix Games
02-05-14, 08:39 PM
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Amazon purchases Double Helix Games
They're the creator of XBox One's Killer Instinct, if anyone needed a refresher.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/05/ama...e-helix-games/
I think Amazon trying to make any sort of console would be a losing venture, but interesting to see them buy an established studio.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/05/ama...e-helix-games/
News of the deal leaked due to an invitation to joint recruiting event from Amazon and Double Helix Games taking place in L.A. on February 13th. The acquisition announcement was planned to take place at that time, most likely.
Amazon has provided TechCrunch with the following statement regarding the deal:
“Amazon has acquired Double Helix as part of our ongoing commitment to build innovate games for customers.”
The Double Helix deal may fuel to the recent rumors that Amazon is preparing to release its own gaming console in the coming months. Last week, the video game industry blog VG247.com reported that Amazon is planning to launch an Android-powered “dedicated games and entertainment device this year priced below $300… [that] will compete directly with Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.” Buzz about an Amazon console has been around for a while: This past summer, the rumor was that the company was planning to debut a Qualcomm-based console system. Amazon declined to comment on the console speculation when reached today.
Amazon has provided TechCrunch with the following statement regarding the deal:
“Amazon has acquired Double Helix as part of our ongoing commitment to build innovate games for customers.”
The Double Helix deal may fuel to the recent rumors that Amazon is preparing to release its own gaming console in the coming months. Last week, the video game industry blog VG247.com reported that Amazon is planning to launch an Android-powered “dedicated games and entertainment device this year priced below $300… [that] will compete directly with Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.” Buzz about an Amazon console has been around for a while: This past summer, the rumor was that the company was planning to debut a Qualcomm-based console system. Amazon declined to comment on the console speculation when reached today.
02-05-14, 09:07 PM
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Re: Amazon purchases Double Helix Games
I've seen an article here or there about Amazon's efforts to get content for their Fire OS. Build an ecosystem big enough that customer's never have to leave it.
I wish Amazon would buy EA, maybe they could get The Simpsons: Tapped Out to work reliably.
I wish Amazon would buy EA, maybe they could get The Simpsons: Tapped Out to work reliably.
02-06-14, 10:12 AM
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Yes, they'd be willing to take a loss on each system. Just look at the Kindle. The hardware matters less and less as long as they are the proprietary software delivery service. Just look at iTunes. Jeff Bezos is a genius. I'd buy an Amazon console in a heartbeat and I think they could absolutely complete with Sony / MS.
02-06-14, 10:34 AM
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I'd be interested to see wtf a console from them would be like. Cuz hardware matters for sure in the long run.
