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4 reasons I prefer cloud gaming over using my gaming PC
Cloud gaming isn't the absolute best way to play your games, but I love it all the same.
While cloud gaming can completely change how you play video games, it does have its flaws. You need a fast wireless connection, cloud gaming services aren't available in all regions, and some services don't allow you to play any game you like. However, I've been connecting to cloud gaming services from my PC for a few years now, and there are a lot of reasons I use it over traditional local gaming.
Save 43% on the Amazon Luna Controller with this Prime Day Deal
Game anytime and anywhere with the incredible multi-platform Amazon Luna controller.
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and it’s a great time to get your hands on some new gadgets. If you’re looking for a controller for your Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, Steam Deck, or even a Fire TV, the Amazon Luna controller is a great choice. This controller was launched alongside Amazon's cloud gaming service, and it’s surprisingly good in terms of the feel and build quality.
Ubisoft decides to restrict Assassin's Creed Mirage to the one cloud service most people can't use
Most would have been expecting Assassin's Creed Mirage to join the slate of Ubisoft titles on Stadia. Most would be wrong it seems.
2022 has been a pretty good year for cloud gaming, even the oft-ignored Google Stadia. That, in part, has been down to support from big publishers like Ubisoft. Generally speaking, Ubisoft has been a big supporter of the cloud, with titles available across Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Streaming, and Amazon Luna.
Samsung Gaming Hub now supports over 1000 games thanks to Amazon Luna addition
Amazon Luna support has arrived on Samsung's Gaming Hub, giving users access to an additional 250 games and over 1000 in total.
While traditional gaming via consoles or PC will continue to dominate, game streaming services are having a moment, offering an alternative way to play video games on the go or at home. Samsung Gaming Hub was released towards the end of June and allows 2022 Samsung Smart TV and Smart Monitor series owners instant access to an extensive library of streaming games from leading game streaming services. Today, Samsung announced it is adding Amazon Luna to its Gaming Hub platform, ushering in even more games into the service.
Game anywhere, anytime with $30 off an Amazon Luna controller for Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day deals are already rolling ahead of the big event and Luna isn't left out, with $30 off the official controller.
Even though it's still only available in the United States, Amazon Luna is a quickly growing cloud gaming platform. Being an Amazon product it has hooks into Prime and Prime Gaming, and there's a chance to get involved for even less right now. Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon has slashed $30 off the Luna controller for members, bringing it down to just $40.
Amazon Luna adds Chromebook support and a more affordable Family Channel
Amazon Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming platform, is getting a new family-friendly games channel and an online co-op mode called Couch.
Luna, Amazon’s homegrown cloud gaming service, has been growing relatively slowly in the year since it soft-launched. In all that time, it’s been slowly growing its main channel, Luna+, as well as its only other channel, Ubisoft+. Now it’s starting to grow: Amazon Luna is preparing to launch more channels, new platforms, and also a co-op mode that simulates local multiplayer without locality.
Here are the games coming to Amazon Luna+ in August 2021
Amazon Luna is getting three new games in August, including the obscure but charming Hokko Life and Bridge Constructor: Walking Dead.
Amazon has announced which games are coming to its Luna+ streaming platform in August. Luna is Amazon’s attempt to compete in the growing cloud gaming market that’s currently being cornered by Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming, Google’s Stadia, and NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The difference between it and other services is that it offers games on different “channels” that users can subscribe to separately, rather than everything being covered under a single subscription price.
Here are the games coming to Amazon Luna+ in July 2021!
Amazon has announced which games are coming to its Luna+ subscription service in July 2021, and it includes Saints Row The Third: Remastered.
Amazon Luna, the game streaming service offered by Amazon, presents pretty much the same kind of subscription value as the likes of Google’s Stadia and Nvidia’s GeForce Now. Luna is a streaming service that lets you subscribe to different “channels,” each with a unique library of games you can stream. The platform’s main channel (and the only one of two at the moment), is Luna+.
Amazon Luna cloud gaming service now available on these Android devices
Amazon Luna has officially made its way to Android and the company has shared a list of devices that can be used to access the service.
Amazon is finally expanding its cloud gaming service ‘Luna’ to Android devices. A competitor to similar services from Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, Amazon officially launched Luna back in October and had made it available for Fire TV, Windows, Mac, and iOS users. Starting today, owners of certain Google, Samsung, and OnePlus smartphones can get access to the service at an early access cost of $5.99 per month.
[Update: Early access begins] Amazon takes on Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA with new Luna cloud gaming service
In a bid to capture a slice of the growing cloud gaming pie, eCommerce giant Amazon has now announced a cloud gaming service called Luna.
In a bid to capture a slice of the steadily growing cloud gaming pie, Amazon today announced a new cloud gaming service called Luna. The service takes on similar offerings from Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, and gives users the option to play the latest games without any additional hardware requirements. Luna is currently available in early access exclusively in the U.S. on compatible Fire TV, PC, Mac, and iOS devices. Amazon plans to add support for Android devices in the near future.