Amazon Launches First <br />Big-Budget Game ‘Crucible’ 'Crucible' is Amazon Game Studios' first <br />major release since the video game <br />developer launched in 2012. The game marks Amazon’s deviation <br />from tablet-based games to PC titles. The free-to-play shooter will incorporate <br />elements similar to popular games such <br />as ‘Fortnite’ and ‘League of Legends.’ The release is notable as Amazon <br />further expands into the games industry. Amazon’s only current gaming <br />foothold stems from acquiring <br />live-streaming service Twitch. Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter thinks <br />Amazon may consider entering games distribution <br />“in the same way that they got into books and music.” Wedbush analyst <br />Michael Pachter
