Amazon’s First Major Video Game Is Here After Several False Starts
Crucible, a free-to-play title, launches May 20 and sets the stage for a possible game-streaming service.
Crucible concept art
Source: Relentless Studios
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Amazon.com Inc. faces a crucial test on Wednesday with the release of its first original big-budget video game. The reception from homebound gamers will signal whether the company can become a force in a $159-billion global industry dominated by the likes of Microsoft Corp. and Activision Blizzard Inc.