Amazon fired a salvo into the big-budget gaming world on May 20, 2020 with Crucible, in a move seen as ramping up the tech giant's ambitions in the sector. The free-to-play, third-person shooter game is Amazon’s answer to rival titles like Fortnite, Overwatch and League of Legends. — AFP
SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon launched an assault on Fortnite and other eSports giants on May 20 with team shooter Crucible, aiming to expand its territory in the world of game playing.
Release of the free online title by Amazon Game Studios comes as people staying home to avoid the deadly coronavirus turn to video games for entertinament and social contact.
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