In context: Whereas providers that promote titles solely for cloud gaming by no means actually took off – the failure of Google Stadia being probably the most notable instance – streaming has grow to be a workable secondary methodology for having fun with video games that customers beforehand bought for native play. Amazon is a comparatively new participant in cloud gaming and it is now increasing its footprint by way of a partnership with GOG, simply in time with its big summer season sale.
Beginning at present, players with giant libraries on GOG.com have one other solution to play over the cloud. By subscribing to Amazon Luna, they’ll start streaming any video games obtainable on each providers, lots of that are on sale till July 11.
Buying GOG titles by way of Luna completely provides them to your linked GOG account, enabling the obtain of DRM-free copies. Moreover, cloud saves permit customers to seamlessly change between enjoying a domestically put in sport or streaming it by way of Luna. Notable supported titles embody Stardew Valley (at present $12), Ghostrunner 2 ($20 at half worth low cost), and Hole Knight (half-off at $7.49).
Amazon’s cloud gaming service helps net browsers, cell units, and low-end PCs. Pricing, sport choice, and tech specs intently resemble Nvidia’s GeForce Now, which permits subscribers to hyperlink their GOG, Ubisoft, EA, Steam, and Epic accounts to stream video games they already personal on these providers.
As compared, Luna can connect with Epic, Ubisoft, GOG, Twitch, and Discord, however permits you to select from a number of subscription fashions. Luna+ is just like GeForce Now’s Precedence tier, $10 a month 1080p 60fps gameplay, however does not point out ray tracing or different in-game graphics settings. The collaboration with GOG might be most advantageous to customers already subscribing to Amazon Prime, which grants entry to GOG libraries by way of Prime Gaming.
In the meantime, over 6,000 titles are on sale till July 11 for GOG’s annual summer season sale. Consideration-worthy Luna-compatible reductions embody Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Lower for $2.99 (85% off), Blade Runner Enhanced for $3.49 (65% off), and RoboCop Rogue Metropolis for $24.99 (50% off).
GOG has at all times been dependable for CRPG followers, and the sale is one other alternative for steep reductions on classics of that style. One of many lowest-priced gadgets is Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Version – usually $19.99 however now $2.99. Its predecessor is 75% off at $4.99, and its religious successor, Dragon Age: Origins, is $3.19, down 84% from its $20 MSRP. Comparable titles from Larian, CD Projekt, Bethesda, and different RPG powerhouses are additionally under $10.
