Auctionbytes-NewsFlash, Number 1970 - February 04, 2009 - ISSN 1539-5065
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Amazon.com Enters Casual Games Market
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
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Greg Hart, Amazon VP of video games and software, told Ars, "It makes sense to start in casual games. The games are smaller... it's a good complement for our demographic," adding that it remains to be seen whether Amazon would move into "core" PC gaming.
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Ars Technica reported Amazon.com has expanded its digital distribution business by entering the games download market, launching a beta version of a casual games store on Tuesday with more than 500 games available. Amazon.com acquired game developer and portal Reflexive last year.