Amazon redesigns Luna with GameNight social mode for Prime members

Amazon announced a major redesign of Luna, its cloud gaming service, unveiling an experience centered on a new GameNight mode that will emphasize party and social games while keeping traditional streamed blockbusters. The revamped service is expected to roll out later this year and will be available across Fire TV, smart TVs, tablets and other devices, with many GameNight titles included at no additional cost for Amazon Prime members.

Amazon said the redesigned Luna will "combine innovative social party games with amazing blockbusters" and described GameNight as a way for players to join casual multiplayer sessions quickly using their phones as controllers. Players will be able to join games by scanning a QR code displayed on screen, removing the need for additional hardware for many titles. The company positioned the feature as family and friend friendly and aimed at users who do not own or prefer not to use traditional consoles.

GameNight will launch with more than 25 multiplayer titles designed for accessibility, including adaptations and optimizations of Angry Birds, Draw Guess, Exploding Kittens, Flappy Golf Party, Taboo, Ticket to Ride and Clue. Amazon is also developing...