Relentless Studios
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Formerly | Amazon Game Studios Seattle (2016–2019) |
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Type | Division |
Industry | Video games |
Founded | 2016 |
Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , US |
Key people | Louis Castle (CEO) |
Products | Dragon's Lair (2018) The Grand Tour Game (2019) Crucible (2020) |
Parent | Amazon Games (2016–present) |
Relentless Studios (formerly Amazon Game Studios Seattle) is an American video game developer that is based in Seattle, Washington. The company is led by Louis Castle, most known for being the co-founder of development Westwood Studios. The studio is one of four game main development divisions under Amazon Games. The other three are based in San Diego, California, Orange County, California, and Montreal, Quebec.[1][2][3][4] The studio is most known for releasing the PC title Crucible in May 2020.[5][6][7] The game would remain in active service until it was closed in November of the same year.[8]
Games[]
Year | Title | Developers | Platforms | Additional notes |
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2018 | Dragon's Lair | Amazon Game Studios Seattle | Twitch Extension | |
2019 | The Grand Tour Game | Amazon Game Studios Seattle | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | |
2020 | Crucible | Relentless Studios | Windows | |
2021 | New World | Amazon Games Orange County | Windows | Co-developed |
References[]
- ^ "Amazon hires John Smedley to lead new San Diego studio". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (2017-02-15). "Amazon opens new game studio led by EverQuest creator John Smedley". Polygon. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "Amazon Game Studios unveils three PC games - Breakaway, Crucible, New World". VG247. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "Amazon Games opens Montreal studio". GamesIndustry.biz.
- ^ "'Crucible' proves that Amazon is finally serious about video games". Engadget. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ Statt, Nick (2020-05-05). "Amazon's Crucible is a free-to-play multiplayer game launching May 20th". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ Chalk, Andy (2020-05-20). "Amazon's free-to-play PvP shooter Crucible is now live on Steam". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ Kain, Erik. "Amazon's 'Crucible' Is Officially Dead". Forbes.
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