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Amazon's Gaming Struggles: Misjudging Gamers for 15 Years

2/21/2025

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Ethan Evans, a former Amazon VP, candidly shared that for over 15 years, Amazon has struggled to rival Steam, often misjudging gamers' loyalty to its platform. Despite its vast resources, Amazon's gaming ventures, including a free MMORPG and new titles, have faced significant setbacks in distribution, highlighting the challenges of breaking into the competitive gaming market.

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Ethan Evans, a former Amazon VP, candidly shared that for over 15 years, Amazon has struggled to rival Steam, often misjudging gamers' loyalty to its platform. Despite its vast resources, Amazon's gaming ventures, including a free MMORPG and new titles, have faced significant setbacks in distribution, highlighting the challenges of breaking into the competitive gaming market.