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Amazon Luna Reveals New Channels, Games, and Couch Mode
New ways to play streamed games on Luna
By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on September 9, 2021 01:37PM EDT Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Amazon Luna is introducing new ways for users to enjoy games, including some new channels and a couch mode. Amazon Luna launched almost a year ago, and since then, Team Luna has introduced several new features and channels. The latest announcements include a series of new channels, new games to play, and a completely new mode called Luna Couch. Amazon Of course, getting new titles on cloud gaming services is always nice, and the latest additions to Luna include Mega Man 11 and Smite. The biggest announcements coming out on Thursday, though, include the introduction of the Family Channel, which includes 35 games appropriate for all ages. These games include titles like Garfield Kart — Furious Racing, Space Otter Charlie, and Transformers: Battlegrounds, as well as SkateBIRD, which is set to arrive later this month. The other big addition to Luna this month includes Luna Couch, which gives players the ability to enjoy games with others via local cooperative gameplay, as well as multiplayer games. Users joining you on Luna Couch won’t need to have an active Luna account, nor will you need to be physically located together, according to Amazon. So, in theory, you can play with a buddy across the country via Amazon Luna, even if they don't have an account. It sounds like Amazon plans to launch the new Family channel as well as the couch mode today, though it may be available at different times depending on your time zone. Amazon is also offering a free play period for Amazon Prime members in the mainland US starting on September 9 and ending on September 15. Prime members can play four games on Luna for free, like Resident Evil 7, Metro Exodus, and two others. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Amazon Luna Price, Release Date, Specs, Games, News, and Rumors What Is Amazon Prime? Amazon Luna vs. Xbox Game Pass: What's the Difference? 9 Best Websites for Playing Free Online Games Amazon Luna Review: Surprisingly Smooth Game Streaming Sony State of Play: Announcements, News, and More Amazon Luna vs. Google Stadia: What's the Difference? How to Play Windows Games on a Mac How to Use Amazon Kids Unlimited How to Buy Games From the Nintendo 3DS eShop The 8 Best Current Gaming Consoles of 2022 by Lifewire How to Sleep (and Dream) in Animal Crossing What Is Vimeo? An Intro to the Video Sharing Platform How to Watch Free Movies on Roku The 8 Best TVs for Gaming in 2022 The 10 Best Solitaire Offline Games of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies