Killer Instinct and Strider developer purchased by e-commerce company
It’s been known that Amazon has had its eye on diversifying into the gaming space. Not just from a sales standpoint, but for publishing and producing its own unique tit🔥les. And now, the mega online retailer has made its first major move to that goal by purchasing independent developer Double Helix Games.
In a statement just after the news broke, Amazon provided some insight into the deal: “Amazon has acquired Double Helix as part of our ongoing commitment to build innovative games for customers.”
Founded in 2007, Double Helix Games has made some notable titles from a variety of different franchises — such as Silent Hill: Homecoming, Front Mission Evolved, and most recently its work on the well-received Killer Instinct reboot.
With Strider still on the way, its unclear what the future holds for Double Helix. 🅘Stay tuned to Destructoid for more information as it develops.
[Tech Crunch]
Published: Feb 5, 2014 09:15 pm