Amazon Launches Online Game Download Store

Casual gamers can now purchase and download games from Amazon Game Download Store service. The segment of casual gaming online has turned lukewarm these days. To spice up the casual gaming scene, Amazon has launched a beta version of Game Download Store for offering download able games. The Games Download Store can be accessed here.

Amazon s Game Download Store showcased about 600 games on the first day of which three games were available for free. The free games -- Jewel Quest II, Build-a-lot and The Scuffs -- could be downloaded after installing the Amazon Games and Software Downloader application.

Amazon will be offering downloadable games in the price range of $6.99 to $9.99 (Rs. 336 to Rs. 480). The games are downloadable initially as 30-minute trials. Once the trial period gets over, customer will be asked to buy the game. On starting the game for the first time after it s bought, notification via call will be delivered to confirm the transaction.

Though the service is still in Beta, Amazon promises to add more titles the games gallery. Amazon has put a bold step following their online music (mp3) and software download service.