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Amazon Games Partners with Former Forza Horizon Devs for Narrative-Led Driving Game

May 29, 2024, 01:04 PM

Amazon Games has announced a publishing deal with Maverick Games, a new studio formed by former Forza Horizon developers from Playground Games. The partnership will focus on a narrative-led open-world driving game, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This marks another significant step for Amazon as it continues to expand its presence in the video game publishing industry. The AAA game will be the debut title for Maverick Games and will feature contributions from the co-creator of the television series Skins.

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Amazon Games announces another publishing deal with a new studio by end of 2024?

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No • 50%

Yes • 50%

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Major gameplay reveal of Maverick Games' title by end of 2024?

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No • 50%

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Official announcements from Amazon Games or Maverick Games, gaming events or conferences

Maverick Games' debut title receives a Metacritic score of 85 or higher by end of 2025?

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Maverick Games' debut title sells over 1 million copies within 6 months of release?

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Maverick Games' title receives award nomination by end of 2025?

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Award nomination announcements from recognized gaming award bodies like The Game Awards, BAFTA Games Awards

Release date announced for Maverick Games' title by mid-2025?

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First major event to feature Maverick Games' title by end of 2024?

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The Game Awards • 34%

E3 • 33%

Gamescom • 33%

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First-week sales figures for Amazon Games' narrative-led driving game?

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500,000 - 1,000,000 units • 33%

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Maverick Games' debut title wins a major gaming award by end of 2025?

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The Game Awards • 33%

BAFTA Games Awards • 33%

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Metacritic score range at launch for Maverick Games' title?

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Above 85 • 34%

Below 70 • 33%

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When will the first major update or expansion for Maverick Games' debut title be released?

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Within 3 months • 33%

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Which platform will Maverick Games' debut title be most successful on within 1 year of release?

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PC • 33%

PlayStation 5 • 33%

Xbox Series X|S • 33%

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