Amazon has been involved in the distribution of games for a long time, first as a seller of physical retail products then downloadable games and most recently as a publisher of mobile products on Android. Now, it seems the leading online retailer is looking to publish its own social game, led by Jonathan Tweet.
Jonathan Tweet is a noted paper-and-pencil RPG designer, writes Steve Peterson. He’s best known for his contributions to Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition, and among RPG fans for his creation of the influential titles Ars Magica and Everway, along with many other RPG credits. Most recently he worked at Gamehouse on various Facebook games. His choice as lead designer for a social game leads immediately to speculation that Amazon’s social game might have RPG elements.
Amazon is one company among many (including Facebook and Google) that want to make their site the center of people’s web experience. They’ve recently started offering streaming movies, established a book publishing imprint in Thomas & Mercer and now appear poised to become a player in the social gaming industry.
Source: IndustryGamers
