GamesBeat weekly roundup: Amazon buys Twitch, Pokémon gets a fighting game, and 20 years of Gabriel Knight

Posted byby Mike Minotti
August 29, 2014
Updated June 18, 2025
3 min

This time, Amazon bought Twitch, we got our first look at a Pokémon fighting game, and the classic adventure game Gabriel Knight turned 20.

You’ll find all of that and more below. Have a great weekend!

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.