Amazon releases new games at PAX East conference

Gaming has become a major function of today's mobile devices, allowing for hours of wasted productivity time. In fact, it's so popular that today's set-top box makers are building the feature right into their hardware, Amazon going as far as offering an Xbox One-like controller for customers to purchase separately.

Now the retail giant is in attendance at PAX East, a gaming conference being held in Boston. The show kicked off March 6th and runs through the 8th. Amazon is there to show off several new titles it has. These are more than just for Fire devices, as the company is making them available for iPhone and iPad as well.

First up is Lost Within, a game Amazon describes as "set in an abandoned asylum that holds a horrific secret". This one is perhaps not for children, and maybe not for some adults. Player must sneak through dark halls trying to uncover the secrets of the building, which seem likely to be a bit on the macabre side.

Next up is Til Morning's Light which may not be much more kid friendly than the previous title. "The game tells the story of Erica, a teenager who must escape a haunted mansion filled with ghosts and strange creatures by solving puzzles, defeating monsters and exploring the depths of the mansion", Amazon describes. This one comes with a special bonus available through Audible and titled "The Private Blog of Erica Page".

Finally, there's Tales from Deep Space. This one seems to be a bit more for everyone, as it is described as "comedic". You'll need to solve puzzles as you roam around a space station.

Other games are also on the way, but these cover the real highlights that Amazon revealed. Availability and pricing wasn't included in the annoucement, so we'll see when each hits the market.