December is usually a big month for new app releases, and this December is no exception. This week there were 42 new apps and games released for the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. The most notable game among them is Not a Hero which is the latest game from the popular publisher Devolver Digital. It's an action packed game with great humor. Also released this week are a couple of new kart racing games: Escargot Kart and King of Karts.

As for entertainment apps, there were two major new apps with the release of an NBC app and a FOX NOW app. Both offer free programming from two of the largest US broadcast networks, and are a must have for any Fire TV owner. This past week also brought a new Smithsonian Earth app and Tribeca Shortlist app, which both offer subscriptions to unlock their content. Both of these services are available through Amazon's new add-on subscription service, but if you prefer a separate app, then you now have that option. Read on for the full list of new apps and games.