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The recent acquisition of cloud gaming service Gaikai at the hands of Sony IS a PlayStation-centric business move. That’s according to Sony, whose confirmation will rub dirt into the noses of the handful of onlookers who claimed otherwise. Speaking to Wall Street Journal, PlayStation boss Andrew House confirmed that Gaikai’s …

SCE to establish cloud service by taking control of Gaikai's infrastructure of data centres

Confirming MCV’s exclusive report last month, Sony has acquired cloud gaming firm Gaikai for $380m. At the end of May, MCV revealed that Sony’s rumoured interested in cloud gaming tech went beyond what many had suspected and would lead to an acquisition. Gaikai soon emerged as the front-runner, only for …

Cloud gaming service Gaikai is reportedly actively looking for a buyer. CNN reports that the company has already hired bankers and is expecting well in excess of $500 million” for the sale. To date Gaikai has raised approximately $45m in venture capitalist funding from companies such as Benchmark Capital and …

Cloud gaming company execs looking to sell amidst rumours of potential Sony acquisition

Microsoft Game Studiosâ?? Phil Spencer lifts lid on company's perspective on streaming

Gaikai boss David Perry has denied that his company is in talks with Sony over either a streaming games deal or a takeover. MCV reported last week that Sony was close to agreeing a buyout of a streaming games firm. Gaikai then appeared to become the front-runner after issuing a …

Service to be compatible with Samsung 700 series and subsequent models

Gaikai is to provide cloud gaming services to owners of Samsung’s internet connected Smart TVs. Samsung is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of digital TVs, giving Gaikai instant access to millions of consumers around the world. Owners of suitable devices will see the functionality arrive in the next few weeks. …

Industry rumour suggests streaming service will bring additional PS1 and PS2 games to PS3