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The rumoured partnership between Sony and cloud gaming specialist Gaikai could be to bring more PlayStation and PS2 titles to current formats. Sources have apparently told GamesIndustry International that the service will include past first-party games and will allow third-party publishers to sell their back catalogue to PS3 owners. Publishers …
Read More »Gaikai emerges as Sony acquisition frontrunner
The signs are pointing to an acquisition of Gaikai at the hands of Sony. Yesterday MCV exclusively revealed that Sony was on the cusp of purchasing a high profile cloud gaming firm, thought to be either Gaikai or OnLive. Now this morning Gaikai has sent out invitations to journalists for …
Read More »Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition
In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands. It was reported earlier this week that Sony was to reveal a partnership with a cloud gaming firm – specifically either OnLive …
Read More »PlayStation cloud gaming service rumoured for E3
Sony will strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai at E3 next month for PlayStation cloud gaming, according to reports. The platform-holder will announce a new game streaming service for ‘PlayStation hardware’ at the annual trade show in Los Angeles, according to VG247. It’s not clear whether this service could …
Read More »Gaikai signs Autodesk for multiplatform interface
Cloud gaming service leverages Scaleform for multitude of devices
Read More »DEVELOP AWARDS: Perry to receive Legend honour
Visionary designer will collect accolade at July 11th Develop Industry Excellence Awards
Read More »Gaikai app brings triple-A to Facebook
Cloud gaming firm Gaikai is now streaming big console games such as The Witcher 2 and Saints Row: The Third through its new Facebook app. The application, currently in beta, will be the first serious test of whether triple-A games can exist and thrive on the social games platform. It’sexclusively …
Read More »Triple-A comes to Facebook with new Gaikai app
Social network titan integrates cloud gaming technology
Read More »GAME website to stream games through Gaikai
Retailer says cloud gaming will boost its digital business
Read More »GAME to offer Gaikai demo streaming
Streaming games provider Gaikai has partnered with GAME to offer a streaming demo service on the retailer’s website beginning this spring. GAME says that the move forms a significant part of our strategy to grow revenues from its web and digital business”. There’s no sign, though, of GAME trying to …
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