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OnLive is Coming to Google TV
Thu Jan 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: OnLive, Google TV, Cloud Gaming (all tags)
The game streaming service will now be a standard feature on all current and future Google TV devices.
For some, getting games from OnLive doesn't make a lot of sense. If you have a decent gaming PC you'll see better graphical quality by installing the game proper and console owners and PC folks alike will have less lag playing locally. If you don't own a system at all though, OnLive is a nice alternative.
OnLive has made a huge move towards wooing those that might not otherwise by buying games. The service will soon be available on all current Google TV devices as well as included in upcoming devices. If Google TV purchases pick up, OnLive could soon be reaching a significant audience that doesn't have to pay a dime to check it out.
What OnLive has not yet revealed is just how users will be controlling these games. For now, you can check out the OnLive Viewer, which gives you access to OnLive social features. It's currently on Google TV and is, of course, free.
Source: Gamasutra
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OnLive is Coming to Google TV
Thu Jan 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: OnLive, Google TV, Cloud Gaming (all tags)
The game streaming service will now be a standard feature on all current and future Google TV devices.
For some, getting games from OnLive doesn't make a lot of sense. If you have a decent gaming PC you'll see better graphical quality by installing the game proper and console owners and PC folks alike will have less lag playing locally. If you don't own a system at all though, OnLive is a nice alternative.
OnLive has made a huge move towards wooing those that might not otherwise by buying games. The service will soon be available on all current Google TV devices as well as included in upcoming devices. If Google TV purchases pick up, OnLive could soon be reaching a significant audience that doesn't have to pay a dime to check it out.
What OnLive has not yet revealed is just how users will be controlling these games. For now, you can check out the OnLive Viewer, which gives you access to OnLive social features. It's currently on Google TV and is, of course, free.
Source: Gamasutra
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OnLive Comes to iOS and Android Devices
Thu Dec 08, 2011 at 09:30 AM ETTags: iOS, Android, OnLive (all tags)
Custom touch screen controls are available for some games, others can use a wireless controller.
OnLive's cloud gaming service doesn't have much appeal to those with a killer gaming PC and console owners may find it hard to justify. There's an audience there though, and it's about to get bigger.
OnLive is hitting both iOS and Android devices this week along with a wireless controller. The apps are free, but the controller comes in at $49. The nice thing though, is that some of the games won't even require a controller.
Though initially created as PC games, Onlive says that touchscreen controls will work just fine with titles like 'L.A. Noire' which Rockstar came in to create custom controls for.
Source: Joystiq
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OnLive Comes to iOS and Android Devices
Thu Dec 08, 2011 at 09:30 AM ETTags: iOS, Android, OnLive (all tags)
Custom touch screen controls are available for some games, others can use a wireless controller.
OnLive's cloud gaming service doesn't have much appeal to those with a killer gaming PC and console owners may find it hard to justify. There's an audience there though, and it's about to get bigger.
OnLive is hitting both iOS and Android devices this week along with a wireless controller. The apps are free, but the controller comes in at $49. The nice thing though, is that some of the games won't even require a controller.
Though initially created as PC games, Onlive says that touchscreen controls will work just fine with titles like 'L.A. Noire' which Rockstar came in to create custom controls for.
Source: Joystiq
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OnLive Offers a Free Console with an 'Assassin's Creed Revelations' Pre-order
Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: OnLive, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Assassin's Creed, Cloud Gaming (all tags)
That's a $99 console free with a $49 game. No matter what you think of OnLive, that's a hell of a deal.
OnLive made a huge impression on the game industry when it was first announced and shown off at trade shows. OnLive turned out not to be the game-changer that many thought it would be, but the cloud based gaming service is still something to be admired in principle if not in practice.
Though you can play OnLive on your PC, the company also offers a small console that lets you stream directly to your TV. Normally it runs $99, but right now it's absolutely free to those who order 'Assassin's Creed Revelations.'
That's a $49 game with a free $99 console, which has to be one of the better deals we've seen recently. If you want to give it a go, you'll need to order to pre-order by November 19th directly from OnLive.
Source: Joystiq
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OnLive Offers a Free Console with an 'Assassin's Creed Revelations' Pre-order
Wed Nov 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: OnLive, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Assassin's Creed, Cloud Gaming (all tags)
That's a $99 console free with a $49 game. No matter what you think of OnLive, that's a hell of a deal.
OnLive made a huge impression on the game industry when it was first announced and shown off at trade shows. OnLive turned out not to be the game-changer that many thought it would be, but the cloud based gaming service is still something to be admired in principle if not in practice.
Though you can play OnLive on your PC, the company also offers a small console that lets you stream directly to your TV. Normally it runs $99, but right now it's absolutely free to those who order 'Assassin's Creed Revelations.'
That's a $49 game with a free $99 console, which has to be one of the better deals we've seen recently. If you want to give it a go, you'll need to order to pre-order by November 19th directly from OnLive.
Source: Joystiq
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Vizio and OnLive Starting Video Streaming Services
Tue Dec 07, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Vizio, OnLive, Streaming, Netflix (all tags)
The cloud gaming company will soon make a foray into movies, but so could the number one selling TV brand in America.
Netflix is huge. That's not a problem for Netflix, but it is a problem for everyone else, who sees the popular video streaming company as a target. They feel the service is too big for its own good.
OnLive, the cloud gaming service, is considering throwing its lot into the streaming game. It makes perfect sense that they should, since the company already has some of the needed architecture in place.
What's likely to make a bigger impact though, is Vizio's plan for a subscription streaming service. Even if it doesn't offer as much as other options, it will be highlighted on Vizio TVs and Blu-ray players across the country. Since Vizio sells the most TVs in the US, that's very good marketing.
There are a lot of rumors going around and plenty of plans in place, and we expect to hear something a bit more official in the coming months.
Source: Electronista
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