Sony reaffirms retail commitment after Gaikai purchase
Sony has made comments about the necessity of retailers moving into the next generation, just as its Gaikai acquisition takes the company another step towards a retail-free future.
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Sony has made comments about the necessity of retailers moving into the next generation, just as its Gaikai acquisition takes the company another step towards a retail-free future.
Sony's acquisition of Gaikai might not have been the biggest surprise. However, today's announcement is still no less important. If Sony plays its cards right, its acquisition of Gaikai will be the smartest move its made in years.
It had been rumoured before E3 that Sony was partnering with Gaikai, but Sony Computer Enterainment announced today that it's actually outright buying the cloud gaming company for $380 million.
Sony is rumored to have entered a deal with Gaikai to offer streaming PS1 and PS2 games on the PlayStation 3, and possibly other Sony branded devices as well.
Gaikai launches the beat of its new Facebook app, allowing high-end games to be streamed through the social networking size
Gaikai--the cloud-based gaming platform that has focused on providing gamers with high quality demos--is set to offer users full games within months, according to company co-founder David Perry.
Gaikai's system for playing PC game demos streamed from the cloud is coming to Facebook.
Cloud-based gaming service Gaikai has entered public beta, offering streaming demos of games including the PC edition of Dead Space 2.