Cloud gaming, or playing a game via remote server instead of a local machine, is alive and well—and growing. Where services like G-cluster, OnLive, and GameFly Streaming didn't have staying power, larger companies like Google, Microsoft, and EA are either working on their own cloud gaming service or are rumored to be creating one. Companies like Tencent are partnering with other tech giants to build bigger and better cloud gaming services. This isn't a short-lived fad that will disappear as quickly as fidget spinners. Cloud gaming on a Netflix-like scale seemed too ambitious of a project just a few short years ago. Unlike streaming movies or music directly to your TV or phone, cloud gaming relies on the user sending inputs back to the cloud server while receiving video and audio simultaneously. Latency, low bandwidth, and a few other things can already make that hard for someone playing on a local machine, let alone streaming it themselves.But it seems like these companies … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the current state of cloud gaming
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What you need to know about current state of cloud gaming
Cloud gaming, or playing a game via remote server instead of a local machine, is alive and well—and growing. Where services like G-cluster, OnLive, and GameFly Streaming didn't have staying power, larger companies like Google, Microsoft, and EA are either working on their own cloud gaming service or are rumored to be creating one. Companies like Tencent are partnering with other tech giants to build bigger and better cloud gaming services. This isn't a short-lived fad that will disappear as quickly as fidget spinners. Cloud gaming on a Netflix-like scale seemed too ambitious of a project just a few short years ago. Unlike streaming movies or music directly to your TV or phone, cloud gaming relies on the user sending inputs back to the cloud server while receiving video and audio simultaneously. Latency, low bandwidth, and a few other things can already make that hard for someone playing on a local machine, let alone streaming it themselves.But it seems like these companies … [Read more...] about What you need to know about current state of cloud gaming
Microsoft Talks About Investing Aggressively in Cloud Gaming and Content
Microsoft is having a very busy 2018 as they are working on bringing new services like cloud gaming with Project xCloud and more. To discuss the present and the future, Microsoft recently held a yearly meeting with shareholders to discuss various topics. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft took the stage to discuss the future plans of the company. He also talked about how Microsoft is aggressively investing in content, community and cloud services to expand their engagement with gamers. In gaming, we’re pursuing an expansive opportunity from the way the games are created and distributed to how they’re played and viewed. And we’re investing aggressively in the content, community and cloud services across every endpoint to expand the usage and deepen engagement with gamers, including the 57 million monthly Xbox Live users. Finally, we added seven new gaming studios to bolster the first party content for fast growing gaming services like Xbox Game Pass subscription … [Read more...] about Microsoft Talks About Investing Aggressively in Cloud Gaming and Content
EA Suggests Cloud Gaming to be a Part of PS5 and Xbox Scarlet
EA has finally responded to the future of console gaming by suggesting that cloud streaming should be a part of it. PS5 and Xbox Scarlet are rumored to be the names of upcoming consoles and EA believes in working with both Sony and Microsoft for many more years. Microsoft confirmed at E3 that they are working on a new console and PS5 is also said to be in works by Sony. It’s pretty obvious that all of these gaming giants including Nintendo will release a new console sometime in the future. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson acknowledged these rumors and said that there’s some time till we will get to know about these new consoles. He also suggested that cloud gaming should be taken more seriously with the upcoming consoles. There are a few articles out there; a few rumours; and a little hearsay as to what [the new consoles are] and when they’re coming and what they might be,” Wilson said. “I don’t think we’re in a position today to have a … [Read more...] about EA Suggests Cloud Gaming to be a Part of PS5 and Xbox Scarlet
Electronic Arts Talks Experimenting With Free to Play, Cross-Play, and Cloud Gaming
During today’s financial conference call for investors and analysts, Electronic Arts Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson and Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen talked about a few interesting topics like free-to-play, cross-platform, and cloud gaming. Jorgensen mentioned that Electronic Arts is “interested in possibly experimenting” with a free to play stand-alone game that might be a shooter or another genre, but that’s not something they’re looking at for the Battlefield franchise for the moment. Later in the call, Jorgensen explained that the publisher has been building free to play games in Asia for over ten years. They also have Star Wars: The Old Republic, and they are always looking at new models. They’re looking at a lot of the old franchises that they have, and asking themselves the question on whether there’s an opportunity to have a free to play version. Wilson also mentioned that Electronic Arts is looking at key … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Talks Experimenting With Free to Play, Cross-Play, and Cloud Gaming