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http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-close-to-agreeing-cloud-gaming-acquisition/096914

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 or Gaikai – at E3 next week.

Subsequent chatter had seemingly calmed the rumours, suggesting that the proposed agreement was to do with Sony streaming TV services, and not consoles.

However, MCV understands that the deal is far more extensive than anyone could have predicted and will see Sony fully acquire one of the two firms. The deal, our source says, “is close to being signed”.

 

[Region-FreeWii]

wow

 

[fluffydelusions]

This should just be for demos and/or older PS1/2 games with compatibility issues. Not full retail titles. Streaming games still isn't ideal IMO...lag, compression issues etc

 

[NIGHT-]

DO not want

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Sony going all out

 

[Chuck Norris]

This should just be for demos and/or older PS1/2 games with compatibility issues. Not full retail titles. Streaming games still isn't ideal IMO

Would be a solution for lack of BC

 

[Takuya]

Awesome.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Sony going all out

or going out in a bang...take your pick lol

 

[StoppedInTracks]

I hope it is for PS2/PS3 games for BC and not PS4 titles.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Acquisition?

Hoofa!

 

[Y2Kev]

It can't be bc. It's not really bc. And you wouldn't buy a company just for that...

 

[elektrixx]

I reckon the PS+ megaton will be getting into the beta for this.

 

[GotEmRunnin]

In Kaz we trust!!!!

I'll stay my negative tongue... For now.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

If it´s just an extra feature of the PSN service I say go for it Sony. If it´s the vocalpoint of their ps4 strategy I would be seriously pissed.

 

[Gravijah]

I hope it is for PS2/PS3 games for BC and not PS4 titles.

...why not both?

 

[Shiloa]

Bet Harrison did this when he was at Gaikai

 

[fluffydelusions]

If it´s just an extra feature of the PSN service I say go for it Sony. If it´s the vocalpoint of their ps4 strategy I would be seriously pissed.

If it's the base for PS4, Sony basically just dug their own grave.

 

[gcubed]

It can't be bc. It's not really bc. And you wouldn't buy a company just for that...

I highly doubt it would be the main intent. Instant demos of all games would be huge.

 

[darkside31337]

A full out acquisition? Damn this is gonna be huge. I honestly can't wait. It could be completely mind blowing.

Or a total disappointment. I think this is sadly more likely

If it's the base for PS4, Sony basically just dug their own grave.

Honestly couldn't disagree any more. PS4 needs something to differentiate itself and something like this could easily be it.

 

[CorrisD]

Would be crazy if they do just outright buy the company.

 

[iceatcs]

Cloud gaming may be the future. Play all the library without change the code.

Just develop on one system. Cloud can easy run this game on multi-platforms.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

It can't be bc. It's not really bc. And you wouldn't buy a company just for that...

BC + Demos now

And then full retail games when the infrastructure as a whole is good enough to support them

 

[TheOddOne]

Crazy!

 

[Y2Kev]

I highly doubt it would be the main intent. Instant demos of all games would be huge.

Would it? It'd be cool, but they don't even mandate demos. This is for streaming full games to Morte/PS3/PS4 for a sub fee. Maybe ps+.

And IMO this is the first time Sony has shown any kind of "unique" vision in the console space for a long time. Don't know if I like the vision, but this isn't a power + inertia model.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Would be crazy if they do just outright buy the company.

especially given their financial situation...

 

[Smiles and Cries]

whoa

 

[RPGCrazied]

I said this ages ago, but I bet the deal is with Onlive.

 

[gcubed]

Would it? It'd be cool, but they don't even mandate demos. This is for streaming full games to Morte/PS3/PS4 for a sub fee. Maybe ps+.

Wouldn't have to make a demo. Play first 10 minutes of all games instantly

 

[Wes]

Interesting to see what exactly this entails.

 

[Cornbread78]

Can't wait.... Could be awesome, I really want to see more of what they have in mind with it.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Alright, going to take an early lunch break at work to watch the Sony conference. You got me guys. On the train.

 

[BadWolf]

Honestly couldn't disagree any more. PS4 needs something to differentiate itself and something like this could easily be it.

Yeah and its better they start it on the PS3 and iron out various problems so the PS4's experience can be better out the gate.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Honestly couldn't disagree any more. PS4 needs something to differentiate itself and something like this could easily be it.

These game streaming services are plagued by so many issues though. I can't picture it going over well. If it's an alternative fine, but as an only option, no.

 

[michaelius]

Hmm streaming PS3 games to Vita - hell yes.

Streaming games to PS4 as next game console or even worse no next gen console - hell no.


Also there's third variant- streaming PS3 games to Sony TVs finally giving them unique feature to justify their prices.

 

[Takuya]

This is going to be their new initiative with their next line of smart-TVs. They're going to have all of them "PS3, PS4, etc."-"OnDemand" ready. All their media devices will be able to play the games, either onDemand (single payment type), or by subscription to SEN.

Will most likely also include some aspects into their next generation Playstation console, and ad functionality to their existing ones.

 

[Loudninja]

I said this ages ago, but I bet the deal is with Onlive.

Sounds like its Gaikai.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Sounds like its Gaikai.

I've never heard of them, lol. They do the same thing as onlive?

 

[Kyuur]

These game streaming services are plagued by so many issues though. I can't picture it going over well. If it's an alternative fine, but as an only option, no.

What better than the backing of a major gaming icon to help forward these services and help fix those issues?

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

Would be interesting if those with good internet connections could just not buy a PS4, and play PS4 games via their PS3s over whichever streaming service this turns out to be.

 

[TheOddOne]

Sounds like its Gaikai.

Would be my guess too.

 

[Pranay]

Streaming games in Japan will be an instant considering the insane speed people get their

 

[Loudninja]

I've never heard of them, lol. They do the same thing as onlive?

I know nothing about any of this stuff
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38187678&postcount=1

Just going by this topic,everything matches up.

 

[wwm0nkey]

I've never heard of them, lol. They do the same thing as onlive?

No, they work better than Onlive lol

 

[BlazingDarkness]

These game streaming services are plagued by so many issues though. I can't picture it going over well.

But the entertainment industry in it's entirety is going down the whole instant streaming route, you've got things like Spotify and Netflix in other sectors, I feel Sony is being quite clever by embracing this before MS/Nintendo because ultimately a streaming service will be the norm in future

 

[DieH@rd]

Ok, this is getting serious. Acquiring one of those will move A LOT OF MONEY.

 

[Always-honest]

I don't do cloud stuff.
I hate the very concept.

It's great that they offer it for people, as long as i don't HAVE to use it.

 

[Hydrargyrus]

Yeah and its better they start it on the PS3 and iron out various problems so the PS4's experience can be better out the gate.

Yeah.
First trying with PS1 and PS2 games for PS3 and by the time of PS4, they could have the system a little polish

 

[Tailzo]

Would it? It'd be cool, but they don't even mandate demos. This is for streaming full games to Morte/PS3/PS4 for a sub fee. Maybe ps+.

And IMO this is the first time Sony has shown any kind of "unique" vision in the console space for a long time. Don't know if I like the vision, but this isn't a power + inertia model.

Is Morte a word for PSVita?

 

[fluffydelusions]

But the entertainment industry in it's entirety is going down the whole instant streaming route, you've got things like Spotify and Netflix in other sectors, I feel Sony is being quite clever by embracing this before MS/Nintendo because ultimately a streaming service will be the norm in future

But music/video streaming is very different than gaming.

 

[dose]

PS4 needs something to differentiate itself and something like this could easily be it.

Laggy games that you can only play if you're connected online? Cool, count me in

Spoiler

I mean out

.