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Green Man Gaming has teamed up with OnLive rival Gaikai to let its users try before they buy.
Customers can now stream and play Gaikai game demos through any of the retailer’s sites, including its flagship UK store and recently launched portals in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Gaikai is a cloud gaming service that lets customers sample PC games through any web browser. Its latest partners include Eurogamer, Best Buy US, LG and YouTube.
GMG has demonstrated great growth. We anticipate that our streaming service will further accelerate their digital business,” said Gaikai’s SVP interactive entertainment Robert Stevenson.
GMG MD Paul Sulyok said: It’s incredibly exciting to see Gaikai teaming up with a young online retailer, as well as heavyweight publishers, retailers and media brands.”
