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Read More »Taking consoles to the cloud
Do the PS4 and Xbox One have what it takes to truly achieve the potential of cloud gaming? Develop investigates
Read More »Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud is making Titanfall better
Respawn Engineer Jon Shiring has said that gamers shouldn’t view Microsoft cloud computing claims as a marketing gimmick. Speaking in a Major Nelson podcast, as reported by MP1st.com, Shiring said that Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure has opened up new possibilities for the recently launched multiplayer shooter. I know that the internet …
Read More »Amazon AppStream opens up to all developers
Developers able to take advantage of extra compute and storage power through cloud service
Read More »OnLive: The world is now ready for cloud gaming
OnLive says its new business model will finally convince gamers that cloud gaming can work. But analysts remain sceptical that fans will want to spend money on the new-look service. OnLive says its original business model, where games could buy a virtual version of their title and have it streamed …
Read More »Titanfall server stability in Microsoft’s hands
Titanfall is indisputably great, but the game ultimately will live or die by its online functionality. As discovered by Battlefield 4, releasing a game is only half the battle when it comes to online-dependent titles. For Titanfall to realise its true potential it must work – consistently and indefinitely. And …
Read More »OnLive: ‘We’re giving access to more platforms with no extra dev work’
General manager Bruce Grove explains why the revamped game streaming service will help developers reach new audiences
Read More »OnLive adds CloudLift and OnLive Go to cloud gaming services
Revamped game streaming platform lets developers make their digital games accessible on multiple platforms
Read More »New Sony patent tackles cloud-based emulation
Could 2014 be the year that streamed PS3 games arrive on PS4? A new Sony patent entitled ‘Suspending State of Cloud-Based Legacy Applications’ spotted by IGN that was filed in 2012 but published yesterday details the process of introducing new content” into classic games that are being streamed from the …
Read More »Key Release: Perforce Commons Cloud
Develop takes a look at the free-to-use cloud-based management platform
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