Behold, whether you like it or not... the future of gaming. Anyone doubting the technology need only watch this. Dont rush to the demo, watch the entire video and soak in the presentation, how it works, and why every major publisher if they aren't already signed up will be shortly.
I manage rather large cloud systems for a living, this is the first real attempt at gaming. The guys behind OnLive are those who invented Apache, web publishing as you know it. These are not some shmucks with a startup company, they are successful brainiacs using existing technology with new technology to push the envelop.
I've heard every counter arguement to this type of service, but once all the publishers are on board, its not going to take long before you'll be streaming your games with zero ability to
1. Pirate
2. Buy used.
The publishers are going to finally control the market 100%, and they are not going to waver.
Prepare to say WOW when they play Crysis over the cloud.
http://tv.seas.columbia.edu/videos/545/60/79?file=1&autostart=true
I manage rather large cloud systems for a living, this is the first real attempt at gaming. The guys behind OnLive are those who invented Apache, web publishing as you know it. These are not some shmucks with a startup company, they are successful brainiacs using existing technology with new technology to push the envelop.
I've heard every counter arguement to this type of service, but once all the publishers are on board, its not going to take long before you'll be streaming your games with zero ability to
1. Pirate
2. Buy used.
The publishers are going to finally control the market 100%, and they are not going to waver.
Prepare to say WOW when they play Crysis over the cloud.
http://tv.seas.columbia.edu/videos/545/60/79?file=1&autostart=true