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07-02-2012, 09:32 AM
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406587,00.asp
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that it has acquired cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380 million.
Sony said it will use Gaikai and its "revolutionary technology and infrastructure" to establish a new cloud service.
"By combining Gaikai's resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE's extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences," Andrew House, president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, said in a statement. "SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices."
"SCE has built an incredible brand with PlayStation and has earned the respect of countless millions of gamers worldwide," said David Perry, CEO of Gaikai. "We're honored to be able to help SCE rapidly harness the power of the interactive cloud and to continue to grow their ecosystem, to empower developers with new capabilities, to dramatically improve the reach of exciting content and to bring breathtaking new experiences to users worldwide."
Sony said it will take advantage of Gaikai's data centers, among other things, to help expand its gaming lineup.
Gaikai, founded in 2008, provides instant access to the latest games via any Internet browser or mobile device without a download. The company has partnered with top publishers like EA, 2KGames, Ubisoft, and PopCap for click-and-play access to games like Alan Wake, Mass Effect 3, and Crysis 2.
"When video games can be accessed as easily as movies and music, we believe they will become the #1 form of entertainment in the world," Gaikai said on its website.
Gaikai made an appearance at last week's Google I/O developer conference when Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president for Chrome, showed off Gaikai's Bulletstorm running on a Chromebox.
Sony, of course, has had its difficulties with Web-based gaming. Last year, its PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment were hit with a major hack that took down both services for weeks. In September, it hired a former Homeland Security official to head up information security and privacy issues.
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that it has acquired cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380 million.
Sony said it will use Gaikai and its "revolutionary technology and infrastructure" to establish a new cloud service.
"By combining Gaikai's resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE's extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences," Andrew House, president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, said in a statement. "SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices."
"SCE has built an incredible brand with PlayStation and has earned the respect of countless millions of gamers worldwide," said David Perry, CEO of Gaikai. "We're honored to be able to help SCE rapidly harness the power of the interactive cloud and to continue to grow their ecosystem, to empower developers with new capabilities, to dramatically improve the reach of exciting content and to bring breathtaking new experiences to users worldwide."
Sony said it will take advantage of Gaikai's data centers, among other things, to help expand its gaming lineup.
Gaikai, founded in 2008, provides instant access to the latest games via any Internet browser or mobile device without a download. The company has partnered with top publishers like EA, 2KGames, Ubisoft, and PopCap for click-and-play access to games like Alan Wake, Mass Effect 3, and Crysis 2.
"When video games can be accessed as easily as movies and music, we believe they will become the #1 form of entertainment in the world," Gaikai said on its website.
Gaikai made an appearance at last week's Google I/O developer conference when Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president for Chrome, showed off Gaikai's Bulletstorm running on a Chromebox.
Sony, of course, has had its difficulties with Web-based gaming. Last year, its PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment were hit with a major hack that took down both services for weeks. In September, it hired a former Homeland Security official to head up information security and privacy issues.