[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4Cast #183: Cloud gaming

[Bobbi Galvin]

*OPLIN 4Cast #183: Cloud gaming**
*June 23, 2010


  /4casting technologies that could have an impact on public libraries.///

In previous posts, we've talked about cloud printing 
<http://www.oplin.org/4cast/index.php/?p=1019>, cloud computing 
<http://www.oplin.org/4cast/?p=891> and even cloud antivirus 
<http://www.oplin.org/4cast/?p=335>.  Now it's time to talk about cloud 
gaming, a new service from OnLive <http://www.onlive.com/>.

This is big.  It means that gamers may not need a gaming console at 
home.  Games can be streamed and played over the internet to thousands 
of players.

    * Dell Teams with OnLive Inc. to Deliver Pioneering Cloud-Gaming
      Service
      <http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dell-teams-with-onlive-inc-to-deliver-pioneering-cloud-gaming-service-2010-06-15?reflink=MW_news_stmp>
    * OnLive's 'Cloud Gaming' Could Be a Game-Changer
      <http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/03/cloud-gaming/>
    * How OnLive works
      <http://www.helium.com/items/1864716-how-onlive-works>
    * OnLive first user weekend reports are in! People like it
      <http://www.mobile-computing-news.co.uk/industry-news/5211/onlive-first-user-weekend-reports-are-in-people-like-it.html>

*/Cool link:/*
So what does it cost?  Anyone who signs up for OnLive before July 15th 
gets their first year of service for free 
<http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179938>, but there is a cost for 
games.

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Bobbi Galvin
OPLIN Customer Relations&  Support
P: 1-888-966-7546
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