In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands.
It was reported earlier this week that Sony was to reveal a partnership with a cloud gaming firm – specifically either OnLive or Gaikai – at E3 next week.
Subsequent chatter had seemingly calmed the rumours, suggesting that the proposed agreement was to do with Sony streaming TV services, and not consoles.
However, MCV understands that the deal is far more extensive than anyone could have predicted and will see Sony fully acquire one of the two firms. The deal, our source says, “is close to being signed”.
An interesting suggestion from the article: "Although work on PS4 is already well underway, Sony is very likely keen on bringing its PlayStation gaming content to non-console owners – a move finally made possible by this deal."
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-close-to-agreeing-cloud-gaming-acquisition/096914
Wanna have your mind blown?
http://www.edge-online.com/news/gaikai-brings-cloud-gaming-lg-smart-tvs
From January 10 2012. Gaikai streaming games straight to LG TVs. Maybe something to help Sony's worst-performing division. Apple TV before Apple.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/01/06/samsung-lg-and-vizio-join-sony-as-google-tv-partners/
From January 6 2012. LG and Sony partnership with google tv. Partnership with google on streaming? Android devices?
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2012/05/25/gaikais-e3-invite-all-but-confirms-ps3-streaming-partnership/
Gaikai has a major E3 announcement “which has the potential to change the future of video game, the game consoles and the way in which we play.”
http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/11127.html
Sony is enticing the entire world by announcing their plans for this year's major industry event. First and foremost, they say they will announce "the future of gameplay and innovation," which has gotten people talking.
http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sony-or-microsoft-to-bow-out-of-next-gen-console-race-predicts-gaikai/
Cloud gaming service Gaikai has commented that one of the current console manufacturers actually won't be creating another console for the next generation. Speaking during CES [Update: here's coverage of the full panel she was on], Nanea Reeves, chief product officer for Gaikai, predicted, "Not all of the current console makers will have one more generation. That will be the big news at E3."
Holy shit^
