Cloud Computing Games: The Future? (Red Herring)
Posted by Bobby Kuechenmeister on March 27, 2009 
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Comments(1) If, when the device launches, the servers can still retain the lag-free instant-stream gameplay, then OnLive will have successfully redefined the video game industry. PC gamers will no longer have to spend thousands of dollars in order to play a game at maximum settings–they can simply stream it onto their screen. And there’s great potential for OnLive to be a serious contender in the console arena as well. –Michael Lee
[An interesting idea at least another year away, but if successful, might help programs like Second Life with its ridiculous system requirements. BK]
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