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Kamis, 11 Oktober 2012

New Gaikai Site Teases Uncharted, Mass Effect and More

We haven't heard much from cloud gaming service Gaikai since Sony acquired it earlier this year, but that's changed this morning as the service's official site has been updated with an image that teases a wealth of PlayStation 3 classic content.

The image on the homepage, which you can see below, shows off iconic characters from a number of franchises that have appeared on Sony's console over the years, while clicking on other areas of the site unveils even more.

The games that appear somewhere on the site are Metal Gear Solid 4, Mass Effect 3, LittleBigPlanet, God of War III, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Killzone and Infamous.

Alongside the new layout and images, a statement on the site reads, "Over the past several years, we've worked tirelessly to re-define the way people access and play video games. We developed amazing streaming technology, assembled an accomplished management team, and built the world's most widespread cloud gaming network.

"And while we think all of that is pretty cool, we're not done yet. As a new member of the Sony Computer Entertainment family, we're working even harder to ensure the world's best entertainment content is delivered instantly to you, no matter where you are in the world."

Sony has previously voiced its support for backwards compatibility, and we've speculated about how Gaikai could be the means through which the company could make all its old franchises available through streaming.

Luke Karmali is IGN's UK Editorial Assistant and is glad we've all moved on from making FF7 jokes about cloud gaming. You too can revel in mediocrity by following him on IGN and on Twitter.


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Rabu, 03 Oktober 2012

Xbox Music Will Debut October 26th

Microsoft has been looking to overhaul its Zune music service for a while now, and The Verge is reporting that Xbox Music will launch on October 26th, along with Windows 8. The service will begin accepting new registrations right away, and Zune customers will automatically be rolled over to Xbox Music.

While the move is sort of a strategic re-branding - substituting the successful Xbox brand for the weaker Zune brand - Xbox Music will introduce new features, most notably a free (ad-supported) streaming option like Spotify's. Monthly subscriptions will cost $10; a year up front is $100.

The service will integrate with Microsoft's SkyDrive for syncing music and playlists across multiple devices through the cloud. While there are reportedly plans for cross-platform support of iOS and Android devices, Xbox Music will be available on the Xbox 360, Windows 8 and Windows Phone at launch.

What would Microsoft have to offer to get you to switch from Spotify or Rdio? Let us know in the comments.

Jon Fox is a Seattle hipster who loves polar bears and climbing trees. You can follow him on Twitter and IGN.


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