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A Virus Named Tom is one of those under-the-radar indie titles that we've been secretly following for a while now, and we finally have a valid reason to talk about it. A Virus Named Tom is an action-puzzler from Misfits Attic following a mad scientist attempting to destroy civilization with a -- wait for it -- virus named Tom. Check out the intro trailer above.

A Virus Named Tom is now available for pre-order and beta download on Desura, and is set to launch in full version soon on Steam, OnLive and, of course, Desura.

JoystiqA Virus Named Tom looks pretty adorbs, downloadable now on Desura originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-virus-named-tomdesuraIndieMisfits-AtticOnLivepcSTEAMSat, 14 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[CCP considering the cloud, wants to put EVE gameplay on mobile devices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/25/ccp-considering-the-cloud-wants-to-put-eve-gameplay-on-mobile-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/25/ccp-considering-the-cloud-wants-to-put-eve-gameplay-on-mobile-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/25/ccp-considering-the-cloud-wants-to-put-eve-gameplay-on-mobile-d/#comments EVE Online developer CCP is looking for a way to bring its Internet spaceships into the cloud. CCP's chief marketing officer David Reid said at last week's Fanfest in Iceland that the company is in talks with OnLive, Gaikai, and other services to try to bring the popular space simulation MMO to one of their platforms.

Reid said there "isn't some giant announcement" for release on any other platforms but PC and Mac at this time. But he also said CCP is thinking about ways to bring elements of EVE, including the upcoming Planetary Interaction system (in which players can set up to harvest resources from virtual planets) "finding their ways to tablets and mobile devices." CCP is considering a number of ways to do that, and "to add new sorts of experiences" to the game.

JoystiqCCP considering the cloud, wants to put EVE gameplay on mobile devices originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ccpcloudcloud-gamingeve-onlinegaikaimobile-devicesonliveservicessmartphonestabletsSun, 25 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with LA Noire on a tablet with OnLive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/hands-on-with-la-noire-on-a-tablet-with-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/hands-on-with-la-noire-on-a-tablet-with-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/hands-on-with-la-noire-on-a-tablet-with-onlive/#comments Getting a technically complex game like LA Noire running on a tablet is an impressive feat, and one that OnLive has every right to crow about. That Rockstar took the time to implement touch controls so that LA Noire could be played natively is equally laudable. That said, the touch support isn't nearly as well-implemented as it might have been and is, in fact, downright clunky.

In short, it's LA Noire on a tablet with virtual controls, which plays out exactly how you think it does.

Continue reading Hands-on with LA Noire on a tablet with OnLive

JoystiqHands-on with LA Noire on a tablet with OnLive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhands-onLA-Noiremobileonliverockstar-gamesteam-bondiFri, 23 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive and Rockstar release touch-controlled version of LA Noire]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/onlive-and-rockstar-release-touch-controlled-version-of-la-noire/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/onlive-and-rockstar-release-touch-controlled-version-of-la-noire/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/onlive-and-rockstar-release-touch-controlled-version-of-la-noire/#comments Way back in December, when OnLive first announced it would release a set of tablet apps for its cloud gaming service, we heard that Rockstar Games was also working on touch controls for LA Noire, making the console and PC game behave more like a native touchscreen app. And tonight, OnLive says those controls are finally available. If you load up LA Noire in an OnLive mobile app, you can play it by directly swiping across the screen rather than using virtual buttons or OnLive's wireless controller.

You'll need a free OnLive account to sign on to the service, and you'll need to buy LA Noire on the service if you want to play the whole thing (though just like all of the other games on OnLive, there is a free trial available to play with as well, no installation required).

And for now, you'll still need an Android tablet. OnLive has said it's working on an iOS version, but even though the company has released an iOS app for its Windows PC cloud service, the game client is "still in approval process with Apple," the company told Joystiq. It's been in that situation ever since it was announced, which suggests perhaps Apple isn't so happy with the app, though OnLive couldn't confirm anything along those lines. At any rate, if you have the app on Android and want to try touching LA Noire a little more directly, give it a shot.

JoystiqOnLive and Rockstar release touch-controlled version of LA Noire originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcontrolsfreeiosipadLA-Noiremobileonliveonlive-gamingrockstar-gamestouchscreenTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Stream IGF nominee games through OnLive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/stream-igf-nominee-games-through-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/stream-igf-nominee-games-through-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/stream-igf-nominee-games-through-onlive/#comments Haven't had a chance to play all of the IGF nominees this year? Well, a lot of them aren't out, so that makes sense. OnLive is providing the most stress-free avenue for catching up, with a two-week Indie Showcase on the streaming service.

Through March 11, you'll be able to play timed demos of 16 nominees, including: Atom Zombie Smasher, Be Good, Botanicula, Dear Esther, Dustforce, English Country Tune, Frozen Synapse, FTL, Lume, Nitronic Rush, Once Upon a Spacetime, POP, SpaceChem, To The Moon, Toren, and WAY. Your "likes" and play sessions will be tallied by OnLive to determine the most popular IGF game on the service.

Then, starting March 5, OnLive will put a bunch of previous IGF honorees on sale. Basically, no matter what, you're going to be able to find some kind of indie thing to play.

Continue reading Stream IGF nominee games through OnLive

JoystiqStream IGF nominee games through OnLive originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>igf-2012indieonlivepcstreamingstreaming-gameplayTue, 28 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Orion: Dino Beatdown takes on Steam and OnLive this March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/orion-dino-beatdown-takes-on-steam-and-onlive-this-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/orion-dino-beatdown-takes-on-steam-and-onlive-this-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/orion-dino-beatdown-takes-on-steam-and-onlive-this-march/#comments
Orion: Dino Beatdown is, according to developer Spiral Game Studios, an "open world, class-based cooperative survival sci-fi FPS." However, despite all those words, we think that description leaves out the interesting bits. Let us rephrase:

Orion: Dino Beatdown is a game about guys with jetpacks shooting at freaking dinosaurs.

Sound familiar? You might have actually helped fund the development. Last year, Spiral Kickstarted the project under the name Orion: Prelude. Everyone who contributed to that will receive a copy of the game when its March release date hits. Everyone else can pay $9.99.

The platforms have changed from the original plan: consoles are out, and OnLive and Steam are in. But what hasn't changed is the idea of five players in open worlds, picking one of three classes (Assault, i.e. jetpack guys, and two other miscellaneous non-jetpack classes) and surviving endless dinosaur assaults.

JoystiqOrion: Dino Beatdown takes on Steam and OnLive this March originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>onliveorion-dino-beatdownorion-preludepcq1-2012release-datespiral-game-studiosMon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Q.U.B.E. being prototyped for iOS, Mac and OnLive versions on the way]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/q-u-b-e-being-prototyped-for-ios-mac-and-onlive-versions-on-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/q-u-b-e-being-prototyped-for-ios-mac-and-onlive-versions-on-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/q-u-b-e-being-prototyped-for-ios-mac-and-onlive-versions-on-th/#comments Not a PC owner? Take heart, because the folks behind the Indie Fund's first release, Q.U.B.E., are already hard at work on bringing the game to a platform more accessible to you. "We're currently prototyping an iOS version, and a Mac version has been in the works for two months now," Toxic Games managing director and co-founder Daniel Da Rocha told Joystiq by email earlier today. The game is also planned for an OnLive release in the not so distant future. "Hard to say right now, hopefully Q1 2012," Da Rocha said.

As for an Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network port of the already profitable game, that concept is a bit more nebulous. "We would love to go in that direction," Da Rocha told us. "It's all dependent on how well the PC version does." You heard him, folks! Get crackin'!

JoystiqQ.U.B.E. being prototyped for iOS, Mac and OnLive versions on the way originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daniel-da-rochaiosipadiphonemacmicrosoftmobileonliveplaystationps3qubexboxTue, 17 Jan 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaikai coming to LG TVs, playable OnLive coming to GoogleTVs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/gaikai-coming-to-lg-tvs-playable-onlive-coming-to-googletvs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/gaikai-coming-to-lg-tvs-playable-onlive-coming-to-googletvs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/gaikai-coming-to-lg-tvs-playable-onlive-coming-to-googletvs/#comments If you're someone whose hatred of physical media and cluttered entertainment systems is rivaled only by your passion for contemporary gaming and universal controllers, your next television purchase may have just become as conflicted as your eccentric little heart of hearts.

Gaikai and LG have announced plans to place Gaikai's cloud-based game-streaming services inside of LG's upcoming 2012 line of Cinema 3D TVs. The service will use Gaikai's middleware to power an LG-branded gaming portal within the company's existing Smart TV app ecosystem. No information has yet been given regarding how these games will actually be played, but we're hopeful it will involve a controller of some kind, rather than creative use of the TV's remote.

OnLive has also announced further integration of its cloud-based game-streaming service into Google's GoogleTV platform, by way of Vizio's "next generation" of "Internet Apps Plus" devices. Vizio TVs equipped with Internet Apps Plus and GoogleTV 2.0 will allow users to connect their Universal Controller and stream games normally. This is a big leap from OnLive's current GoogleTV presence, which is currently limited to a "Player" app that allows GoogleTV users to spectate OnLive games happening on other devices. No word on whether full OnLive functionality will come to other devices running GoogleTV 2.0.

Continue reading Gaikai coming to LG TVs, playable OnLive coming to GoogleTVs

JoystiqGaikai coming to LG TVs, playable OnLive coming to GoogleTVs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES-2012Cloud-gaminggaikaiGoogle-TVGoogleTVLGonliveSmart-TVstreamingTVvizioWed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive updated for Xperia Play (meaning: leave the external gamepad at home)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/onlive-updated-for-xperia-play-meaning-leave-the-external-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/onlive-updated-for-xperia-play-meaning-leave-the-external-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/23/onlive-updated-for-xperia-play-meaning-leave-the-external-game/#comments You may have greeted the news that OnLive was playable on tablets with a certain amount of apprehension. "But how am I supposed to control complicated console games with a touchscreen," you bemoaned. "I know I could use the external gamepad at home but what about when I'm on the go? I'm a busy, important person."

We understand your frustration, but the OnLive wizards have concocted a solution, enabling full slide-out gamepad controls for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play or, as you may prefer to call it, the PlayStation Phone. So instead of virtualized buttons, a formula that OnLive knows doesn't work, and instead of carrying your smartphone and the not-so-convenient OnLive controller, you can bust out your gamepad-enabled phone for that console-gaming experience on the go.

Continue reading OnLive updated for Xperia Play (meaning: leave the external gamepad at home)

JoystiqOnLive updated for Xperia Play (meaning: leave the external gamepad at home) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidmobileonlivesony-ericssonxperia-playFri, 23 Dec 2011 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingdom for Keflings coming to OnLive with touchscreen controls]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/kingdom-for-keflings-coming-to-onlive-with-touch-screen-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/kingdom-for-keflings-coming-to-onlive-with-touch-screen-controls/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/kingdom-for-keflings-coming-to-onlive-with-touch-screen-controls/#comments NinjaBee's decidedly adorable city-building game, A Kingdom for Keflings, is the latest arrival on the recently launched OnLive mobile streaming application. As part of its welcoming celebration, the title will run players $2.50 (down from $9.99) through midnight on Monday, December 12. Better yet, anyone who bought the PC version of the game directly through NinjaBee's site are eligible to receive a free OnLive copy -- just email Swag@NinjaBee.com with the subject "Keflings OnLive," including the name and email address you used to buy the game.

The OnLive version is one of few games on the platform to be altered to include native touchscreen controls, making it a nice fit on tablets like the iPad 2 and Android devices. Keflings, you see, are meant to be poked and prodded, not manipulated with cold, unfeeling joysticks.

Continue reading Kingdom for Keflings coming to OnLive with touchscreen controls

JoystiqKingdom for Keflings coming to OnLive with touchscreen controls originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-kingdom-for-keflingsandroidiosipadmobileninjabeeonlivestreamingtabletThu, 08 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Trine sales reach 1.1 million units]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/trine-sales-reach-1-1-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/trine-sales-reach-1-1-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/08/trine-sales-reach-1-1-million-units/#comments Developer Frozenbyte revealed today, with the launch of Trine 2 on PC/Mac, that the original Trine has sold 1.1 million units to date.

Gamespot mentions a majority of Trine sales were achieved through Steam and the Humble Bundle, with a "notable part" also coming from OnLive. The co-op action title is also available on PS3, but never launched on Xbox 360 due to significant hiccups.

Trine 2 should not experience the same console issues, with the title expected to launch in two weeks on PSN and XBLA.

Gallery: Trine 2 (11/18/11)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frozenbyteonlivepcplaystationps3salesTrineThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive's mobile app hits and misses (with launch compatibility list)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlives-mobile-app-hits-and-misses-with-launch-compatibility-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlives-mobile-app-hits-and-misses-with-launch-compatibility-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlives-mobile-app-hits-and-misses-with-launch-compatibility-l/#comments OnLive CEO Steve Perlman promises a lot from his company's new cloud gaming apps for Android and iOS devices, but how does the app actually work? I've been able to play with the iPad version for the past few days, and using just the touchscreen it's far from perfect. While yes, the system does stream full live game audio and video to your device (which is impressive in itself), the controls are, frankly, a mess. OnLive's virtual controllers are just as janky as you'd imagine. In complex console games where you're using both joysticks and all of the buttons, it's playable but far from ideal.

The wireless controller, on the other hand, really shows off what's possible with a service like this. Read on for impressions of using OnLive's new accessory with the iPad, as well as a full list of game compatibility on the service at launch.

Continue reading OnLive's mobile app hits and misses (with launch compatibility list)

JoystiqOnLive's mobile app hits and misses (with launch compatibility list) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllercontrolsiosipadiphonekeyboardmobilemouseonlivepcvirtualwirelessWed, 07 Dec 2011 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive releases iOS and Android apps, custom touch controls, and a wireless controller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlive-releases-ios-and-android-apps-custom-touch-controls-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlive-releases-ios-and-android-apps-custom-touch-controls-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/onlive-releases-ios-and-android-apps-custom-touch-controls-and/#comments Cloud gaming service OnLive has been up and running for about a year now, and in all that time it's been doing exactly what many gamers thought impossible: Playing high resolution games over the Internet on any computer powerful enough to run a simple streaming app. Now, the company is taking its cloud-based show to smartphones and tablets, with a whole suite of apps available this week for Android and iOS devices.

Joystiq had a chance to chat with OnLive CEO Steve Perlman, and he told us how the company has brought OnLive's library of PC and console titles to touchscreens everywhere (with the help of developers like Rockstar Games and a brand new controller), how OnLive and its service compares to the Xbox 360 console, and how his company would rather play nice with traditional console makers like Microsoft and Sony than disrupt their current business models.

Continue reading OnLive releases iOS and Android apps, custom touch controls, and a wireless controller

JoystiqOnLive releases iOS and Android apps, custom touch controls, and a wireless controller originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappsceocloudgamingiosipadiphonemobileonlivesteve-perlmanstreamingtabletWed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a free OnLive console with Assassin's Creed Revelations pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-a-free-onlive-console-with-assassins-creed-revelations-pre/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-a-free-onlive-console-with-assassins-creed-revelations-pre/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/get-a-free-onlive-console-with-assassins-creed-revelations-pre/#comments We're always confused by pre-order offers for downloadable games -- even more confused by pre-order offers for OnLive games, for which the game code technically never leaves OnLive's servers.

But we're able to overlook logistical questions, because OnLive is extending the generous offer of a free Microconsole with pre-order of Assassin's Creed Revelations, for those who purchase the $49.99 game by November 19. It's the same deal the service offers with every major release, and it wows us every time. "Free console with purchase of game" is a pretty good hook, an evaluation shared by Ezio's new equipment.

JoystiqGet a free OnLive console with Assassin's Creed Revelations pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creed-revelationsonliveonlive-game-systempcpre-orderubisoftTue, 15 Nov 2011 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Halloween Sale Megapost: Namco, EA, GoG, Direct2Drive, OnLive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/29/halloween-sale-megapost-namco-ea-gog-direct2drive-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/29/halloween-sale-megapost-namco-ea-gog-direct2drive-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/29/halloween-sale-megapost-namco-ea-gog-direct2drive-onlive/#comments This Halloween weekend, many major game distributors are treating us to some massive sales on games they consider "scary," "dark," or that include zombies. To make the scavenging easy while you put the final touches on your Pyramid Head costume (you freak), we've compiled the Halloween-weekend deals from EA, GoG, Direct2Drive, Namco Bandai and OnLive right here.

The trick? We're eating all the candy ourselves, and you get none. Boo-ya.

Continue reading Halloween Sale Megapost: Namco, EA, GoG, Direct2Drive, OnLive

JoystiqHalloween Sale Megapost: Namco, EA, GoG, Direct2Drive, OnLive originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddirect2driveEAGOGhalloweeniosipadiphonemacmobileNamco-BandaiOnLivepcsaleSat, 29 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-purchase L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition on Steam or OnLive for 10% off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/pre-purchase-l-a-noire-the-complete-edition-on-steam-or-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/pre-purchase-l-a-noire-the-complete-edition-on-steam-or-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/pre-purchase-l-a-noire-the-complete-edition-on-steam-or-onlive/#comments Though L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is set to launch on Steam and OnLive next month, plunking down the cash now will net you a price break. A pre-purchase will save you 10% off the final asking price, bringing it down to $44.99. L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition comes packed with all of the game's DLC.

Seems like an open-and-shut case for us, though you may wish to investigate other leads -- up to you, detective!

JoystiqPre-purchase L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition on Steam or OnLive for 10% off originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>LA-Noirela-noire-the-complete-editiononlivepcrockstarsteamtake-twoSat, 22 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive is putting six new indie games online this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/onlive-is-putting-six-new-indie-games-online-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/onlive-is-putting-six-new-indie-games-online-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/08/onlive-is-putting-six-new-indie-games-online-this-fall/#comments OnLive is feeling the indie love at Indiecade 2011 this weekend with the announcement of six new indie titles landing in its library this fall:
OnLive already offers popular-indie games such as Braid, Trine, World of Goo and The Maw. OnLive veep of games and media John Spinale said, "OnLive has long been a supporter of independent publishers. Simply put, they're making some really great, innovative games these days," because that's true, and the more exposure for the talented underdarlings, the better, at least in our book. Er, website.

Continue reading OnLive is putting six new indie games online this fall

JoystiqOnLive is putting six new indie games online this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you use BT's broadband service, you'll be able to subscribe to the "PlayPack," a monthly program that gives you unlimited access to over 100 games, for 3 months at no cost. That offer through BT can be found here. Oh, and OnLive play won't count toward your BT usage limit from now until January 2, 2012. It may start accruing after that, unless BT offers any other usage deals.

Additionally, if you visit OnLive at the Eurogamer Expo, you can get a free MicroConsole, and all new UK OnLive users can get their first game for £1. Regular prices for those services are £6.99 a month for the PlayPack and £39.99 per purchased game, should you like it enough to use it again.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>btcloud-gamingonlivepcukThu, 22 Sep 2011 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[The Joystiq Show - 007: Digitally Augmented Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/the-joystiq-show-007-digitally-augmented-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/the-joystiq-show-007-digitally-augmented-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/the-joystiq-show-007-digitally-augmented-edition/#commentsFiled under:

Deus Ex: Human Revolution kicked-off the season of big releases a couple of weeks ago, and along with it came no shortage of controversy. GameStop pulled PC copies and ended up giving purchasers a $50 voucher after removing the included OnLive codes. An interview with Shawn Freeman provides a look at one side of that story, and some insight into GameStop's future digital plans.

The retail situation was not the only source of controversy though. While Human Revolution was widely praised for the many elements it got right, there were a few divisive ones that couldn't be overlooked. Plenty of frustrations are shared in this week's roundtable, but remember, it comes from a place of love -- mostly.

Part 1 (3:02) - Interview: Shawn Freeman, SVP and General Manager, Digital Business - GameStop

Part 2 (20:39) - Roundtable: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

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Guests: Shawn Freeman, Xav de Matos (@xav), Ben Kuchera (@BenKuchera) and Tom Chick

Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)
Production Coordinator: Richard Mitchell
Music: Trash80 and Broke For Free.


See the full guest list, and stream the show, after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Deus Ex: Human Revolutiondeus-ex-human-revolutionDeusEx:HumanRevolutiongamestopjoystiq-podcastjoystiq-showOnLivepodcastsFri, 09 Sep 2011 19:00:00 ESTThe Joystiq Show - 007: Digitally Augmented EditionJoystiq1:07:13podcasts<![CDATA[Metro 2033 only $5 on OnLive today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/metro-2033-only-5-on-onlive-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/metro-2033-only-5-on-onlive-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/metro-2033-only-5-on-onlive-today/#comments Metro 2033 Today only, as part of it's "$5 Fridays" promotion, OnLive is currently offering Metro 2033 for only five bucks. We rather enjoyed the apocalyptic title and, with Metro 2033: Last Light on the way, the deal provides a good opportunity to catch up. Just don't forget your gas mask.

[Thanks, Marco!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>macMetro-2033onlivepcthqFri, 09 Sep 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ CEO talks up cloud gaming, plans 40 weeks of Saints Row 3 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/thq-ceo-talks-up-cloud-gaming-plans-40-weeks-of-saints-row-3-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/thq-ceo-talks-up-cloud-gaming-plans-40-weeks-of-saints-row-3-dl/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/thq-ceo-talks-up-cloud-gaming-plans-40-weeks-of-saints-row-3-dl/#comments THQ CEO Brian Farrell spoke highly of cloud gaming yesterday, which should come as no surprise to anyone who's seen THQ's frequent OnLive deals, or to anyone who knew that he happened to be speaking at the Cloud Gaming USA conference.

Farrell predicted that a move to discless, all-digital game distribution "will result in a lower cost for the hardware manufacturer, which will result in a lower cost to consumers and therefore a lower entry point, thus driving more mass market adoption." It's something he sees not just PC-based services, but consoles doing as well -- though he didn't really specify "cloud" there vs. just downloading games.

And speaking of downloading content, Saints Row: The Third is going to have some -- a lot, actually. Farrell said that the game would be followed by roughly 40 weeks of DLC. "We totally change how we keep consumer engaged for a very long time," Farrell said. "We intend to create an online digital ecosystem that keeps them interested for a year or more." It's the same kind of approach THQ tried with MX vs. ATV Alive, except without the base game having reduced content to start -- or a reduced price.

"What we found was unlike free to play, $39.99 [the budget-level price of MX vs. ATV] just wasn't low enough to drive a big enough install base to push the level of DLC we had initially hoped for." It will be interesting to see if that kind of strategy works with a game that is more complete, and fully priced.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brian-farrellcloud-gamingmicrosoftonlivepcplaystationps3saints-row-the-thirdthqxboxThu, 08 Sep 2011 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop giving customers a $50 gift card, other perks for Human Revolution flub]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/gamestop-deus-ex-apology/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/gamestop-deus-ex-apology/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/gamestop-deus-ex-apology/#comments GameStop is offering a "$50 GameStop gift card and a Buy 2 Get 1 Free pre-owned purchase" offer to those who bought the standard PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution from the mega retailer. After what the company pulled over the past few days, including the OnLive coupons from PC boxes of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and eventually the entire game itself, we hope it's not pulling our leg now, too.

GameStop associates also just received this email, so please practice a bit of augmented patience, as they catch up with the speed of the internet and await procedures from corporate. Anyone who ordered the PC version of Human Revolution through GameStop simply needs to bring in the email and their store receipt or order confirmation for their consolation prizes.

[Thanks, Greyline]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealgamestoponlivepcsquare-enixFri, 26 Aug 2011 14:57:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Visit OnLive at PAX, get a free OnLive console]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/25/psa-visit-onlive-at-pax-get-a-free-onlive-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/25/psa-visit-onlive-at-pax-get-a-free-onlive-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/25/psa-visit-onlive-at-pax-get-a-free-onlive-console/#comments OnLive has announced a tasty little scheme for PAX. Anybody who heads over to the site and signs up for a PlayerTag can snag a free OnLive console. All you have to do is show up at the OnLive booth during the Seattle show this weekend and tell them your PlayerTag. Simple.

Recently, OnLive added a slew of social features to its games streaming service, including Facebook achievement posting and group chat. It also found itself dominating headlines all over the web when game retail giant GameStop pulled OnLive tokens from sealed copies of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC.

JoystiqPSA: Visit OnLive at PAX, get a free OnLive console originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobileonlivepax-2011pax-primepax-prime-2011pcThu, 25 Aug 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop pulls Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC versions from shelves]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-pulls-deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-versions-from-shelve/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-pulls-deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-versions-from-shelve/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-pulls-deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-versions-from-shelve/#comments GameStop has apparently sent another message out to its retail locations, this time asking all of its stores to pull any PC copies of Deus Ex: Human Revolution from shelves, and place them in the backroom, eventually to be returned to publisher Square Enix. The email was sent after this afternoon's news that GameStop had directed its employees to pull coupons out of the boxes that offered free access to the OnLive cloud gaming service.

The latest email confirms that GameStop is indeed working on a competing service with its acquisition of Spawn Labs, and that because of an "agreement" with Square Enix, all of the game's copies will be recalled back to the publisher. The one exception is reserved copies, which will still be available for purchase, according to the memo.

GameStop has also pulled the PC version of the game from its website, though the console versions are still for sale. Joystiq has confirmed with local stores that the memo was received and copies were being pulled. We're also contacting GameStop corporate for an official statement on the matter.

JoystiqGameStop pulls Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC versions from shelves originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>competitioncontroversydeus-ex-human-revolutiongamestoponlivepcpublisherservicesquare-enixWed, 24 Aug 2011 20:07:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive's Deus Ex pack-in code is 'Cloud game meets physical media 1.0']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlives-deus-ex-pack-in-code-is-cloud-game-meets-physical-medi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlives-deus-ex-pack-in-code-is-cloud-game-meets-physical-medi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlives-deus-ex-pack-in-code-is-cloud-game-meets-physical-medi/#comments People buying new PC copies of Deus Ex: Human Revolution this week have likely been delighted to find codes for the OnLive version of the game in the box (unless they bought those copies from GameStop). But you can't play the same save file between the PC and OnLive versions, making the offer more of a cool novelty than something immediately useful to players.

OnLive CEO Steve Perlman told Joystiq that this offer, the "first of many," is just a tentative step by OnLive. "You can think of this as cloud game meets physical media 1.0," he said. "This first version doesn't have cross-pollination between your local PC and the cloud."

The main issue preventing this from being done right now -- preventing, say, OnLive cloud saving for retail games -- might surprise you: mods. Perlman said that since OnLive uses slightly different versions of the game than the retail PC, if any kind of alteration is done to the base game, it could cause compatibility issues between the versions. Cloud saving on OnLive "can be done," he said. "It requires more thought than printing a code." He affirmed that OnLive will do that, but "that'll probably be like 2.0."

OnLive is planning not only to solve that issue, but to allow for mods in the streaming versions of games. "I think if everyone wants to do multiplayer where everyone has auto-aim, that's fine, but you don't want to mix games, you know?" He describes setting up rooms in which people can choose to play with mods.

"This is all work that was done many months ago," Perlman noted about the pack-in code, slyly contrasting the lead time required for a retail product with OnLive's instant-on nature. He then laughed. "Oh, my god!"

JoystiqOnLive's Deus Ex pack-in code is 'Cloud game meets physical media 1.0' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloud-gamingdeus-ex-human-revolutionmoddingonlivepcsquare-enixsteve-perlmanWed, 24 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive adds parental controls, group chat, Facebook achievement posting today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlive-adds-parental-controls-group-chat-facebook-achievement/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlive-adds-parental-controls-group-chat-facebook-achievement/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/onlive-adds-parental-controls-group-chat-facebook-achievement/#comments Fear not, there's some good news to report about OnLive today as well. CEO Steve Perlman told Joystiq about three new features that are live on the cloud-gaming service ... right now.

Group voice chat allows users to specify "groups" of people, and maintain persistent chat sessions with them, even when they're playing different games, accessing menus, etc. It's even possible to send out an email from within the service inviting group members to chat.

Second, parental controls will allow parents to set limits on the content their kids can play, along ESRB or PEGI lines, with the potential to fine-tune to allow individual games (in the case of, say, unrated indie games). "With a different account, if [parents] want," Perlman explained, "they can actually watch the kid playing, and chat with the kid, and so on." He clarified that, since the parent would presumably be in control of the child's account in the first place, a parent can limit spectating and chat to "friends."

Finally, it's now possible for achievements to automatically post to a user's Facebook wall. OnLive will automatically record the ten seconds of gameplay up to that achievement, and post it as an HD "Brag Clip." "Facebook has been terrific to work on with this," Perlman said. "They actually made a couple of mods to their system -- because we're the first guys posting HD resolution videos nonstop over to Facebook. They're into it."

JoystiqOnLive adds parental controls, group chat, Facebook achievement posting today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementsbrag-clipsfacebookonliveparental-controlspcsteve-perlmanvoice-chatWed, 24 Aug 2011 14:07:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop intentionally removing Deus Ex OnLive coupons from retail PC copies (update: GameStop statement and legal outlook)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-intentionally-removing-deus-ex-onlive-coupons-from-reta/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-intentionally-removing-deus-ex-onlive-coupons-from-reta/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/gamestop-intentionally-removing-deus-ex-onlive-coupons-from-reta/#comments Shenanigans [Update 8/24 8:07pm: Well, that's one way to solve the problem! GameStop has pulled all PC copies of Deus Ex: Human Revolution from its shelves.]

Hey, remember the free Deus Ex: Human Revolution OnLive code that comes with the retail PC version? If you bought your copy at GameStop, chances are you didn't get the code. It turns out that the retailer decided not to participate in the promotion ... by force.

GameSpy is reporting that GameStop employees received notice yesterday that they were to open new PC copies of Deus Ex and remove the free OnLive token. To repeat: GameStop employees were told to open new copies and remove contents intended to be sold with the game.

A GameStop representative confirmed to GameSpy that the company is removing the tokens, saying, "Square Enix packed the competitor's coupon with our DXHR product without our prior knowledge and we did pull and discard these coupons." Indeed, some of our own commenters claiming to be GameStop employees said the same thing in our post revealing the OnLive promotion yesterday.

Joystiq is currently investigating the issue, including the possible legal implications of tampering with a product and selling it as new.

Update: GameStop has issued an official statement on its Facebook page. We've also turned to our go-to legal guru, Mark Methenitis, for his comments. Find both after the break.

[Image: GameSpy]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiongamestoponlivepcWed, 24 Aug 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Buy Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC, get OnLive version free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/buy-deus-ex-human-revolution-on-pc-get-onlive-version-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/buy-deus-ex-human-revolution-on-pc-get-onlive-version-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/23/buy-deus-ex-human-revolution-on-pc-get-onlive-version-free/#comments Deus Ex PC box So maybe a free OnLive MicroConsole wasn't incentive enough to pre-order Deus Ex: Human Revolution via the cloud gaming service. You, sentimentalist that you are, ordered the retail PC version. "I like having a box thank you very much," you said, to no one in particular.

Well, guess what? OnLive foiled your little plan because, according to OnLiveFans.com, the PC version comes with a free pass for the OnLive version anyway. That'll show you.

JoystiqBuy Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC, get OnLive version free originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidosEidos-Montrealonlivepcsquare-enixTue, 23 Aug 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive launching in UK on Sept. 22]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/11/onlive-launching-in-uk-on-sept-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/11/onlive-launching-in-uk-on-sept-22/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/11/onlive-launching-in-uk-on-sept-22/#comments If, in the coming weeks, you sense that the air in your favorite WiFi-enabled UK locale smells more "video gamey" than normal, you're not imagining things: Streaming service OnLive is making its first major expansion next month, arriving in the UK on Sept. 22.

The launch will begin in conjunction with London's Eurogamer Expo where thousands of the OnLive MicroConsoles that adapt the service for TVs will be given away. Even those without consoles will be able to sign up online, where they'll have access to a launch lineup of more than 100 games along with all the features of the North American service.

What the company isn't talking about just yet is how text and speech will be translated for UK players. Our requests for comment on the matter were actually laughed off by OnLive, but we'll keep on them.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>onlivepcrelease-dateukThu, 11 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Game-streaming service Happy Cloud launching this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/game-streaming-service-happy-cloud-launching-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/game-streaming-service-happy-cloud-launching-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/game-streaming-service-happy-cloud-launching-this-month/#comments Boy, the future is getting crowded.

Just as we're adjusting to the futuristic game streaming of OnLive and different, but still pretty astounding Gaikai, we have to welcome the new kid. PC game streamer Happy Cloud will officially launch on the 18th of this month.

Where services like OnLive stream video of your gameplay from a remote server, Happy Cloud is actually bringing the full game to your computer. You download just the files you need to get started and then, as you play, you download the rest of the required files in the background until you have the entire game on your hard drive. Notable advantage: Offline play!

If Happy Cloud has a hurdle (and it's a big one) it's the severely limited selection. There are currently fewer than 10 titles on offer, though others like Cities in Motion and Europa Universalis will arrive soon. The company told us more games are on the way, but, for the moment, Happy Cloud's game selection seems like it's desperately in need of a silver lining.

JoystiqGame-streaming service Happy Cloud launching this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaikaigame-streaminghappy-cloudonlivepcFri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive celebrates Indie-pendence Day with an explosive sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/03/onlive-celebrates-indie-pendence-day-with-an-explosive-sale/#comments OnLive is celebrating "Indie-pendence" Day with a massive sale on -- you guessed it -- a random selection of mainstream blockbusters and popular underground games.

The sale includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, Darksiders, Just Cause 2, a pre-order deal on Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and of course an inundation of hit indie titles such as Braid, The Maw, Osmos and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. OnLive's "Indie-pendence" Day Sale runs through the completely unrelated day of July 4, so hurry and check out your options after the jump before this thing vanishes like smoke after a firework.

Update: OnLive is sending all PlayPack subscribers a free game of their choice this Tuesday, and as long as you sign up for the monthly unlimited-gaming service before midnight Pacific on July 4, you can snag a free game too. Thanks, Silent Killer01!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amnesia-the-dark-descentBatmanBatman-Arkham-AsylumBraidDarksidersDarksiders-Wrath-of-Wardeus-ex-human-revolutionfireworksIndiependence-Day-SaleJust-Cause-2OnLivepcThe-MawSun, 03 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Homefront multiplayer added to OnLive PlayPack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/homefront-multiplayer-added-to-onlive-playpack/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/homefront-multiplayer-added-to-onlive-playpack/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/28/homefront-multiplayer-added-to-onlive-playpack/#comments The ever-so-thrifty OnLive PlayPack has become even thriftier today, with the addition of Homefront's online multiplayer component. The $10-per-month bundle, which currently includes over 60 games for subscribers to dip into, will now let users access the THQ shooter's 32-player competitive offerings without forcing them to bother with that pesky single-player campaign.

To celebrate the game's arrival, THQ and OnLive are hosting a "Multiplayer Madness" event, which will award skilled attendees with free PlayPass access, an Astro A40 Headset or a Parrot AR Drone. Check out the event's official site to find out exactly how you can participate in the event, and maybe take home your own smartphone-controlled impromptu haircut machine.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>homefrontkaos-studiosmultiplayeronliveonlive-playpackpcplaypackthqTue, 28 Jun 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Player App for iPad and Android brings tablet/TV integration, ala Wii U]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-brings-tablet-tv-integrat/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-brings-tablet-tv-integrat/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/09/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-brings-tablet-tv-integrat/#comments Cloud gaming poster child OnLive took the opportunity at E3 to show off its tablet-bound OnLive Player application, coming to both iPad and Android devices "later this year," while providing "far higher performance, richer gameplay and deeper social integration than any console announced for 2012." Yeah, that's a not-so-subtle dig at the Wii U.

While the OnLive Viewer app currently available doesn't allow for actually playing OnLive on a tablet, the upcoming Player app "will enable gameplay of virtually all OnLive games on an iPad and Android tablet with touch or OnLive's new Universal Wireless Controller." Demoed in the video below is Ubisoft's From Dust, which accepts touch-based input on the tablet applications.

Even more notable, considering Nintendo's latest console announcement, is news that the OnLive Player app will allow "the tablet to be used as a touch and motion controller combined with an HDTV (or PC/Mac if preferred)." The tablet can even enable "both synchronized or independent video on the tablet and HDTV screen, enabling combined gameplay with tablet and HDTV" or, more like the concepts we saw of Wii U, "separate gameplay on tablet and HDTV."

Take a tour with OnLive prez Steve Perlman after the break; we'll stop by OnLive's E3 booth tomorrow for a tour of our own.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011from-dustmacOnLivepcproject-dustSteve-PerlmanThu, 09 Jun 2011 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive gets Disney Interactive support, universal controller, heading to UK this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/onlive-gets-disney-interactive-support-universal-controller-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/onlive-gets-disney-interactive-support-universal-controller-he/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/onlive-gets-disney-interactive-support-universal-controller-he/#comments Black Rock Studios' excellent racers, Pure and Split/Second, are sliding to OnLive, the streaming game service announced today. The duo of arcade racing titles will lead the charge for Disney Interactive titles on the service, with LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean up next on the list. And that's not all -- OnLive had a bunch of news to drop just before E3 begins next week.

For starters, the service will be officially launching in the UK at some point this fall. As with the company's North American debut, UK residents are encouraged to sign up for early "Founding Members" access -- the official UK site goes live in the coming days. Additionally, OnLive revealed intentions to make its way to a variety of "Intel-based consumer TVs, Blu-ray players, and set-top boxes" later this year. The first such devices will begin arriving this fall, and will reportedly stretch beyond the company's currently deal with consumer electronics manufacturer Vizio.

Alongside the Intel deal, OnLive plans on launching a "universal wireless controller" that will work with said Intel-based devices. It looks and operates very much like the OnLive MicroConsole controller, and will come with a USB dongle for non-wireless devices. It's said to contain several different radio signals for working with a multitude of devices.

You'll be able to brag to your friends all about how you're playing high-end PC games on your Intel-based TV on a wireless controller right from within games, pushing brag clips to Facebook. Which is to say, yes, OnLive is getting Facebook integration as well, starting June 7. Now, you'll excuse us if we take a moment to catch our breath.

Gallery: OnLive (E3 2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-rockblack-rock-studiosdisneydisney-interactivedisney-interactive-studiose3-2011facebookintelmacmobileonlivepcpureSplit-Secondukunited-kingdomThu, 02 Jun 2011 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive knocks 75% off most titles for Memorial Day weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/28/onlive-knocks-75-off-most-titles-for-memorial-day-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/28/onlive-knocks-75-off-most-titles-for-memorial-day-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/28/onlive-knocks-75-off-most-titles-for-memorial-day-weekend/#comments Cloud gaming service OnLive hopes you'll spend some of your free time this holiday weekend playing (and purchasing) games from its library. In a tweet from earlier today, it was announced that "most" of its catalog is selling for 75 percent off over this Memorial Day weekend.

To check out exactly what's available at the discounted price, you'll need to sign into the service. Thankfully that's free, as is the ability to demo the first 30 minutes of a majority of the games it has available.

JoystiqOnLive knocks 75% off most titles for Memorial Day weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 May 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>maconlivepcSat, 28 May 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Red Faction: Armageddon PC demo hits OnLive exclusively (for now)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/red-faction-armageddon-pc-demo-hits-onlive-exclusively-for/#comments You may have already noticed, but cloud gaming service OnLive and publisher THQ have developed quite the relationship. First the two began offering free games and hardware as pre-order bonuses, and now they're offering an exclusive demo for Red Faction: Armageddon. While it's already available to Xbox 360 owners via Xbox Live, the only way that PC (and Mac) users are going to play the demo in the immediate future is through OnLive.

The service calls this an "industry milestone," saying that the demo will remain its exclusive until Armageddon's retail release on June 6. An OnLive account (free) is required to play the trial, which concludes with an offer to pre-purchase the full game from a retailer or the streaming service. Doing the latter will also net buyers instant access to Red Faction: Guerilla and a free MicroConsole system, in a promotion originally launched earlier this month.

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JoystiqRed Faction: Armageddon PC demo hits OnLive exclusively (for now) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomaconlivepcred-factionRed-Faction-ArmageddonthqvolitionThu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive's Space Marine pre-order includes free MicroConsole and Darksiders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/onlives-space-marine-pre-order-includes-free-microconsole-and-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/onlives-space-marine-pre-order-includes-free-microconsole-and-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/25/onlives-space-marine-pre-order-includes-free-microconsole-and-d/#comments Yet again, OnLive and THQ have hooked up to give you a free MicroConsole. And, as avowed free stuff enthusiasts, we greet the mental image of a mighty mountain of MicroConsoles approvingly.

The latest offer is for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine. If you pre-order the "Full PlayPass" of the streaming game between now and August 22, you'll get a free MicroConsole -- or, if (as is becoming ever more likely) you already have one, you can choose a free game instead (by pre-ordering by May 31). You'll also get $5 off the regular $50 price, and a free copy of Darksiders.

We're sure any OnLive execs you meet would also personally hug you, though that bonus isn't explicitly documented.

JoystiqOnLive's Space Marine pre-order includes free MicroConsole and Darksiders originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 May 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>darksidersonliveonlive-microconsolepcpre-orderthqwarhammer-40k-space-marineWed, 25 May 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution coming to OnLive, free MicroConsole and original Deus Ex with pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-onlive-free-microconsole-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-onlive-free-microconsole-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-onlive-free-microconsole-an/#comments OnLive has announced that the service will be offering the upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution as a streaming title day-and-date with the retail release, and users who pre-order the game will get all kinds of goodies. First, ponying up cash in advance for any flavor of the game will net a free copy of the original Deus Ex: Game of the Year for play via the service.

Secondly, pre-ordering the Augmented Edition of the game (for $53.99 rather than the standard $44.99, and packing its own goodies) will get you an OnLive game system to play it on, free of charge. If you already have a MicroConsole, you can choose a free game. That's not a bad deal at all, especially if you were considering getting Human Revolution in the first place.

The free game deal has to be redeemed by next Wednesday, May 25, but according to the fine print, the console deal is valid right up until Deus Ex: Human Revolution's release on August 23.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution coming to OnLive, free MicroConsole and original Deus Ex with pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 May 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>augmented-editioncloud-gamingconsoledealdeus-exdeus-ex-human-revolutiongame-streamingmaconliveonlive-microconsolepcpreorderThu, 19 May 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive giving away Amnesia for free today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/onlive-giving-away-amnesia-for-free-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/onlive-giving-away-amnesia-for-free-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/onlive-giving-away-amnesia-for-free-today/#comments To celebrate the launch of Amnesia: The Dark Descent on OnLive today, the cloud-gaming service is offering a scary good deal until midnight ET tonight: Simply enter "THANKYOU" (all one word) in the "Redeem Promo Code" field in the checkout window and you'll be granted a full PlayPass for the game at no charge. In other words: Free game!

The catch? Actually playing Amensia could end up costing you your sanity.

[Thanks, Barney]

JoystiqOnLive giving away Amnesia for free today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 May 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amnesia-the-dark-descentfrictional-gamesmaconlivepcTue, 17 May 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Borderlands joins OnLive's flat-rate PlayPack service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/borderlands-joins-onlives-flat-rate-playpack-service/#comments OnLive is aiming to make its flat-rate, "all-you-can-play" PlayPack plan more attractive -- this time down the barrel of a cel-shaded rifle. The cloud gaming company announced today that Gearbox's Borderlands is joining the $10 per month selection of titles on tap for unlimited play.

The hybrid FPS slash RPG joins a library of about 50 games available to plan subscribers, including the likes of Just Cause 2 and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Along with news of Borderlands joining their ranks, OnLive revealed that PlayPack games -- some of which are not offered for sale -- can all be demoed for free as of today.

Just recently, the company extended its program offering free MicroConsole hardware to anyone who pre-orders Duke Nukem Forever -- another 2K Games title -- via its game streaming service.

Continue reading Borderlands joins OnLive's flat-rate PlayPack service

JoystiqBorderlands joins OnLive's flat-rate PlayPack service originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 May 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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