Gamers in U.K. can now enjoy the perks of OnLive’s cloud gaming service as it finally makes its way into the region this week. This platform will allow users to play games on their HDTV, PC, Mac or a combination of these, regardless of the performance capabilities of these systems. OnLive’s official blog also announced that this service will soon be made available for the iPad and Android tablets.
Through cloud gaming, users can play all the accessible titles on the above mentioned systems without the need for high-end computers, discs or downloads. The games are rendered like streamed videos and can be played using the OnLive Game System which consists of a controller and a console.
More than 50 different publishers have supposedly provided their games to this service and these include the likes of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, DiRT 3, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Homefront F.E.A.R. 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Braid and Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4.
“We’re incredibly excited to see the OnLive community expand across the globe, bringing OnLive’s unprecedented live instant gaming experience to Europe. UK and US members can now play live in our massive spectating Arena and chat with players and spectators across the Atlantic. They can capture Brag Clip videos of their best and funniest gameplay moments to share internationally both within the OnLive community and with Facebook friends-along with achievements, status notifications and more. And with new parental controls, younger gamers also can be a part of the unique OnLive cloud gaming experience,” Steve Perlman, Founder and CEO, OnLive, posted on the blog.
Prices of individual games start at 1.99 Pounds (approx Rs. 151) while the PlayPack Bundle, which offers access to more than 100 games, can be purchased at 6.99 Pounds (approx Rs. 533) per month. Retailers like Game Group plc, BT, Gamespot as well as publications like PC Gamer Magazine and Eurogamer will be promoting this service upon its launch in the U.K.
After announcing the foray of OnLive into U.K., the service providers have also expressed plans to expand their cloud gaming platform worldwide.