Jan 07
Gamers might soon be kissing DVDs and huge downloads goodbye, at least if their games mostly come from Sony’s PlayStation catalog. Although no demo was available at CES 2014, Sony … Continue reading
Jan 03
Sony Patent Describes Method Of Revitalizing Classic PS Games Through Streaming
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It has been a while since Sony had purchased Gaikai, a cloud-based gaming service that many expected Sony to utilize as a means to stream PS3 games onto the PS4 or maybe even onto the PS Vita, but exactly how this will work out remains to be seen, especially considering that Sony has not shared much information yet on how they plan to truly utilize their recent acquisition. Well thanks to a patent filed by Sony back in 2012, it reveals the company’s plans on how they might potentially take advantage of Gaikai, which is to allow gamers to relive some classic PlayStation titles, but take advantage of the fact that the game is streaming to add new content or challenges to older titles.
According to the patent, “Finding new ways to play preexisting video games can increase the longevity of older games. Instead of replaying the same level or completing the same missions repeatedly, gamers often desire new challenges when replaying legacy games. In response to this need, game designers have begun to produce mini-games. Within a mini-game, the gamer can be instructed to complete new objectives or challenge their friends for high scores in a format that was not originally designed into the legacy game.” It certainly does sound like a good idea and we’re sure many gamers will be able to appreciate replaying older titles but with newer challenges, keeping things fresh, but at the same time allowing them to relive some memories.
However since this is only a patent, there’s no telling these are truly Sony’s plans for Gaikai as they could merely be one of the many ideas that Sony has had over the past couple of years. It could also be a way of Sony to protect potential ideas and for all we know, it could never see the light of day, but in the meantime what do you guys think? Does this sound like a great idea?
Sony Patent Describes Method Of Revitalizing Classic PS Games Through Streaming original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 03
Sony made it clear when it first unveiled the PlayStation 4 earlier this year that the new console will not be backwards compatible, meaning that gamers would not be able to pop in PS3 game discs into the console to play those titles. However, PS4 owners will be able to play PS3 games thanks to Sony’s Gaikai streaming service, which would allow gamers to stream PS3 titles from the cloud. Sony’s recent announcement about PS4 global sales also reveals that the GaiKai PS4 streaming service will work with the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita as well.
The way this service would work is that gamers will have to pay a subscription fee to have access to “a catalogue of critically acclaimed PS3 games on PlayStation 4 and PS3, followed by PlayStation Vita.” The service would let them play those titles by simply streaming them from remote service, gamers won’t have to locally install those titles. So despite the fact that PS3 discs are not compatible with PS Vita and PS4, gamers will still be able to play those titles after paying a monthly subscription fee. Sony hasn’t provided an exact timeframe during which we can expect the service to go live, it has only said that Gaikai will be available in the U.S. next year, gamers in the UK might have to wait until 2015.
Gaikai PS4 Streaming Service Will Work With PS3 And PS Vita Too original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Sep 30
Microsoft insiders have revealed that the company is developing a cloud gaming system capable of streaming a high-quality interactive experience to a range of systems. The revelation comes just three months after Sony bought Gaikai, signaling the onset of a popcorn-worthy battle of the cloud gaming Titans that should keep us entertained for years to […]
Sep 19
At the Tokyo Game Show today, Shuhei Yoshida announced that Sony will soon launch a library of PlayStation 3 titles via its Gaikai cloud-gaming service. Yoshida also confirmed that the games will be available to play on the PS4 — as previously rumored — as well as on the PS Vita and Vita TV. Given that the PlayStation 4 won’t natively support PS3 titles when it launches stateside later this year, the cloud-based options should come as a huge relief to those looking to pick up the company’s latest console and, you know, have something compelling to play. Look for this service to hit the US in 2014 — no word yet on when it will launch in Europe.
Via: Polygon
Source: IGN
Jun 10
Sony announced that it will provide streamed PS3 games, powered by Gaikai, to Vita, PS3 and PS4 owners next year. While it won’t make the launch of the PlayStation 4, Sony says it will be “fast and responsive,” and hopefully worth the wait.
Follow our liveblog for all of the latest news from E3 2013.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Sony
Jun 04
Wikipad slated for June 11th US launch at $250, worldwide ‘to follow this summer’
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The 7-inch Android tablet with a game controller cradle — the Wikipad — launches in the United States on June 11th for $250, with a worldwide launch following later this summer. As for the initially announced 10.1-inch variation, that remains unclear — it’s not even mentioned in Wikipad’s press release from today. The same can be said for Gaikai / PlayStation Cloud support, though it’s possible we’ll hear more when Sony’s ready to unveil its streaming plans; Wikipad’s in a weird place in that relationship, having worked with Gaikai on streaming ahead of Sony’s purchase of the company. We’ve been repeatedly promised by Wikipad representatives that the functionality is still on the way.
The device is perhaps the largest outside of Sony internal products to carry PlayStation Mobile support, which gives owners access to a variety of classic PlayStation titles (think Crash Bandicoot, Jet Moto). Of course, at $250, the Wikipad costs the same as Sony’s own PlayStation Vita, which packs an arguably much nicer (though smaller) OLED screen and access to a much larger library of PlayStation games. The choice will be in consumers hands come June 11th.
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds, Peripherals, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Sony
Feb 20
Sony PlayStation 4 Event Wrap-Up
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The rumor mill has been having quite the time in regards to the next PlayStation. We’ve heard rumors of it being more powerful than the Xbox 360, rumors of its controller and other rumors revolving around its improvements with social media.
We’ve been waiting for today’s announcement for weeks now, and the time has finally arrived where we are now learning what Sony has been planning for February 20. So, without further ado, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. (more…)
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Feb 20
This week the PlayStation 4 was revealed with no less than Gaikai-powered cloud gaming prepared for a future in which Sony’s aim is “Everything Everywhere.” In this case it means that PlayStation 3 games will be able to be played by any device at any time, streaming over the web rather than being physically run from a disk on the system. PlayStation 3 games, they’ve made sure to say and define several times as separate from PlayStation 4 games, will not run natively on the PlayStation 4, but with Gaikai technology you’ll be able to work with these games via the cloud.
Your PS4 experience is set to be a Shared Experience as outlined in the article we’ve just posted about Remote Play. Players across the world will be able to take over for you when you’re in the middle of a game – but that’s only one part of the puzzle. With Gaikai gaming technology, you’ll be seeing your favorite PlayStation 3 games being able to be played from your smartphone, your tablet, your PS Vita, and your PC.
If you’ve been following Gaikai, you know that they’ve been purchased by Sony (last year) and are now revealing that the work they’ve done is not just made for the PlayStation 4, but for the whole PlayStation universe. You can expect to work with games like Knack with its multi-player action and Hawken – already available in free Beta mode on PC – to be available through Gaikai’s software in the future for all devices. It’s time to stream!
Have a peek at the timeline below to see more information surrounding the PlayStation 4 and the abilities and features it contains throughout the day and into the future. Make sure you’re aware of the details piece-by-piece as Sony stretches this event into tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that as well. This is the big one!
PlayStation 4 cloud services bringing “Everything Everywhere” is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Feb 20
Sony is eking more out of its Gaikai acquisition than we thought — it’s using the streaming game technology to allow for remote play on the PlayStation Vita, advancing what we saw with the PS3. From a brief demo on stage, the company showed gameplay of the PS4 title Knack on the Vita with little apparent degradation in the visual quality — it’s not leaning on the smaller system’s processing, after all. There was also a hint that remote play might not be exclusive, although there’s nothing specific in this regard. Not every game will support remote play, either, so don’t expect it to be a ubiquitous feature — but it may help justify the Vita as a companion.
Check out our liveblog of Sony’s event to get the latest news as it happens!
Gallery: PS4 Remote Play
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