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OnLive Launching In Time For E3
OnLive, the mysterious new game platform that will allow users to play next-gen games streaming through the Internet, was announced at GDC 2009. Since then, we've pondered if it could be real and as good as it sounds, but it looks like this won't be the next Phantom after all. At GDC 2010 OnLive has announced a release date and launch details.
OnLive will go live on June 17 for early registrants, with a program that works for PC and Mac or through a "MicroConsole" that plugs in to HDTVs. Subscription to the service will cost $14.95 a month to access their library of games. Note that the OnLive FAQ suggests that you'll have to pay an additional fee for renting or purchasing games, although pricing for this has not been announced. As an added bonus, the first 25,000 to register will get the monthly fee waived for the first three months.
OnLive is planning to announce a complete list of launch titles for the service before E3, but their early list already looks very impressive: Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Assassin’s Creed II , Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Borderlands, and Metro 2033.
Are you thinking of giving OnLive a shot? You can pre-register now at their official website.
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