OnLive has fired up another subscription service that links to your Steam account.
OnLive Will Stream Games From Your Steam Library : Read more
OnLive Will Stream Games From Your Steam Library : Read more
Exactly what I've been saying since they started. I *wish* the internet infrastructure was there (along with the dumb pipe service deals) to support such a model, but it just isn't and won't be for a long time.That said, I still feel strongly that streaming games is a novelty that most avid PC gamers won't find that appealing. We like our hardware, we like to run the game locally, we like our graphics. All of these things go out the window with streaming. And input lag? There's only so much even a fiber connection can do when the server is thousands of miles away.The only appeal I see is "enabling" those without a real gaming PC to play these games, and for that, a console make more sense when it's an option, and when it's not, I doubt this oddly niche crowd will be enough to keep this company afloat.OnLive's business model is not viable in the US, and probably won't be for at least 20 years - and that's being optimistic about it.I think they should refocus their streaming expertise and try to get a jumpstart on the in-home streaming market which will probably be a big deal in a few years' time.