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News: Your PlayStation Network Games Won't Work on PlayStation 4

Your PlayStation Network Games Won't Work on PlayStation 4

In fact, none of your current PlayStation 3 content will carry across

We warned you not to expect backward compatibility on the PlayStation 4. If you followed our advice then hopefully you’re not too disappointed, because Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has revealed that your existing PlayStation 3 content will not work on the next...

News: Gaikai's Extensive PS4 Role Comes to Light

Gaikai's Extensive PS4 Role Comes to Light

Backward compatibility streaming, Vita to PS4 Remote Play

After last year's acquisition of Gaikai, many have been wondering just how prominent the game streaming company and its technology would be for PlayStation 4. The answer was given during the console's big announcement event this evening, and it became clear that the company is delivering...

Talking Point: Why Gaikai Is Paramount to PlayStation's Future

Why Gaikai Is Paramount to PlayStation's Future

Streaming solutions

Sony’s not enjoyed much financial success lately. The company has been bleeding money for years, primarily due to its diminished relevance in the consumer electronics sector. Where the Japanese giant was once considered the market leader, it’s been outmuscled by more versatile competitors such as Apple, Samsung, and even...

Rumour: Gaikai Will Enable PS3 Streaming on PS4

Gaikai Will Enable PS3 Streaming on PS4

Future proof

Backward compatibility has been a source of much deliberation on the PlayStation 4. The complex architecture of the current PlayStation 3 means that it will be practically impossible for Sony to emulate the system on its next generation console, leaving legacy support on the chopping block. However, the firm’s high-profile...

News: Sony Refreshes Gaikai Website with Iconic PlayStation Imagery

Sony Refreshes Gaikai Website with Iconic PlayStation Imagery

It's happening

Sony’s keeping tight-lipped about its plans for cloud-streaming company Gaikai, but a new image on the latter’s website indicates that changes are taking place behind the scenes. The picture shows the recently acquired company’s logo surrounded by multiple PlayStation mascots such as Nathan Drake, Sackboy, Raiden and a...

News: Gaikai Purchase Could Bring Gaming to Other Sony Devices

Gaikai Purchase Could Bring Gaming to Other Sony Devices

Silver lining

While Sony’s unexpected $380 million acquisition of Gaikai was initiated by Sony Computer Entertainment this week, there’s still a sense that the deal was passed for reasons outside of PlayStation. After all, the very idea of cloud gaming is that state-of-the-art experiences can be enjoyed on significantly weaker connected devices...

News: Sony Purchases Gaikai for $380 Million

Sony Purchases Gaikai for $380 Million

Cloud nine

There was truth to the rumours after all. Sony has just announced that it has purchased leading cloud gaming service Gaikai for a cool $380 million. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. Sony’s Andrew House said that as a result of the deal, users will be able to “instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core...

News: Sony Is Not Working with Gaikai on Cloud Gaming

Sony Is Not Working with Gaikai on Cloud Gaming

Clear outlook

The big rumour leading into E3 suggested that Sony was on the verge of announcing a partnership with a leading cloud gaming service – but the supposed PlayStation streaming solution turned out to be a no show. Dave Perry, the boss of the most likely candidate Gaikai, has since told Eur

News: Gaikai Teases Major E3 Announcements

Gaikai Teases Major E3 Announcements

Connecting the dots

Yesterday we reported that Sony was preparing to announce a partnership with a leading cloud gaming service at E3. One of the potential candidates for that team-up, Gaikai, has since followed up with a batch of press invites, teasing “major announcements” for next month’s show. Apparently, the company's reveals have...