Toshiba will bring on-demand PC gaming to smart TVs

TECHi's Author Jesseb Shiloh
Opposing Author Joystiq Read Source Article
Last Updated
TECHi's Take
Jesseb Shiloh
Jesseb Shiloh
  • Words 80
  • Estimated Read 1 min

Later this year, Toshiba will bring a line of televisions to North America that support cloud-based game-streaming, courtesy of the GameNow service from Taiwan-based Ubitus. At CES 2014, Toshiba had its line of smart TVs on display, showcasing GameNow with the Windows PC version of Street Fighter X Tekken. The service will feature an array of Capcom-published PC games, like Devil May Cry 4, Dead Rising 2 and Resident Evil 5, as well as Warner Bros. games, including Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Arkham City.

Joystiq

Joystiq

  • Words 85
  • Estimated Read 1 min
Read Article

OnLive might not be the most successful cloud-based gaming platform, but with Sony’s recent reveal of the Gaikai-powered PlayStation Now, the concept is only gaining more traction. Similar to OnLive’s push for integration with tablets and TVs, Toshiba’s incoming line of smart TVs will also offer game streaming capabilities via cloud-based gaming service GameNow. Toshiba’s press release states that the GameNow-compatible L3400U, L5400U, and L7400U smart TV models are “scheduled to begin shipping” in the first quarter of 2014.

Source

NOTE: TECHi Two-Takes are the stories we have chosen from the web along with a little bit of our opinion in a paragraph. Please check the original story in the Source Button below.

Balanced Perspective

TECHi weighs both sides before reaching a conclusion.

TECHi’s editorial take above outlines the reasoning that supports this position.

More Two Takes from Joystiq

Former Riot developer brings MOBAs to iOS
Former Riot developer brings MOBAs to iOS

We’re not sure how many of you guys have actually thought that wouldn’t it be cool if you had a…

This haptic exoskeleton brings virtual reality to the next level
This haptic exoskeleton brings virtual reality to the next level

Chinese company Dexta Robotics set out to develop a hand motion-capturing device last year, but instead of creating a glove…

Minecraft is finally coming to Windows Phone
Minecraft is finally coming to Windows Phone

Following the purchase of Mojang, Microsoft left no doubt Minecraft would make its way to Windows Phone. And, not even…

Steam’s integrated music player is now available to all users
Steam’s integrated music player is now available to all users

Valve's game distribution service has been going through a lot of small changes recently: not only has Steam been given…