Mashcast #153: OnLive Offline
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OnLive's shutdown proves that consumer investment in cloud gaming isn't the best bet. We discuss that, Raptr's new video service, how the Amiibos broke Gamestop, surrender option in Heroes of the Storm, and more. Hosts: Jarret Redding, Nick Zielenkievicz Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks News Bites: http://kotaku.com/players-built-an-mmo-in-second-life-and-it-looks-wild-1695380972 http://www.polygon.com/2015/3/31/8320017/assassins-creed-chronicles-china-india-russia http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/2/8331603/quantum-break-delay http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-03-30-uk-teachers-threaten-to-report-underage-gamers http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2015/04/02/the-amiibo-craze-broke-gamestop/ http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-03-30-microsoft-floated-the-idea-of-giving-away-xbox Articles: OnLive Shutdown: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/240393/Sony_buys_OnLives_patents_the_service_and_company_will_shut_down.php http://gamepolitics.com/2015/04/03/onlive-wont-offer-refunds-or-save-data-after-shutdown Raptr Twitch Competitor: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/240140/Raptr_grabs_14_million_in_new_funding_launches_Playstv_video_service.php Not what they play but how long they play: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2015/03/31/researchers-its-not-what-games-children-play-how-long-they-play-them Surrender option in Heroes of the Storm: http://kotaku.com/hey-blizzard-not-having-a-surrender-option-in-heroes-1695502870
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