Sony Computer Entertainment acquisisce Gaikai

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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TO ACQUIRE GAIKAI INC., A LEADING INTERACTIVE CLOUD GAMING COMPANY
SCE to Build a Cloud Service Bringing Gaikai's Cloud Based-Streaming Technologies into Its Network Business

Tokyo, July 2, 2012– Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement on June 30, 2012 (Japan Time) to acquire Gaikai Inc., the world's leading interactive cloud-based gaming company, for approximately USD 380 million. Through the acquisition, SCE will establish a new cloud service, ensuring that it continues to provide users with truly innovative and immersive interactive entertainment experiences.

"By combining Gaikai's resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE's extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-connected devices."

"SCE has built an incredible brand with PlayStation and has earned the respect of countless millions of gamers worldwide," said David Perry, CEO of Gaikai Inc., "We're honored to be able to help SCE rapidly harness the power of the interactive cloud and to continue to grow their ecosystem, to empower developers with new capabilities, to dramatically improve the reach of exciting content and to bring breathtaking new experiences to users worldwide."

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, Gaikai has developed the highest quality, fastest interactive cloud-streaming platform in the world that enables the streaming of quality games to a wide variety of devices via the internet. With this acquisition, SCE will establish a cloud service and expand its network business by taking full advantage of Gaikai's revolutionary technology and infrastructure including data centers servicing dozens of countries and key partners around the world.

The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

SCE will continue to aggressively expand a new world of entertainment through the introduction of innovative technologies and the delivery of amazing experiences.

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/120702_e.html

Sony Computer Entertainment ha raggiunto un accordo per l'acquisizione di Gaikai Inc., per la somma di 380 milioni di dollari.

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Il senso di chiudere un bilancio annuale a -5 miliardi di dollari e poi buttarne al cesso 400 milioni per comprare un'azienda inutile e fondamentalmente morta, onestamente mi sfugge

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Il senso di chiudere un bilancio annuale a -5 miliardi di dollari e poi buttarne al cesso 400 milioni per comprare un'azienda inutile e fondamentalmente morta, onestamente mi sfugge

Ma scherzi? Il cloud gaming è IL FUTURO dell'umanità 

[Turrican3]

Mboh, a prescindere dal discorso economico io non capisco proprio a cosa gli serva.

Cioè, fosse stata Sony a comprare uno magari avrebbe potuto pensare a sinergie di gruppo nell'ambito dell'elettronica consumer, ma qui è Sony Computer Entertainment l'acquirente. Insomma Playstation c'entra per forza. E allora vorrei capire in che modo.

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Sony Computer Entertainment boss Andrew House said expanding the Gaikai technology to other products beyond Sony's game machines is "absolutely within the frame".

"It's recognition on Sony's part that the cloud and cloud streaming technologies are going to have profound and possibly a very positive impact on not only our game business, but also in the way our consumers interact with and obtain content in general," House told the Wall Street Journal.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-07-04-gaikai-wont-just-be-used-for-sonys-games-machines-andrew-house

Lol a quanto pare in qualche modo sembra che SCE mi abbia "risposto" (anche se non posso verificare al 100% perchè l'articolo del Wall Street Journal è accessibile per intero solo previo abbonamento) nel giro di un paio d'ore...

Quindi, in sintesi, sfruttamento di Gaikai = NonSoloPlaystation

Boh, vedremo.

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Ma scherzi? Il cloud gaming è IL FUTURO dell'umanità 

Nei loro piccoli cervelli fascisti e bacati, forse