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
