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    I kinda want to punch everyone involved with this project right in the throat. They want it to work so badly, but I think the whole premise kind of undermines what today's gaming revolution is all about: faster hardware, better graphics, gaming whenever you want (without permission from some company).

    This is like some kind of disease that threatens the sanctity of our digital lifestyle. I know, I'm being dramatic, but I'm trying to make a point.

    I wouldn't mind this being a type of try-before-you-buy demo service, but I don't think it will make it that far. I think they're pumping investors' money into this in order to sell the technology and make a lot of money, laugh at the expense of gamers all the way to the bank, pay off their investors, then move on to the next money-making scheme.

    I imagine someone, somewhere will make a lot of money off of their investment, but in the end I don't think the gaming public isn't going to be the big winner here.
    Jan 04, 2011 10:27am PST
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          Lol games you buy AT FULL PRICE. I bought Just Cause 2 for 12 dollars on OnLive. Get a clue. : kershner25
          • JC2 is already a budget title. I got my disc for 10 euros in retail. : ChromeBallz
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      "I think they're pumping investors' money into this in order to sell the technology and make a lot of mon... : ramshambo2001This person is cool!
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