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Rumours have been rife for a long time about a Cloud-based console from Google.  It’s certainly one to keep an eye on, and while I don’t expect it to have the quality of games that Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have, it will have the financial backing of Google behind it.  That kind of financial muscle was missing from some of the other competitors in the console market previously so it’s worth being wary of what they’re going to be offering and how much it could potentially affect Nintendo’s share of the market.

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On 15/03/2019 at 11:44 PM, GenericAperson said:

They've already got the support of Ubisoft, so I can see the Assasin's Creed games being primarily advertised on this new Google machine in the future along with any other major Ubisoft game.

Ubisoft supported the Wii U.  They'll support anything :p 

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Just now, Julius said:

This is pretty incredible.

Gutted we haven't seen a console (so far?), but this is seriously impressive, even in a closed system on a stage.

That's because WE ALREADY OWN THE HARDWARE

 

The "console" is the TV, the computers and phones.

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9 minutes ago, GenericAperson said:

That's because WE ALREADY OWN THE HARDWARE

 

The "console" is the TV, the computers and phones.

Yeah, I'm more than aware. It was clear to some extent that that would be the case prior to the announcement, but the start of this conference straight up confirmed it. Despite that, there's still a reason why myself, others here, and much of the press were expecting to see a console. 

Regardless, I don't need see your need to put your point across to me in all caps; it might not have been your intent, but it comes across as aggressive and quite condescending. 

Anyway, hope they start showing some more games soon...

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The more I think about this, the more it seems stupid.

Relies on a good, constant internet connection and the servers to always be working. Well that's half of the UK unable to access it already.

Anyone who has ever tried to play a popular online game on launch day will know every game launch will be a mess.

Want to cancel your subscription or take a break? You just lost all "your" games.

In 10 years' time, do you want to revisit that classic game you loved? Sorry, it's not being hosted anymore.

Want to play on any game where input lag is a no-no? Good luck with that. There are players that play with wired controllers and complain if the tv they're using has input lag. Add the fact that you're controlling something on the other side of the planet and it's a huge no.

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The more I think about this, the more it seems stupid.
Relies on a good, constant internet connection and the servers to always be working. Well that's half of the UK unable to access it already.
Anyone who has ever tried to play a popular online game on launch day will know every game launch will be a mess.
Want to cancel your subscription or take a break? You just lost all "your" games.
In 10 years' time, do you want to revisit that classic game you loved? Sorry, it's not being hosted anymore.
Want to play on any game where input lag is a no-no? Good luck with that. There are players that play with wired controllers and complain if the tv they're using has input lag. Add the fact that you're controlling something on the other side of the planet and it's a huge no.
It's just the same as Netflix though. If I stop paying, I lose access to all those films and TV shows.
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