Cloud computing ushers in game changer

Video gamers are on the verge of a seismic transformation that could see once-dominant consoles rendered obsolete by streaming services CLOUD GAMING

Computer processing required to run games is outsourced to cloud servers. Needs super-fast internet connection for player input commands to flow in one direction and images in other Microsoft Project xcloud: Envisions gaming being similar to music and movies — available on-demand and accessible from any device or screen. Public trials roll-out 2019 Google Project Stream (U.S.): Currently testing streaming of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey through its Chrome browser. Presently available to invitees only Nintendo and Ubisoft experiment (Japan): Assassin’s Creed Odyssey playable on Switch via streaming service (Japan has fastest, most stable broadband in G7)