We’ve seen streaming gaming services among the likes of OnLive and PlayStation Now for the PlayStation 4, but are you ready to see such a service for mobile devices Because next month, Square Enix will present one.
The Tokyo-based game developer has announced the debut of a new cloud-based streaming service that will launch next month for both iOS and Android. With it, three games will be available for play – Final Fantasy VII International, Final Fantasy XIII and murder mystery Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders.
The games will be set up on a rental basis, similar to that of PlayStation Now’s set-up, where games can be rented for around $1.50 to $2.50 for a period of three days, depending on the title. For instance, Final Fantasy XIII will be amongst the more expensive titles, while Final Fantasy VII will be on the lower end.
Other games will be introduced over the next few months as well, including Final Fantasy VIII and The Last Remnant, which will debut in November; Final Fantasy XIII-2 in December; and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII in 2015. There’s no word yet if the service will see more traditional action games from the company, such as Tomb Raider and Sleeping Dogs.
The service will be offered on October 9th in Japan, but there’s no word yet if it’ll find its way to the U.S. market. However, considering that Square Enix has a strong line of premium-priced games available in the iOS market, it probably won’t be too long before we’ll be able to Dive In here.
What do you think Would you pay to rent premium games for streaming on your iOS or Android device, or are you perfectly happy accessing a game that you’re able to play both offline and online Would you revisit the Final Fantasy games of old, or yearn for newer products
Source: Kotaku
