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EA E3 2015: Mass Effect Andromeda, Star Wars, and sports – all the news here

We liveblogged EA’s E3 2015 press conference, and everything announced is in one lovely post for you right here.

War Thunder now available through OnLive's CloudLift subscription service

War Thunder, the MMO from Gaijin Entertainment, has been added to OnLive’s CloudLift subscription service. New and existing players of the game will be able to play wherever they choose, without needing to re-download the full game client. All progress and purchases are synced in the cloud so the player can move between devices seamlessly […]
OnLive assets sold for $4.8 million - report

Streaming games service OnLive was acquired for less than $5 million, a new report has claimed.
OnLive downplays troubles, says its partners 'still back cloud gaming'

OnLive hype has bled down to a mere trickle these days, with little in the way of good press, following key departures at the cloud gaming firm and a lack of marquee software. However, OnLive’s top execs have revealed why they are only just getting started.
OnLive: 'If we don't improve we will die'

OnLive’s recent struggles has taught everyone at the company an awful lot. CEO Charlie Jablonski and UK boss Bruce Grove have spoken in length to Eurogamer, outlining many of the troubles the group has faced over the past year. They also look to the future, indicating things can only get brighter with a better strategy.
OnLive functionality is still coming to Wikipad

Despite the recent change of ownership, the Wikipad is scheduled to include support from OnLive.
OnLive founder scuttled deals, alienated staff - rumour

OnLive founder and former CEO Steve Perlman was the source of many of the companies difficulties, anonymous sources have said.
OnLive founder and CEO Steve Perlman ousted

OnLive’s bankruptcy and acquisiton has claimed a surprising victim – CEO and founder Steve Perlman.
Civilization V, Torchlight, Ultima, Just Cause 2, more on sale this weekend

Lots of games are on sale this weekend through various digital outlets such as Amazon, GoG, Steam, Gamefly, and more. Hit the break for a small taste.
Microsoft hosting mixer for former OnLive employees next week

Microsoft is hosting an OnLive “networking mixer” at its Mountain View, California location on August 28. The firm said it’s “eager to speak to individuals and teams affected by the OnLive transition.”
OnLive offering four free indie games this weekend

OnLive is closing out its free Indie Weekend Giveaway promotion by handing out PoP – Methodology Experiment One, Lume, Dear Esther, and Defense Grid Gold for free. To get the games free of charge, you’ll need to visit OnLive’s Facebook page click a link or two, and follow the instructions to redeem your free game. […]
OnLive debt estimated between $30 - $40 million, CEO to stay on with firm

OnLive’s debt was sitting around the $30 million and $40 million mark before it closed down, and transferred its assets to Insolvency Services Group.
OnLive shares "highly likely" to be written off, says BT

OnLive’s acquisition-driven bankruptcy may cause stakeholders to lose their shares in the original company. A representative for British Telecom, which held a 2.6% stake, told TechRadar that it’s “highly likely” the company will have to “write off” the investment, but added that the amount “does not represent a significant investment for BT as a whole”. […]
OnLive went bankrupt to wipe out employee equity - rumour

TechCrunch has a possible explanation for why OnLive declared ABC bankruptcy to reform under its new owner rather than a straight-forward acquisition. According to the site’s sources, by effectively laying-off its entire workforce – although many will be rehired – the company has nixed any equity entitlements its staffers held. This would make OnLive a […]

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