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Microsoft: Cloud tech has been part of Xbox strategy "for many years"

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Responding to Sony's acquisition of Gaikai, Microsoft has said it's already onboard the cloud gaming bandwagon.

"The cloud has been a key component of our strategy and a big area of investment with Xbox for many years," a Microsoft representative told GamesIndustry.

"Through Xbox LIVE we're serving up gaming and entertainment in the cloud to more than 40 million people. We're committed to delivering extraordinary entertainment experiences across devices in a uniquely connected way through Xbox, Windows Phone, Windows 8 and other popular devices, and we're looking forward to continuing to innovate in this space in the future."

Next generation hardware rumours have consistently earmarked cloud and streamed gaming as a possible inclusion; following Gaikai's purchase, one-time rival OnLive is not expected to remain single long.

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Brenna Hillier

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Based in Australia and having come from a lengthy career in the Aussie games media, Brenna worked as VG247's remote Deputy Editor for several years, covering news and events from the other side of the planet to the rest of the team. After leaving VG247, Brenna retired from games media and crossed over to development, working as a writer on several video games.
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