Tech firms invest in Gaikai

Cloud gaming service Gaikai has announced two new investors in the form of Intel Capital and Limelight Networks.

Intel's Six-Core processors and Solid State Drives are behind Gaikai's servers, as is Limelights delivery network for when the service launches later this summer.

"Intel’s mind-blowingly fast CPUs have had a profound effect on our business model, allowing us to stream more games simultaneously while offering users a premium experience," said Gaikai CEO David Perry.

"Having Intel Capital buy into our vision as much as we buy into their processors makes this a great deal for both companies."

Games companies already signed up to use Gaikai include Electronic Arts and InstantAction, with the company targeting every major publisher using the tech by the end of the year.

"We believe Gaikai is well-positioned to help innovative game publishers capitalise on recent advancements in cloud computing to drive more rapid game adoption across an expanding universe of game-capable devices," said Jeff Lunsford, chairman of Limelight Networks.

"The hyper-connected gamer will now have even more opportunities to enjoy their favourite pastime. Limelight Networks is pleased to be serving as a key strategic enablement partner that is helping Gaikai build their business and capitalise on this substantial market opportunity."

The Gaikai technology allows companies to stream full PC games on the web, despite the limitations of the users own hardware. Publishers and retailers can host demos to drive sales of full games, or charge users to play streaming games online.