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Google May Step Into Gaming With Yeti Streaming Service

Will Google be making an entry into the gaming business with Yeti?

According to a report, Google is said to be developing a game streaming service, called Yeti. Google will be stepping into the video game business, where the users can play games without actually downloading them. It could work with its Chromecast device or they could be developing a console for streaming the games. Cloud Servers will be used to broadcast the games. Google has been in discussions with other game developers regarding Yeti.

 

Features of the Game Streaming Service – Yeti

Google is working on a subscription based game streaming service, codenamed Yeti. According to the Information website, this service could work either on Chromecast or a Google made console which is being developed for this purpose. In a way, this could enhance the success of its Chromecast platform to play games without downloading them.

This game streaming service dubbed Yeti, allows people to play games without downloading them. They can play the games while they are being streamed and there is no need of downloads or disks. This service Yeti will put Google as the front runner in the video gaming business.

This service, codenamed Yeti will be in line with the streaming services of PlayStation Now. The users will have to pay a subscription fee to access the games. The games will be broadcasted to the users via cloud servers and streamed over the internet.

Google is in talks with game developers, if games can be developed especially for Yeti. It is left to be seen whether they will do that or only make the existing streamed games available.

What is Game Streaming?

Game streaming does away with purchasing expensive video game hardware, since game processing is done in the cloud. Game streaming can be used for those with fast internet connections. The game is available on the remote server and the video is streamed to the user. Controller inputs are sent back to control the game. The communication lag is minimized if it is done properly. There is also the monthly bandwidth caps put forth by the ISPs. Local gaming can be availed in case the monthly allotment is used up.

Google will not be the first to offer game streaming. NVIDIA has GeForce Now, but it needs a Shield Android TV which is $200. The Chromecast on the other hand is only $35. According to reports, there is also work being done to develop a console where games can be streamed on Yeti. It is not clear which games Google will stream on Yeti, but the gaming enthusiasts will be hoping that the high end games will be in the offering.

It is left to be seen if Google can provide a quality gaming experience powered by Cloud to its users. Google hired Phil Harrison of Playstation and Xbox on board its project of game streaming service, Yeti. This indicates that Google is taking the games industry very seriously.

The game streaming service, codenamed Yeti will be a big move in the gaming world. If Google gets it right, this will be a big boost for them in the gaming business.

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