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Play video games anytime, anywhere: Will game streaming replace consoles?

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Project xCloud is the codename given to Microsoft's upcoming cloud-gaming service, where players can stream Xbox games from a console that acts as a server.

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First, it was done with music, via streaming apps such as Spotify, iTunes and Tidal. Then, watching movies and television shows became more convenient with streaming services like Netflix, HBO Go and Hulu.
Now, the way video games are played could radically change too, thanks to the advent of game streaming.
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