# Remember OnLive? The story of the pioneer of cloud gaming. - **Source:** [CNET (YouTube)](https://brifing.si/source/d98fed98-60b0-44b1-9469-4438fc7d13f9) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/cdbd7b93-1a6b-4ccc-bee7-ffb56be9bbb7 ## The Birth of OnLive OnLive emerged in the late 2000s as a pioneer in cloud gaming. It attracted attention with its promise of streaming high-quality games over the internet. Its technology enabled games to be streamed without the need for local hardware. ## Technology and Innovation OnLive's cloud-based gaming platform allowed players to enjoy games without high-performance computers. This innovative approach was seen as a major potential in the gaming industry. ## Market Unpreparedness OnLive's success was limited due to inadequate internet infrastructure and consumers' unpreparedness for cloud gaming. High bandwidth requirements posed a barrier for many users. ## Financial Struggles The company faced financial difficulties due to high operational costs and dwindling investor support. It went bankrupt in 2012 and transferred its assets to another company. ## Legacy and Impact OnLive's technology and vision laid the foundation for today's cloud gaming services. Platforms like Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now have followed the path OnLive paved. ## A Pioneer's Tale OnLive's story is proof that innovative ideas, even if they fail, can shape the future. Cloud gaming is now realizing OnLive's vision. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9FasdEXJEIs — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._