TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadmedia Corporation (location: Minato-ku, Tokyo. CEO: Taro Hashimoto) along with G-cluster Global Corporation (location: Minato-ku, Tokyo. President and Representative Director: Erik Piehl) will provide G-cluster technology1 for “DIVE IN,”2 a streaming service for Smartphones and Tablets operated by Square Enix Co., Ltd. (location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. CEO: Yosuke Matsuda).
This streaming service for Smartphones and Tablets will be available from October 9th, 2014 on the SQUARE ENIX streaming service “DIVE IN” which is exclusive to Japan. By utilizing G-cluster technology, users can enjoy the many popular SQUARE ENIX games through their Smartphones and Tablets, without having to download or purchase game software.
- Link to DIVE IN: http://divein.jp.square-enix.com/
Broadmedia Corporation and G-cluster Global Corporation will continue to add new features for “DIVE IN”.
-1. What is G-cluster technology?
G‐cluster technology allows for streaming interactive content to various client devices without the need to download or install software. The video/audio output is streamed to a client device while all programs are executed at the server side. As the client device only needs to decode streamed data, the technology enables reliable and high quality services to be offered for all devices.
-2. What is DIVE IN?
DIVE IN is a streaming service operated by Square Enix Co., Ltd. that allows users to play from oldest to latest SQUARE ENIX games through Wi-Fi.
Along with the launching of the service on October 9th, “FINAL FANTASY VII International”, “FINAL FANTASY XIII”, and “Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders” will be available. And from November, “FINAL FANTASY VIII”, “THE LAST REMNANTTM”, “Murdered: Soul Suspect”, “FINAL FANTASY XIII-2”, and
“LIGHTNING RETURNSTM: FINAL FANTASY XIII” will be released. 30-minute free trials will be offered for all released titles.
- About SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content around the world. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix is a Japan-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd
More information on Square Enix Co., Ltd. can be found at http://www.jp.square-enix.com/
*Square Enix and Square Enix Logo games, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Space Invaders, DIVE IN, and any other company or product names are registered trademarks of the Square Enix group inside and outside Japan.
Press Release URL： http://www.gcluster.com/eng/pdf/20140909_001_E.pdf
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