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Android game consoles maybe not dead: Razer Acquires Ouya software assets
I wasn't even aware that Razer had an Android gaming division, but apparently it does:
It has bought the software assets of Ouya; and it has acqui-hired the company's technical and developer relations teams to expand Razer's Android TV gaming business, specifically around its Forge TV console and the Cortex gaming platform.
One thing I found odd about the deal: This is only for the software side:
Notably, Razer is not acquiring the hardware part of Ouya's business, specifically the microconsole and controller that helped make Razer's name in the first place.
Isn't Razer mostly know for its gaming hardware? I'm surprised that they wouldn't acquire both sides - unless they really feel that their Android device is that far ahead of Ouya's (which is entirely possible, given the Ouya was a Kickstarter thing to begin with [raised $8.5 million] and as far as I know hasn't had a hardware refresh yet).
The Register explains that Razer has acquired Ouya's employees and assets, but not its hardware division, and will be displacing the Ouya console with its own Android box, Forge TV. It costs $99 or $149 with a controller, the same as Ouya. Methods of migrating to Razer services as well as discounts will be offered to Ouya users. Shaun Nichols notes that this deal comes as China finally ends its 15-year console ban, and a low-cost Android option may gain traction in that market.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 28 2015, @04:07PM
preeeetty sure there are soem really good (non-angry bird) android games.
problem is .. where do i go to KNOW ABOUT THEM?
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the hardware today is like a desert tower to awesome-fun 80's 10 cents arcade BOX mud-hut ...
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 28 2015, @08:56PM
http://jayisgames.com/tag/android [jayisgames.com]