Add Onlive to the database?

[Barracuda]

Is there a reason that the Onlive system isn't in the database?

[NES_Rules]

Isn't it dead?

[Barracuda]

Isn't it dead?

Still going strong.

[Link41]

There doesn't seem to be much support for the digital marketplace on here.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

There doesn't seem to be much support for the digital marketplace on here.

I added Steam on impulse, since we've been having a lot of Steam submissions and the information is readily available. However, if you feel that Onlive should be on here, let us know. Give us more information than "why don't we have this?" What makes the system any different than obtaining a digital download from elsewhere? If there's no enthusiasm behind adding it, then why should we support it? The same goes for any console/system that we don't currently have listed here.

As staff, we have to have knowledge on every system, and adding a new system isn't just adding a few new columns to the database. We have to become familiar with how to retrieve information on the system, how its releases are done, etc. Steam, as is, has a very complicated verification process for us.

I'd love to support as many systems as possible, so please give me a good reason.  

[Barracuda]

Not having the games in the database doesn't really bother me since they aren't physical. The system and controller on the other hand are that's why I was wondering why they can't be added and steam can.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Not having the games in the database doesn't really bother me since they aren't physical. The system and controller on the other hand are that's why I was wondering why they can't be added and steam can.

Well then, that's a compelling argument, is it not? Why don't we have the system and controller in the database?  
Did anyone here say they COULDN'T be added?

(You do realize that we add systems ON REQUEST unless a staff member pre-emptively adds them, right?  )

[Barracuda]

Very true. If they were to be added I would more than happily submit information and pictures.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Very true. If they were to be added I would more than happily submit information and pictures.

That's good to hear. The only information I'll really need then is the Manufacturer name and if it's available in regions outside North America. Besides that, if there is information to fill in for the fields (like, Part #?), then we'll need a policy for verifying that information. For instance, we use AppId for Steam for the Part #.

[NES_Rules]

Very true. If they were to be added I would more than happily submit information and pictures.

That's good to hear. The only information I'll really need then is the Manufacturer name and if it's available in regions outside North America. Besides that, if there is information to fill in for the fields (like, Part #?), then we'll need a policy for verifying that information. For instance, we use AppId for Steam for the Part #.

I know OnLive is available in at least Europe, I think the real question is if the system is Region Free.

[Barracuda]

Manufacturer: Onlive
Regions: North America, United Kingdom, Belgium

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Console added/enabled for North America/Europe.

Very true. If they were to be added I would more than happily submit information and pictures.

That's good to hear. The only information I'll really need then is the Manufacturer name and if it's available in regions outside North America. Besides that, if there is information to fill in for the fields (like, Part #?), then we'll need a policy for verifying that information. For instance, we use AppId for Steam for the Part #.

I know OnLive is available in at least Europe, I think the real question is if the system is Region Free.

OnLive has restrictions for North America, United Kingdom and Belgium, so like Steam is could be "Region Free" with variation additions for North America/Europe/specific country. However, the consoles certainly aren't due to power restrictions in overseas markets, so I added North America/Europe.

If you feel that we should submit the games as "Region Free", however, I would need to look into if that's correct or not.

[Tynstar]

There doesn't seem to be much support for the digital marketplace on here.

We have Steam, XBLA, XBLI, PSN and WiiWare. What else do you want?

[Link41]

There doesn't seem to be much support for the digital marketplace on here.

We have Steam, XBLA, XBLI, PSN and WiiWare. What else do you want?

I would love for some Tablet/Mobile support

[techwizard]

those aren't gaming exclusive marketplaces though, like the ones tynstar listed are. i'm just counting the software offered of course...there are obviously other things like themes and videos for your system etc, but in terms of downloadable software as far as i know it's just games. most tablet/mobile marketplaces have games in a subsection but they aren't only about the games, it might start to lead into even more vague definitions of what counts as a gaming platform.

i have to point out though that i don't own a smartphone or tablet of my own and am only basing my knowledge off a friend's phone and vague knowledge from the internet. so more opinions than mine would be good in case i'm just plain wrong Lol.