‘Playcast’ To Launch Cloud Gaming Service In Korea

CJ Hellovision, Korea’s leading cable operator, and cloud gaming company Playcast Media Systems announced they have entered a deal to launch a cloud gaming service in Korea. The service will allow cable-TV subscribers to play console-quality video games from major game publishers through their existing set-top boxes. CJ Hellovision has 3.51 million subscribers and is a subsidiary of regional giant CJ Corp. Playcast, founded in 2007, is a privately-held company based in Israel.