Cloud gaming platforms have only been on the market for a few years and are starting to become a serious alternative for gamers, who are often able to access free games and improve the graphics and sound quality of the games they have already purchased as part of a monthly subscription.

Alongside the giants of the sector, streaming platforms have also emerged that allow access to numerous games from any device, without the need to acquire a computer or console. This is the case of Spanish company Nware, which makes it possible to connect to a server and play more than 20,000 video games in the cloud, including games it offers free of charge and those that its customers have previously purchased in online shops.

European platform
The capabilities of the Spanish platform have attracted the attention of Microsoft, and the two companies signed a ten-year agreement at the end of April to promote the diversification of the US multinational's games on other platforms.

On his Twitter account, Microsoft President Brad Smith explained, “Microsoft and European cloud gaming platform Nware have signed a ten-year agreement to stream PC games built by Xbox on its platform, as well as Activision Blizzard titles after the acquisition closes”.

Unlimited gaming experience
In Smith’s view, “while it’s still early for the emerging cloud segment in gaming, this new partnership, combined with our other recent commitments, will make more popular games available on more cloud game streaming services than there are today”.

In its response on LinkedIn, the Spanish company said, “Very excited to be working with Microsoft to bring access to even more titles on the Nware platform, giving our gamers the #freedom to play any game, anywhere. Nware is more than just a cloud gaming platform. It's a gateway to an unlimited gaming experience, built by gamers, for gamers."

The Nware platform works via streaming, and can be accessed from a variety of devices, such as TVs and smartphones, in a similar way to other platforms that offer music, series and films. It is owned by Spanish technology startup Cloudware.

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