Telecom operator Vi has partnered with Paris based CareGame, to launch mobile cloud gaming service – Cloud Play.
Cloud Play provides a varied selection of premium AAA games across multiple genres including action, adventure, arcade, racing, sports, and strategy. The launch catalogue includes mobile games like Asphalt 9, Modern Combat 5, Shadow Fight, Storm Blades, Riptide, Beach Buggy Racing, Gravity Rider and classics like Cut The Rope, Subway Surfers and Jetpack Joyride. There is a strong line-up of games that will keep releasing in the coming weeks.
Commenting on the launch of Cloud Play, Vodafone Idea CMO Avneesh Khosla said, “At Vi, we have always believed in a collaborative approach to strengthen our bouquet of customer offerings. We recognise the potential of the fast-evolving gaming landscape with the smartphone playing a key role in making gaming more accessible anytime, anywhere. With Vi Games’ Cloud Play in partnership with CareGame, we welcome our users to the future of gaming, where the cloud is your playground and the possibilities are limitless. It’s not just a game, it’s a seamless journey into a world where imagination meets technology.”
CareGame CEO and co-founder Philippe Wang commented, “Cloud Play will enable all gamers in India to enjoy true AAA mobile gaming without having to invest in a new mobile phone or a gamepad, thanks to the combination of CareGame technology, iconic mobile titles from our publishing partners, and Vi networks. We invite all Vi users to come discover Cloud Play, and challenge their friends in an exclusive version of Gameloft’s Asphalt 9: Legends, with all multiplayer modes unlocked, two bonus cars and other surprises to best enjoy these exciting races!”
Cloud Play is a subscription-based service priced at Rs 100 per month (Rs 104 recharge for prepaid users). Users can sample the service for free as an introductory offer before purchasing the subscription pack. Vi Games Cloud Play can be accessed via both, the Vi Web and Vi App platforms.