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OnLive Announces Wi-Fi Beta

Wireless internet beta launching this month, along with a series of discount promotions over Labor Day weekend.

Cloud gaming service OnLive will roll out a wireless internet support beta later this month.

The platform, which launched in the US in June, currently requires a wired ethernet connection to play titles.

The company will also be offering a 50 per cent discount on all games over Labor Day weekend (September 4–6), and said that it is to extend sign ups to its Founding Members Program – which includes a free one year membership to the OnLive, with an optional second year at $4.95/mo - through December 31, 2010.

"Wi-Fi support has been the most requested feature among OnLive members, so we made it a top development priority and were able to roll out a beta version ahead of schedule," said OnLive COO Mike McGarvey. "We're continuing to add new features and enhance the service, as well as expand the list of top new release games.”