From CNET: Nvidia is acquiring TransGaming technology designed to tie the disparate worlds of PCs, game consoles and smart TVs closer together.
The US chipmaker's acquisition, announced on Thursday, adds TransGaming technology to Nvidia GameWorks, a project designed to improve the gaming industry. The GameWorks team includes over 300 mathematicians, physicists and artists who develop software including PhysX, which improves the rendering of game objects and models. The deal is worth $3.75 million and is subject to regulatory approval.
Playing games specifically designed for a particular operating systems, such as Windows or Mac, on a different OS is not impossible, but often requires a level of technical knowledge and the use of emulators or virtual desktops. Nvidia's acquisition may indicate the firm wishes to increase compatibility between operating systems -- and should Nvidia become the backbone of cross-platform gaming, this could prove to be a lucrative future revenue stream.
TransGaming is the developer of the GameTree television platform and on-demand cloud gaming services. The company's platform connects PC and console games to smart television sets and is compatible with millions of smart TVs and set-top boxes worldwide.
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