"With cloud gaming, consumers will be able to avoid buying Sony's PlayStation 3, Microsoft's Xbox 360 or Nintendo's Wii, and play using generic controllers connected to their set-top box or TV. Some carriers are looking at software that turns smartphones into controllers, the people said."
"Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops II will now be able to livestream their gameplay to YouTube directly from their Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles. While casual players may be interested in posting their games, this is big news for the lucrative gaming-commentary industry on YouTube, and for the eSports scene as a whole."
Def Jam Rapstar lets users record their own rhymes in a "freestyle" mode over tracks provided by Konami and Def Jam. The freestyle mode uses the Playstation Eye or Microsoft Kinect to record video of the performer which can then be edited to include effects for upload to Def Jam's online community. Def Jam hopes the game + community will become a breeding ground for new talent.