Michael Futter writes: Cloud gaming is the future. While it may never replace disk-based or downloadable games, OnLive has progressed from proof of concept to viable business in a very short amount of time. The typical reaction when a gamer tries OnLive for the first time is one of surprise; surprise that the library is so strong; surprise that, with limited exceptions, it’s hard to tell you’re gaming from the cloud; and surprise that the overarching service is as easy to use as any other gaming platform.
