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M1 Launches Cloud Gaming Service Zolaz

By Maria Santos
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M1 has announced that it is launching Zolaz, a cloud gaming subscription service that allows customers to play anywhere, anytime and on any device.

Zolaz caters to both mid-core and casual gamers with an “all-you-can-play” on-demand gaming experience. Subscribers will gain instant and unlimited access to over 400 high-quality PC and console titles, including those by AAA publishersSimilar to Netflix and Spotify’s click-and-play models, games are streamed directly to users’ preferred devices without the need to wait for download and installation. A single account can be shared with up to four other profiles.

Games in the catalog include the BAFTA Games Award-nominated first-person shooter, Metro Exodus; the action RPG co-op shooter from the Warhammer world, Warhammer: Chaosbane; and the popular party game, Overcooked. Individual high scores and game history can also be stored directly in the cloud, freeing up device data storage.

“Cloud gaming has always been a possibility, but its potential has so far depended on network speeds, data tariffs and latency. M1’s True 5G network resolves this with its high speed and low latency so that graphically intensive games can now be seamlessly played on-the-go and without need for expensive hardware,” said Manjot Singh Mann, chief executive officer, M1. “M1 is on track to roll-out nationwide 5G outdoor coverage by the end of this year. Zolaz is part of our 5G ambitions to develop and launch 5G commercial use cases across consumer, enterprise and government sectors.”

Questions & Answers

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What kind of games does Zolaz offer to its subscribers?

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Zolaz provides instant and unlimited access to over 400 high-quality PC and console titles. These include games from AAA publishers, catering to both mid-core and casual gamers with an "all-you-can-play" experience.

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How does M1’s 5G network improve the cloud gaming experience for users?

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M1's True 5G network resolves issues of network speed, data tariffs, and latency, which were previous limitations for cloud gaming. This allows graphically intensive games to be played smoothly on-the-go without needing expensive hardware.

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Which specific game titles are mentioned as being available on Zolaz?

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The catalog includes the BAFTA Games Award-nominated first-person shooter Metro Exodus, the action RPG co-op shooter Warhammer: Chaosbane, and the popular party game Overcooked. Subscribers get unlimited access to a range of titles.

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What is M1's broader strategy behind launching the Zolaz service?

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Zolaz is part of M1's 5G ambitions to develop and launch commercial 5G use cases across consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. M1 aims to roll out nationwide 5G outdoor coverage by the end of this year.

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