Square Enix's CoreOnline makes console games 'free' online

Developer Square Enix has launched a service allowing gamers to play high definition full console-quality titles through their web browser.

CoreOnline streams games from the firm's back catalogue for free, with users encouraged to watch advertising in order to "earn" more playing time.
Titles that are on offer include Hitman and, soon, Tomb Raider.
The launch followed news that OnLive, another streaming service, was struggling.
The company was forced to sell its assets to a venture capital firm - a controversial move which wiped out investors' stakes and staff's share rights.
OnLive's founder, Steve Perlman, later resigned.
Another service, Gaikai, offers demos of high-end titles, and was recently acquired by Sony.
Tomb Raider Square Enix is currently offering streaming of titles which have already been available on consoles for a considerable amount of time.
While OnLive operated by using a monthly subscription charge, CoreOnline will instead allow gamers to play the game for free for a limited time.
"Square Enix is at the forefront of experimentation of new business and services models in the game industry," said Yoichi Wada, Square Enix's chief executive.