Intel is investing in Gaikai, the upcoming service that will provide streaming games through cloud-based servers, reports the San Jose Mercury News. Financial terms are not disclosed, but there are quotes indicating Intel is supplying some of their new six-core processors for Gaikai servers, as Gaikai CEO Dave Perry says will allow them "to stream more games simultaneously while offering users a premium experience. Having Intel Capital buy into our vision as much as we buy into their processors makes this a great deal for both companies." Lisa Lambert, vice president of Intel Capital, adds: "We look forward to working with Gaikai to provide new data center capabilities to support their technologies." Gaikai is currently in beta testing, and is expected to launch this year.