the problem with a cloud based system is that it shifts so much power/control into the hands of the developer that theyll eventually want to use it exclusively for DRM.  one has only to look at how developers abuse DRM, closed platforms, etc currently on the market to see what a nightmare this could turn into. 

Ubisoft went to a cloud based save system under the guise of 'convenience', and look what we have? Draconian DRM theyre applying across all their releases. you MUST be online and logged into Ubisoft servers in order to play an Ubisoft title. if your internet connection momentarily disconnects, you get kicked back to the game menu. if their master server is down, noone who purchased the game can play it.

why the hell customers would stand for this - and get sucked into scenarios like this - just blows my mind. we should be fighting oppressive DRM schemes at every turn - not encouraging companies to use them.

and yes i know that this thread is just a suggestion for a rendering service - but its the perfect setup for such a DRM scheme.