One of the greatest impediments to OnLive's promise of on-demand, anywhere game-streaming has been the necessity of a wired broadband connection to access the service's wares. Soon, that requirement will be going away, as OnLive announced today that it would begin a Wi-Fi beta-testing program this month.

　　One Wi-Fi, please. Called "the most requested feature among OnLive members," Wi-Fi functionality will be offered to all PC and Mac users. The company also emphasized that Wi-Fi access remains in a beta-testing phase, and it will be offered in tandem with continued access to the service through a wired connection. OnLive also noted that Wi-Fi will be just one of several enhancements in store for the service this month.

　　In the lead-up to its Wi-Fi rollout, OnLive also announced today a Labor Day promotion, whereby gamers can pick up any of the service's games at a 50 percent discount over the holiday weekend. Currently, OnLive offers three different ways in which gamers can access products on the service. The Full PlayPass gives players unfettered access to a game for the duration of its presence on the service (minimum three years). Five-day and three-day passes are also available.

　　Lastly, OnLive said today that it would be extending its Founding Members Program through the end of the year. Sponsored by AT&T, the program offers gamers a free one-year membership to the service. Gamers who participate in the program will also be eligible to receive a second-year monthly subscription rate of $4.95. The Founding Members Program is currently the only subscription plan available for the OnLive gaming service.

　　More information on games that are currently available through OnLive can be found on the service's Web site.