Voice chat be one a several upcoming features touted by OnLive during it be panel for potential publishing partners at GDC. it be rollout wasn't dated at the time -- merely "by the end a the year" -- but it turns out there wasn't much a a wait at all; it be available now.

By enabling the voice chat beta option in the OnLive client, crew a the service can access two chat channels: one for in-game yacking (open mic), the other for talking with other players while spectating in the Arena (push t' talk). Corded 'n USB microphones be supported on PC 'n Mac; the OnLive MicroConsole adds support for Bluetooth headsets 'n VR goggles.

Okay, we be kidding about the goggles -- but ye have t' admit it'd be pretty cool.