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Netflix PS3 will no longer require a disc by October
Old, antiquated discs? With steaming media? You might as well be shoving a book into your PS3. No more, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said in a recent earnings call. “Before our next [earnings] call in October, we expect to be launching a major new version of our Sony PS3 user interface which doesn’t require a disc, and is dynamically updated… Read more
Sony and Nintendo in 3G discussions with NTT DoCoMo
Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo has told the Wall Street Journal that its in talks with handheld gaming manufacturers to provide 3G capabilities to next-gen devices. The company’s president, Ryuji Yamada, declined to identify specific companies, but said the firm is discussing 3G with “various players”. “Videogame makers know that in order for portable game machines to take the next… Read more
BBC iPlayer is not a priority for Xbox 360: Microsoft
Microsoft’s senior regional director for Northern Europe, Neil Thompson, has said bringing BBC iPlayer to Xbox 360 is not a top priority. In an interview at E3 last week with OXM, Thompson said that despite the US debut of ESPN on Xbox 360, the iPlayer will not be following in the UK. “iPlayer is available on a lot of platforms,… Read more
3D is very exciting but could make you nauseous: Hayes
SEGA’s Mike Hayes has said in a recent interview that he’s very excited about 3D technology, although he points out that it has its bad points too. Speaking during E3 to GI.biz, Hayes said 3D was “very exciting,” although he was quick to point out the downside. “I was talking to someone playing MotorStorm who pointed out that you do… Read more
Wii and Playstation Move are essentially the same product: Molyneux
Peter Molyneux has said that he feels Sony’s Move and Nintendo’s Wii are essentially the same product. Speaking during E3 to UGO, Molynuex said he finds it difficult to differentiate between the two systems. “They seem very similar in their scope,” he said. “I know Sony and Nintendo would argue that they are different, but they kind of seem the… Read more
God of War Ghost of Sparta best-looking PSP game ever created: Sony
Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde has said God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the best-looking PSP game ever made. Ever. Speaking to Industry Gamers, Rohde said: “God of War: Ghost of Sparta. That’s a really amazing looking game. I think that this late in the PSP cycle, you’re seeing the best-looking PSP game that’s been created. “I think… Read more
Apple's Latest iPhone 4 Hit Stores
Apple’s latest phone hit stores Thursday to lines of people–some who were waiting 6 hours to buy one. But almost as soon as the device arrived on the doorsteps of customers who placed early preorders came reports of reception problems, discolored spots on the screen, easily scratched exteriors, and issues with third-party accessory connections. If history is any indication of… Read more
Microsoft IE9 Preview 3 Is Available For Download
Microsoft originally unveiled Internet Explorer 9 at PDC 2009. IE 9 will take advantage of the power of the GPU for all page rendering and developers can exploit this using CSS, DHTML and javascript. Microsoft’s third preview version of Internet Explorer 9 shows that the company can rise to the competitive challenge posed by Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Opera. Microsoft… Read more
Xbox 360 Hardware Problems Have Been Fixed for A Couple Years Now: Microsoft
The infamous “Red Ring of Death” may have been removed from the new Xbox 360 model, but nothing can erase the fact that Microsoft struggled to produce reliable Xbox 360 hardware for years. Few companies could withstand such a monumental goof (it cost Microsoft over a billion dollars in repairs and extended warranties), but now with the new slimmed down… Read more
No plans for 3D in next-gen PSP: Sony
Scott Rohde has said Sony doesn’t plan on including 3D in a future version of PSP. Speaking with IndustryGamers during E3, the worldwide studios VP said there are no plans for the tech, and that PSP2 is not something Sony’s talking about at the moment. “No, no plans for that,” he said when we asked about 3D for a future… Read more
