Frito-Lay North America (PepsiCo) announced that consumers can use a redeemable code found on specially marked bags of Doritos Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese flavored tortilla chips to unlock Doritos 3D mode in Madden NFL 11 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (PS3).
The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) announced that it has released its Third Quarter 2010 Home Entertainment Report, which details year-to-date U.S. sales figures for the home entertainment industry (DVD, Blu-ray Disc, digital distribution).
Sony Canada announced that consumers who purchase and register a Sony BRAVIA 3D-capable HDTV from now until February 28, 2011 will receive copies of Disney’s Alice In Wonderland and Bolt on Blu-ray 3D.
Knowledge Networks announced that, according to its latest survey, videogame consoles have already taken a bite out of the Over-the-Top (OTT) video market.
Electronic Arts Inc. announced that its Medal of Honor video game has sold more than 1.5 million copies since release and claimed the #1 chart position in the UK (GfK-ChartTrack data). According to the statement, EA will also release a new free multiplayer mode for Medal of Honor entitled ‘Clean Sweep’ on November 2, 2010.
Netflix, Inc. and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced that Netflix has selected Dolby Digital Plus to deliver 5.1-channel surround sound for TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet. According to the statement, beginning October 18, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) will be the first consumer electronics device to support 5.1-channel surround sound on movies streamed …
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Activision Publishing, Inc. announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in stereoscopic 3D when the game launches at retail outlets worldwide on November 9, 2010. According to the statement, Call of Duty: Black Ops will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs utilizing active shutter 3D glasses and be playable in …
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and LOVEFiLM announced that the companies have signed an agreement that will see LOVEFiLM become the official integrated subscription film service provider in the UK on the PlayStation 3 (PS3).
Futuresource Consulting announced that, according to its latest estimates, sales of Blu-ray Disc (BD) players (excluding Sony’s PlayStation 3) will total nearly 24 million units this year across the United States, Europe and Japan.
ABI Research announced that it expects worldwide 3D TV shipments to approach 50 million units in 2015. According to the statement, a new ABI Research study, “3D TVs” includes forecasts for flat-panel TVs, 3D-ready TVs, and consumer survey data from July 2010.
Sony Corporation announced that it will showcase its 3D products, technologies and content at CEATEC JAPAN, to be held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex in Chiba City, October 5-9, 2010.