RCMP Collars DVD Pirate
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that it seized thousands of counterfeit DVD movie and video game discs as well as copying equipment from a home in Wallaceburg, Ontario.
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PlayStation 3 Overtakes Xbox 360
Strategy Analytics announced that, according to its latest research, the active installed base of PlayStation 3 (PS3) game consoles reached 43.4 million systems worldwide by the end of 2010, compared to 42.9 million Xbox 360 units.
Amazon to Acquire LOVEFiLM
Amazon.com, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in LOVEFiLM International Limited.
Nintendo DS and Wii Set U.S. Sales Records
Nintendo announced that its Nintendo DS and Wii set new U.S. sales records in 2010.
Nintendo Sells 1.5 Million Video Game Systems
Nintendo announced that, according to its internal sales estimates, the company sold 1.5 million video game systems (900,000 NDS and 600,000 Wii) between Nov. 21 and Nov. 27, 2010.
Activision Launches Call of Duty Black Ops
Activision Publishing, Inc. announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops is now available at retail stores worldwide. According to the statement, Call of Duty: Black Ops is compatible with the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Windows PC and Nintendo DS.
Best Buy Rises Early for Call of Duty Black Ops
Best Buy announced that it will hold midnight events on November 9, 2010 for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops.
A Snapshot of the Canadian Video Game Industry
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) announced that it has published its annual snapshot of the Canadian computer and video game industry.
Game Consoles Nibbling at OTT Video Market
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.
Netflix Launches Canadian Service
Netflix, Inc. announced that it has launched its Canadian service for streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet. According to the statement, Netflix also inked Canadian license agreements with major motion picture studios such as Lionsgate, MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Universal Pictures, as well as Canadian distributors …
Apple TV Faces Tough Market
IMS Research announced that Apple’s latest iteration of Apple TV may face a more challenging market than its predecessors. According to the statement, previous versions had difficulties gaining traction and the new and improved Apple TV may encounter a similar fate.