Netflix Now Streaming to Xbox 360 in Canada
Netflix, Inc. announced that Netflix members in Canada can now watch movies and TV episodes streamed via the Xbox 360 game console.
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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.
Microsoft Unveils 17 Games for Xbox 360 Kinect
Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of a multiyear advertising campaign and revealed the complete lineup of 17 Kinect for Xbox 360 controller-free games debuting in November 2010. According to the statement, these titles include Kinect Adventures (Nov. 4), Kinectimals (Nov. 4), Game Party: In Motion (Nov. 18), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part …
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Medal of Honor Sells 1.5 Million Copies
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.
Noble Map Pack Expansion Announced for Halo Reach
Bungie announced that it is releasing The Noble Map Pack expansion for Halo: Reach on November 30, 2010. According to the statement, The Noble Map Pack DLC consists of three new multiplayer maps (Anchor 9, Tempest, Breakpoint), includes new achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore and will be available on Xbox LIVE for 800 …
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Mattrick to Head Microsoft Interactive Entertainment
Microsoft Corp. announced that it has promoted Don Mattrick to president of its Interactive Entertainment Business, which includes Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, Kinect, Zune Music/Video and Mediaroom, as well as PC and mobile interactive entertainment.
How Do Consumers Use Connected Devices?
The NPD Group announced that its latest report reveals how U.S. consumers are adopting connected devices and using digital content, as well as what motivates specific consumer groups to use connected devices and connect to, and purchase, content.
Kinect for Xbox 360 Attracts Advertisers
Microsoft Advertising announced that Chevrolet, Sprint and T-Mobile USA Inc. plan to launch Kinect for Xbox 360-related advertising campaigns, sponsorships and in-game product placements commencing Nov. 4, 2010.
Microsoft Zune Expands Internationally
Microsoft Corp. announced the further international expansion of Zune, its digital entertainment service. According to the statement, this fall, Zune will expand its music and video footprint and bring the free Zune software, Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service and enhanced features on Zune.net to new markets on Windows-based PCs, Windows Phone …
Turtle Beach Unveils Dolby 7.1 Headset System
Turtle Beach announced its new Ear Force DX11 7.1 Surround Sound System Bundle for Xbox 360 and PC gaming. Acording to the statement, the Ear Force DX11 headset bundle combines Turtle Beach’s Ear Force X11 gaming headset with the Ear Force DSS Dolby 7.1 surround sound processor.
Game Buyers Prefer Retail over Digital Distribution
Interpret LLC announced that its latest report, The Rise of Social Commerce, finds that 80% of gamers don’t purchase games digitally and the 20% that do also purchase more games at retail than their non-downloading counterparts.