Sony Bravia HDTV/PS2 Combo in Europe

DEC. 3, 2010 • Europe just got a new Sony HD TV with a built in PlayStation 2. The Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300 is a 22-inch 720p HD set with four HDMI slots, three USB ports, and an ethernet port for watching internet video. DVD playback is a standard feature on the set that went on sale in the U.K. for £200 ($310). Impact: As a compact HD set with built-in DVD playback and Internet connectivity,.....

Microsoft Parlays With TV Networks

NOV. 29, 2010 • The Reuters news service reports that Microsoft Corp. is in early discussions with media companies to license their TV networks for a new online pay-television subscription service to be distributed through devices such as, but not limited to, the Xbox 360 video game console. Microsoft has proposed a range of options including creating a “virtual cable operator” delivered over the Internet for which users pay a monthly fee. Another po.....

Crytek Warface Goes Online Free-to-Play

NOV. 25, 2010 • Crytek GmbH announced it first online F2P first-person shooter title, Warface. The game uses the CryENGINE 3 platform for high-quality visuals, and was developed at Crytek Seoul primarily for the Korean market. Multiplayer co-operative and PvP features are planned. Chinese publisher Tencent has acquired the exclusive rights to market the Warface in China. Impact: Outside of Bli.....

CD Projekt to Fine Witcher 2 Pirates

NOV. 20, 2010 • Fearing that its upcoming single-player RPG Witcher 2 will be a major piracy target, Polish publisher CD Projekt is signing on with legal firms in larger markets. Users whose accounts can be identified with an illegal download of the game will receive a letter demanding payment of a fine, or risk legal action. CD Projekt says the fine amount will be more than the retail price of the game, but hasn’t said how much. .....

CityVille Localized

NOV. 20, 2010 • Continuing its expanding embrace of new international markets, Zynga announced that its next major title CityVille, will be localized at launch into five languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. Impact: With a lot of competition on its heels, Zynga doesn’t have the luxury it once did to roll out new titles in a viral fashion. With so much market share to .....

OnLive Micro Console Pre-Order

NOV. 19, 2010 • OnLive began taking pre-orders for its TV-compatible OnLive micro console unit. For $99, consumers receive one OnLive wireless controller plus a $50 credit. Earlier in the year the firm scrapped its $14.95 paid subscription model that forced user to pay just for the privilege to buy titles. New releases games can be purchased a la carte, but starting Jan.15 OnLive will put in place a $9.99 per month PlayPack subscription that gives users 24/7 acc.....

Mobile Ad Impressions

NOV. 18, 2010 • Independent mobile ad firm Millennial Media reported that in October both the iOS and Android platforms accounted for 37% of U.S. ad impressions. Blackberry systems came in at 20%. Ad impressions for the iOS grew 12% between September and October, while Android saw 65% growth for the same period. A large number of devices spread over numerous carriers was the primary reason for Android’s higher growth rate. .....

WildTangent Rents Games

NOV. 16, 2010 • Online game rentals have a new twist with the launch of WildTangent Games. The object is still to encourage consumers to purchase, but the new site makes it very easy to try before buying. Many of the 1,300 available titles can be played for free for up to several hours, much long.....

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