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Surging sales of high-definition Blu-ray discs have seen the value of the UK home video market surge by 10 per cent year-on-year for the first quarter of 2010. March growth is up by 31 per cent year-on-year. In the period Blu-ray sales hit 2.7m units, a 69 per cent annual …
Read More »US: Blu-ray sales surge
In news that can only mean good things for Sony’s PS3, sales of Blu-ray discs in North America have shown an impressive year-on-year increase for the three months ending March 31st. Sales of Blu-ray discs in the period hit $331.31m, a massive 68.5 per cent year-on-year increase. In total Blu-ray …
Read More »Blu-ray capacity upped to 128GB
A new set of specifications outlined by The Blu-ray Disc Association has paved the way for the standard capacity of discs to reach as much as 128GB. However, unlike the recent spec boost that saw standard disc capacity upped to 33.4GB, the new disc standard will not be compatible with …
Read More »Section 8 gets PSN release
Having already hit Xbox 360 and PC late last year, futuristic shooter Section 8 is now heading to PS3 – though developer TimeGate has skipped publishers and retail, opting instead for a digital-only release on the PlayStation Network. The decision is most likely related to TimeGate’s legal spat with SouthPeak, …
Read More »Games RRP increase on the cards?
Gamers could face an unwelcome price hike at some stage this year as the price of procuring polycarbonate – a key material in the disc manufacturing process – continues to rise. DigiTimes reports that wholesale prices remained static throughout 2009 despite the increasing manufacturing costs, However, should the price of …
Read More »GoW Collection thrown UK lifeline
The God of War Collection will get a standalone release in the UK, SCEE has told VG247. The SKU bundles high definition ports of PS2 classics God of War and God of War II, and had previously only been confirmed for the North American market. Until now, those hoping to …
Read More »PS3 gets Michael Jackson bundle
With Sony Pictures handling the DVD and Blu-ray releases of recent Michael Jackson documentary This Is It, the Japanese arm of SCEJ has announced a new King of Pop themed PS3 bundle for the region. Along with a 120GB charcoal black version of the PS3 Slim, the SKU will also …
Read More »Blu-ray disc capacity upped
The prospect of additional layers means that Blu-ray capacity will no doubt over time continue to increase, but a new development from Sony and Panasonic could see the capacity of standard Blu-ray discs given a sizable bump. Best of all, the new tech is accessible to owners of current Blu-ray …
Read More »Blu-ray repair firm targets UK
ELM-Digitalia is working to expand its presence in the UK by promoting its range of Blu-ray repair machines. The company’s Eco series has sold more than 4,000 machines in its home market of Japan and ELM is working hard to raise awareness of the range in order to recreate this …
Read More »Blu-ray to be marketed hard this Xmas
The British Video Association has lifted the lid on a significant new TV advertising campaign designed to highlight the growing high definition Blu-ray format this Christmas. The push is being run on behalf of Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal pictures, Walt Disney and Warner. It’s part of a 1m …
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