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US Xbox 360 owners are now spending more time using Xbox 360’s multimedia functions than they are gaming. It’s the realisation of a long-term goal for Microsoft, which has spent huge amounts of time and money to try and position its device not just as a games console but also …
Read More »Video games now bigger than movies
Growth in digital has seen video games overtake movies as the most lucrative entertainment medium in the UK. The figures published in the ERA Yearbook 2012 shows that despite faltering physical sales, digital downloads and apps meant UK games market sales reached 1.92bn in 2011. That’s well ahead of video …
Read More »Netflix is finally coming to the UK
US film and TV streaming service Netflix will launch in the UK and Ireland early next year. Its arrival will allow users to stream TV shows and films to their TV, consoles and PCs as well as smartphones and tablets offering access for those on the move.Supporting mobile devices include …
Read More »Games retailers turn to film for sales boost
UK games retailers are missing a trick by not stocking DVD and Blu-rays, Koch has told MCV. The firm’s words come as GAME and Gamestation announced that it will be selling Blu-ray movies alongside PS3 hardware in around 300 of its stores. DVDs are much more mass market than games, …
Read More »Resident Evil film boss slams bad game movie directors
The Hollywood movie director behind the Resident Evil films has hit out at the directors of poor video game adaptations. Paul WS Anderson’s Resident Evil film series is the most successful video game to movie franchise around, generating billions in revenue across four films and there’s a fifth one due …
Read More »Signs of 3D struggles at cinema
There are indications in the US that the appetite for 3D movies is on the decline. This is of particular concern to content holders as, with the further establishment of 3D in the public consciousness, it would be usual to be expecting growth in the format at this stage in …
Read More »Ubisoft sets up film division
French publisher Ubisoft is launching its own movie division to bring its games properties to TVs and cinemas. Popular titles such as Assassin’s Creed and Ghost Recon could be transformed into films and TV shows through Ubisoft Motion Pictures, following the launch of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time …
Read More »New retail stats show games on top in entertainment war
3.3 million copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops were sold in 2010, making it the most successful entertainment property of the year, according to ERA. The game beat the DVD/Blu-ray of Avatar, which sold 3m units since launch. The highest charted music CD was Take That’s Progress in fifth …
Read More »Facebook clarifies Warner movie service
Facebook has clarified that it has not partnered with Warner Bros to bring movies to its site. Instead, the initiative is based on an app that Warner is testing via the social network, using Facebook Credits to allow users to purchase or rent its films. The service was announced this …
Read More »Facebook signs Warner movie partnership
Facebook and Warner Bros have announced a partnership that will see the latter’s movies made available for rental or purchase with Facebook Credits. The first flick covered by the new deal will be The Dark Knight, with more to be added in the coming months. Rentals will give users access …
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