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In the history of video games, the eighth generation is the next iteration of video game consoles expected to follow the current seventh generation: Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PlayStation 3, and Nintendo’s Wii. This includes handheld game units released in a similar timeframe. The Nintendo 3DS was released on March 27, 2011 and Sony’s PlayStation Vita was released on February 22, 2012 in North America.
Nintendo has announced its home console successor, the Wii ...

Comcast Set For Its Own IPTV Service To Fight AllVid?

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Comcast has been named in the recent Xbox TV lineup and some other interesting Internet TV deals. But now, they seem to just be going it alone on their own IPTV service, according to what they stated to the FCC, along with a device that ...

The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - Web TV Content Edition

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This was one of the biggest weeks in history for technology-related news, as the world mourned the passing of Steve Jobs. There were also a huge number of stories with a direct impact on the Internet TV wars, as streaming services added new content and ...

Major Microsoft Xbox TV Deals Imminent, But Still Will Need Something Unique

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Bloomberg wrote up some thoughts on where it looks like the new Microsoft Xbox TV initiative is headed and I have to admit, I like what it looks like. Basically, it could position the Xbox 360 as the single piece of tech you need for ...

The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - Google Plus Stampede Edition

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Seems like just a handful of major companies dominated the past week in online video. There were numerous stories and opinions about the public launch of Google Plus. Netflix prompted headlines galore with a huge announcement, and questions continued to surround the possible sale and ...

Xbox Teams With Clear Channel On Live Streaming Concert Video

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What's this? Xbox is tearing it up in regards to streaming video moves lately? I wonder if they felt like they might be falling behind on the home entertainment front to Sony, who has that whole Sony Pictures division (which includes Columbia, Tri-Star and like ...

Netflix To Split DVD & Streaming Services, Rebranding DVD As Qwikster

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Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an email from Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix. I suppose you might assume that we're such a popular online video website, that the CEOs of major video companies email me all the time, but I can ...

Will Netflix Be Crowned The King Of The Living Room?

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Whether through apps, game consoles or connected TVs, Netflix is well on its way to living room dominance. The market for connected TVs with built-in apps for Netflix, YouTube and others is poised for massive growth in the next few years, while 60% of homes ...

The Death Knell For Google TV? Logitech Revue Drops Price To $99

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Wow! Logitech announced they will take 60% off the price of their Google TV Logitech Revue units because more people are returning the units than buying them more retailers/wholesalers are returning units to Logitech than units are selling it seems. Does that spell the end ...

Hulu + Zune = Microsoft`s Subcription Streaming Online Video Plan?

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I just wrote a piece over at Gamers Daily News talking about how, if Microsoft were to pick up Hulu (and they are listed alongside Google & Yahoo as potential buyers) they could roll it into a new, higher level, higher priced, Xbox LIVE subscription. ...

Google In Talks To Acquire Hulu? Microsoft & Yahoo Too?

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Why does there always seem to be so much online video news coming out on Fridays? Christophor wrote this morning about the potential sale of Hulu: who the interested parties might be, and why they might want to buy the video property. Rumors have been ...

Is Hulu Worth Purchasing & Who Are The Suitors? You Make the Call

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I will give you all the information available at present. You decide if it is a sweet deal or a sour lemon. Deal? Alright, if you've just come out of a binge-induced coma and don't know what the heck I'm talking about, Hulu has dropped ...

The Weekly Online Video News Round Up - Rumor Edition

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We do our best every to cover the most important, most interesting, and most actionable news and articles in the world of online video. But we can't cover everything... at least, until we start cloning ourselves. So this weekly Sunday column is an attempt to ...

The Week's Best Viral Videos & Marketing Lessons: Short Films & Fakes

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It's that time once again--Friday morning, to be exact--when I provide you with a list of some of the best viral videos I found and read about throughout the week. Some are branded advertisements, some are artistic projects in nature, and of course some are ...

Microsoft Buys Video & Messaging Company, Skype, For $8.5 Billion

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Seemingly out of nowhere, Microsoft has acquired Skype for $8.5 Billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. There were rumors last night of the deal, and that was the first I'd heard of this possible deal. Now, half a day later, it's official. The move ...

Online Video Weekly News Reel - Witch Burning Edition

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No, we're not really burning witches. But last night was Čarodejnice here in the Czech Republic, a tradition where bonfires are lit to help send winter on its way and usher in Spring. There's a lot of thought on why we do it ranging from ...

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