Sentences with phrase «console gaming service»

Following the lead of competitor Sony, Microsoft will increase the cost of Xbox Live, its online console gaming service, in Canada.

Well over a month after the cyber attacks that took out Sony's Playstation Network on April 20, the company has announced that the online console gaming service, including the Playstation Store, will be fully restored later this week.

It did so off the back of Xbox Live, which built on one of the few outright successes of the original Xbox to become what's still the most reliable, best - equipped console gaming service.

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There's no internet browser, nor social media, and almost no streaming services — the console is laser - focused on gaming.

Beyond the new label, the ESRB has also launched a website dedicated to educating parents on various aspects of gaming — from parental control instructions for each console, to information about how various online services work, and all sorts of other stuff.

As a result, there are only two camps who may be interested in taking advantage of GameStop's Black Friday deal: those who have a tangible interest in video games but never actually got around to buying a console, or those who are uninterested in gaming but who will use the Xbox 360 to run Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Microsoft's own «movies and TV» service (morphing the device into something of a free alternative to a Roku or other streaming gadget).

The challenge with evaluating the PS3's success is that (unlike freemium stand - alone products) the PS3 isn't a stand - alone product... it's a component of a larger product (Sony gaming platform) that includes the console hardware as well as the peripherals, game software, the online service, the royalties generated from licensing other content (music, ads, etc) and so on.

Starting April 8, «The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug» will also be available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

IHS is also optimistic about the PS4's overall profitability saying that «lower research and development costs for PlayStation 4 hardware, additional revenue streams from online service subscriptions and a more aggressive transition to higher margin digital content sales are combining to strengthen Sony's games business outlook even in the face of increased competition from cheap Android consoles and alternative devices eating into consumers» gaming time, including smartphones and tablets.»

They're in a position to make the Switch the go - to console for classic games, party games, mobile gaming, streaming services, and of course, fantastic first - party exclusives.

HTC has made a sizable investment in the cloud gaming service OnLive, according to SlashGear, and there will be a version of their controller than can connect to the HTC Flyer and allow you to play console quality games through it.

Other products have already received waivers on a temporary basis: «Internet protocol - enabled television sets, Internet - enabled digital video players, cable set - top boxes, and gaming consoles, services and software» are exempt from the rules until October 2015, for instance.

Despite competitors popping up all the time, Neflix remains the leading subscription service for watching television and movies on nearly any device you can imagine (from those powered by Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS and even console gaming systems).

It has been successful with its Xbox gaming and entertainment console, and has mae inroads in cloud computing and business services, but its efforts to get into the tablet market with its own branded Surface have flopped, resulting in an embarrassing writeoff of $ 900 million.

The publication writes that the updated iteration of the company's popular mobile gaming console will be released on January 27th; the company will also «outline a strategy to use its networked entertainment services to share games, movies and music among handheld products, TVs and other devices.»

With the launch of the new PlayStation Vita hand - held gaming console closer at hand, Sony has recently announced dedicated apps from social networking and communication services like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Skype to debut on its device.

B&N can always take a page out of the gaming console market and deny access to their online store and services to rooted or un-updated Nooks.

I'm actually fine with this (especially since Nintendo's online services are completely free), as long as the console / gaming experience is not ruined.

Sony needs to realize that this generation of consoles and the people who are buying into the ps3 that online gaming and it's psn / Home service matter a hell of a lot more than last gen and at this stage the Playstation is behind it's competitor on the online front I am a happy ps3 owner but can see why some refuse to buy into it just yet, however i think millions of potential ps3 owners are just biding there time and will come flocking to the system once a price of around # 299 is reached.

«Our XSEED Games console and PC brand will continue to offer the quality games and service for which it is known, and Marvelous Online gives us expanded reach into mobile and online social gaming markets.»

OnLive has shacked up with Kickstarter smash hit Ouya, in a deal which will see the cloud gaming company bring its full service to the Ouya console at launch, including its impressive catalogue of games.

Twitch has spoken on their focus for their services to provide gaming content for PlayStation 4 consoles.

Sony will now let users on the company's PlayStation Network, its online service for its PlayStation game console, link to a Sony Rewards account to earn credit from trophies awarded for gaming.

Cloud gaming service OnLive is releasing an app for tablets and smartphones that will allow users to play its console - style games on those devices.

I don't think we should confuse the disappearance of a physical box meaning console style gaming will disappear, but the delivery format of games might move from a box you plug into your tv to a portable device that can be used anywhere or as a streaming service like PS Now.

Those that might not know PS Now serive is the first step from Sony in offering gaming via a streaming service without a console.

Nintendo has promised that the Switch's upcoming online service will include a library of classic games that will help turn the portable console into an epic — but not perfect — retro gaming machine.

Xbox Live is a supplemental service to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One gaming consoles that allows for online gameplay and additional entertainment features to be downloaded.

This can be seen with the ability of next - gen consoles to use the cloud for content and data storage services, content streaming, multiplayer and social features and even remote gaming.

This report explores the technical specifications of the latest generation of home consoles, their features and the gaming and non-gaming services they deliver.

Thirdly the 7th generation was longer due to the rise of online gaming and services such as Netflix, all three consoles were marketed as entertainment systems and the aim was to sell to non gaming families as well but it would take a while for the cost of the consoles to come down to somewhere more affordable for this market.

Major features of the console include its unified online gaming service, the PlayStation Network, its multimedia capabilities, connectivity with the PlayStation Portable, and its use of the Blu - ray Disc as its primary storage medium.

Humble Bundle, the popular service for bargain digital game bundles, has stepped into the realm of console gaming with its brand new «Humble Nindie Bundle» — a collection of indie games for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. From $ 1 USD you can get the acclaimed Guacamelee!

Not sure what you expect from Plus, but this is the best service in the gaming industry for consoles.

Gearbox may receive information such as a console ID, gaming service ID, game achievements, game scores and performance, or other device ID other console / device use information, or other information and statistics regarding your usage of the games.

Xbox head Phil Spencer recently shared an update on the future of Microsoft's gaming endeavors, from enhanced support for the Xbox console and its first - party titles to crafting innovative new service models and presenting more opportunities to small game developers.

While online gaming services have become standard on current generation consoles and traditional disc - based distribution methods are somewhat inefficient in this day and age, there are still a few remnants left over from the old days of the demo disc.

The free streaming service is now available on Sony gaming consoles in the U.S and Canada with availability coming very soon to Latin America.

This new «cloud - based gaming» service will first include the PlayStation 4 and 3 consoles then the PlayStation Vita handheld console and also televisions, tablet computers, and...

One of the bigger news items coming out of the Game Developers Conference this week is the reveal of OnLive, a new gaming service that wants to make our beloved consoles obsolete.

Unfortunately the latest entry was not for the Nintendo Switch, the highly popular hybrid gaming console, but Nintendo did decide to service mobile users with the newest game.

Gaming on Nintendo's latest console won't be too much for owners as the publisher revealed a $ 20 annual sub and more: REDMOND, Wash. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nintendo's upcoming Nintendo Switch Online service is an affordable, multi-featured paid service that lets users enjoy online play for compatible Nintendo Switch games, access classic NES Read More...

The company operates as a full - service publisher, bringing unique content to gamers via consoles, handheld gaming systems, and personal computers, and is one of the top 15 video game publishers in the world.

Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services.

The responses weren't adequate for Sterling, however, not just because Grosso used false equivalencies to established methods of price flexibility and indirectly dismissed Sterling and others» concerns about the industry but because it didn't address all of Sterling's questions, namely how the service is being responsibly implemented, if users are put off when they learn they may be paying more for the same item, about the risk of saturating the mobile gaming market, and whether or not the company was approached by developers making larger games for console and PC.

Nintendo will launch a paid service called Nintendo Switch Online, which allows Nintendo Switch owners to enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated mobile app that connects to the Nintendo Switch console.

Nintendo TVii is the company's free service for integrating live TV, streaming video and TiVo DVR services into the highly anticipated gaming console.

When Sega first launched its online service for the Dreamcast, Nintendo dismissed internet console gaming as little more than a fad.

We stand at a crucial juncture in console gaming history at the moment - right before network services are so fully embedded that they can replace consoles as a game delivery mechanism entirely, and right after phones and tablets have changed consumer expectations about hardware release frequencies.

CBS All Access subscribers are able to use the service online, on mobile devices and tablets, and on numerous streaming devices and gaming consoles.