A major explosion was set off today in the format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD: Paramount Home Entertainment and Dreamworks Animation have announced they’re dropping the Blu-ray high-definition disc format and will issue new released exclusively on HD DVD. Both studios had originally announced support for the HD DVD format before deciding to hedge their bets and support both HD DVD and Blu-ray; now, the studios will exclusively support the HD DVD format based on an “extensive evaluation” of the high-definition disc market and the benefits of the HD DVD format. The deciding factor seem to have been the lower cost of HD DVD players in the marketplace (rather than consumer sales of discs in either format) and the lower cost of HD DVD production.
Tag Archive: Glory
WB Syncs ‘300′ PSP Game Launch with Movie
Warner Bros. Internactive Home Entertainment announced today it plans to ship its game based on the upcoming film 300: Road to Glory simultaneously wit the film’s theatrical release in 2007. The game is bein developed by Collision Studios, which has previously developed the strategy and adventure games Augustus and Napoleon.
Warhammer 40,000 Coming to N-Gage
Those who own a Nokia N-Gage mobile gaming phone might be interested to know that Games Workshop and THQ Wireless are planning on bringing the Warhammer 40,000 franchise to the platform as Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death.
Microsoft Debuts Mobile Video Downloads
Microsoft has announced the launch of MSN Video Downloads, which will provide daily television programming, including video content from MSNBC.com, Food Network, FOX Sports and IFILM Corp., fordownload to Windows Mobile -based devices such as Portable Media Centers and select Smartphones and Pocket PCs.
Since the launch of the Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Center last fall, more than 20 new content partners, including CinemaNow Inc., MLB.com, MSNBC.com, MSN Music, MTV Networks Music, Napster Inc., SnapStream Media Inc. and TiVo Inc., have agreed to make video available online specifically formatted for Windows Mobile-based multimedia devices.
NBC, Fox Invest In Mobile TV
MobiTV is a Java download available on Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Phones. Using its knowledge of the preferences and viewing patterns of a growing subscriber base, MobiTV partnered with these contentproviders to deliver programming that meets the demands of a TV audience on-the-move.
Dr. Phillip Alvelda, CEO of Idetic, Inc., the developer of MobiTV, said: “MobiTV has opened up a significant new category and distribution channel for television content. Having these major networks add their content to the MobiTV service is testimony to the momentum of MobiTV in the marketplace. With more than a billion mobile phone users worldwide, we believe live mobile TV, and our proprietary technology that makes this possible, represents a significant opportunity for all types of content providers.”
Nokia N-Gage QD Shipping Overseas
Nokia today announced that the latest addition to the N-Gage platform, the N-Gage QD game deck, started shipping today for markets in Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific. With a street price starting at
VIA Enters The Portable Gaming Market
Quote from the story at Techbits.ca
“Following on the introduction of the ‘Glory’ Personal Gaming Platform, VIA Technologies is set to introduce a new handheld device at E3. The specifications for the device have not been finalized, although the processor is anticipated to be a x86 NanoBGA processor. These processors are available at 533, 800, and 1000 Mhz.
The handheld should have advanced network capabilities, and being based on x86 architecture it is anticipated that it will be able to play PC titles. Obviously it will not be running Doom3, but with thousands of available titles and the networkability, this device would allow for playing of 2D and some 3D PC titles.”
Nokia To Showcase 11 New N-Gage Games At E3
From Nokia’s press release:
Nokia gears up for E3 2004 with a slew of new titles, its recently announced N-Gage QD game deck, and an impressive, immersive booth. Situated in the South Hall at area 1524, Nokia will be showcasing 11 N-Gage games: Pathway to Glory, Pocket Kingdom: Own the World, Ashen, Crash Nitro Kart, The Sims Bustin’ Out, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm, Call of Duty, Bomberman, Operation Shadow, Requiem of Hell, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004.
Nokia N-Gage QD Officially Released
The N-Gage QD is a compact device with a hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, powerful smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application. Gamers will be able to play all of their favorite N-Gage titles, connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks via the N-Gage Arena as well as take part in close-range mobile multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth wireless technology. The planned range of prices is expected to be from
Nokia Releases New Version of N-Gage
From Nokia’s press release:
Nokia today announced the N-Gage QD mobile game deck, the latest addition to the N-Gage platform. The N-Gage QD is a compact device with a hot-swappable multimedia (MMC) slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, brighter screen, powerful smartphone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application. Gamers will be able to play all of their favorite N-Gage titles, connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks via the N-Gage Arena as well as take part in close-range mobile multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth wireless technology.
