Platty Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 Announcement regarding Sky tv on Xbox tommorow. Sounds interesting and link??
Shorty Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Good choice! Infact, just remove the thing all together. They shipped it to me ;_; all those things with 'high' and 'med' priorities and they pick the thing at the bottom of the list -_- Lovefilm fail sometimes.
Hero-of-Time Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Sounds interesting and link?? Here you go. Press ReleaseMillions of entertainment fans will soon have the way they watch TV transformed, as Xbox 360 and Sky announce a ground-breaking partnership which will enable, for the first time ever, premium live television to be watched through a games console. In a UK and Ireland first, Sky Player, Sky's online TV service, will come to Xbox LIVE in the autumn, allowing Xbox owners to access a range of channels and programmes to either view live or on-demand. Details of the full channel line-up will be revealed closer to launch, but it is anticipated that Xbox LIVE users will be able to access blockbuster movies, must-see entertainment shows, thought-provoking documentaries, programming dedicated to kids, music and the arts, as well as all the excitement of Premier League football, Test Match cricket and a wide variety of other sports through Sky Sports. The news, officially unveiled today in Central London by Sky Sports News Georgie Thompson, reveals there will be a number of viewing options. For a new customer joining Sky through their Xbox, Sky Player will offer a wide range of live channels and on-demand content via a number of different packages. These customers will also be able to access their favourite shows on a pay-per-view basis. Existing Sky customers who already own an Xbox will benefit from another way to view their favourite shows, in addition to their Sky set-top box and PC or Mac There will be a range of unique interactive services available to the Xbox LIVE / Sky Player offering. For Sky Sports, for example, this will mean that live coverage will be supported by range of applications to enhance the viewing experience further. As well as fans being able to communicate with one another in real time via their broadband connections, they will also be able to check news and access fixtures, league tables and other on-demand information. Interactive applications will also be developed across other programmes genres. Stephen Nuttall, Director of Sky's Commercial Group comments:" Our partnership with Xbox is a further example of our commitment to put choice and control in the hands of customers. Xbox owners now have a range of ways to access Sky content and can pick and choose the platform and packages that are right for them. We are extremely excited about the opportunity of reaching Xbox owners who are looking to experience Sky for the first time, as well as giving our existing customers yet another way to experience the content they love." Echoing this, Neil Thompson, Head of Xbox UK and Ireland, adds: "Our customers have told us that they want the opportunity to use their consoles as a way to access TV and once again Xbox has pulled off an entertainment first with amazing content and rich interactive experience. The combination of Sky's leadership in content creation and aggregation and our own in creating a constantly evolving new generation of rich 360 entertainment experiences means we are one step closer to our goal of offering Xbox owners the best entertainment experiences out there, whether it's movies, music, games, interactive experiences or high quality TV." Sky Player joins Xbox LIVE's ever-expanding interactive online offering spanning on-demand films, music videos and games. It also enables users to communicate with each other via live video chat and MSN Messenger, beating console rivals to cement Xbox 360 as a true pioneer of home entertainment. Sky Player currently provides access to a range of live TV channels – including Sky Sports – and a comprehensive on-demand library of thousands of programmes spanning entertainment, movies, documentaries, kids, culture, news and sport. End
Ganepark32 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 So this must be what Microsoft were referring to when they said they were going to shake up the way you view entertainment. It's a nice idea, but how it does will obviously depend on what channels they get access to but I'm sure Microsoft will push for as much as they can get.
Babooo Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Sky player sounds awesome but as mentioned above, it all depends on how many channels we can access through our Xbox. Awesome idea in theory though.
Bren Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 lol, microsoft takes on MAG http://kotaku.com/5272297/microsoft-shooting-for-a-300000-player-online-game
Shorty Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Can anyone who has played both advise me: which can I complete fastest out of C&C:RA3 and Prince of Persia? (The latter of which I am actually really enjoying so far!)
Dan_Dare Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) RA3 is also fairly easy but takes ages. Edited May 29, 2009 by Dan_Dare
Shorty Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 I've rented both, I want to know which I can finish first to send back thanks for the advice guys
spirited away Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Anyone else planning to go to the GAMEON event? Capcom have just announced a strong line-up of games. Should be worthwhile.
Goron_3 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Right first I laughed my head off when I heard of DJ Hero, simply because it was gonna be filled will mainstream, commercial shit...however (!), having just read that there'll be a fair few eminem and jay tracks on there it's got me interesting... Give me stuff from the golden era such as Public Enemy and Wu-Tang and day one purchase for me!
Cube Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Right first I laughed my head off when I heard of DJ Hero, simply because it was gonna be filled will mainstream, commercial shit...however (!), having just read that there'll be a fair few eminem and jay tracks on there it's got me interesting... You're complaining that it will have mainstream commercial shit and are interested in it because it has mainstream commercial shit?
Platty Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) The Sky thing looks pretty good. Love the football idea where you can go into a room with all your mates and chat away whilst watching the game and mucking around with your avatars! bit geeky but should be fun if you cant make it down the pub some pics and a good little vid: http://www.paidcontent.co.uk/entry/419-video-sky-xbox/ Edited May 29, 2009 by Platty
Babooo Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Just wanna say that Far Cry 2 is a pile of shit. Hate the way you have to find your own missions...trying to be open world but fails. Enemies can take sooo much damage its absolutely ridiculous. And how the hell can you tell where the fuckers are? They all have pin point accuracy which doesn't help. Seriously the only good thing about this game is the way fires spread. Not gonna bother trying to progress with this any further. Absolute bollocks.
Choze Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Kojima is going to be at the 360 conference. With the stuff on the new MGS website indicating PS3 360 PC what could it be about?
dwarf Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Just wanna say that Far Cry 2 is a pile of shit. Hate the way you have to find your own missions...trying to be open world but fails. Enemies can take sooo much damage its absolutely ridiculous. And how the hell can you tell where the fuckers are? They all have pin point accuracy which doesn't help. Seriously the only good thing about this game is the way fires spread. Not gonna bother trying to progress with this any further. Absolute bollocks. I borrowed it from someone and it is shite. Boring campaign, only bothered with a few missions. I occasionally go online for some team-killing, it is hilarious with a friend, seeing how big and crazy your streaks can get before they turn on you.
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