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Netflix Expanding Streaming To New Consoles?
G4 TV - TheFeed —
... isn't enough content available. But still, "some" is better than "none," and I hope the service expands to the PS3 and/or Wii.
Think about this: If Netflix streams to the PlayStation 3, but doesn't charge any more than you pay for regular Netflix now, and you didn't need to pay Sony any kind of extra fee, it could change a lot of people's minds about which console to buy. Yeah, that's a lot of speculation, but it could happen.
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Netflix job posting hints at movie streaming for other consoles
Joystiq —
... for Netflix seeks an "Engineering Leader -- Gaming Platforms," reports Gamasutra. The applicant is expected to have experience developing and testing media rich applications, and should be prepared to "rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms." ...
Netflix Job Posting Hints at Expanded Console Support
GameDaily BIZ Features Feed —
Gamasutra today uncovered a Netflix job posting for a position titled "Engineering Leader - Gaming Platforms." The post says that the team works on "prototyping, testing and building the Netflix experience for gaming consoles" and is "tasked with bringing the latest generation of movie discovery and delivery technology to the gaming console platforms." "We are looking for a hands-on leader and innovator," reads the job posting. "We seek deep experience developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles. Candidates will be technical, ...
Job Listing Stirs Netflix on Wii, PS3 Rumors
Wired: Game|Life —
... see Netflix service on your PlayStation 3 or Wii any time soon, it does seem as if the company wants to expand its presence in the console market.
The question now is whether gamers want to stream video to their console of choice. PlayStation 3 fans have shown an interest in downloading films and television, but do you Wii fans feel the need to watch the latest NBC sitcoms on your lil' white console?
Engineering Leader—Gaming Platforms [Netflix Job Center, via Gamasutra]
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Netflix Expanding Service To Other Consoles?
The Escapist : Latest News —
... about the service coming to Wii. Those rumors said that Netflix was surveying interest in a service for the Wii that would allow users to stream movies if they bought a disc that would enable the functionality and would have to be inserted every time they used it. So there's already that. As for what it means for Netflix on PS3, well, it means at least that Netflix is considering it. [Via Gamasutra ]
Netflix Streaming on PS3 May Not be Far Off
PlayStation LifeStyle —
Netflix has a job opening for an Engineering Leader — Gaming Platforms. This is far from a smoking gun, but it does breath new life into the various rumors that Netflix will be making its way to other gaming consoles. There have been no formal announcements, but it would not be surprising if this was kept mum until E3. Is there a real demand for Netflix streaming on PS3? Feel free to share in our comments.
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PODCAST: EvilCast NewsBrief, Episode #37
www.GamesAreEvil.com —
... week of news, but we may get a Sims soda out of the deal! Ok, ok, so there isn’t an actual Sims soda in the works (that we know of) yet, but we know you want to see another gamefuel launch along side the Sims.
Links to Topics Discussed:
1. Sims 3 to rival Halo 3
2. Patapon 2 may be download only
3. Gamestop thinks they might be wrong
4. InFamous receives anti-delay
5. Netflix on PS3?
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Netflix Looking For Console Programmers [NetFlix]
Kotaku —
... and delivery technology to the gaming console platforms our growing subscribers use every day". If the use of gaming consoles isn't enough for you, consider that the successful candidate will "help build a small technology team to rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms". A variety of platforms? While it seems the PS3 would be a given, and likely the Wii as well, we wonder if the rumoured new PSP could play nice with Netflix... Report: Netflix Hiring To Extend Console Streaming [Gamasutra]
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Netflix possibly looking to expand console presence
Opposable Thumbs —
... . Gamers love movies, and we love being able to stream them to our consoles. Now, based on a new job posting, it looks like the mail-and-streaming rental service is seeking to expand its console presence. ...
PODCAST: EvilCast NewsBrief, Episode #38
www.GamesAreEvil.com —
... We touch on some great bits of news this time around, but once the rumors settle, we touch on some serious topics that are hitting the Xbox LIVE community.
Links to Topics Discussed:
1. Arr! The pirates be cast overboard
2. Banjo-Tooie again-ie
3. David Reeves says “See ya” to SCEE
4. 12 years = 10% done… wtf?
5. We all live in a yellow submarine
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Best of the Week: April 13th - April 17th, 2009
Binge Gamer Dot Net —
... Dan Aykroyd on how Ghostbusters: The Video Game is awesome - The Feed
Hideo Kojima talks about his greatness, willingness to work with Western developers - Kikizo
SCEA’s John Koller promises 2009 will be banner year for PSP - GamesIndustry
Kevin Bachus on why the Phantom (remember that?) failed - Gamasutra
Rumor Has It…
Netflix to be available on other consoles? - Gamasutra
More Take-Two buyout rumors? Say it ain’t so! - GamePolitics ...
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