Posts tagged VideoOnDemand 
WSJ: Sony prepping plunge into video download service
The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony is preparing for a full-on fight in the digital downloads arena with new video services tied to its Bravia televisions and PlayStation systems. Gasping in surprise at this point is a clear sign that you haven't been keeping up with the news, though reminding...
Sky partners with Sony to bring Video on Demand to PSP
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced today that they will be partnering with the UK television service provider Sky. Together they will be developing a Video on Demand download service for the PSP in the UK and Ireland. Focusing exclusively on video content, Sony and Sky are currently ...
Movie download service on its way to PS3, PSP "really soon"
Peter Dille, Sony's VP of Marketing, confirmed that a downloadable movie service would make its way to the PS3 and PSP very soon. Not only that, but Sony recognizes the potential of such an application and are really concentrating their efforts on it: "I can tell you is we're working on it, we see t...
80GB PS3 launches in Korea
Sony just launched an 80GB version of PlayStation 3 in Korea. The console will also have a video on demand service in the country. The console reportedly costs 518000 won (approximately US $558). Those interested in checking out the launch party can see a gallery at Ruliweb here. Three hours prior ...
Korean PS3 gets video-on-demand
Earlier this week, Sony announced plans to launch a video-on-demand service in South Korea this June, simultaneously releasing an 80GB PS3 model to cater to the happy downloaders. Negotiations with telecom companies are still underway, but an anonymous spokesperson from Hanaro Telecom seemed confide...
PLAYSTATION Network planned expansions to benefit publishers
Phil Harrison wasn't the only Sony exec at the Online Game Developer's Conference in Seattle this week. Michael Shorrock, Sony's developer of third party developer relations, outlined more details on planned expansions for the PLAYSTATION Network. "It's designed to be a profitable eco-system for b...
