Netflix iPhone Bound

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Netflix will be coming to the iPhone, according to an announcement during Apple’s WWDC. This marks yet another platform that Netflix is available to, which includes several set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, HD television sets, DVRs and game consoles.

Barclays analyst Doug Anmuth says that the Netflix iPhone app “should have a positive effect on subscriber growth, churn, & potentially SAC.” However, the new limited data plans from AT&T could put a damper on 3G streaming.

Anmuth doesn’t think that Netflix is going to be stopping its mobile expansion with just iPhone, and expects an Android app soon.

Source: Business Insider

Guitar Hero Rocking App Store

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Activision revealed recently that that they will be bringing Guitar Hero to the iPhone and iPod Touch for the first time. Made by Vicarious Visions from the ground up for the iPhone and iPod Touch, the app will have avatar customization, Facebook postings and leaderboards, and the ability to download new tracks using an in-game music store.

“With Guitar Hero for the iPhone and iPod Touch, we are once again leveraging our leadership position in the music/rhythm videogame space to deliver an all-new Guitar Hero experience that millions of people around the world can enjoy anytime, anywhere,” said David Haddad, Chief Operating Officer for Guitar Hero. “From our headliner set list in the base app and forthcoming song packs to the innovative new social integration and guitar shredding gameplay mechanics, Guitar Hero will let players experience and interact with music in all-new ways.”

The Guitar Hero app costs $2.99 and comes with six songs, while six song packs with three tracks apiece will be available at launch for $1.99 each.

PS4 v3.1: Viral Promotion?

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Recently a new video emerged that appears to be a viral video from Sony. The production values would suggest an official video and the glasses on the oddly convulsing man seem to point to 3D capabilities, but for now (as with many viral videos) things are a mystery.

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Kim Kardashian May Be Next Lara Croft

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According to reports, Kim Kardashian is in talks to be Lara Croft in the next Tomb Raider film. The reality TV star would take the lead role in a film that would reboot the franchise that originally starred Angelina Jolie.

“This will be something very different to Angelina’s Lara,” a source said. K”im is wanted to play a far more comic-strip version of Lara which would be shot in 3-D and aimed at a teen audience.”

Kardashian has spoken of her desire to get into movie acting and has apparently been taking acting lessons.

Source: Showbiz Spy

Prince Of Persia Falls To Fourth In Box Office

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Movie box office takes continued to slide with a nearly quarter reduction from last year, from $165.3 million to $125 million. Shrek Forever After continued its reign at number one for the third straight week taking in $25.3 million and bringing its domestic total to $183 million in ticket sales to date.

Get Him to the Greek and Killers had lukewarm debuts of $17.4 million and $16.1 million, compared to the $45 million that another comedy, The Hangover took last Summer. Meanwhile, both Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Sex and the City 2 saw over 50 percent drops from their opening weekends, down to $13.9 million and $12.7 million, respectively.

Source: New York Times

Square Enix Launches Third Dungeon Siege

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Square Enix today announced that it will be publishing Dungeon Siege 3, showing their increasing commitment to Western developed titles. Under development at Obsidian Entertainment, the game will be made with input from Gas Powered Games, creator of the IP.

“It’s a distinct privilege and thrill to become a part of the Dungeon Siege legacy,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO and Co-Founder of Obsidian Entertainment. “This partnership with Square Enix is a milestone for both Obsidian and the franchise, and the two companies strengths for compelling characters and storytelling will shine throughout Dungeon Siege 3.”

Chris Taylor, who helped create Dungeon Siege at Gas Powered Games, will be a formal adviser during the development of the game. “It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Obsidian,” said Taylor. “They are a very talented developer who really knows what it takes to build a deep and engaging RPG experience, and I can t think of a better group to continue the Dungeon Siege series .”

Dungeon Siege 3 will release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC and features an all-new co-op multiplayer mode. Additionally, the action-RPG will have more interaction in the story.

“Square Enix is proud to partner with Obsidian Entertainment for Dungeon Siege 3,” said Mike Sherlock, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Square Enix Europe. “The company has a history in making some of the most immersive and entertaining videogames and is a perfect fit to take the franchise forward and create a new benchmark for the action-RPG.”

iPhone 4 Sees Official Unveiling

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As expected, Apple today unveiled the latest version of the iPhone at WWDC. The iPhone 4 comes equipped with an extra camera (front-facing for video conferences) and a gyroscope (expected to be used by developers in a variety of ways).

“It is the thinnest smartphone on the planet,” said CEO Steve Jobs, saying it was 9.3 millimeters thick. He also described the stronger battery and the steel frame of the phone, which is used as an antenna.

The iPhone 4 will also be faster than previous iPhones, coming equipped with the A4 chip also featured in the iPad. The iPhone is also described as being more angular that the previous designs of the iPhone.

This new iPhone 4 will be available June 24 in black and white cases.  Apple plans to make the device available for $199 for the 16-gigabyte version and $299 for the 32-gigabyte version.

The latest version of the iPhone OS (called iOS 4) will feature multitasking, location applications, a gaming platform called Games Center, an iBooks readers and a new e-mail inbox. Despite anticipation that a Verizon compatible iPhone would be unveiled, no such announcement was made, leaving AT&T the exclusive carrier of Apple products for the moment.

Source: New York Times

FarmVille Planted On iPhone

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Zynga CEO Mark Pincus today announced that FarmVille will be coming to the iPhone. The announcement was made during Apple’s WWDC, where he also said that the popular Facebook game has over 70 million active monthly users

“With FarmVille on the iPhone, you can farm anytime, anywhere,” said Pincus.

The game will be supported by micro-transactions, much in the same way that the Facebook version of the game is. The game will make use of iPhone s push notification feature to give players notifications of their virtual crops and livestock.

FarmVille for iPhone is expected to launch later in June.

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