Category Archives: Blu-ray
Sun, Feb 10, 2013 | 16:49 GMT
Wreck-It Ralph director: creating movies based on existing games is “very, very difficult” to pull off
Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore believes one of the reasons his film was such a rousing success – one to the tune of $376,748,715 grossed worldwide – is because it wasn’t based on an actual video game character.
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Posted in: Blu-ray, Disney, Movies
Tags: Rich Moore, Wreck-It Ralph
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 14:18 BST
Xbox 720: Blu-ray inside, always-on netcon required
Xbox 720 has been fully detailed to some third-parties, VG247 has learned, and has been slotted in for a Christmas 2013 release. And yes: of course it’ll have a Blu-ray drive.
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 21:04 GMT
Rumor: Next Xbox contains Blu-ray, anti-used system
An industry source has told Kotaku that Microsoft’s next Xbox will contain Blu-ray as its disc technology, and that it’ll introduce Kinect 2; and that it’s to contain some kind of anti-used game technology.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 02:54 BST
Twisted Metal and Uncharted trailers with Priest Unrated on Blu-ray
Sony has announced that if you purchase Priest Unrated on Blu-ray, you will also be getting a trailer for Twisted Metal. If you recall, the God of War III demo came with District 9, and a Resistance 3 demo was included with Battle Los Angeles. The demo will be included on the 2D disc in the package, and an Uncharted 3 video will be included with the 3D disc. Priest is a sci-fi/action film ased on the graphic novel series starring Paul Bettany, Maggie Q and the kickass Karl Urban as Black Hat. Go get it now.
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 | 20:23 BST
Mortal Kombat: Legacy hitting Blu-ray on November 8
Warner Premiere has announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy will arrive in stores on Blu-ray November 8. It includes all nine episodes from the web series, and 30 minutes of bonus content with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. A disc with featurettes “dedicated to the series’ fights, weapons, super powers, and unabashed Mortal Kombat fanatic/director Kevin Tancharoen,” is also included reports Gamespot. At launch it will run you $20.
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Posted in: Action, Blu-ray, Fighter, Movies
Tags: Kevin Tancharoen, mortal kombat legacy
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 | 12:29 BST
Iwata confirms non-DVD or Blu-ray playback for Wii U
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has confirmed that Wii U won’t have support for Blu-ray or DVD playback.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 | 18:05 GMT
Sony: PS3 the home for 3D entertainment
Sony’s posted a particularly chest-beaty piece on the official US Playstation Blog outlining how it believes PS3 is the “home of all things 3D entertainment,” and the leader in the 3D market.
Tue, Feb 08, 2011 | 03:20 GMT
Mortal Kombat costume DLC included with Blu-ray purchases
Unless you feel 1995′s Mortal Kombat and 1997′s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation are films assuredly destined for your collection, you’ll have to weigh your insistence on only supporting quality cinema with your obsessive need to play dress ups with virtual characters.
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Posted in: Blu-ray, Fighter, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: bonus content, dlc, mortal kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 | 15:20 GMT
Target’s Black Friday sales circular gets leaked a bit early
A black Friday avert for Target has been leaked a bit early, two weeks to be exact, and according to what’s listed on the flyer, there’s going to be more than just kitchen appliances on sale at the mega-retailer.
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 | 04:55 BST
Back to the Future details: PC/Mac in December
Telltale Games has dropped release specifics for Back to the Future: The Game.
PC and Mac platforms will get the game in December, with PS3 and iPad versions to follow.
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Posted in: Adventure, Blu-ray, Development, PC, PS3, Retail, iPad
Tags: Back to the Future. Telltale Games
Mon, Oct 04, 2010 | 13:21 BST
PS3 becoming less dominant as Blu-ray player
PS3 is losing its mojo as the most popular Blu-ray player on the market in the US, according to Home Media Magazine.
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 | 15:13 BST
“Blu-ray is going to be passed by as a format,” says Xbox UK boss
Blu-ray is going down like all the others before it, according to Xbox UK boss Stephen McGill.
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 | 19:10 BST
PS3 Firmware 3.50 is live, adds 3D Blu-ray support and more
PS3 Firmware 3.50 is now available for download, meaning if you own a PS3 and a 3D TV you can now enjoy your very own 3D Blu-Ray player.
Wed, Sep 01, 2010 | 20:37 BST
PS3 Blu-ray 3D firmware update hitting next month
Sony announced today at its IFA 2010 press event a firmware update for PS3, which will allow 3D Blu-ray playback.
It’s set to arrive next month.
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Posted in: Blu-ray, Hot, PS3, Sony, hardware
Tags: 3D Blu-ray playback, IFA 2010, ps3 firmware update
Tue, May 18, 2010 | 07:47 BST
Nielsen – Blu-ray is primary motivator when buying a PS3
Research company Nielsen, polling 700 people, has found that features, not games, are generally the most important factor in deciding whether or not to buy a PS3.
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 | 19:47 BST
US PS Video Store update, April 15 – Party time, excellent
Sony has updated the US end of the video store, and it looks like we’re being treated to the most excellent Wayne’s World. Schwing!
This week’s Deal of the Week is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Rick Bobby and Driven which are up to 50 percent off.
Full list of HD offerings are below the break, and the full thing is over on the US PS Blog.
Party-on.
Wed, Sep 01, 2010 | 20:30 BST
3D firmware update for PS3 not compatible with Blu-rays
Sony has announced that its 3D firmware update scheduled for June, doesn’t make PS3 compatible with upcoming 3D Blu-ray films.
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 | 01:51 BST
US PS Video Store update, April 8 – Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Lord of the Rings nerds are having a fit this week and are running around speaking Elvish and telling poor unsuspecting folks that they “shall not pass” when knocking upon their doors.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | 08:32 GMT
Greenberg: Leaving Blu-ray key to 360 outselling PS3
Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg’s told Edge that passing on Blu-ray is key to 360 staying ahead of PS3 in terms of sales.
EA has no Wii U games in the works, including FIFA 14