During Xbox®’s 20th anniversary celebration, Paramount+ revealed the first teaser for the service’s highly anticipated upcoming original series, HALO, based on the iconic Xbox franchise. HALO will launch on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in all international markets where the streaming service will be available in 2022. In its adaptation for Paramount+, HALO will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001 with the launch of Xbox®’s first Halo game. Dramatizing an epic 26th-century … [Read more...] about Paramount+ drops first teaser for ‘HALO’
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The Good Fight launches on CBS
CBS All Access announced its first original drama series, The Good Fight, will premiere in February next year. The series premiere will be available on-demand on CBS All Access. In addition, a special broadcast preview of the premiere will air on the CBS Television Network that same night. After premiere night, all new episodes will be available weekly on Sundays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers. The Good Fight picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of … [Read more...] about The Good Fight launches on CBS
Foxtel Play reaches out to next generation consoles
Foxtel formalised plans to bring its on-line subscription service, Foxtel Play to Xbox One. The announcement comes just as Aussie gamers are gearing up to attend the annual EB Games Expo taking place this week at the Sydney Olympic Park. The news is set to offer an entertainment boost for Xbox One owners eager to take advantage of the cutting edge entertainment features native to Xbox One. Foxtel and Xbox have pioneered Australia’s streaming entertainment market following their shared … [Read more...] about Foxtel Play reaches out to next generation consoles
Xbox One to launch in China
Shanghai, China — Microsoft and BesTV announced that Xbox One will officially launch in China on September 29. This is a historic moment for Xbox, Microsoft, BesTV and most importantly gamers and families as Xbox One becomes the first console to launch in China in 14 years. “After receiving government approval for the first wave of games, we will launch with the first 10 games now and continue our work to bring more blockbuster games and a broad offering of entertainment and app … [Read more...] about Xbox One to launch in China
Xbox to enter original programming
Gaming platform Xbox is jumping into the fray of the long-form programming market, following other non-traditional TV platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Yahoo. Starting this June, available only on Xbox 360, Xbox One and other Microsoft devices, every Xbox Originals show will offer interactive capabilities, as well as unique interactive features customised on a per-show basis, making it a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Xbox Entertainment Studios has attracted a slew of top Hollywood … [Read more...] about Xbox to enter original programming
Microsoft rumoured to be eyeing Netflix
An announcement regarding Netflix CEO Reed Hastings stepping down from Microsoft Corp.’s board of directors has triggered rumours that the software company may be targeting the leading online video subscription service provider for acquisition. According to an article in Forbes, buying Netflix would be in keeping with Microsoft’s revamped philosophy on the Xbox 360, which is now treating the device more like an entertainment device and less like a video game console. However, … [Read more...] about Microsoft rumoured to be eyeing Netflix
