Entries in 'sky' (30)

UK ISP's renew efforts to block Pirate Bay

UK ISP's renew efforts to block Pirate Bay

Several major UK ISPs have expanded their blockade against The Pirate Bay by denying a number of new IP addresses known to be used by the file-sharing website to their ...

by Tom Pakinkis
on Jul 23rd 2012 at 3:38PM in News
Sky reveals new console TV streaming service

Sky reveals new console TV streaming service

Murdoch owned satellite broadcaster Sky has unveiled a brand new streaming TV service that will be made available on consoles, tablets, PCs, connected TVs and mobile phones.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 21st 2012 at 2:05PM in News
Netflix and Lovefilm drawn into Competition Commission probe

Netflix and Lovefilm drawn into Competition Commission probe

The rise of movie streaming services Netflix and Lovefilm in the UK has forced the Competition Commission to delay its investigation into BSkyB’s subscription movie services.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2012 at 9:15AM in News
Skyrim's TV launch ad hits Sky 1

Skyrim's TV launch ad hits Sky 1

Millions of TV viewers will watch the Skyrim TV ad for the first time this weekend during showings of An Idiot Abroad and more.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 10th 2011 at 9:00AM in News

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Xbox enters A League of Their Own

Xbox enters A League of Their Own

Microsoft has teamed up with Sky to promote Kinect Sports: Season Two.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 13th 2011 at 3:00PM in News
Sonic joins The Simpsons

Sonic joins The Simpsons

Sega's spending big on Sonic this Christmas, with the hedgehog’s next adventure sponsoring The Simpsons.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2011 at 8:40AM in News
This year's FIFA ad debuts on Sunday

This year's FIFA ad debuts on Sunday

EA’s annual all-star FIFA ad has become somewhat of a tradition, and this Sunday the UK public will get their first look at this year’s version.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 24th 2011 at 1:34PM in News
Sky Player gets Xbox rebranding

Sky Player gets Xbox rebranding

Though it will make little difference to users of the service, Microsoft has confirmed that as of tomorrow (July 6th) the Xbox 360 Sky Player will be rebranded as Sky ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 5th 2011 at 3:05PM in News

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Gears of War 3 gets Champions League trailer

Gears of War 3 gets Champions League trailer

Microsoft has announced that a brand new Gears of War 3 trailer will be aired in the UK after the Champions League final this Saturday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2011 at 4:29PM in News
Xbox 360 agrees product placement deal

Xbox 360 agrees product placement deal

Sky1 sports panel show A League of Their Own will from tomorrow feature an Xbox 360 as part of a product placement deal between Microsoft and the broadcaster.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 31st 2011 at 3:28PM in News
Sky to broadcast 3DS launch

Sky to broadcast 3DS launch

The 3DS VIP launch event in London’s Old Billingsgate tonight will be broacast by Sky.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 24th 2011 at 11:45AM in News
Dance Central sponsors Sky dance contest

Dance Central sponsors Sky dance contest

Harmonix’s acclaimed Kinect title Dance Central is sponsoring Sky 1’s Got To Dance.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 5th 2011 at 6:00PM in News

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Live action Halo short debuts tomorrow

Live action Halo short debuts tomorrow

Its release is still a long way off, but the hype machine for the next instalment in the Halo series steps up a gear tomorrow with the UK premiere of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2010 at 4:13PM in News
$180m pumped into Zynga

$180m pumped into Zynga

A Russian investment firm that previously invested $200m in social network leader Facebook has backed Mafia Wars and FarmVille developer Zynga to the power of $180m.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 16th 2009 at 3:25PM in News
“Revised rollout” of 360 Sky Player underway

“Revised rollout” of 360 Sky Player underway

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has begun a “revised rollout” of its Xbox 360 Sky Player, though many customers remain without access to the service in what has been a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 3rd 2009 at 3:14PM in News
Retail 'critical for Sky Player'

Retail 'critical for Sky Player'

UK Xbox boss Neil Thompson has called retail ‘critical’ to the success of its Sky Player service on Xbox.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2009 at 2:05PM in News

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Sky Player heading to PS3?

Sky Player heading to PS3?

Microsoft is planning to make lots of noise about its recently released (though temporarily troubled) Xbox 360 Sky Player service – but the signs are that PS3 owners may ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 30th 2009 at 1:45PM in News
Microsoft has the X Factor

Microsoft has the X Factor

Platform holder Microsoft has announced that it has bought up an entire ad break during the November 14th episode of ITV’s reality TV show X Factor as it ramps up ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2009 at 12:14PM in News
Microsoft pulls Sky Player

Microsoft pulls Sky Player

Just hours after the service debuted on Xbox Live yesterday, Microsoft has been forced to remove the much-hyped Sky Player from Xbox Live due to technical problems.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2009 at 10:22AM in News
Sky TV arrives on Xbox Live

Sky TV arrives on Xbox Live

Sky’s long-awaited Xbox Live IPTV service has gone live in the UK, meaning that Xbox 360 owners are now able to access satellite TV without the need for a dish.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 27th 2009 at 9:53AM in News
Microsoft dates Sky on Xbox Live

Microsoft dates Sky on Xbox Live

Microsoft’s Xbox community manager for Europe Graeme Boyd, otherwise known as AceyBongos, has revealed that Sky’s long-awaited Xbox 360 functionality will go live on October 27th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2009 at 4:52PM in News
Xbox reveals Q4 marketing assault

Xbox reveals Q4 marketing assault

Microsoft is bullish that it can face off threats from Wii and PS3 with its multi-million dollar marketing blitz this Q4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 2nd 2009 at 11:43AM in News
Sky coming to Xbox 360 next month

Sky coming to Xbox 360 next month

Sky Player will be made available to UK Xbox 360 owners in October.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 28th 2009 at 12:13PM in News
FIFA 10 ad debuts this Sunday

FIFA 10 ad debuts this Sunday

Publisher EA will this Sunday air its one-off two-minute TV special starring England front man Wayne Rooney to promote the upcoming release of FIFA 10 on October 2nd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 18th 2009 at 5:31PM in News
BAFTA lines up Cecil and Gibbons

BAFTA lines up Cecil and Gibbons

Legendary video games developer Charles Cecil and Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons are to co-host their first public screening at BAFTA, Piccadilly on October 5th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 18th 2009 at 11:00AM in News