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YouTube is looking to hire next-gen game console programmers in an effort to ‘build the next generation game-console-based TV experience.’ The mantra is also the first responsibility for the role under the position’s description on Google Jobs (spotted by IGN). YouTube currently has an app on Xbox 360, but with …
Read More »IGN teams up with TV firm for new Start
Tomorrow will see the launch of Start, a new YouTube games channel by IGN Entertainment and TV producers Shine Group. Start will be produced and curated by IGN, and will kick off with five new weekly shows that have been put together with the help of Shine’s Reveille Productions, the …
Read More »Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy
Cloud gaming company Gaikai is now providing its demo service to Ubisoft and Best Buy following deals with YouTube, EA and more. The streaming service allows internet users to play games online through their internet browsers without the need for installation or high-end graphics cards. Gaikai now runs this service …
Read More »YouTube lands on Xbox Live
UK Xbox 360 owners will be able to access a host of new dashboard apps today including YouTube, Blinkbox, MSN and Muzu.TV. As well as being able to view content from internet video giant YouTube, gamers can now watch over 10,000 films using digital movie service Blinkbox via the Xbox …
Read More »IGN lands YouTube game channel deal
YouTube is to launch a new video games channel powered by the IGN Network. Called START, the project is being run in conjunction with Shine Group. It will include both pre-recorded and live broadcasts as well as content not found on the IGN website. The service is due to launch …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Voice control leads New Xbox Experience
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox 360 interface will introduce enhanced voice control, YouTube, Bing and live television. The new features were introduced by Xbox Live’s corporate vice president Marc Whitten during Microsoft’s E3 press conference. Voice control will be central to the experience, allowing Kinect users to access and …
Read More »No online for Dirt 3 on PS3
PS3 owners who rushed out to buy Codemasters’ new racer Dirt 3 yesterday have found that they are unable to access the online modes because of the ongoing PSN outage. Users need to redeem the in-box VIP Pass to unlock the title’s online features such as competitive multiplayer and YouTube …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Lineage hits YouTube
Ubisoft has released the first of three episodes from the new Assassin’s Creed: Lineage short movies. The first part can be found on the YouTube homepage in eight countries for 24 hours only. The movies are developed by Ubisoft’s Hybride Technologies, the visual effects specialists behind 300 and Sin City, …
Read More »MCV Awards video blitzes YouTube
The official video skit for last week’s MCV Awards 2009 has proved a real hit online, with the upload currently nearing the 5,000 views mark on YouTube. The sequence includes appearances from many top UK games executives, including David Yarnton (Nintendo), Michael Rawlinson (ELSPA), John Clark (Sega), Martyn Gibbs (Gamestation) …
Read More »YouTube inks game link deal
YouTube will start ‘selling’ games via links from its popular video game-relevant videos to online stores. The Google-owned site will split revenue with the likes Amazon and iTunes on sales of music, films, TV shows, video games, books, concert tickets and other media-related products that are bought by those following …
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