Remember Risk, that classic strategic childhood board game? Well, Sony has acquired the rights for a film version of the game. It may not have a clear narrative, but the game was created by a film maker.
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Television enters the third dimension
3D technology — thus far utilised mostly by the novelty film industry — may finally come into its own, with Sony announcing it will have 3D TVs in homes by the end of 2010. Though the prospect of Neighbours popping out of the screen is a bit scary, it holds huge possibilities for the console gaming industry.
Sony attempts to revive the “home theatre”
In the face of declining DVD sales and an unstable box office, Sony is attempting to sell film companies on the idea of releasing their movies as $40 downloads for internet-connected TVs after they’re released in theatres, but before they’re available on DVD.
Australian newspapers reject Amazon’s Kindle
Tens of thousands of Americans now read their news via Amazon’s Kindle e-reader, but as Australian newspaper publishers gear up to deliver their content digitally, both Fairfax and News say they’re looking at other brands and models, with Sony and Apple;s products now more likely contenders.
Greenpeace turns video game consoles on their makers
Greenpeace has released three very clever and creative videos attacking Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo for using toxic substances in their video game consoles, turning their scraps into spokespeople against the companies.
Thank you Walkman for the power of cinematic narration
Helen Razer celebrates 30 years of the Sony Walkman.
13-year-old roadtests Walkman, discovers tapes have two sides
For the 30th anniversary of the Walkman, the BBC gave a teenage boy a portable cassette player to review. His comments are pure gold.
Wired wraps E3 2009
Wired’s video reports following announcements from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo at this year’s E3 — the video game industry’s huge yearly trade show.
It’s no game: Nintendo killing Sony in console sales
Video games may be for kids, but following a US$1.9 billion loss in its gaming division, Sony executives will be treating them very seriously.
