Digital Entertainment

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 gaming in India

New Delhi -- Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division on Tuesday launched Xbox 360 that, the gaming division claimed, would expose Indian video gamers to next generation gaming experience.

MTV unit acquires college media company, Y2M

MTV Networks owned channel geared toward college students, MTVU said yesterday it plans to acquire Boston-based Youth Media & Marketing Networks (Y2M), a strategic marketing services company that focu

EA releases "The Lord of the Rings, The White Council" on PS3, Xbox 360

Electronic Arts (EA) on Thursday announced that it will drop an all-new The Lord of the Rings role-playing game to the Play station 3 and Xbox 360. A new Lord of the Rings RPG titled "The Lord of the Rings, The White Council" is all set for release on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in late 2007.

Gaming Battle gets Fierce as Sony unveils PS3

So its Microsoft Xbox 360 vs Sony PS3 vs Nintendo "Wii" and Xbox has a clear edge till now because of an early start, and already having sold 3.2 million units since its launch in November.

Entertainment Mania, E3 is almost here

The 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off in Los Angeles next week, and promises to be a feast for gamers and non-gamers alike. A host of new software and hardware is expected to be unveiled by gaming giants during the fest.

A win for Music Lovers, iTunes @ 99 Cents

In what can easily be termed as a win for the music lovers across the world, Apple Inc. has announced that it will continue selling single tracks at the same price it has been selling for last three years. To be able to do it, the company had to negotiate hard with major record companies, who were in the favor of differential pricing, unlike the uniform 99 Cents tab.

A Revolution called "Wii"

Nintendo Revolution, which was officially christened "Wii" yesterday by the company, will be the answer to Microsoft's Xbox 360 launched last fall and Sony's forthcoming PlayStation 3. The console, Wii pronounced "We" is expected to hit markets of North America no sooner than November, and might coincide with Sony's launch of PS3.

Skype's ring tone deals: A Music Overture or threat to iTunes??

The internet calling firm Skype joined the burgeoning ringtone business announcing a broad set of agreements with recording firms for ringtones, leading some to speculate the company is lining up its own music store.

Sony to unleash PS3, Online Gaming Service in November

World’s largest maker of computer games, Sony Corp. is slated to launch its much hyped next generation gaming console, PS3 in November along with an online gaming service to battle it out with the already in market Microsoft XBox 360. The launch has been delayed due to a holdup in finalizing standards for Blu-ray DVD technology.

Apple iTunes crosses 1 Billion Downloads

In less than 3 years of its existence, Apple iTunes has reached a milestone this Thursday, crossing 1 Billion downloads. The company celebrated the occasion by giving away an iMac computer, 10 iPods and ,000 worth of downloads to Mr. Alex Ostrovsky from Michigan, USA who downloaded Coldplay’s "Speed of Sound" Wednesday midnight and in the process gifted the company with the marvelous milestone.

Amazon to challenge iPOD, iTunes

Amazon.com has been reported to be getting ready with their own digital music player, which will be linked to its online music service, and the company is in negotiations with several music companies for content.