Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts

Monday, January 5, 2015

All City Showdown | Seattle



Check out the highlight reel of Seattle's All City Showdown via www.thrashermag.com The Full length dvd will be available soon at @35th_North.



Chicago's Premiere is almost a week away.
January 10th / Thalia Hall / 8pm
‪#‎upriseskateshop‬ ‪#‎consallcityshowdown‬ ‪#‎acsc2014‬

Friday, December 26, 2014

Watch The Interview Online



To North Korea’s dismay, The Interview opened in select theaters on Christmas Day. In addition, Sony also made the controversial comedy available for purchase across several digital platforms.

Viewers can now watch The Interview from the comfort of their own homes on Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and over at www.seetheinterview.com at a price of $5.99. Purchase in HD for $14.99.

Instructions for watching The Interview on each platform, courtesy of THR:

*Google Play: the movie is available to buy or rent at play.google.com, and can be watched in the Play Movies & TV app on Android and iOS phones or tablets, or streamed in the living room via Chromecast, Roku or the Nexus Player.

*YouTube: the movie is available at youtube.com/movies and can be watched on the web, in the YouTube app, or on select living room devices like Chromecast, Apple TV, PlayStation and Xbox.

*Microsoft’s Xbox Video: the movie is available to buy or rent on the Xbox Video app on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and XboxVideo.com.

*SeetheInterview.com: In addition, The Interview is available at the dedicated website www.seetheinterview.com, which is sponsored by Sony Pictures and powered by Kernel, with payments through Stripe, a secure payment platform. Will you be watching? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V: First Person Experience | PS4



Introducing the all-new First Person Mode for Grand Theft Auto V.
First Person Mode gives players the chance to explore the world of Los Santos and Blaine County directly through the eyes of their character, revealing all the world's glorious details in an entirely new way.

Available in both GTAV and GTA Online, Rockstar has made a host of changes to accommodate this new perspective, including the creation of an optional first person cover system, a new targeting system, a more traditional FPS control scheme, and integrating thousands of new animations into the existing game. It's also available at the touch of a button so you can easily switch back and forth between perspectives. Alongside the new First Person mode, Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4 features hundreds of additions and enhancements including 1080p resolution at 30FPS.

Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation®4 is coming November 18.



And don’t forget, you can transfer your previous Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progression from PlayStation®3 or Xbox 360 to PlayStation®4

www.rockstargames.com/v

Rated Mature: Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Nudity, Mature Humor, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

©2008-2014 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto, the GTA Five, and the Rockstar Games R* marks and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in the U.S.A. and/or foreign countries. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

YouTube Policy Changes 2014 | The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

We posted news yesterday having received an email from our YouTube network partner, stating changes are coming to Youtube starting in early 2014. A number of network partners have sent notifications to their members highlighting the changes and how to work alongside them.

At a glance it appears that the prevalent issue of copyright infringement has come to a head, and a tougher stance is being taken on those earning money from others works. Youtube started as a service for people to upload clips of themselves and share them but has since grown into a massive uncontrollable media outlet shrouded in many shades of grey in terms of what constitutes original content under fair usage, and what isn’t.



The Copyright Owners:

Looking at the situation from the perspective of the copyright owners, and it’s clear to see that under most terms and conditions it’s prohibited for third parties to receive financial gain from their works and even stretches to elements such as pay to play. Somehow, Youtube, has become a free license for people to make money in ignorance of its own policy which clearly states in its terms and conditions for monetization that all elements of the video are owned by the uploader, or suitable permissions have been granted by the copyright owner. This only applies to those who opt to monetize their videos, but in many cases, suitable permissions are likely to have not been granted and a wavering of misunderstood fair usages rights are often cited but remain inappropriate.

Although there’s very little publication of what is and isn’t permitted without diving through reams of text in terms and conditions, what the general consensus seems to be is that it’s welcomed for creators (in relation to video games) to post videos of their gameplay exploits, but not to make money from them especially as the copyright owner has no control over those earnings, and no stake in them either. Copyright owners do not have the resources to monitor and police Youtube , and so it’s the responsibility of Youtube to adhere to their terms, but as of now, there has been too much responsibility placed on the end user and its third party networks.

The Youtubers:

In many cases, simply uploading a trailer, or official gameplay footage, requires little to no effort, even recording gameplay as one plays with an unscripted voice-over takes some time, but isn’t particularly difficult – hence why there are so many of them. Whereas producing a quality show such as Angry Joe’s videos as one example, takes time, money and enthusiasm to maintain entertaining original content. However, no matter how big or small the production is, there’s still the issue of permission being granted to use gameplay footage in the video.

It’s no secret that a number of people have become Youtube superstars, earning lots of coin for their efforts and garnering millions of fans between them. But unlike massive Youtube hits such as the recent Gangnam Style video or comedians such as Tom Ska where all of the content is owned by the uploader, in many gaming related videos this is not the case.



There’s a strong argument that lets plays, walkthroughs and various other videos which feature gameplay are an invaluable resource for millions of viewers, and that it’s often seen as good independent promotion for products. However, it’s perhaps ignorant to believe that all videos paint a positive spin on the product they are using, which in turn emphasizes the huge grey area surrounding the issue.

In many cases, there’s time and effort placed in producing videos, and as an incentive, being paid is part of the appeal. For a number of content creators , being paid helps fund future projects, or enables creators to get better at what they are doing and so the option itself has fueled Youtube’s own growth and popularity as an open platform for individuals to create content.

The Good:

What is perhaps a positive from Youtube’s new policy is that creators will have to up their game a bit more in terms of the type of quality original content they produce which ultimately benefits the viewer. Whilst fair usage rights are very much misunderstood in terms of using copyrighted materials to make money, it’s likely that a more definitive set of guidelines will be made available from either the copyright owners, community or Youtube itself to address this.

The Bad:

For the smaller gaming channels and those starting afresh, Youtube will still be a viable platform for exposure, but there will be no or little financial reward unless you’ve been granted permission from the copyright owner, which is highly unlikely if creators are posting lets plays or gameplay clips. For some, having no monetary perk will choke content and undoubtedly will mean less videos being uploaded, which could result in more focused exposure for products and increased ad revenue for those who are more able to create unique content.

The Ugly:

Ultimately for some content creators, the lure of being able to bypass the current system’s checking procedure when joining a network will be diminished. For those already partnered, they will be locked in contracts which really offer no other benefits but will be paying them up to 50 per cent of their earnings regardless until they are either able to break contract or it expires.

What has also been established is that networks will be able to select channels to be affiliate or managed, with those who are trusted to produce original content that does not infringe copyrights being managed and avoiding the checks, and those who do not, or who fall into a grey area becoming affiliated. Managed channels will be the responsibility of the network. This naturally means the bigger channels are likely to continue to thrive as businesses and the smaller channels become more hobbyist.

It also suggests that both Microsoft and Sony will undoubtedly exercise some control over videos being uploaded to Youtube through their next gen devices such as Xbox One and PS4, where videos have monetization automatically disabled, or all ad revenue goes back to them. A stance which suggests there is no financial recognition for recording gameplay videos.

A Way Forward?

Youtube’s changes simply reinforce the idea that copyright owners are not prepared for others to make money from their works which is a fair stance to take, however what this does highlight is an inherent flaw in how Youtube’s content creators have been operating within the jurisdiction of copyright laws.

The best outcome that adheres to all parties concerned would be a system where copyright owners automatically receive proceeds or royalties as a percentage from the advertising revenue users gain. Nintendo already has exercised taking over ad revenue from Youtube videos featuring their content which can be seen as quite harsh, but shows the components are there to make it feasible. Musicians receive royalties for public performances of their works handled via the Performance Right Society (PRS) in the UK. So a more open platform can work where both parties are catered to. The all or nothing approach is perhaps self destructive, and will inhibit some forms of content and creativity, but won’t hinder those who simply want to post videos and become popular from doing so. Youtube could amalgamate its gaming channels under one roof to facilitate the idea and would mean independent networks would have to offer more benefits and incentives to creators for joining them.

Alternatively, copyright owners could be more transparent with what is deemed original content, and offer open avenues for content creators to seek permissions pertaining to specific projects. This way, they could exercise some form of control over the type of content being published – in light of spoiler or leaked videos for example.



The Reality:

Whilst it’s not clear how far reaching Youtube’s new policy will be when it rolls, the reality for many will be they will not be able to continue to post gameplay videos, trailers and monetize them without proof of permission from the copyright owner. The system is said to be random, but possibly based on a trust rating. Whilst not gospel, it is suggested that creators will still be able to upload and monetize their videos, but if a video is flagged and proof of permission is provided, then it will become easier for that user to keep posting videos without them being flagged. Creators who simply post videos without monetizing them will not be affected per the terms of the individual copyright owners.

The good news is some developers are being quite clear and instrumental when it comes to uploading videos to Youtube and monetizing them, with some even providing a consent document for creators to present to Youtube if asked for permission. If more indie studios and any of the bigger players adopt this stance it could lead to greater exposure for independent projects and those publishers looking to encourage the gaming community.

by: Robert Cram/Cram Gaming

Saturday, February 15, 2014

#RIP Big L | Put It On | Official Music Video 1995

Music video by Big L performing Put It On. (C) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Lulu James | Sweetest Thing | Official Music Video

Pre-order 'Sweetest Thing' now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ST_LuluJames_iTunes
Release date: 3rd November 2013



Connect with Lulu:

http://lulujames.com
https://www.facebook.com/lulujames
https://twitter.com/lulujamesmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/LuluJames https://soundcloud.com/lulujamesofficial

Music video by Lulu James performing Sweetest Thing. (C) 2013 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Ciara | Overdose | Audio

Ciara "Overdose" (audio)
Buy the "Ciara" album here : http://smarturl.it/ciara



(c) 2013 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Friday, August 30, 2013

BEYOND: Two Souls GamesCom "Beautiful Drama" Trailer

Watch the GamesCom 2013 Trailer in which Academy Award nominees Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe describe the beautiful drama that is BEYOND: Two Souls.



In Stores 10.08.13
Pre-Order At GameStop For Exclusive Content
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About the game:
From the visionary mind of David Cage, director of the award-winning Heavy Rain™, comes the most powerfully emotional experience on PlayStation® 3. A singularly unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances, BEYOND: Two Souls™ takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Born with a connection to a mysterious entity with incredible powers, Jodie was different. In an adventure spanning 15 years of her life, your actions will determine Jodie's fate as she faces extraordinary challenges, danger, and heart wrenching loss on a journey to discover the truth of who she is. Beyond promises an emotionally-charged journey unlike any video game before.

• Dive into a gripping and unpredictable psychological action thriller starring Academy Award-nominees Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe.
• Explore stunning and varied settings across the world in an epic journey through 15 years of a character's life.
• Control Jodie and an invisible entity through spectacular action sequences and puzzles with unique controls.
• Experience cutting-edge technology from Quantic Dream in one of the best-looking games ever seen on the PlayStation®3.

http://us.playstation.com/games/beyond-two-souls-ps3.html

Rated Mature: Blood, intense violence, sexual content, strong language, and use of drugs and alcohol.

©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Beyond: Two Souls is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Developed by Quantic Dream.

NBA 2K14 Official Trailer

Digital basketball returns, and is better than ever. Check out the NBA 2K14 Official Trailer to hold your over until NBA 2K14 drops on October 1st for PS3.



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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Grand Theft Auto V: The Official Trailer

Grand Theft Auto V is coming September 17, 2013. Pre-order now and visit www.rockstargames.com/V for more details.

Los Santos: a sprawling metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap cable TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals risk everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.



www.rockstargames.com/V

Rated Mature: Intense violence, blood and gore, nudity, mature humor, strong language, strong sexual content, and use of drugs and alcohol.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

DRIVECLUB | Gamescom

Check out the #DRIVECLUB GamesCom Trailer!

For more information visit: http://us.playstation.com/ps4/games/drive-club-ps4.html Like the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/driveclubofficial

Follow DriveClub on Twitter: https://twitter.com/driveclub



©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. . "DRIVE CLUB" is a trademark of Evolution Studios. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Evolution Studios

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Watch Dogs | Gameplay Series Part 1 | Hacking Is Your Weapon

A software bug led to a breakdown of services during the Northeast blackout of 2003, including communication, transportation and power. Now, 10 years later, how much more secure are we? See the hacking features in Part 1 of the Watch Dogs gameplay series and discover how vulnerable we really are.



Pre-Order: http://www.watchdogs.com/preorder
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/watchdogsgame
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/watchdogsgame
Instagram: http://instagram.com/watchdogsgame


©2013 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Watch Dogs, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Ryan Leslie presents "BLACK MOZART" (Full 25 Minute Documentary)

Click here to join the #RENEGADES music club and get the "Black Mozart" album for free: http://bit.ly/blkmzrt



Text me anytime: +1-602-888-MZRT (6978)
Always include your email address so I can respond.



Email me anytime: ryan@renegadesnyc.com

A music motion picture by Ryan Leslie.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Atomic Ninjas on PS3 and PS Vita

This 2.5D competitive shooter/platformer is going to be one of the most insane experiences you'll ever have with your PS3 and PS Vita! You'll fight in arenas full of danger against crazed ninjas in intense and funny matches. In order to win, you'll have to outsmart and outflank your opponents.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Splinter Cell: Blacklist - Transformation Trailer

To stop the Blacklist, Sam Fisher will transform himself into what his enemies fear most.

Winner of over 20 E3 awards and nominations, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist is the most ambitious Splinter Cell ever.

Available for PS3 on 8.20.13

Rated Mature: Blood and gore, drug reference, intense violence, and strong language.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Grand Theft Auto V | Official Gameplay Video (PS3)

Grand Theft Auto V is coming September 17, 2013. Pre-order now and visit http://www.rockstargames.com/V for more details.


ESRB Rating Pending: May contain content inappropriate for children. Visit www.esrb.org for rating information.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Alicia Keys | New Day | Official Music Video

Music video by Alicia Keys performing New Day. (C) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment



#ReUp Music video by Alicia Keys & Maxwell performing Fire We Make. (C) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Alicia Keys ft. Maxwell | Fire We Make | Official Music Video

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A$ap Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam | Wild For The Night

I feel like this right now!


Music video by A$AP Rocky featuring Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam performing Wild For The Night. (C) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment