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Sony will buy streaming game technology firm Gaikai

The deal will enable Sony to develop a web-based service for gamers.

Posted 07/02/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Amazon offers more TV shows and movies via the web

The e-retailer announces streaming deals for U.K. and Xbox consumers.

Posted 05/30/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Much more than games: Xbox 360 streams shows from Amazon

The upgrade to the Microsoft console includes movie content from Amazon.

Posted 12/05/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Digital goods shoppers could prevent Santa from slacking off this year

Buyers of e-books, online music and similar goods will spend 40% more than other shoppers.

Posted 11/01/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Netflix deals a split decision

The entertainment content provider will split into two: Qwikster for DVD rentals by mail and Netflix for streaming. Qwikster will have its own e-commerce destination—Qwikster.com—and operate as Netflix.com does now for DVD-based subscribers. The move comes after the company lowered its estimate of the number of subscribers it would attract this quarter.

Posted 09/19/2011Mark Brohan1 comments

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Six Flags patrons will get a free ride on GameFly

The online games rental company will give away 1 million gift cards.

Posted 07/18/2011Internet RetailerPost a comment

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GameFly opens its fifth distribution center

The Seattle facility follows an acquisition by the video game retailer.

Posted 06/29/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Video games drive traffic and sales for HSN

Two games tie in directly with HSN’s TV shopping network.

Posted 06/29/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment