Game of Thrones might be fantasy, but the characters are so deep and the betrayals so gripping that it feels real. And thanks to Oculus Rift, I just experienced a brief slice of life in the Seven Kingdoms. It was awesome—but I’m glad to be back in our reality.
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Recently research firm NPD published a report that said major pay cable networks like Showtime, HBO, and Starz were losing subscribers to digital streaming firms like Netflix and others. The … Continue reading
It may not necessarily be a crime, but a lot of subscription services would prefer that their subscribers keep their account credentials to themselves and not go about sharing it with friends and family who might have otherwise signed up, and paid mind you, for said subscription service. This doesn’t bother HBO though, CEO richard Plepler revealed in a recent interview. He said that its not like the cable juggernaut isn’t unmindful of the fact that subscribers are doing this, “it just has no impact on the business,” Plepler says.
Plepler was taking to Buzzfeed, so it wasn’t really a formal interview to begin with, the CEO isn’t even donning a necktie, most CEOs don’t give interviews without neckties! He believes that this is actually a smart marketing ploy that brings in more HBO viewers, “We’re in the business of creating addicts,” Plepler boasts in a way that would put Walter White to shame. So yeah, HBO’s cool like that, it doesn’t mind people sharing passwords, though it would go a long way if HBO GO was actually offered unbundled from cable packages. Plepler says that this is a move that he’s “always thinking about,” but its probably not going to happen soon.
HBO Doesn’t Mind HBO GO Password Sharing original content from Ubergizmo. 
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It was earlier this evening over at the inaugural Buzzfeed Brews event in New York City, where HBO CEO Richard Plepler took to the stage and made an announcement that HBO and PlayStation have come together to work as a team, ensuring that the masses will be able to enjoy the hugely popular HBO GO app. The HBO GO app would be made available first on the Sony PS3, before it is set to arrive on the next generation Sony PS4 console itself. Having said that, I would have to ask – when would companies and publications stop referring to the PS4 as a next generation console before they accept the fact that this is a current generation device, and is set to stay?
HBO GO For PS3 Set To Arrive Soon With PS4 Support Right Behind original content from Ubergizmo. 
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HBO has just announced a treat that would be coming soon to Sony’s gaming crowd. Though no definite date has been set, the popular HBO Go app will soon be … Continue reading
I mentioned earlier this morning that Telltale Games had announced a new episodic game called Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series. That episodic game will be based on characters we know from Borderlands 2. Telltale is going all in with episodic games after the success of The Walking Dead and has announced another […]
The home of Girls, Game of Thrones, and Boardwalk Empire has become part of another low-cost cable TV bundle. This time, it’s Time Warner serving up HBO without the all the filler cable channels you’ll never watch.
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Time Warner is now offering a new, affordable plan that lets you get HBO and about 20 channels for just $30/month for the first year. Great news for anyone who doesn’t want to be saddled with 70 channels they’re never watching.
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HBO GO has added Chromecast support to its Android and iOS apps, allowing viewers to stream content directly to Google’s discrete dongle. Promised back in August, the newly added functionality is also supported from the Chrome browser or a Chromebook. HBO’s streaming service is offered to existing HBO subscribers, at no extra charge. Titles include […]
Ever since Google revealed its Chromecast, companies have been slow, but steady, to support their streaming content device. Companies like Hulu and Pandora have shown their support for the Chromecast, and today, one of the most popular streaming video service for a premium cable company has just announced they’re supporting the device. Of course, we’re talking about HBO GO. (more…)
HBO GO Now Supports Google Chromecast Across iOS, Android, Web original content from Ubergizmo. 
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