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Microsoft revealed some details of how “game licensing” works on its upcoming Xbox One console, and included the tidbit that “Loaning or renting games won’t be available at launch, but we are exploring the possibilities with our partners.” In response, Redbox has launched a site called GamingFuture.net, which is ostensibly a place for gamers to express what excites or concerns them about next-gen gaming. It should also help provide a base for Redbox to defend its $2 per night videogame rental business. Interestingly, Redbox and Microsoft would appear to already be close “partners”, since the former launched an Xbox 360 app for its Redbox Instant service earlier this year.

There are links on the page to various reports about the Xbox One and PS4, plus a simple comment section for the public to chime in. GameTrailers reports the company messaged members of its “Text Club” service an alert about the new site, along with tweeting it from the official account. We’ve seen similar strategies employed during negotiations over cable channels, we’ll find out more this week about what Microsoft and Sony’s new hardware means for the game rental market — and how the public responds.

Filed under: Gaming, HD, Sony, Microsoft

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Source: GameTrailers, GamingFuture.net

During CES, Redbox and Verizon mentioned Google TV among the platforms getting an app and now they’ve delivered. The Redbox Instant app for Google TV is in the Google Play market, however only owners of second gen hardware will be able to make full use of it. As the folks at Google TV Friends found, it can be side loaded on the Logitech Revue for example and even play previews, however it won’t rent any movies. At Google I/O Redbox explained to GigaOm that support would be restricted, while showing off a newer version of the app that will be released after the Jelly Bean Google TV update hits and mentioning a Roku version on the way. Redbox’s support page explains the lack of support for first generation hardware is because only newer devices have the necessary DRM support, owners of those boxes can install the app from the link below.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Google

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Via: Google TV Friends (Google+)

Source: Google Play

While still in beta, Redbox Instant is slowly increasing the number of devices it supports and has now announced its launch on LG’s Smart TV platform (TVs only, not Blu-ray players, for now). The hybrid disc / video on-demand / subscription streaming movie service has continued to push updates to its apps on Android and iOS since their debut, and has been posting promotions of its “disc + digital” approach. Its digital catalog is still more limited than competition like Netflix or Amazon Prime, but the disc aspect is an interesting hook, allowing users to pick up a brand new flick at the kiosk and stream catalog fare, all under one package. If you’re in the beta then let us know how things are progressing in the comments, and if you’re not then you can get a free month trial at the link below.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, LG

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Via: Redbox Instant (Twitter)

Source: Redbox Instant

Redbox Instant, the video-streaming service from Verizon, is launching to the public today. This launch follows a three-month closed beta test, and it comes about a month after the company’s announcement that the service would come to the Xbox 360 as a console launch exclusive. To jog your memory, Redbox Instant offers users unlimited access to some 4,000 movies in addition to four DVD rentals at $8 a month. Content partners include heavyweights like Warner Bros and Epix , the latter of which offers content from Viacom, MGM and Lions Gate Entertainment.

Speaking to GigaOM, Redbox Instant CEO Shawn Strickland said his product’s focus remains movies — both physical and digital — which differs from Netflix’s TV-heavy library and emphasis on web content. Strickland also said that, while talk of any exclusive content is “really premature,” it could be an option down the road. In addition to offering Xbox 360 support, the service is open to iOS and Android users, along with those who own a Vizio, LG, Samsung or Google TV product.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD, Verizon

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Via: GigaOM

The beta for Redbox Instant was launched this past December and is expected to launch out of beta by March 2013, and today we’re hearing of one of the first partners to offer the video-streaming service on their platform.

Microsoft is announcing today they will be making a Redbox Instant application available exclusively on the Xbox 360 in the very near future. Redbox Instant beta participants will be able to get their shot at the Xbox 360 application as redeemable codes will be sent out via email to allow for the Redbox Instant app to be downloaded. (more…)

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