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| Old Man Game Pad | |
| Number | 79 |
| Broadcast Date | June 5, 2012 |
| Episode Length | 1:12:51 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt |
Microsoft doubling down on video and music for Xbox, Wii U at E3, Smart Glass, Simple.TV kickstarter, and more.
Contents
Opening Video
The Big Story
- Microsoft doubling down on video and music for the Xbox. [1][2] [3]
- Microsoft unveils Smart Glass, a multiscreen entertainment platform. [4]
Another Big Story
Nintendo announces Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and YouTube as Wii U content partners. [5]
Yet Another Big Story
Ari’s new message to googlers: Let’s hug it out, geeks!. [6]
Sponsor
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Slipstream
- Amazon-Owned LOVEFiLM, the Netflix of Europe, signs streaming deal with NBCUniversal. [7]
- Aereo goes to court. [8]
- 4K TV already being trialed by one UK broadcaster. [9]
- Netflix dethrones iTunes as king of online movie business. [10]
- Netflix rolls out its own CDN: Open Connect. [11]
- Netflix 2.2 for iOS brings new player interface, easy access to options. [12]
Tube Tops
- Simple.TV targets cord cutters with a Kickstarter campaign. [13]
- Infinitec returns with Android 4.0-based HDMI dongle, Kickstarts the Pocket TV. [14]
- aTV Flash (black) version 1.6 for Apple TV will serve subtitles and more to your couch. [15]
Sponsor
Go to Netflix.com/twit for your free 30-day trial.
Film Falm
- George Lucas, planning retirement, picks Lucasfilm co-chair. [16]
- Mark Malkoff's Netflix Challenge. [17]
- List of Malkoff's films. [18]
Summer Movie Draft
- (1) Tom = $568,741,504
- (2) Scott = $497,305,446
- (3) Brian = $302,300,182
- (4) Justin = $83,221,768
- (5) Veronica = $41,164,340
- (6) Sarah = $0
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Prometheus premiere this week.
What We're Watching
Brian
- Legend of Korra
- Game of Thrones
- Scam School Book 2: Fire
Tom
- Snow White and the Huntsman
- Mad Men
- Game of Thrones
Feedback
- William Mosley provides a thorough and entertaining explanation of channel numbers.
- Luke from Charlotte, North Carolina sends in an open Google doc for set top boxes started by Veronica.
- Rinus B. offers an explanation for an email answered previous on Frame Rate that caused some confusion.
The Spoiler Zone
The boys talk Game of Thrones.
Great Quotes
- Brian, "And I'm glad that Wii is getting over that fidelity hump, which would be an awesome band name by the way."
Fun Facts
- Brian still struggles with understanding irony.
- Brian is still experimenting with facial hair, this week it's mustachioed.
YouTube
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