Neowin News Feed for: Rentals

GameStop halts used game rental program before its launch

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 20:30:02 +0000

GameStop has now indefinitely halted its used game rental service dubbed PowerPass. It didn't state an exact reason why but will be offering customer refunds and a free used game as compensation. Read more...

Movie studios ponder movie rentals a few weeks after they debut in theaters

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 06:18:01 +0000

Currently, there is a 90-day wait from when a movie is released in theaters and when it can be rented. Movie studios are in talks to accelerate this period and also charge more for the convenience. Read more...

Hollywood fears Netflix is the iTunes of movies

Michael Collado — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:09:51 +0000

Netflix has been more successful than ever in the past year. It's available on perhaps every single medium, from Blu-Ray players to gaming consoles, like Xbox 360 and PS3, to standalone set-top boxes, like Roku... Read more...

1 month until Belgian game rentals are illegal

Mike Brown — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:49:07 +0000

Following an announcement in June stating that Belgian rental shops will no longer be able to rent out newly released games, another announcement has been made that states from December 1st it will be illegal... Read more...

Amazon Eyes DVD Rentals

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:51:59 +0000

Amazon.com job listings for software engineers raise the specter of the internet retail giant entering the online DVD rental market in the United States, challenging companies like Netflix and Blockbuster. Advertising for positions... Read more...