Pretty awesome news, Lionsgate and Steam are teaming up to offer over 100 of their titles like Hunger Games, Twilight and more.
Sadly I'm playing catch up here, as I can't seem to get in touch with anyone at Valve to get put on a press list. I was told once I was on it, but it never seemed to actually happen.
I don't "rent" online films myself, so hopefully they will allow people to actually own their copies in future. One step at a time though eh, the film industry is one of the slowest to adopt to the online world. Still, the idea of being able to rent popular films directly on SteamOS—simply awesome.
Thanks SteamDB. It looks like the full press release is available here.
As of right now I am only seeing 11 titles in the UK, hopefully more to come soon. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
QuoteSANTA MONICA, Calif. and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Valve Corporation and Lionsgate, a premier next generation global content leader, have formed a ground-breaking partnership under which Lionsgate has become one of the first major studios to license films to Valve's popular Steam digital distribution platform, the two companies announced today. The deal reflects Lionsgate's commitment to monetize its content across an expanding array of digital platforms by offering its movies, television programming and digital content to online audiences around the world.
The partnership will launch with over 100 Lionsgate feature films available to Steam customers, including movies from the Company's blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Divergent franchises. More titles will be added as the partnership continues to expand worldwide.
Sadly I'm playing catch up here, as I can't seem to get in touch with anyone at Valve to get put on a press list. I was told once I was on it, but it never seemed to actually happen.
QuoteSteam customers are able to view video on all Steam-supported platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, SteamOS, and in virtual reality via SteamVR. Over the past year, Steam's video offering has continued to expand. Steam is a leading platform for digital content with thousands of titles and millions of users. For pricing, availability, and more, please visit http://store.steampowered.com/sale/lionsgate
I don't "rent" online films myself, so hopefully they will allow people to actually own their copies in future. One step at a time though eh, the film industry is one of the slowest to adopt to the online world. Still, the idea of being able to rent popular films directly on SteamOS—simply awesome.
Thanks SteamDB. It looks like the full press release is available here.
As of right now I am only seeing 11 titles in the UK, hopefully more to come soon. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Storminator16 Apr 25, 2016
GoL is slowly becoming Twitter. If you know what I mean....
Good for Valve, Lionsgate, and for those who want to use this streaming/rental service. One could find worst things to complain about.
If you don't plan to use the streaming service, fine. If you don't use the music player, fine. There are better options for both at the moment. The constant Valve/Steam hate is getting obnoxious. Valve singlehandedly made gaming on Linux more of a "thing" (i.e., more of an attractive platform for developers to make additional profit). I'm failing to understand the disdain every time Valve sneezes these days. I'm not sure when GoG v. Steam became the new Coke v. Pepsi. They really aren't competing and there space for both.
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Good for Valve, Lionsgate, and for those who want to use this streaming/rental service. One could find worst things to complain about.
If you don't plan to use the streaming service, fine. If you don't use the music player, fine. There are better options for both at the moment. The constant Valve/Steam hate is getting obnoxious. Valve singlehandedly made gaming on Linux more of a "thing" (i.e., more of an attractive platform for developers to make additional profit). I'm failing to understand the disdain every time Valve sneezes these days. I'm not sure when GoG v. Steam became the new Coke v. Pepsi. They really aren't competing and there space for both.
Last edited by Storminator16 on 25 April 2016 at 9:28 pm UTC
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If this is like the retarded thousands of services where you pay a high price to rent a movie but you're actually streaming it from their website and it's filled with 100 DRM protection that will stop you from watching what you paid for, and if it's region locked so that the US and the UK have tons of content and the rest of the world nothing, forget it. Unless it's different from all the existing VOD services already available I don't see the point.
At least with Netflix you don't have to pay an over expensive price to rent a movie.
At least with Netflix you don't have to pay an over expensive price to rent a movie.
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Storminator16 Apr 25, 2016
Quoting: GuestQuoting: Storminator16The constant Valve/Steam hate is getting obnoxious. (…) I'm not sure when GoG v. Steam became the new Coke v. Pepsi.You’re the one bringing hate here. I re-read all the comments and nobody said anything bad about Valve or Steam. Also, nobody mentionned GOG except you.
Really. Must have hit a nerve.
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QuoteAs of right now I am only seeing 11 titles in the UKSame in Germany.
Quotehopefully more to come soon.Won't ever happen. International movie rights are a mess.
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thelimeydragon Apr 26, 2016
It's more a case of what the film companies will agree to rather than what Valve wants. I'm sure Valve would rather it be buying the film rather than renting but it's probably the best deal they could currently get.
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Quoting: Stupendous ManThe only way I'm going to buy from them is if I get a DRM-free .mkv file. I want to own the stuff I buy, not rent it, and make as many personal backups as I wish.
I second that. I bought some cheap ones on steam, but won't ever again, as long as I can't download them.
I'd like them in 1080p, x264 or x265, AAC, and in a sensible container, preferably mkv, in original language (which I actually sometimes can't get on DVD here) with subtitles for a slew of languages (english in any case, and german too, please, and all the rest as nice to have). Now, set a sensible price and start selling them to me.
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Hm. Interesting. My first thought was "come on Valve, make it a Netflix competitor and charge a monthly fee. Digital rentals are not the way forward."
But if this means access to newer movies faster, then sure why not. But I'd still like to have a Netflix client (and HBO and whoever) in SteamOS.
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But if this means access to newer movies faster, then sure why not. But I'd still like to have a Netflix client (and HBO and whoever) in SteamOS.
Last edited by Beamboom on 26 April 2016 at 8:56 am UTC
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Quoting: BeamboomBut if this means access to newer movies faster, then sure why not. But I'd still like to have a Netflix client (and HBO and whoever) in SteamOS.
Spot on. I think Netflix is great value but it's really only their original titles that aren't old.
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wvstolzing Apr 26, 2016
Now I'm confused -- is there a scandal involved? I mean 'Lionsgate' ends in 'gate', so...
Misconduct at the zoo, perhaps?
Misconduct at the zoo, perhaps?
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Mountain Man Apr 26, 2016
Too bad Lionsgate releases such bad movies.
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