Microsoft and Disney are in talks to bring live-streaming sporting events to Xbox Live, according to Brian Stelter of the New York Times. If you are in the USA and dont have cable tv then will hopefully soon be able to watch ESPN content on their Xbox 360.
No deal has yet been reached, and neither company has yet confirmed the report. Still, this move fits in well with the overall strategy being pursued by all three major console makers: To turn gaming consoles into more generalized entertainment centers by building up (and monetizing) online networks.
Ever wanted to be a presenter on Sports Center. Probably not. I mean really; how often does that dream cross your mind. However you may just be in with a shot of fulfilling the dream (whether or not you have it) with StarCommentator.com. Basically it’s a collaboration between ESPN and the popular video calling service Skype. Users use a video record function embedded on the site and their webcam to record a quick audition specific to the sport they want to present on the show.
Users must first go to www.starcommentator.com and click ‘Audition’. Then you choose from tonnes of different sports such as Football, Formula One and cricket. When auditioning, you read a small script about the sport from an online tele-prompter above the video recording screen. The contest organizers will then review the submissions. And even if you suck you might as well still enter because they’re giving away a tuck load of booty as seen below.
Check it out at www.starcommentator.com
