Public Address | Cafe | Hard News: Media3: Game On

Konrad Kurta

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:13:21 +1200

...well, facetious in terms of running a major network station with four staff. Perhaps Kiwi FM would be a better comparison then?

Konrad Kurta

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:59:16 +1200

Yes, I'm aware of that. I was being facetious.

Jesse Easton

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:13 +1200

There is an android console on the cusp of release – June 25:

http://www.ouya.tv/

As Ben mentions, hardware upgrades would be iterative rather than fixed-spec as with the big consoles:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/OUYA-Julie-Uhrman-Tegra-3-yearly-refresh-Jelly-Bean,20980.html

The ecosystem for application compatibility is not as open as perhaps it could be (no android store for eg)…

BenWilson

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:26:21 +1200

How would an Android console world work?

Pretty much like the Android device world works generally, just with consoles. A device as grunty as you want it, in a state of continual upgrade. The 1% will buy the latest one, always, because it's the best. 95% of people will wait…

Russell Brown

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:06:32 +1200

I’m confused. Do you mean Mediaworks or PlanetFM? Cos the former seems to have found a way to opt out of tax, and already got a sweet deal on a deferred payment of $43mln in license fees (will these ever be paid?)

Yes, the payment was completed last year, ahead…

Rich of Observationz

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:02:01 +1200

How would an Android console world work? As I understand it, the reason Microsoft/Sony are able to deliver a fast system at a sub-$500 price-point is that they are running a razorblade model and make the deficit up by charging a royalty to game vendors. I'm not sure an open…

BenWilson

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:50:08 +1200

Alternatively, some people held that they both fell flat.

I didn't even need to look at the link to know that would be the Indie-lovers saying that. Interesting idea, though, that Android could open a world of hurt for the gaming console giants. But so long as there is a…

Sacha

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:39:25 +1200

(channelling a certain other presenter)

Sacha

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:39:04 +1200

marvellous

Rich of Observationz

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:25:23 +1200

and a free frequency licence, the ability to charge for access to airtime and no requirement to deliver a profit

I'm confused. Do you mean Mediaworks or PlanetFM? Cos the former seems to have found a way to opt out of tax, and already got a sweet deal on a [[http://www.odt.co.nz/news/business/151053/no-conflict-mediaworks-renewal-loan|deferred…

Rik

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:23:40 +1200

In case that sounds rude – I will happily wait for the next weeks show!

Rik

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:17:21 +1200

Gaming......yawn. Ah well – I'm sure someone will find the show interesting.

Geoff Lealand

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:18 +1200

Sounds excellent. I intend to travel up for next week's show.

Russell Brown

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:18 +1200

You will admire the 'control room' at media3.

OnFilm's running a story on how it wuz done, with commentary from Dylan Reeve and dodgy photos by me.

Sacha

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:17 +1200

You will admire the 'control room' at media3.

Russell Brown

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:44:27 +1200

Perhaps Mediaworks upper management should watch Media 3 to learn how a full-powered radio station with a myriad of broadcasters and a diverse schedule of programming ...

... and a free frequency licence, the ability to charge for access to airtime and no requirement to deliver a profit. It's not…

Konrad Kurta

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:40:22 +1200

Perhaps Mediaworks upper management should watch Media 3 to learn how a full-powered radio station with a myriad of broadcasters and a diverse schedule of programming can comfortably run with four full-time staff.

The Ruminator

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:37:49 +1200

if Stuff goes behind a paywall, I'm gonna make my site a news-site. However I can't guarantee the veracity of the news. So it will be just like Stuff.

Public Address

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:37:49 +1200

Discussion from blog post.