Over 20 apps coming to PS4 before Spring, HBO GO rumored

[Elandyll]

http://www.ps4.sx/2013/12/over-20-ne...l#.UsYxkfRDt8E



It also seems that the PS3 is getting HBO GO soon



and the PS4 is strongly hinted

[UPDATE]: Confirmed on Jan. 16th
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/...ps4-to-follow/

the service was posted too soon and then removed on

http://us.playstation.com/ps4/entertainment/index.htm

which prompted comments just as such



They even have the logo ready to fire up once all the negotations between HBO and Sony are done

cf source code

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and logo
http://cdn.us.playstation.com/pscoma..._hbogo_app.png

[Omegaice]

That's really great news! Now how aboot some BT headset support, Sony?

[Steelmaker]

HBO Go would be great! If they could just get ESPN I'd be set as far as apps go!

[Goodintentions]

hopefully these are all optional DL's as i have no interest in any of them and dont want to waste valuable HD space on them ..

[Scorpion Soldier]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

hopefully these are all optional DL's as i have no interest in any of them and dont want to waste valuable HD space on them ..

All current apps (with the exception of Music & Video Unlimited) are optional so expect these to be as well.

[dyne]

CW app please so I don't have to watch Arrow on my iPad anymore.

[Goodintentions]

Originally Posted by Scorpion Soldier

All current apps (with the exception of Music & Video Unlimited) are optional so expect these to be as well.

hope so because i remember a few on PS3 were mandated installs ...

[GeneticMutation]

Originally Posted by Goodintentions

hope so because i remember a few on PS3 were mandated installs ...

Which ones? I didn't download any of the apps on my PS3 and can't remember any being mandatory?

[dyne]

Originally Posted by GeneticMutation

Which ones? I didn't download any of the apps on my PS3 and can't remember any being mandatory?

I know there were a couple that had icons in the XMB that would install once launched the first time but you could never remove the icons (even with the app deleted). Netflix is one of them. Music and Video Unlimited might also be the same.

[alvarez468]

Playstation home was there but wouldn't download until you launched it

[GeneticMutation]

Originally Posted by dyne

I know there were a couple that had icons in the XMB that would install once launched the first time but you could never remove the icons (even with the app deleted). Netflix is one of them. Music and Video Unlimited might also be the same.

Originally Posted by alvarez468

Playstation home was there but wouldn't download until you launched it

Ahh ok I know what you mean now, here in the UK BBC iPlayer was always there but not downloaded until you chose to do so! That doesn't bother me so much!

[ozzsoad]

I'm hoping to get a YouTube, HBO Go, and Flixster app soon. Then I won't be so sad not renewing my XBox Live account in a couple weeks.

I would also like a a standalone Twitch app but, frankly, I actually prefer using Twitch through the PS4 or even Wii U internet browser over the XBox app...

[Steelmaker]

I'm sure You Tube will be a definite. I'm curious about Skype or some other video conferencing app. Any word on PS4 getting one?

[dyne]

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

I'm sure You Tube will be a definite. I'm curious about Skype or some other video conferencing app. Any word on PS4 getting one?

From everything I've read SONY and MS both don't have an issue with Skype on PS4 (it's already on Vita). I think the holdup is how it's behind a paywall on One and SONY probably doesn't want it to be behind one on PS4.

[saprano]

HBO go on PS3!! About damn time!

Your 2 years is up Microsoft!

[Gardenofstone10]

Flixster and HBO Go will be the absolute BEST. I have an ultraviolet movie collection over 200 now and hate VUDU (they suspended my account over an issue that happened over a year ago and was cleared). HBO Go is my best friend and I don't have a 360 anymore so I'm just...so thrilled to hear this possible news. I'lll be keeping my ears open to this for sure! Thank you, OP

[cbas593]

Thats a nice bonus to all the good games coming in 2014, can't wait till these apps and games get here.

[Natrix1973]

HBO Go confirmed.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/...ps4-to-follow/

Earlier this evening at the inaugural Buzzfeed Brews event in New York City, HBO CEO Richard Plepler announced that HBO and PlayStation have partnered to offer the popular HBO GO app − first on PlayStation 3, with PlayStation 4 to follow.

HBO Go is en route to PlayStation. While there isn't a release window for the premium service's streaming app, Sony's VP of business development assures it'll be "soon" for the PS3, with the PS4 version to follow. However, we do know that as with other streaming services on the platforms (including Amazon Instant Video and Netflix), the app's functionality won't be locked behind a paywall, like it is on Sony's biggest console rival.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

I'm hoping to get a YouTube, HBO Go, and Flixster app soon. Then I won't be so sad not renewing my XBox Live account in a couple weeks.

I would also like a a standalone Twitch app but, frankly, I actually prefer using Twitch through the PS4 or even Wii U internet browser over the XBox app...

Does twitch require a Facebook account? I would like to use the share button but I don't want my details splattered all over as I have no love for Facebook style sites.

[owa]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Does twitch require a Facebook account? I would like to use the share button but I don't want my details splattered all over as I have no love for Facebook style sites.

No. I've registered for Twitch and don't have anything linked to Facebook. I haven't tried broadcasting my gameplay though but I don't believe it requires facebook or twitter to do so.

I don't use Twitter but I did create an account there so I could post my screenshots to it. I have all my twitter stuff private though so no one can see them. I just use it as a middle step so I can save the pic to my computer. I had a facebook account already but I was afraid to use it for fear everything would show up in my feed. If I could ensure that the photos, videos posted there are private (only me), I probably would have gone that route instead. Hopefully they open things up soon though that FB and Twitter aren't needed at all.