'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Episode 1 to Stream on Foxtel Play
"Game of Thrones" season 4 episode 1 will stream on the new internet-based subscription service Foxtel Play.
The new service is currently available on Australian PlayStation 3 systems and Sony announced that users will be able to watch the very first episode of the new season of the HBO series on April 7.
"We are also pleased to announce that Foxtel Play will be on PlayStation 4 and we'll announce the date very shortly," SCEA managing director Michael Ephraimsaid, adding that there are two million PS3 consoles in the region to date. "This really builds on our service entertainment credentials and it will build on the entertainment credentials in the next-generation space. We will be making other announcements for PS3 and PS4 in the near future."
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PlayStation Network account holders will be able to download the new app onto their PS3 systems stating today. In order to view "Game of Thrones," users must subscribe to the service's showcase package via the premium drama and movies tier. Users can subscribe by the month which means they can stop and start their membership on a month to month basis.
"With Game of Thrones less than a week away and knowing that PlayStation customers love their video content, bringing together Foxtel Play and PlayStation is a great match," Jason Blair, head of product marketing at Foxtel, said, explaining a new package offer. "New and existing customers to Foxtel Play will basically be able to add premium movies or drama tier to their existing $25 genre pick for $10 per month... for a total of $35 per month for the first three months."
The fourth season of "Game of Thrones" will premiere on HBO on April 6.
