PlayStation 3 owners who regularly catch shows and movies on TV delivery service Hulu have probably noticed recently they can no longer do so on their console: joint owners NBC, Fox, Disney and "a venture capital company you've never heard of" have blocked access to it. The change comes not long after Hulu was restricted to viewing at its own website or via the desktop player only, and with its ongoing battle against Boxee, a service which allows Internet TV to be displayed on a regular TV with minimal hassle.

The service's Terms of Use were updated on June 26, however no mention is made of the PlayStation 3.

The Escapist writes: "It seems like a very strange move, and I can't think of any good reason for it. Besides trying to beat piracy - which I would assume is part of Hulu's mission - by restricting how and where people can use a product simply doesn't work, just ask EA."

Hulu has not responded to requests for comment.