When did MKV files come back in style

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spinoza said:
it wont play most of the episodes of the new netflix show LOVE

at least from the torrent I downloaded (only torrent out if i recall correctly.) first time i ever had a problem with vlc.
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hmm.

Where did you DL it from, what kind of file was it?
 
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I was wondering the same thing but thats because i watch things thru my flash drive on my Xbox360 and MKV's dont read...but my homie has the XBox1 and that plays MKV so i just gotta update...then once i update gotta replace all my flicks/tv shows :snoop:

its kinda annoying though when all the good versions are mkv...im not sitting at my computer watching that shyt....a few upgrades even to my computer and i can watch on my tv.
 
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If you torrent pirate TV shows, prepare to switch to MKV format
Let's not beat around the bush: we know that a lot of you use the likes of the Pirate Bay, KickAssTorrents and the like to grab copies of movies and TV shows. You're probably aware of a number of release groups on the scene, but you might not know that there are fairly strict rules dictating capturing, formatting and naming releases.

This weekend a major change comes into force. Until now MP4 has been the video format of choice, but the change in standards means that this format is being ousted in favor of MKV. There are astoundingly lengthy standards documents covering standard and high definition releases of TV shows, and while the alterations are touted as bringing things up to date, not everyone is happy.


You can browse through the full scene release rules if you feel so inclined, but TorrentFreak has helpfully hosted the revised standards for HD and SD releases. Although compliance with the standards is described as 'optional' many scene groups have already made the switch ahead of the changeover date. The introduction to the document says:

Since the last revision of this document in 2011, TV-X264 has grown and become a major section that many people contribute to and depend on. This new revision aims to update the standards from 2011 to standards suitable for 2016 and the future. Adding clarity and patching loopholes to once again allow for consistent and quality releases, which was the aim of this standard back in 2011.

Compliance with this document is optional as of its pre date, and mandatory as of 2016-04-10 00:00:00 UTC (1460246400 Unix time).

Not everyone is in agreement that MKV is a superior format to MP4, and many casual torrenters have been confused by a sudden switch in format. MKV has long been used as the format of choice for HD movie releases, applying the standards to TV releases -- included SD versions -- could affect, and bewilder, millions of pirates. Some have complained that their preferred media player doesn’t support MKV.

The rules come into play on Sunday 10 April; you have been warned.
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I mainly just use 300mbfilms.co and awesomedl.ru and they use MKV. Never had a problem with these files. And once I found out how to chromecast mkv files with localcast...never looked back.
 
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