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KLITSCHKO – Available to rent or buy on DVD from July 4th 2012

KLITSCHKO tells the captivating story of the boxing world’s most famous brothers: six-foot-six Ukranians, Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. This German documentary tells their story, from the socialist surrounds of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs in the ring, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise to international heavyweight boxing stardom holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations.

A compilation of interviews and raw fight footage, KLITSCHKO follows defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. The film provides a fascinating insight into the brothers’ personal lives including never-before-seen footage of the exhausting training process when preparing for a fight as well as the spectacular boxing matches, and the very first interviews with the brother’s parents.

Director Sebastian Dehnhardt has composed an intimate and engaging portrait of two exceptional athletes with KLITSCHKO, who are, before all else, brothers. A true glimpse into the makings of a heavyweight-boxing champion, sure to satisfy any fight enthusiast.                       

DVD Bonus Features:

  • Making of Klitschko
  • Featurettes:
    • Souvenir
    • Show Buiness
    • No Food, No Battle
    • Sports Training Academy
    • Muscle Soreness
    • Wladimir vs. David Haye

KLITSCHKO:

Director:              Sebastian Dehnhardt

Cast:                     Vitali Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko

Price:                    DVD SRP $34.95

Duration:             113mins

Genre:                  Documentary

Rating:                  M

 
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Steve McQueen’s SHAME, starring Michael Fassbender/Carey Mulligan: on blu-ray/DVD June 6

SHAME is coming out on blu-ray and DVD on June 6.

Directed by artist Steve McQueen (Hunger) the film stars man-of-the-moment Michael Fassbender and the gorgeous Carey Mulligan as New Yorker siblings with a troubled past and complicated present.

SHAME follows Brandon (Golden Globe® nominee Michael Fassbender), a young, successful thirty-something living comfortably in New York who is brought undone by his addiction to sex. The tightly controlled rhythm of Brandon’s life begins to collapse when his wayward, unruly sister, Sissy (Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan), arrives for an unannounced visit. Her disruptive presence in his life propels Brandon further into New York’s dark underbelly as he tries to escape her need for connection and the memories she evokes.

From the writer of THE IRON LADY and the producers of THE KING’S SPEECH, SHAME is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us. The film’s examination of sex addiction has been extensively reported on and debated in prestigious international media such as Time Magazine and ABC News.

 
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COOLER MASTER UNLEASHES NEW TRIGGER MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD

The Hardcore Gamer’s Secret Weapon  

Sydney, Australia – 14 May, 2012 – Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer storms onto the war torn frontlines with a devastating new weapon, the Trigger mechanical gaming keyboard.

Deliver an endless hail of destruction with the ability to press up to 6 keys simultaneously and utilise five programmable macro keys with profile management. Significantly reduce transport and redeployment times by storing profiles and key assignments with 64KB of onboard memory.

Multi-media control keys give the option to summon and manipulate your chosen battle orchestra. Use these controls to bring about music that may contribute to a win that is the result of a Zen-like focus or a sustained rage produced by increasing tempo and heated conflict. Ensure that this focus remains unbroken by utilizing the included Storm Tactics key to deactivate the Windows key.

Positioning is important to the success of your digital counterpart; this too is true of the user. A detachable wrist rest and non-slip rubber coating assist in preventing the pains of war from transferring to you by providing proper support for wrists and reducing unwanted keyboard movements or slides.

18K gold plated ultra low latency USB connectors and an integrated two port USB 2.0 hub ensure that the Trigger and critical peripherals all follow the path of least resistance. A high-grade braided cable ensures that the keyboard and connected peripherals maintain a solid link to the PC and combat zone operations.

Whether the weapon is chosen or that weapon chooses you, the Trigger mechanical gaming keyboard is prepared with a full featured arsenal that incorporates a selection of extremely high durability CHERRY MX Black, Blue, Brown, or Red switches*.

The power and strategic advantage of a military platoon await you with the Trigger.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Product Name: Trigger
RRP: AU$130, NZ$139
Website: www.cmstorm.com
Australian Distributors: Ingram Micro, Rectron, Australia IT, DMA
New Zealand Distributors: PB Technology
Warranty: 2 years
Availability: mid- May

*The availability of CHERRY MX switch types will vary based on region.

About Cooler Master
Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment two decades ago, we continue to invest in product development in order to provide leading-edge innovations to people and businesses. Cooler Master’s enclosure technology line-up includes heat sinks and fans, chassis, power supplies, function panels and accessories. Cooler Master has its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, with global branch offices located in Europe, America and APAC, so that we can offer to our customers the best service in time. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com.

 
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Sleeping Dogs Combat Gameplay Highlight Trailer

Blending martial arts combat into seamless visceral gameplay, Sleeping Dogs mixes up some of gaming’s greatest takedowns in a world worthy of Hong Kong cinema.

The Sun On Yee respect tradition; honour and discretion are the watchwords, brutal combat the tool of the trade. As players take-on those who would wage war amongst the Triad, an incredible array of combat moves and upgrades awaits. New bone-crunching kicks and devastating combos unlock as players earn face amongst their peers and respect from those who would challenge them. In Sleeping Dogs, the city itself doubles as an arsenal of deadly weaponry as real-world items from phone booths to TV sets, engine blocks to combat fish deliver a vicious and violent end to all who stand in your way.

Developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios, Sleeping Dogs is a gritty and visceral open world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Taking the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, players are tasked with taking down one of the world’s most fearsome criminal organisations from the inside. Offering players an island packed with action, every street corner, market stall, harbour dock or city skyscraper can become an opportunity for intense shoot-outs, adrenaline-fuelled street races and intense, brutal martial arts combat. Featuring one of the most intuitive and imaginative combat systems, Sleeping Dogs empowers players to perform an extensive set of martial arts moves, singlehandedly taking on numerous opponents. Players perform bone-crunching kicks and combos, vicious counters and a cinematic set of environmental takedowns making use of countless real-world items from circular saws to phone booths, incinerators to refrigerator doors.

Sleeping Dogs will be available from 16th August 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PCs. For more information about the game, visit http://www.sleepingdogs.net and join our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SleepingDogsGame  for regular updates.

 
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Diablo III Review …

Just about to install our review copy of Diablo III and then…

!!! CURSES !!! I fail to read the enclosed information from Blizzard Entertainment… can be installed from Tuesday, May 15, and your adventure will unfold later that day at 5:01pm AEST on Tuesday, May 15 (once the game servers go live).

We’ve waited this long… another day won’t hurt!

 
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Transform in Style with the New ASUS Transformer Pad

Incredible performance meets style and value

Sydney, Australia (May 14, 2012) — Announced at Mobile World Congress in February, the ASUS Transformer Pad is a power packed, yet affordable, tablet with a host of features onboard. Available in three stylish colours, the ASUS Transformer Pad is aptly named thanks to the optional mobile dock accessory that allows it to transform from a tablet into a notebook. When docked, total battery life is rated up to 15 hours. Housed in the Transformer Pad is a powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core CPU, ASUS SonicMaster technology for an incredible audio experience and an 8MP auto-focus camera that shoots crystal clear photos. The Transformer Pad runs the Android™ 4.0 operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich) that is upgradable and features exclusive software for added productivity.

Incredible design
The Transformer Pad comes in three stylish colors: Royal Blue, Iceberg White and Torch Red. It also boasts an elegant concentric patterned finish that hints at the ASUS Zen philosophy found in the ZENBOOK™ and Transformer Pad Prime. With a profile that’s 9.9mm thin and 635g light, the Transformer Pad can easily be carried around all day, and when combined with the ASUS exclusive Mobile Dock, it turns into a productivity workstation. A QWERTY keyboard and multi-touch touchpad offer a true notebook experience, while a USB port and SD card slot provide additional storage options.

Ultra performance
Powering the Transformer Pad is NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 4-PLUS-1™ quad-core CPU with an integrated 12-core GeForce® GPU that provides superior performance, multi-tasking, smooth Full HD 1080p video playback and console-quality gaming. The “PLUS-1” is an extra battery-saver core in the CPU that handles low-power tasks like active standby, music and video, and is transparent to the OS and applications. It offers the best combination of ultra-performance with low power consumption – up to 10 hours on the Pad and extended up to 15 hours when combined with the Mobile Dock.

Supreme sound
In addition to its stylish design, the Transformer Pad uses audio powered by ASUS exclusive SonicMaster technology. Tuned by the ASUS Golden Ear team, SonicMaster technology features a combination of advanced hardware and software designed to deliver an immersive audio experience.

Unrivaled visual activity
The Transformer Pad boasts a wide 178° viewable IPS display so images are sharp and easily shared with friends. A 1.2MP front camera allows for video conferencing while an 8MP rear camera with auto-focus takes brilliant photos thanks to a large F/2.2 aperture, 5-element lens, back illuminated CMOS sensor, touch-to-focus, depth of field effect and low light noise reduction to provide the clearest and sharpest photos. The 8MP camera on the Transformer Pad also has the ability to take Full HD 1080p video.

Unlimited productivity
Featuring the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, the Transformer Pad runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for easy multitasking, rich notifications, customisable home screens, resizable widgets and deep interactivity. Also onboard is the preinstalled SuperNote application, which has the ability to take, draw or record notes, while Polaris™ Office is a great productive tool that gives users the ability to read or create Word, Excel and PowerPoint (MS Office 97-07 version compatible) files. With 32GB of internal memory, a microSD slot and 8GB of free storage on ASUS WebStorage for life, users can store and share their memories anytime, anywhere.

Accessorise the Transformer Pad
Accessories built for the ASUS Transformer Pad help users get more out of it, extending the overall user experience. All offer instant convenience and style, working seamlessly with the same light and compact form factor. One such cover is the TranSleeve Dual, a durable, dual-positioning, multi-view angle sleeve that supports handheld video watching and ergonomic typing. Also available are micro HDMI to VGA or HDMI cables, an external SD Card reader, external USB Port adapter and a USB to Ethernet adapter, all designed to complement your ASUS Transformer Pad.

ASUS Transformer Pad Spec Overview

Model TF300T
Operating   System Android™ 4.0   OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU NVIDIA®   Tegra® 3 T30L Quad-Core @1.2Ghz
GPU GeForce®   12-core, 3D stereo (built-in)
Memory/   storage RAM:1GB /   ROM:16/32GB*1
Connectivity 802.11 b/g/n,   Bluetooth v3.0
Display 10.1″   WXGA (1280 X 800) LED Backlight IPS panel, 10 finger multi-touch, 350nits
Camera 8MP   auto-focus (rear), 1.2MP (front)
Interface Pad: 2-in-1 3.5mm Audio Jack (head-out/MIC-in 2-in-1)   1x micro-D HDMI 1.4a port/ 1x microSD Card Reader /built-in microphone/ High   Quality SpeakersDock: 1 x SD Card slot/ 1 x USB 2.0 Port
Battery 10 hours*2;   22Wh Li-polymer;
15 hours with mobile dock*2; Dock: 16.5Wh Li-polymer
Keyboard Mobile dock   with full QWERTY Keyboard (Optional)
Sensor G-Sensor,   Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, GPS
Dimensions/   weight 263 x 180.8 x   9.9mm/ 635g
Colour Royal Blue,   Iceberg White and Torch Red

*1 Specifications may vary by region, please contact your local sales office for exact SKUs
*2 Battery life will vary according to use.

 
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Watch a Sneak Preview of the Max Payne 3 Major League Gaming Pro Exhibition

On May 5th, 16 of the world’s best competitive gamers fought it out in the Max Payne 3 Pro Exhibition. Players went head-to-head in multiplayer 4 vs. 4 Team Matches and Deathmatch tournaments at the MLG Arena in New York City, vying for a total cash prize purse of $30,000.

The event was broadcast online on Monday, May 14th 8:00 PM Eastern, providing a first look at professional level Max Payne 3 multiplayer.

 
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Ubisoft Releases the short film Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Alpha

 
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Ever wondered where those facebook self-portrait photos came from… the answer is Zoolanderism

A new medical condition has been diagnosed by scientists called Zoolanderism which inflicts about 5% people from around the world. It is a chemical imbalance linked to social media and self-portraits. The infliction is named after former male supermodel Derek Zoolander which causes people to believe their photos are ultra sexy by pouting their lips and staring at the camera.

If you have a facebook friend who suffers from Zoolanderism, please be kind… only your help can stop this condition from spreading.

 
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Max Payne 3’s Arcade Modes: Score Attack and New York Minute

Max Payne 3’s Arcade Modes bring intense bonus shootout challenges to the single-player game experience – featuring “Score Attack” and the return of the classic “New York Minute” mode from the first two Max Payne games in explosive form. In addition to the thrill of besting your own top scores (and the scores of all your Friends and Crew members at the new Social Club), high scores also reward you exclusive multiplayer avatars and XP benefits. So after you’ve earned a Platinum ranking for your historic Score Attack and New York Minute runs from level to level, you will not only earn a boat load of XP, but also unlock coveted character avatars for Multiplayer Deathmatch like Fabiana Branco, Passos and more.

SCORE ATTACK

After you’ve completed any single-player level, you’ll be able to replay it in Score Attack mode, where you gun for the highest score possible – acquiring points for each shot that hits its mark and each adversary you vanquish.

NEW YORK MINUTE


 

This fan-favorite bonus mode from Max Payne and Max Payne 2 returns as a frantic battle that puts one minute on the clock and awards you with additional time for each enemy that you kill.

Check out www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/features/arcade for more details on Arcade Mode scoring with bonus points for style, causing destruction, and more.