Underwater Third-Person Shooter Emerges onto Digital Platforms 

March 1st, 2012 – Delaware, North America – Biart Company, an independent development studio today announced that its science-fiction, third-person PC shooter Deep Black: Reloaded is locked and loaded and now available through digital download platforms. Featuring 40 single player missions across land and water, Deep Black: Reloaded is set in a desolate near future of global terrorism and espionage as players become involved in a desperate fight for world supremacy and the capture of a sophisticated biological weapon.

“Our vision for Deep Black Reloaded, was a desolate near future action game that mixed a complex science-fiction narrative with bio-terror” said Konstantin Popov, CEO of Biart, “After over three long years in the making, self-funded in the spirit of indie through the Biart team, we are pleased to announce the availability of Deep Black: Reloaded and to build the universe for future iterations”.  

Set in 2047, in a world where global mega corporations have taken over governments and companies fight it out in a battle for dwindling resources. Syrus Pierce is a retired operative of the mercenary group CHARON (Chief Amphibious Reconnaissance Operational Network). Now, years after his retirement, Pierce is contacted by his commanding officer, General Jack Sterling, who informs him that members of a research team have been taken hostage off the western coast of South America by the Al-Azrad terrorist network.

Pierce takes to the murky depths armed with a wrath of underwater equipment including a futuristic underwater suit complete with jet pack and integrated harpoon in pursuit of terrorists. With the majority of the game play taking place below the water’s surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile combatants and infiltrate enemy bases.

Deep Black: Reloaded is a complex science-fiction mystery mixing espionage and bio-terror as players become involved in a desperate fight for world supremacy and possession of a sophisticated dooms day biological weapon.

Compatible with NVIDIA 3D VISION for the ultimate underwater experience, Deep Black: Reloaded can be controlled using the Razer Hydra controller. Developed using Biart Company’s proprietary tech biEngine Deep Black will be coming Microsoft Xbox 360 (XBLA) and Sony PlayStation 3 (PSN) through 505 Games later in 2012.  Visit the NVIDIA page at: http://www.geforce.com/GamesandApps/games/deep-black

Deep Black: Reloaded is now available for $29.99, €29.99, £22.99, AU$29.99 and can be ordered direct from the Biart store at:- http://www.deepblackreloaded.com or http://www.desura.com/games/deepblack

To download the Deep Black Reloaded demo visit:  www.deepblackreloaded.com/db_demo.zip

For more information about Deep Black: Reloaded and the latest news:
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About Biart Company LLC
Delaware based Biart is an independent developer of console, PC and mobile games. The company has developed its proprietary technology biEngine for high quality games production for Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, Sony Playstation Portable and mobile devices.

For more information, please visit www.biart7.com

SYDNEY — March 2, 2012 — The Prince returns, debuting on the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® today in Prince of Persia® Classic HD, a new take on the storied platformer. Prince of Persia Classic HD is now available on the iPad [for $2.99] and on the iPhone and iPod touch [for $1.99].

SEGA and Arkedo Studio Announce Their New Hot Tempered Game

SYDNEY – 2nd March 2012 –SEGA® Europe and SEGA® of America Inc. are excited to announce Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit™! What’s this, you haven’t heard of it? That’s because it hasn’t been announced yet! Filled with comical gore, plenty of fake blood splatters, and a hot-tempered rabbit prone to extreme violence, what more could you ask for? A drill? Ah, we have that as well. Located in the depths of hell and developed by Arkedo Studio, this single-player game will be unleashed on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network, and PC Digital Download in 2012.

You are a devil rabbit named Ash, who also happens to be the prince of Hell and feared by all. But one individual has forgotten that. Your archenemy Fat Rabbit has posted your secret sex pictures all over the Hellternet and that makes you seriously angry. This sucks! You want him to burn in hell, and with your hot temper you can make revenge oh so sweet. It’s you and your trusty driller alone (plus some other weapons and customisation!) against everyone else. Drill your way to vengeance and explore the huge and varied world of Hell Yeah! Delving into the darkest depths of the underworld, you can ride the driller as a slaughter machine and exterminate those rude and ugly monsters by blasting and tearing them apart on your mission to get Fat Rabbit. Don’t feel bad, they all deserve to die! It’s you against all Hell, after all. It’s Hell Yeah!

“The divine union between Arkedo and SEGA results in the devilishly good product we can all sinfully be excited about. Hell Yeah!” commented Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America.

“Yes: divine. Exactly the words we were looking for! Now if you will excuse us for a moment, we have a quote by a SEGA VP to show our mums. Then we’ll be back: we have a great game to show!” added Camille Guermonprez, Studio Chef at Arkedo Studio.

For more information and the blog visit: www.projecthellyeah.com

Game of Thrones RPG today unveiled a new series of 6 exclusive screenshots! The role-playing game for PlayStation® 3, Xbox 360® and PC is based on the epic series by George R.R. Martin and the popular HBO® TV series, today revealed Castlewood, an original location in the Game of Thrones saga that players will get to explore first-hand.

Today’s screenshots turn their focus to the enigmatic place that’s home to the House Harlton. Fifteen years ago, the Lord of Castlewood chose to support the House Targaryen during the victorious rebellion of Robert Baratheon, and was sentenced to die for this treason. His brother Arwood Harlton, loyal to King Robert, finally inherited Castlewood. Arwood is also known to be a great friend of House Sarwyck, and as the heir of Sarwyck family, you, Alester, will use Castlewood as a safe place to retreat if your quest turns too dangerous…

Castlewood is an original location, playing a key role in the video game while fitting into the existing “A Song Of Ice And Fire” saga. The township of Castlewood will be one of the many places the two heroes of the game – Mors, sworn brother of the Night’s Watch, and Alester, the Red Priest – will explore and fight through. From King’s Landing and Red Keep to the Wall, an Epic quest awaits our heroes, guided by revenge, loyalty, honor, and family, along a twisting plot filled with betrayal and vicious hardships.

Live the saga with Game of Thrones on PlayStation® 3, Xbox 360® and PC in 2012!

Eagerly anticipated game to revolutionise action storytelling on October 19, 2012

Sydney, Australia – March 2, 2012 – 2K Games announced today that BioShock® Infinite will be available in Australia and New Zealand on October 19, 2012 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Developed by Irrational Games, BioShock Infinite won more than 75 editorial awards at E3 in 2011, including the Game Critics Awards’ Best of Show. The title has been named one of the most anticipated games of 2012 by more than 50 media outlets, including WIRED, USA Today, TIME, GameSpot, and GameTrailers. The BioShock franchise is one of the interactive entertainment industry’s most successful and critically acclaimed series, which has sold-in over 9 million units worldwide.

“After BioShock, we had a vision for a follow up that dwarfed the original in scope and ambition,” said Ken Levine (@iglevine), Creative Director of Irrational Games (@irrationalgames). “BioShock Infinite has been our sole focus for the last four years, and we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it.”

BioShock Infinite puts players in the role of Booker DeWitt, a hard-bitten former Pinkerton agent, together with the revolutionary AI companion, Elizabeth. The two struggle to escape the sky-city of Columbia, in a 1912 America that might have been. Armed with an arsenal of new weapons and abilities, they face menacing enemies, in unique expansive environments. Classic BioShock gameplay joins innovations such as aerial combat on high-speed Sky-Lines in the service of an immersive storyline – an Irrational Games signature.

BioShock Infinite is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.

For more information on BioShock Infinite please visit http://www.bioshockinfinite.com.

Activision Publishing, Inc. revealed today that the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 Content Collection #1 will release on Xbox LIVE on March 20, the first of four Content Collections available for purchase to all Call of Duty®: MW3 gamers. MW3 Collection #1 includes an unprecedented breadth and variety of content for Call of Duty® downloadable release – four brand new multiplayer maps Liberation, Piazza, Overwatch and Black Box along with new Special Ops Missions Black Ice and Negotiator, marking the first time Special Ops has been made downloadable online in franchise history.

In “Black Box,” players will battle beside a downed Air Force One amidst multi-level homes overlooking the luxurious Southern California neighbourhood. Infiltrating a diamond mine aboard a snowmobile in the Special Ops mission “Black Ice,” your primary objective is to plant high-grade explosives in order to shut the mine down forever. In “Negotiator,” you head to India for high-stakes hostage extraction in which you’ll breach-and-clear rooms and navigate surface streets to ensure the safety of your VIPs.

Additionally for Call of Duty Elite Premium Members on Xbox LIVE, Call of Duty Elite Content Drops 4-6, featuring Black Box, Negotiator and Black Ice, will be available for download on March 13. Elite Content Drops 4-6 and MW3 Collection #1 will be made available on other platforms at a later date.

The Modern Warfare® 3 Content Season is published by Activision and co-developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. Coming first to Call of Duty Elite Premium Members on Xbox LIVE, all content will be available to Premium Members on other available platforms at a later date. The full calendar of content is outlined here – http://www.callofduty.com/contentcalendar.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated “MA15+” (Strong Violence) by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 content drops, season of content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Elite visit www.callofduty.com/mw3 and www.callofduty.com/elite.

©2011, 2012 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and MODERN WARFARE are registered trademarks and CALL OF DUTY MW3 is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Available first for Xbox Live users with a paid Call of Duty Elite membership. Call of Duty Elite requires a supported Call of Duty game. Some Call of Duty Elite features require a paid Call of Duty Elite membership and console online access account allowing you to receive downloadable content. Call of Duty Elite is subject to its terms of service. All features and availability are subject to change. Some features may be restricted to certain countries only. Available features may also differ between countries. Supported languages include English, French and German. See callofduty.com/elite for the most up to date feature set, country availability, supported languages and other information.

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Nintendo invites fans from all over Australia and New Zealand to participate in our second official Nintendo AUS/NZ Community race on Mario Kart 7. This Monday 5th March, video game industry identities from your favourite websites will be coming together online between 6:30pm – 7:30pm (EST) to race Mario Kart 7 fans!

Check: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mario-kart-7-community/ to find out who will be playing, what their Mario Kart racing style is and to find out more about getting involved. Can you beat them?

• To join the Nintendo AUS/NZ Community all you have to do is have a copy of Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS
• When in Mario Kart 7, choose the ‘Mario Kart Channel’ option from the Main Menu to set up your online save file
• Choose ‘Online Multiplayer’ from the Main Menu
• Choose ‘Communities’
• Choose ‘Recommendations’ and select ‘Nintendo AUS/NZ’
• Or alternatively choose ‘Enter Code’ and enter the community code 39-7327-4613-9024

3, 2, 1….Race!

If you’d like to use Twitter to join in the discussion, the official hashtag is: #MK7AUNZ

If you don’t know how to get your Nintendo 3DS online, click here for instructions:  http://www.nintendo.com.au/support/index.php?action=help&helpcatID=203

*Broadband Internet required to join in the fun!