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Star Wars: The Old Republic, “Relics of the Gree”

Game Update 1.7 is coming soon to Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ which will give players brand new in-game content to experience including Relics of the Gree, a limited time live event occurring across the galaxy, and the Galactic Reputation system, an exciting new way for players progress their characters. In honor of this update, BioWare and LucasArts have released a brand new gameplay video for the new Relics of the Gree in-game live event.

We’ve included additional details on Relic of the Gree and the Galactic Reputation System below:

• Relics of the Gree – Discover the mysteries behind the Grey Secant, an ancient Gree starship that has suddenly appeared over Ilum’s Western Ice Shelf. From February 12 to February 26, players can visit the in-game News Terminals located on Carrick Station or Vaiken Spacedock to begin their adventure. The Gree have promised advanced technology, including powerful weapons and armor, to anyone who is brave enough to aid them against an insidious foe who has taken control at the heart of their ship.

• Galactic Reputation – This new system enables players to earn Reputation points by completing missions for factions such as the Gree, or for military divisions within the Republic and the Empire. The Galactic Reputation system advances characters through six ranks of increasing prestige: “Outsider”, “Newcomer”, “Friend”, “Hero”, “Champion”, and “Legend”. Galactic Reputation is also tied to a character’s Legacy, so Reputation points and ranks are shared across all the characters within the same Legacy.

Check out the Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Updates Page for additional information and screenshots of the content coming to Game Update 1.7. Be sure to stay connected by visiting our Community Blog, Facebook , Twitter, and YouTube pages.

 
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BRAND NEW “MONSTERS UNIVERISTY” SCREEN SHOTS AND CHARACTER IMAGES UNVEILED FOR DISNEY INFINITY

MELBOURNE – (FEBRUARY 12, 2013) –  Disney Interactive today released new images of the “Monsters University” Play Set and Toy Box mode for Disney Infinity, its most ambitious gaming initiative ever.  These new assets provide the first in-depth look at the characters, world and gameplay of “Monsters University” within Disney Infinity – including new screenshots, character artwork and high-res images of the Mike and Sulley interactive character figures.

For the first time, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios’ most popular characters come together in a magical storytelling experience.  Disney Infinity is an all-new gaming platform that combines Disney’s most popular franchises with one of today’s hottest trends in toys – interactive figures that come to life in video games.  Players can place real-world toy versions of their favorite Disney characters onto a device called the Disney Infinity Base and transport them into the virtual game worlds of “Monsters University,” “The Incredibles” and “Pirates of the Caribbean,” as well as into a giant Toy Box where they can create their own Disney experiences.

This all-new game universe will launch this Winter across all consoles and will have a phased roll out across mobile and online devices throughout 2013.

The Disney Infinity Platform includes:

  • Disney Infinity Interactive Pieces – Initially a line of 40 collectible interactive pieces will be introduced that allow players to expand and customize their play experiences.
  • Disney Infinity Interactive Character Figures – Seventeen character figures will allow players to experience a variety of their favourite characters in true to property experiences and in “Toy Box” mode.
  • Disney Infinity Base – When figures are placed on the Infinity base, they unlock the world and play experiences of Disney Infinity.
  • Disney Infinity Power Discs – Interactive discs can be placed on the Infinity base to power up characters and “Toy Box” with unique powers, customizations and gadgets.

Development for Disney Infinity is being led by Disney Interactive and Avalanche Software. For additional information, please visit www.disney.com/Infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity or join the Disney Infinity Facebook Community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity).

 
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Get the Forme-changing Melody Pokémon Meloetta, Available via a Special Character Distribution Event at Selected Hoyts Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand

12th February, 2013 – On the 23rd and 24th of February, and almost two weeks prior to the distribution events taking place at selected retailers, selected Hoyts cinemas will be offering Pokémon fans the chance to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to receive the much-anticipated Mythical Pokémon Meloetta at special Hoyts distribution events.

Making its video game debut, Meloetta is a rare and powerful Pokémon with a musical flair—and a very special Ability in battle. Pokémon fans will be able to add Meloetta to their Pokédex in Pokémon™ Black 2, Pokémon™ White 2, and the original Pokémon™ Black and Pokémon™ White games. For players new to the world of Pokémon, it is a great opportunity to enter the Unova Region of Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 with a strong, uniquely gifted Pokémon right out of the gate.

This special distribution event will be available to customers who purchase a ticket to see the new Pokémon movie: Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice, at one of the following Hoyts cinemas on the 23rd and 24th of February.

AUSTRALIA

NSW – Broadway

VIC – Chadstone

ACT – Woden

WA – Carousel

SA – Tea Tree Plaza

QLD – Stafford

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland – Wairau Park

Christchurch – Riccarton

To receive Meloetta[LK1]  at the above Hoyts cinemas, fans will need to bring the following:

•        A valid Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice movie ticket for the 23rd or 24th of February session

  • A Nintendo 3DS™ or Nintendo DS® system

•        A copy of the Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2, Pokémon Black, or Pokémon White game

•        The Pokédex within the game

•        No more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession

For more information regarding Meloetta and its unique Formes, visit pokemon.com

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice opens at selected Hoyts cinemas across Australia and New Zealand on 16 February for a strictly limited time. Banter Toys will be offering Pokémon Trading card demonstrations 1 hour prior to the Pokémon screenings at the following locations:

AUSTRALIA – 16 & 17 FEBRUARY
NSW – Blacktown
ACT – Woden
VIC – Eastland
QLD – Stafford
SA – Tea Tree Plaza
WA – Garden City  

NEW ZEALAND

Saturday 16 February – Wairau Park
Sunday 17 February – Wairau Park
Saturday 23 February – Sylvia Park
Sunday 24 February – Sylvia Park 

For full cinema listings, and to book online:

Australia http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/Events/Pokemon_Movie_Kyurem.aspx

New Zealand http://www.hoyts.co.nz/Movies/Events/Pokemon_Movie_Kyurem.aspx

 
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Call of Duty Championship Australia and New Zealand Qualification Details

Further to the announcement of the Call of Duty Championship in LA on April 5-7th, teams in Australia and New Zealand can enter into a localised qualification system that has been devised specifically for this momentous event. Over March 2-3, the Australian Cyber League (www.aclpro.com.au) will be administering a short series of online qualifiers that progress to a live event final in Sydney, Australia on Friday March 15th. Both Australian & New Zealand Call of Duty: Black Ops II fans will be able to enter the first online qualifier, with seven teams vying for a chance to attend the Australian and New Zealand Call of Duty Final, presented by Activision, Xbox and EB Games.  In addition, a New Zealand only qualifier will see an eighth and final team join other qualifiers, who all earn a trip to compete in Sydney.

At the Sydney final, complete with an Australia vs New Zealand show match, the top two teams will earn the right to battle it out in Hollywood and compete against the best Call of Duty players in the world.  Joining them will be eight winning teams from North America’s MLG Winter Championship, eight teams from the ESL’s European Finals and remaining seats from other international qualifications across Asia and Brazil. Full registration details for the Australian and New Zealand online qualifiers will be released via www.aclpro.com.au Wednesday February 13th.

 
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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment reveal the next round of challengers in this week’s Injustice Battle Arena.

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment reveal the next round of challengers in this week’s Injustice Battle Arena.

In week 2 of competition, The Flash enters the ring against Shazam in a battle of velocity versus mystic powers. Rounding out this week’s competition, the brilliant but merciless Lex Luthor challenges The Joker, the most psychopathic of supervillains.

Visit https://injustice.dccomics.com to view the latest Injustice Battle Arena videos, analysing each contender’s strengths, offering celebrity commentary on the matches, and posing the question – who would win?

To cast your vote , visit: http://ema.io/MzAz 

The victors of these two legendary matchups will be announced this Saturday, with two new gameplay videos featuring the winning contenders.

For participating in these show-downs, fans in Australia will be rewarded with an Injustice avatar item when they register on the site and an exciting piece of DLC content when they first vote. Voice your opinion via Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and join the debate!

Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

™ & © DC Comics. ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

 
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Tomb Raider Walkthrough Video – Part One

This video walkthrough will demonstrate Lara’s combat skills and strategy choices, and how she uses her Survival Instincts to navigate to points of interest on the island.

Part one of this guide shows Lara tactically evading a hostile Scavenger den, adapting to dangerous situations, and learning combat skills to overcome the island’s threatening inhabitants.

Stay tuned for part two which looks at how enemies adjust their attacks depending on Lara’s approach to combat and an introduction to the Challenge Tombs.

Related Links

Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com

Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER

Official Facebook page: http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER

Official Tumblr: http://officialTOMBRAIDERblog.tumblr.com/

Official YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

 
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30 SHORT YEARS

AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER SHORT film festival celebrates its 30th anniversary

February 2013

The celebrated St Kilda Film Festival, proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, marks its 30th Anniversary as Australia’s largest and longest running short film festival in 2013. A vital showcase for the Australian film industry, the Festival will return in 2013 on Thursday, May 23 with an extended nine-day program, a new international partnership announcement and an exceptional prize pool valued at over $40,000.

To commemorate its 30th year, the Festival will expand to an impressive nine-day program, from May 23 – June 1. The move from six to nine days will allow for the screenings of Australia’s Top 100 and the SoundKILDA Music Video Competition plus retrospective screenings and additional special events.

 
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Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert to open PAX Australia

Tuesday 12 February, 2013 – The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is coming to Australia in July 2013, and celebrated videogame designer Ron Gilbert (creator of the Monkey Island series) will be providing the opening ‘storytime’ keynote on the Friday morning.

Ron created many of the iconic LucasArts adventure games, such as Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island, and is responsible for the iconic scripting language SCUMM which was used in subsequent games. He currently works alongside fellow LucasArts alumni Tim Schafer at Double Fine Productions, and created and designed the recently released game – The Cave.

Ron joins other international guests confirmed for PAX Australia including musical acts The Protomen and MC Frontalot, the guys from RoosterTeeth, and of course everyone from Penny Arcade.

PAX Australia will be the largest gaming festival to be held in Australia, and has already sold out of 3 day and Saturday passes. Held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 19-21 July, 2013, the show is being run by ReedPOP in conjunction with Penny Arcade.

For further information visit www.paxaustralia.com.au or follow PAX Australia updates via official Twitter and Facebook.

 
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Character Renders & Concept Art

We now have character renders and concept art available for the highly anticipated Spring 2013 release of LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes that will be available on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii U™ system and Windows PC, as well as the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.  LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes is the first instalment in the highly successful LEGO videogame franchise to feature famous Marvel characters.

 
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Introduce a new YouTube Application for PlayStation®3

The Full YouTube Experience now available on PlayStation®3 in YouTube serviced territories. 

Sydney, 12 February 2013 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and YouTube, today unveiled a new YouTube application for PlayStation®3 (PS3).  From the 11th February, the YouTube application will be available as a free download via the XMB, in ‘My Channels’ under the TV / Video Services icon.

Designed for the big screen and PS3 controls, the YouTube app has search tools to find videos faster and easier, the option to sign-in to see all your subscribed channels including official music videos, and the ability to control the app using your smartphone.

The YouTube app will be available in YouTube Serviced Territories (as determined by Google) where PlayStation®Store (PS Store) is also available. These SCEE territories include: Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Users may have watched YouTube on PS3 before, but with the introduction of the app they will be able to access completely new and improved features, these include:

  • Search: Finding videos is easier than ever, with search suggestions and instant video results while you type.
  • Access to subscriptions: Sign in to find the latest videos from your YouTube subscriptions, which now also includes official music videos.
  • Your smartphone as a remote: With a quick pairing process, you can control YouTube on PS3 with a smartphone. Find a video on your phone and with the click of a button it’ll play on the big screen. While the video is playing you can control it from the phone, or keep browsing YouTube for the next one.

Key Features

User Experience:

  • User Interface Optimized for TV
  • Video Search
  • Ability to Browse and Search for videos while watching
  • PS3 Game Controller Support
  • HD (Up to 720p)
  • Content Flagging
  • Closed Caption
  • YouTube trending and popular video playlists

Smartphone and Tablet Pairing

  • Browse and search for videos on phone/tablet while watching on PS3
  • Fling videos to PS3 from smartphone or tablet
  • Control video with smartphone
  • Comment on phone while watching

Signed In Experience

  • Sign-In and Channel Guide
  • User’s liked videos
  • Watch later videos
  • User’s playlists
  • Subscribed channels
  • Search History

Please note that “Uploading the video” won’t be available for the YouTube application on PlayStation®3

 
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