Melbourne Australia – Feb 4th 2013 – Check out the amazing trailer of Oz the Great and Powerful from the 2013 Superbowl!
Iron 3 Superbowl Trailers
Melbourne Australia 4th of Feb 2012 – Check out these amazing Iron Man 3 Trailers from the American Superbowl!
Social media stokes workplace privacy fears in Australia: AVG Study
AVG Technologies’ study reveals 62 per cent of Australian adults believesocial media has eroded their privacy in the workplace
According to AVG Technologies’ latest Digital Diaries study, Digital Work Life, 6 out of 10 Australian adults (62 per cent) who participated in its survey believe privacy in the workplace has been eroded with the proliferation of social media. The seventh instalment in AVG’s Digital Diaries series includes responses from 4,000 adults in ten countries in relation to cyber-bullying in the workplace.
The study found that mis-use of social media infiltrates the workplace with often negative effects on employees’ privacy, forcing many to switch off or limit their use of social networking sites.
· 8 per cent of Australian respondents discovered secret discussions about them online were initiated by colleagues using social media
· 10 per cent have had embarrassing photos or videos taken at a work event and uploaded onto social media sites. This is as high as 19 per cent in Spain and 14 per cent in the UK.
· A small number of Aussie adults (7 per cent) even found themselves subjected to unwanted romantic advances through online media, and in the US this number rose to one in ten of all adults surveyed.
As the use of social media increases for both personal and professional purposes, the privacy many workers value and expect is slowly diminishing through employee mis-use and cyber-bullying. To prevent personal information from being circulated at work, many adults are turning away from social media altogether. Of those Australians who agreed social media has eroded their privacy at work, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) now avoid posting on social networks that have caused them privacy concerns, while 25 per cent limit their posts. More than half (52 per cent) are more careful about what they post.
Michael McKinnon, Security Advisor at AVG Technologies AU, said: “This study highlights the need for a combination of greater education around social media alongside increased attention and care by both employees and employers to their social media etiquette at work.
“And we’re not just talking about employees remaining responsible for what they post online on social networks, and ensuring it is not bringing themselves or their company into disrepute or harming their colleagues; employers can trip themselves up just as easily when managing the company’s own social media presence. Until everyone is clear about exactly what is and isn’t acceptable online behaviour, trying to enforce policies will fail, leaving the door open to cyber-bullying and invasion of privacy.”
Jenny Ungless, an independent HR Consultant and life coach, commented on the findings:
“While you can’t completely control what people say about you online, you can control the ‘ammunition’ they have against you. Being more careful about your posts on social networks or ensuring your privacy settings protect your personal information are just a few of the steps you can take. The research shows adults are now finding themselves in uncharted territory when it comes to social media in the workplace. Having to ward off colleagues’ romantic advances online, suffer the embarrassment of unwanted personal photos seen by colleagues or have personal details from social networks used against you, are all things that adults haven’t typically had to deal with. We often talk about bringing work home with us, yet little has been done to date to tackle our home-life now being taken into the office and the possible implications of this.”
Other key findings include:
· Forms of cyber-bullying: Nine out of ten (91 per cent) of Australian adults surveyed believe that sending unpleasant or defamatory remarks to or about a colleague using digital communications constitutes cyber-bullying (93 per cent in UK and New Zealand). Other forms of cyber-bullying include posting negative comments on a social media site about a colleague’s appearance at a work event (89 per cent) and criticising a colleague behind their back through email, instant messaging, social media or SMS (85 per cent).
· Incriminating or embarrassing activity online: Eight per cent has had a manager use information which has been found on a social media site against them or a colleague. This is highest in the US (13 per cent) and Czech Republic (12 per cent).
· Cyber-bullying driving workplace confrontations: Cyber-bullying can easily spill over into heated debates in the workplace with more than half (51 per cent) of surveyed Aussie adults admitting they would confront colleagues in person if they felt they were the victim of cyber-bullying. This is as high as 65 per cent in Germany, 56 per cent in France and 54 per cent in Czech Republic. Only 8 per cent would retaliate to cyber-bullying through digital communication (12 per cent in the US).
· Cyber-bullying policies: 57 per cent of Australian adults in the survey know of a comprehensive policy in their workplace which covers cyber-bullying. Australia is highest in the survey followed by the UK (51 per cent) and lowest in France (20 per cent) and Germany (23 per cent). A quarter of all respondents in the survey (25 per cent) said they were not protected from cyber-bullying as their workplaces do not cover this within existing policies, compared to only 13 per cent in Australia (with 30 per cent saying they didn’t know)*.
· Social media responsibility: Just over half of Australian adults surveyed (53 per cent) believe their company is responsible for the online behaviour of employees during work hours if they are using their personal social media accounts. Sentiment is felt strongest in Canada (63 per cent) and the US (61 per cent) while only 27 per cent of Germans agree with this. Outside of work hours, only 16 per cent of adults agree that companies are responsible for employees’ online behaviour.
Camouflaj Release New Screens and Development Update Blog for République (iOS, PC, Mac)
Since reaching their half-million dollar funding goal through Kickstarter last May, the development team over at Camouflaj has had their heads down, focusing on the most essential aspects of République’s development.
Developed on the Unity platform, Camouflaj has just released the first new screens of République, offering a fresh new look at the game since last showing the game to the public eight months ago. Slated for iOS late this summer and PC and Mac “soon after,” République is the focus of a newly released development video blog that discusses topics including the creative development of a community-funded game and the art needs of bringing the world of “Metamorphosis” to life.
For more information please go to: www.camouflaj.com or http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts
Rome II – Faction Reveal 4 – Iceni
This week’s faction reveal is the fearsome Iceni.
A proud and violent tribe from the south of Britain, their striking body-paint sets them apart from other barbarian factions, and they are renowned for their use of highly manoeuvrable chariots in battle. Quick and eager to anger, the more warfronts they engage on the happier their population becomes.
Head over to the Total War Wiki now for more info http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Factions
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters – released this Thursday
Three new clips to celebrate the release of Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters!
*NEW* “Desert Witch” clip
*NEW* “Marketplace” clip
*NEW* Red Band Mini Trailer
Sony World Photography Awards 2013 – Professional and Open shortlists announced
5 February: The World Photography Organisation today reveals the shortlists for the Professional, Open and Youth categories of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards.
In a year that saw over 122,000 entries from 170 countries – the highest number of submissions to date – the judges have selected a shortlist of photographs that stood out beyond all others for their impressive high quality, originality and modern appeal. Topics ranged from haunting shots of the Syrian conflict to the Obama presidential campaign; an intimate study of cinema-goers in Kabul to quirky and witty shots of the animal kingdom.
Bringing together the very best international contemporary photography, the shortlist offers a unique insight into 2012 through the eyes of some of the world’s best emerging and established photography talents. Photographers returning to the awards include: Javier Arcenillas (Spain); Robin Hammond (New Zealand) and Paolo Pellegrin (Italy). Exciting up-and-coming photographers new to the awards include Ed Kashi (USA) and Andrea Gjestvang (Norway).
The Honorary Jury, which selected the Professional shortlist, was chaired by Catherine Chermayeff, Director of Special Projects at Magnum Photos. She comments: “What an invigorating three days – which resulted in lively and passionate debates. I think we, the jurors, all began this process and felt overwhelmed. I am delighted to say that by day three, each group proudly presented and argued for our respective shortlists and found surprising strength in the shortlist submissions across all categories.”
Astrid Merget, Creative Director of the World Photography Organisation, adds: “The World Photography Organisation is dedicated to finding the best international contemporary photography from across the world. The shortlist is a clear indication of the exciting photography which is out there and, as we do every year, we are looking forward to presenting this collection of photographers to a global audience.”
The work of all the shortlisted photographers will be exhibited at Somerset House, London, from 26 April – 12 May as part of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. The images will also be published in the 2013 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards book.
The Open and Youth category winners will be announced on 19 March.
Professional category winners and the coveted L’Iris D’Or/ Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year title will be announced at a gala ceremony in London on 25 April. The L’Iris D’Or winner will receive $25,000 (USD) and the Open Photographer of the Year will receive $5,000 (USD). All winners, including category winners, will receive the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony.
Deadpool – Screenshots – Feb 2013
Check out these amazing screenshots from the upcoming Deadpool Game!
FAN FRENZY EXPLODES IN THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE EA LAUNCHES DEAD SPACE 3
SYDNEY, Australia. – Feb. 4, 2013 – The message boards are on fire and social channels are buzzing. Dead Space™ 3 hits retail shelves on Tuesday and already fans are out in full force, demonstrating their excitement for the game. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that the Dead Space 3 consumer demo is being enjoyed by close to two million players last weekend across Xbox Live® Marketplace and the PlayStation®Network, a double digit increase over Dead Space 2. Fans are sharing their enthusiasm for the game across all social channels. Last week alone, EA saw more than 100,000 mentions of the game across social media, and earned close to 90,000 new “likes” on Facebook, bringing the total Dead Space community on Facebook to 1.4 million. Retail indicators suggest that pre-sells are ahead of expectations and game critics have also spoken, placing the title on more than 30 “Best of 2013” lists. In all, Dead Space 3 is in position to become the first big blockbuster of 2013 when it launches this Thursday in Asutralia.
The Dead Space 3 demo offers players early, free access to the game that critics worldwide have recognized for incredible craftsmanship in horror, action, suspense and sound design. In the demo, players are plunged into deep space as Isaac Clarke, and his co-op companion Sergeant John Carver, crash land on an unforgiving ice planet teeming with deadly Necromorphs. The demo, like the game, boasts a spine-tingling single-player campaign that can also be experienced with a friend in co-op, and the most sophisticated weapons crafting system of this generation. On the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, players can add voice to the experience and amplify the immersion with Kinect™.
Dead Space 3 launches in Australia on February 7 on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PC via Origin.com and on February 8 in New Zealand. Pre-order the PC digital download version of the game on Origin.com and receive the original PC digital version of Dead Space* at no additional costs. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/deadspace. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deadspace. For additional information and news, visit www.deadspace.com.
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SNIKT! Marvel Announces Landmark WOLVERINE: THE ADAMANTIUM COLLECTION!
Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, and this June find out why in the MASSIVE, Wolverine: Adamantium Collection HC! This all-new Mighty Marvel Format (the self-proclaimed, Adamantium Sized) , presented at over one foot tall, packed with 720 pages, and weighing in at 16 pounds, chronicles the best moments from Wolverine’s long and storied past by the greatest creators in Wolverine history! Now for the first time, fans can witness the transformation of sickly James Howlett into the battle-hardened Logan, and then into the metal-clawed super hero called Wolverine in this jaw dropping new format.
The Wolverine: Adamantium Collection HC includes:
- Wolverine: Origin by Paul Jenkins and Adam Kubert
- Wolverine: Weapon X by Barry Windsor Smith
- Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller
- Wolverine: Not Dead Yet by Warren Ellis and Leinil Yu
- Wolverine & The X-Men by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo
- And unforgettable single issue stories by Larry Hama, Mark Millar, Dave Cockrum, Jim Lee and Kaare Andrews!
“Wolverine is the Clint Eastwood of comic book characters, an enigmatic loner with a sin-riddled past that he’s desperate to atone for, even if he won’t outright admit it,” explained Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “With such a rich history, fans of the character are in for a real treat, because even if they’ve read all the stories before, with the ‘Adamantium Collection’ – they’ve never read them like this!”
A one of a kind, oversized slipcased hardcover packed with a trove of extras, the Wolverine: Adamantium Collection HC is a must have not just for fans of Wolverine, but any super hero!
“We have never compiled a collection as massive in terms of page count, size AND weight, so fans better prepare their coffee tables and bookshelves for this one,” said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Associate Publisher, Marvel Entertainment. “With this collection, we’re giving fans the ultimate collection, the ultimate collectible and ultimate guide to one of the most popular characters in comics today!”
The Wolverine: Adamantium Collection HC includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone®, iPad®, iPad Touch® & Android devices) and Marvel Digital Comics Shop. Additionally, this collection also features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.
This June, experience the life of Wolverine from where it all began to where he is today! This is a collection for the ages, so what are you waiting for?! Go reserve a copy of the Wolverine: Adamantium Collection HC today!
WOLVERINE: ADAMANTIUM COLLECTION HC (JAN130769)
Written by PAUL JENKINS, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, CHRIS CLAREMONT, LARRY HAMA, WARREN ELLIS, MARK MILLAR & JASON AARON
- Penciled by ANDY KUBERT, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, DAVE COCKRUM, FRANK MILLER, JIM LEE, ADAM KUBERT, LEINIL YU, KAARE ANDREWS & CHRIS BACHALO
- Slipcase by GABRIELLE DELL’OTTO
Cover by BILLY TAN
ISBN: 978-0785167891
FOC – 2/18/13, ON-SALE – 6/5/13