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Hands up: PAYDAY 2 Web Series Episode Three is out now!

Sydney, Australia – 21 June 2013 – 505 Games, OVERKILL – a Starbreeze studio and director Demian Lichtenstein today unveiled the third episode in the live action PAYDAY Web Series. Watch it on Youtube here.

As episode 3 of Payday The Web Series begins, the FBI start to suspect there might be a connection between the Payday Crew and a much larger threat and we meet two colourful new cogs in the Crime.net machine – Hector and Lucas – who will go to any means to get what they want. 

Will there soon be pounding on Bain’s front door?  Or does the master of information have his ear to the ground?

Nominated for 7 awards at E3 2013 and winner Polygon – Editor’s Choice Award E3 2013 and Co-Optimus – E3 2013 Game of the Show,  Payday 2 the game releases on Steam, PS3, 360 this August –  pre-order now to receive the Lootbag DLC. Payday 2 is scheduled for release in August in Australia.

Follow PAYDAY 2 on www.facebook.com/paydaytheheist and twitter.com/paydaygame or log on to http://www.overkillsoftware.com/ and www.crimenet.info

 
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Kogan challenges GoPro with Action Camera range for under $120

Melbourne, Australia, 25 July 2013: Kogan has just launched a Full HD Action Camera range, with a slew of accessories, offering Australian consumers the choice to capture their adventurous side at one third of the cost of a GoPro camera.

For an incredibly low $119, available exclusively from Kogan.com, Kogan’s new Full HD Action Camera has near identical specs to the GoPro Cameras — without the steep price.

Weighing just 110g, the 12MP cameras can record professional quality HD 720p videos at 60fps. The Kogan Full HD Action Camera is housed in a case that is waterproof to depths of 30 metres, shockproof to falls of up to 2 metres and completely dust-proof.

The Kogan Full HD Action Camera range features a large 1.5” LCD colour display, a 1000mAh battery and a whole range of accessories including a bicycle/handlebar mount, helmet mount, car suction mount and tripod mount, trumping the GoPro in both specs and price.

Kogan CEO and founder Ruslan Kogan said while the GoPro camera’s were undoubtedly an innovation to the camera market, Kogan’s goal was to service consumer demand.

“GoPro is a massively popular product, but Australians are forking out about $500 for one with the accompanying accessories. That’s almost a week’s pay for some people.

“It’s a huge market we’re disrupting today. GoPro sold 2.3 million cameras in 2012 alone.

“We’ve designed a Kogan product that offers the near identical specs, even better in some regards, for one third the price of a GoPro. At this new price point, more Australians will be able to capture their fun, action-packed, and cherished moments on the go.

“We’ve even sweetened the deal further, by providing a range of accessories for smart online shoppers who buy the Black edition.

“At Kogan, we want to make the latest technology more affordable for everyone, and we’ve taken on board a lot of direct feedback to create a great action camera at a price everyone will love.

“We’re not in the business of creating demand. We service demand. We’ll leave creating demand up to the likes of Apple, GoPro and Samsung and they’ll inevitably have to include their marketing expenses in the price tags of their products. Our goal is to make the latest in-demand technology more affordable for everyone,” Kogan said.

Key features of the Kogan Full HD Action Camera include:

  • Full HD 1080p recording
  • 12MP Camera
  • Weighs 110 grams
  • Water, shock and dust proof      casing
  • Micro SD Card slot
  • 1.5’’ LCD colour display
  • Time Lapse
  • HDMI Output
  • Remote Control

The Kogan Full HD Action Camera (Silver Edition) is available exclusively from Kogan.com for $119: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-full-hd-action-camera-silver-edition/

The Kogan Full HD Action Camera (Black Edition with accessories) is available exclusively from Kogan.com for $139:

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-full-hd-action-camera-black-edition/ 

 
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GRID 2™ PEAK PERFORMANCE PACK AVAILABLE NOW

SEE NEW CARS IN ACTION AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/GRIDGAME 

Today Codemasters® announced that the Peak Performance Pack, new downloadable content for GRID 2™, is available now for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft for 400 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft and Windows® PC for $4.99 from Steam and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for $4.99.

To mark the launch of the Peak Performance Pack, Codemasters has released a new video showing the three customised US Muscle cars and three tuned European classics contained in the pack cruising down the California Coast and being put through their paces around the city streets of Miami. The trailer is now playing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSvh7lHcn7g

The Peak Performance Pack’s six special edition cars are available to race in GRID 2’s single player, split-screen and multiplayer modes and deliver a unique behind-the-wheel experience. Each vehicle has been customised with unique paint jobs, body modifications and tuning upgrades to deliver maximum performance and style, with each car competing in Tier 2 competitions as opposed to the stock vehicles which compete in Tier 1.

The Peak Performance Pack includes maxed out versions of the following cars;

  • Dodge Charger RT – Stiffer suspension, wider wheels and aggressive camber improve traction whilst additional power under the bonnet, an extra gear and stripped out weight improve top speed and acceleration
  • Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special  – Improved aerodynamics reduce drag, bigger brakes reducing braking distances and engine improvements increase acceleration and top speed
  • Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS SS 1970 – A re-mapped engine adds more horsepower and torque, reduced mass and inertias give the car more responsive steering and a lower centre of mass and stiffer suspension improves traction and reduces body roll
  • VW Golf R – An engine upgrade boosts acceleration and top speed, a lower roll centre and lower centre of gravity improves traction and its revised differential setup minimises understeer
  • BMW E30 M3 – Comes equipped with a racing clutch to reduce shift times whilst it’s re-mapped engine and stripped out weight improves top speed and acceleration
  • BMW 1 Series M Coupe – With a huge 150kg stripped out, this BMW’s stiffer suspension and increased camber improves traction and longer gear ratios increase top speed

GRID 2 is available now for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows PC. Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to www.gridgame.com and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.

 
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The critically-acclaimed mobile RPG CHAOS RINGS out now on PlayStation® Mobile

SQUARE ENIX® is proud to bring to PlayStation® Mobile the best-selling CHAOS RINGS®, a ground-breaking game that has secured its place in RPG history by topping the App Store charts in fifteen countries around the world including the U.S. and Japan.

Mysterious forces conspire to throw four pairs of men and women into a merciless fight to the death. Delve into their engaging and intertwining storylines, stunningly brought to life by a talented cast of professional Japanese voice actors (with English subtitles), an intuitive yet complex battle system, and an original and memorable soundtrack.

Enjoy CHAOS RINGS as never before, as it goes beyond touch-screen controls to take full advantage of the analogue sticks, directional pad, and buttons of the PlayStation® Vita.

PlayStation® Mobile allows players to enjoy contents on PlayStation®Vita system and any PlayStation® Certified device such as tablets and smartphones.

 
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BenQ give Australian Gamers an advantage with the release of XL2411T

144Hz Refresh Rate; 1ms GtG Response Time; Black eQualizer; Display Mode; Smart Scaling; FPS Mode; Zero-Flicker Technology; 3D-ready 

Sydney Australia, July 23,2013: BenQ Australia announce the much anticipated arrival of their latest gaming weapon, the XL2411T gaming monitor offering 144Hz Refresh Rate and 1ms GtG Response Time as well as a host of other new features making it the obvious choice for Pro Gamers both here and internationally.

The XL Series of gaming monitors have established a reputation amongst the world’s gamers as the ultimate weapon in gaining a vantage point over competitors, and this reputation has led BenQ to become the world’s leading brand in gaming monitors in a short space of time.

In launching the XL2411T, BenQ are also launching GROM – Gaming Refresh rate Optimization Management, the key improvement incorporated into this new XL monitor, which they describe as a game-changing display innovation that takes competitive gaming  to new heights.

According to Joshua Edwards, marketing executive for BenQ Australia and professional gamer, GROM is a solution that puts professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts in control of their own destiny, serving as the key to building a completely personalized gaming experience with a wide selection of customizable refresh rates, resolutions and display sizes at their disposal.

“The Gaming Refresh Rate Optimization Management marks a new milestone for gaming product development here at BenQ. We are proud to have created a feature that gives gamers improved customizability and control over their refresh rate and display resolution, whether it be to their personal taste or to emulate BenQ Sponsored eSports athletes worldwide.”

Edwards explains that to avid gamers, gaining an accurate sense of precision, fluidity and flexibility can make the difference between victory and defeat, explaining why they typically custom-build their personal gaming computers rather than purchasing a pre-assembled one.

“GROM is an exciting new feature exclusive to BenQ,”continued Edwards.  “It collaborates with the Display Mode and Smart Scaling features also incorporated into the XL2411T to give gamers the freedom to customize their viewing preferences with their preferred level of optimal refresh rates (100/120/144Hz), display resolution and screen size. These highly personalized features aim to empower gamers with a new level of control, accuracy, ease of use and enjoyment the market has yet to provide.”

In addition to GROM, the XL2411T also features BenQ’s latest ZeroFlicker technology to eliminate backlight flickering at all brightness levels, which in turn effectively combats eyestrain and eye fatigue.  As professional gamers tend to spend on an average of 8 to 12 hours a day using their screen, a ZeroFlicker display is of vital importance to maintaining eye comfort and health.

“For pro gamers,” explains Edwards, “achieving greatness equates to hundreds of hours of practice time.  In light of this, we developed our new ZeroFlicker Technology, which allows gamers to play for longer without compromising comfort.  Consequently, gamers, both amateur and professional, can experience fast, Flicker-free gaming on displays that are built specifically for the requirements of today’s gaming environment where speed, comfort and control are paramount to success.”

Other new cutting-edge features offered by the 24”W, 3D-ready professional XL2411T gaming monitor includes:

  • The Display Mode to allow gamers to switch between seven monitor screen sizes from 17″ (4:3), 19″ (4:3), 19″W (16:10), 21.5″W (16:9), 22″W (16:10), 23″W (16:9) to 24″W (16:9)
  • The Smart Scaling feature to give players the ability to scale the screen to virtually any custom size to accommodate any individual viewing preferences

The XL2411T featuring the latest GROM technology and ZeroFlicker will be available Australia-wide in July 2013. For more information, please visit www.BenQ.com.au or call BenQ on 1300 130 336.

RRP:                             $429.00

Available:                      from late July 2013

 
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MIND CANDY PARTNERS WITH ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. ON NEW MOSHI MONSTERS™ VIDEO GAME KATSUMA UNLEASHED

Sydney Australia Thursday 25 July 2013 – Mind Candy, the entertainment company behind the successful kids’ franchise Moshi Monsters™, today announced Katsuma Unleashed, a new video game created in its on-going partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI). Currently in development at UK-based studio Sumo Digital Ltd. for the Nintendo DS™ and 3DS™ handheld gaming systems, the game is planned to hit store shelves on October 16 in Australia (October 11, 2013 in Europe and November 5, 2013 in North America).

Katsuma Unleashed is a side-scrolling, action-adventure platform game rendered in a beautiful 3D cartoon style and designed to appeal to Moshi fans of all ages across the globe.  In a move away from the previous two titles, the game will feature stand-alone hero character Katsuma. As the franchise’s most popular Moshi Monster, players will embark on a voyage with Katsuma through brand new worlds packed with mini arcade challenges and boss battles. Along the way, Katsuma will have to battle enemy characters using powerful new capabilities, including Furi’s Smash and Diavlo’s Flight, in order to rescue other Moshi Monsters – fur will certainly fly! Another exciting feature available in the 3DS version of Katsuma Unleashed is StreetPass™* secrets – 18 huge, explorable maps and monster attack games where users get to play as each of the Moshi Monsters, each with their own unique set of moves.

“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Activision on our third Nintendo title, and we are hugely inspired by the amazing talents of Sumo Digital who have developed some fantastic games in the past,” said Andy Matjaszek, Sr. Global Marketing Manager at Mind Candy. “This time around, with Katsuma Unleashed we’ve broken out Katsuma as a stand-alone character to deliver an all-new, incredible Moshi Monsters game that fans of all ages can enjoy.”

Katsuma Unleashed is Mind Candy’s third Nintendo DS/3DS title, following the success of its two previous releases, Moshi Monsters™: Moshlings Zoo, which topped the UK DS charts for a record breaking 23 consecutive weeks, and Moshi Monsters™: Moshlings Theme Park, which also held an impressive chart position reaching number one in 2012 for four consecutive weeks.**

In Australia, the debut title, Moshi Monsters™: Moshling Zoo was the #1 best-selling Nintendo DS title for Christmas 2011.

Additional information about the Katsuma Unleashed game and pre-sale opportunities will be made available soon.

 
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Introducing the Skullcandy Crusher: The Complete Music Experience with Bass You Can Feel

Pioneering Sound, Fit and Durability—So Powerful It Deserves a Warning Label 

BYRON BAY, NSW –July 25, 2013 – Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), a high-growth, performance lifestyle audio brand has truly pioneered the advancement of audio design and performance with the all-new Crusher headphone. Due to launch at select retail locations in August 2013, the Crusher debuted at the 2013 CES show in Las Vegas direct from Skullcandy’s in-house product development lab.

Completely redesigned and re-engineered, the Crusher offers a unique bass sensory experience derived from “dual driver” technology.  Powered Sensation55™ drivers housed in each earcup deliver Attacking Bass while Supreme Sound is supplied via separate custom REX40™ drivers designed exclusively by Skullcandy to fit the specs of this innovative new headphone. The proprietary Sensation55™ drivers provide more than bass you can hear; they deliver bass you can feel.

The Crusher is designed with premium materials and is engineered to emphasize fit, comfort and durability. The headphone features a flexible headband, an amplifier and battery in the ear cup to drive the level-adjustable subwoofer, removable/replaceable cables and collapsible earcups for easy stashing with satin travel bag. The Crusher is also equipped with an auto on/off smart circuit that senses when music has stopped playing and turns off the amp automatically. This greatly improves battery life and removes the need for a power switch.

“The Crusher offers a truly unmatched audio experience that you can feel from the moment you put it on,” said Jeremy Andrus, President and CEO of Skullcandy. “The feeling generated from this headphone replicates a live concert. Crusher’s technologies like the custom Sensation 55™ and REX40™ drivers deliver undistorted, pure sound packed in a durable design construction with a look and fit that’s unmistakably Skullcandy and a price that’s completely obtainable. You really have to feel it to believe it.”

Skullcandy Crusher launches at retail August  2013. For more information about Skullcandy, please visit: www.au.skullcandy.com

 

 
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Disgaea®D2: A Brighter Darkness to be released on the PlayStation®3 on September 26 2013

Sydney, Australia – 25th July 2013 – NIS America is thrilled to announce that the newest installment of the fan-favorite strategy RPG series, Disgaea®D2: A Brighter Darkness, is being released on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on the 26th of September 2013. Celebrating  the 20th year of Nippon Ichi Software and 10th anniversary of the Disgaea series, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness brings back the popular trio from the first game: Laharl, Etna, and Flonne! With a completely new and original storyline, it offers game system refinements that will entice new fans, while still offering the same kind of hardcore, over-the-top, endless gameplay that is sure to please longtime fans! Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness will also feature various DLC to keep entertaining players for even more sleepless nights in September!

You can view the new trailer for Disgaea D2 on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xx2v3lDlY&feature=c4-overview&list=UU23CkkRDleBbvcwu_CcB3rA

 
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ROBERT REDFORD LEADS AN ALL-STAR CAST IN THE RIVETING THRILLER THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

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After a successful theatrical run on Australian screens, Madman is excited to present THE COMPANY YOU KEEP – coming to home formats on August 21.

Robert Redford directs and stars in this richly engaging story based on the lives of former Weather Underground activists. Nick Sloan (Robert Redford) has been wanted by the FBI for over 30 years, living out his years posing as an attorney under an assumed name.

When one of his former cohorts is arrested, a young enthusiastic journalist, Ben Shepard (Shia LaBeouf) is compelled to investigate and stumbles across Nick’s true identity. As Nick is forced on the run, Ben discovers that the history of his case isn’t as clear-cut as the authorities claimed it to be.

Robert Redford’s elegant thriller is full of brilliant performances and not only functions as an exciting man-on-the-run thriller but also maturely examines conflicting ideals and priorities in a changing world.

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP features a star-studded cast of legendary faces including Susan Sarandon, Julie Christie, Nick Nolte, Stanley Tucci, Chris Cooper, Terrence Howard, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Jenkins and Sam Elliot, as well as young rising stars Brit Marling, Anna Kendrick and Shia LeBeouf.

Featuring Robert Redford’s first acting performance in over five years and generating more than $2.2 million at the Australian Box Office, local audiences have embraced this classy effort from a true legend of cinema.

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Download from August 21.

 
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