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AIE/505 Games Media Blast: Ashes Cricket 2013 New Assets Released

Developed in Melbourne, Australia by Trickstar Games, ASHES CRICKET 2013 puts you in control of the ultimate rivalry in Test cricket offering unique and realistic features for cricket fans and gamers alike.

ASHES CRICKET 2013 includes a brand new game engine creating a truly authentic gaming experience. Batsmen have 360 degree control over shot placement, requiring impeccable placement and timing to build an innings. A new line and length bowling system gives bowlers the tools to set plans for batsmen throughout a day’s play and players have complete freedom to set a field of their choice. For those who prefer to be led however, there are options for intelligent automatic field placement.

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AIE/505 Games media blast: PAYDAY 2 gameplay trailer out now!

505 Games, Overkill – a Starbreeze studio today launched the official trailer for first person heist shooter PAYDAY 2, the videogame, supporting the August launch. Check out this all-new gameplay trailer to see how much fun it is to rob banks with friends!

Pre-order PAYDAY 2 now on Steam and console versions from all retailers.  For further info sign up at –  @PAYDAYgame and www.crimenet.info.

 

 
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Watch_Dogs™ Fan Contest Now Open

WHEN:

Now until June 7: Watch Dogs In-Game Profile Sweepstakes

WHAT:

In-Game Profile Sweepstakes: A promotion that gives players the chance to become a part of the highly-anticipated Watch_Dogs game by Ubisoft. By submitting their name, occupation and three novelty facts through the sweepstakes’ dedicated Facebook App found on the official Watch_Dogs Facebook page, fans will have a chance to be inserted directly into the game.

WHY:

In-Game Profile Sweepstakes: This event is designed to bring gamers closer to the games they love by including them in the finished product. 30 randomly selected winners from various countries will become immortalised in Watch_Dogs forever, as their identity will be tied to one of the many in-game citizens roaming the streets of Chicago.

WHERE:

http://apps.facebook.com/emeawatchdogs/

 

 
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New Killzone: Shadow Fall PS4 video

Since the game was announced earlier this year at the PlayStation Meeting 2013, Guerrilla Games have been hard at work on the development of PlayStation 4 exclusive, Killzone: Shadow Fall.  At the PlayStation Meeting 2013, audiences were shown a brief glimpse of the direction the game is taking with live on-stage gameplay. The demonstration focused on setting up the new conflict between the two warring factions that now occupy the same world, and now the creators will be sharing even more of the exciting new gameplay opportunities soon.

Today, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia are pleased to share the first developer diary for Killzone: Shadow Fall as part of its “Conversations with Creators” series.  In the video, Guerrilla Games talk briefly about what it means to them to be a launch title on this new platform.

Click HERE to see the Killzone: Shadow Fall, Conversations with Creators video.

Killzone: Shadow Fall is scheduled for release in Holiday Season 2013, and will be available exclusively MEDIA ALERT – New Killzone: Shadow Fall PS4 videofor PS4.

 
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RACENET MOVES OUT OF BETA TO OFFER GRID 2 PLAYERS

NEW FUNCTIONALITY INCLUDING NEW OBJECTIVES AND RIVALS EVERY WEEK

Sydney 31st May  – A new world of racing is ready to launch as GRID 2™ from Codemasters® is now available from retail across Australia and New Zealand. 

As GRID 2 hits stores, RaceNet, Codemasters’ online community hub which tracks player’s Races, Rivals and Rewards, moves out of beta to launch in full. The beating heart of GRID 2’s extensive multiplayer component, RaceNet adds a huge suite of new functionality, including delivering players new objectives and rivals each week so gamers always have a new challenge. Players will earn RaceNet Followers for their performance in game, can upload clips of their best overtakes and most spectacular crashes to YouTube for display on RaceNet, earn RaceNet Awards and much, much more. Players can sign up for free at www.racenet.com.

Introducing a range of ground-breaking new features, GRID 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed Race Driver: GRID™. Players will be able to experience the all-new TrueFeel™ system, which delivers edge-of-control racing without the need for assists, LiveRoutes™ will challenge players to race on circuits which dynamically change during the race so they never know what is coming next and players will experience new standards in graphics and damage in the genre.

Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to http://www.gridgame.com and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.

 
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WD® Green™ Hard Drives Win Best Choice Award at Computex Taipei 2013

Sydney, Australia – 31 May 2013 — WD®, a Western Digital company and world leader in storage and connected-life products, today announced that its WD Green™ desktop 3.5-inch hard drives have been awarded the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 Best Choice Award in the Green ICT category.

The Best Choice Award is a technology-industry recognition of distinctive products, judged on functionality, innovation and market potential. This year the judging panel, comprised of government officials, professors, experts and journalists, received more than 400 entries.

Employing the company’s WD GreenPower Technology™, WD Green hard drives were the industry’s first drives to significantly reduce power consumption when compared to standard hard drives, and have been widely accepted globally, with more than 125 million units shipped since their introduction in 2008. In addition to consuming less power, the purpose-built drives’ power-saving technologies result in cooler and quieter operation. Available in capacities up to 3 TB, the WD Green family is designed and manufactured with lead-free, conflict-free and halogen-free materials.

“We are honored by the recognition COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 is giving the WD Green drives,” said Matt Rutledge, vice president of WD’s client computing business unit. “Our customers have embraced WD Green drives for their efficiencies and cool and quiet attributes, which are a primary criteria for certain applications. From working closely with our customers, we understand their needs for purpose-built storage technologies, whether they deliver high performance or network capability, or low power consumption, like WD Green drives.”

WD Green desktop hard drives will be exhibited at the Best Choice Award display area at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013. WD will showcase its full product portfolio, latest storage technologies and software solutions addressing thin-and-light mobile devices, cloud datacenter computing and products for the connected lifestyle at booth number L0810 in the World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall.

 
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GRID 2 Launch Trailer

 
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Crysis 3: The Lost Island DLC Screens

EA AND CRYTEK INVITE YOU TO CONTINUE THE HUNT WITH CRYSIS 3: THE LOST ISLAND DLC

Grab your passports and get ready to suit up again outside of the New York City Liberty Dome, as EA and Crytek send the hunt for Rebel forces to the West Pacific in Crysis®3: The Lost Island multiplayer DLC pack. Showcasing four new breath-taking maps two additional multiplayer modes, Frenzy and Possession, and deadly new weapons, Crysis 3: The Lost Island will be available starting June 5th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 1200 Microsoft points, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC for $23.95.

“The gameplay in the Crysis series has always been deeply connected to the unique environments in which the action takes place,” stated Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By transporting players out of the Liberty Dome and into the Lost Island setting, we’re not only returning to Crysis’ spiritual roots, but also introducing fresh ways to play that provide Crysis 3 fans with genuinely game-changing new tactical options, game modes and weapons.”

In Crysis 3: The Lost Island, traces of a mysterious alien presence have been discovered on a small island in the Philippines 200 miles from Ling Shan. Rebel forces have been dispatched to destroy this unknown extraterrestrial entity before an elite CELL team has the chance to obtain it… by any means necessary.

 
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UBISOFT® UNVEILS GAMES LINEUP FOR A PIVOTAL E3

Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™, Rayman Legends®, South Park™: The Stick of Truth™, Tom Clancy’s® Splinter Cell Blacklist™, Watch_Dogs™ and More On Display 

Ubisoft Conference YouTube stream for watching or embedding – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29uRvifupqQ

A message from last year’s conference host, Aisha Tyler – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sckeWWGWxU 

Ubisoft has revealed its lineup of titles for what the company expects to be one of the most significant editions of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in years. Ubisoft leads off with an invitation-only media briefing at the Los Angeles Theatre that will feature first looks at Ubisoft’s upcoming lineup, including exclusive next-generation games, innovative editions of popular franchises and new brands and titles.

Ubisoft’s conference begins at 3pm PDT on Monday June 10. Local times will be 10am NZT, 8am AET and 6am AWT on Tuesday June 11.

Following the press conference, E3 attendees can visit Ubisoft’s booth (#1023 situated in the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center) to check out a number of highly anticipated games, including Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Rayman Legends, South Park™: The Stick of Truth™, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, Watch_Dogs and more. Throughout the week, there also will be a number of special guests and live performances at the booth.

“This is a pivotal moment for the video game industry, and E3 is the opportunity for us to share our vision for the future,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO, Ubisoft, “We have many incredible games in development, and we’re especially excited to share more on our next-gen titles, which will deliver more connected, immersive and interactive experiences to our fans.”

As the industry transitions to a new console cycle, past market trends and Ubisoft’s internal estimates indicate that within two years the next-gen consoles’ installed base could double that of the previous generation over a comparable period. Ubisoft’s cross-studio collaboration structure allowed the company’s creative teams to get an early start on the transition, with next-gen games like Watch_Dogs already scheduled for release this year and more next-gen titles to be announced during E3.

In addition to its E3 activities, Ubisoft is creating the Uplay Lounge, a space near the Los Angeles Convention Center designed to give select Uplay members hands-on experience with Ubisoft’s E3 lineup and the opportunity to discuss their favourite titles with members of Ubisoft’s development teams. Uplay® (http://www.uplay.com) will have pre-show coverage and a live broadcast of Ubisoft’s media briefing.

Ubisoft’s media briefing will also be available to watch live or on demand on Ubisoft’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29uRvifupqQ) and press partners are welcome to embed the YouTube live video feed on their site using the embed link. All of Ubisoft’s videos and trailers will be available on YouTube (http://www.YouTube.com/ubisoft).

To interact live with Ubisoft during E3, visit Ubisoft Australia’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ubisoftaustralia),  follow Ubisoft on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ubisoft) and tweet using #UbiE3.

 
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ASUS Taichi™ 31 with Dual 13.3-inch Displays Now Available

Sydney, Australia (30th May, 2013) — ASUS today announced availability of ASUS Taichi™ 31, a sleek Ultrabook™ with a 13.3-inch dual-screen design that offers the mobile flexibility of a tablet with the performance and features of a notebook. ASUS Taichi 31 also features a choice of Intel® Core™ processors and joins the 11.6-inch ASUS Taichi™ 21, launched in October 2012.

Dual displays for a multitude of uses
With two Full HD 13.3-inch screens placed back-to-back, Taichi 31 combines the best features of a Windows 8 tablet and a powerful Ultrabook in a single sleek design. With the same black-mirror finish and slender profile as the Taichi 21, Taichi 31 is as elegant as it is innovative. It also packs a host of features that help make light work of any productivity task.

Lid closed, Taichi 31 is a high-performance tablet with a powerful Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processor and blazingly fast SSD storage. Scratch-resistant glass with 10-point multi-touch makes Windows 8 effortless and intuitive to use, while the supplied pressure-sensitive stylus is perfect for taking handwritten notes, annotating documents and drawing sketches.

Lid open, Taichi 31 offers three distinct ways to work. With just the inner display active, Taichi 31 is a powerful Ultrabook with a comfortable backlit keyboard and a generously proportioned touchpad with full support for Windows 8 gestures. Better still, both displays can also be active at the same time in Extended Desktop or Mirrored Desktop mode, making it easy to show a presentation or share a video, without the need for a clumsy external monitor or a bulky projector.

Brilliant images and astonishing audio quality
In whichever mode Taichi 31 is used, two Full HD displays with IPS technology give outstanding clarity with vibrant color and 178-degree wide viewing angles. Dual-band Wi-Fi with Intel® WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0 offer high-performance wireless connectivity, while two USB 3 ports provide full support for the latest high-speed external storage devices and rapid mobile device recharging.

ASUS SonicMaster technology, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®, delivers astonishing sound quality on Taichi 31 with all kinds of listening material. Taichi 31 also features a rear 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with 1080p Full HD video recording and a front-facing 720p HD video camera, plus a noise-suppressing array microphone for crystal-clear video chat. ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology gives up to seven hours battery life with Wi-Fi web browsing.

Multi award-winning design
ASUS Taichi™ has received a number of awards since its launch in October 2012. The 2013 CES Innovations Award judging panel were impressed by ASUS Taichi for its daring design and entirely new approach to mobile PCs, while the 2013 iF Design Award committee acknowledged the vision behind its innovative design. ASUS Taichi was also awarded a prestigious G Mark in the 2012 Good Design Awards for its breakthrough design that offers new levels of productivity and entertainment.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Taichi 31 is available now through authorised resellers and major retailers including Harvey Norman, JB Hifi, Bing Lee, Dick Smith Electronics and The Good Guys. Distributors include Synnex, Dicker Data and Altech. Taichi 31 pricing starts at AU$1999 for models featuring Intel Core i5, and AU$2399 for models featuring Intel Core i7. Select configurations will be available exclusive to the channel, including a Windows 8 Pro model.

SPECIFICATIONS1

ASUS Taichi 31

  • Intel®      Core™ i7 or Core™ i5 processor
  • Windows 8      or Windows 8 Pro
  • 13.3-inch      Full HD (1920 x 1080) display
  • 4GB DDR3      RAM
  • 128 /      256GB SATA III SSD
  • 339.2 x      228 x 174mm
  • 1.56 kg

1Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

 
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