Sydney, Australia – NOVEMBER 13^TH, 2008 – Today Ubisoft announced the soundtrack for Shaun White Snowboarding, a brand new video game franchise built around Olympic and X-Games gold medalist Shaun White.

Shaun’s love for classic rock played an important role in inspiring the final list of songs for his video game. Featuring an eclectic mix of genres and artists, the soundtrack flawlessly aligns fresh alternative beats, hardcore rock and old school classics, forming every thrill-seeker’s ideal playlist. Some featured standout artists include Kasabian, Audioslave, MGMT, Heart, Blue Öyster Cult and Bob Dylan.

Below is the full list of tracks featured in Shaun White Snowboarding:

• “The Press Corpse” – Anti-Flag
• “Gasoline” – Audioslave
• “Berlin” – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• “Weapon of Choice” – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• “Don’t Fear the Reaper” – Blue Öyster Cult
• “Hurricane” – Bob Dylan
• “Someday Baby” – Bob Dylan
• “Acceptable in the 80s” – Calvin Harris
• “Clean My Wounds” – Corrosion of Conformity
• “Time to Fly” – Dunk
• “We Come 1” – Faithless
• “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” – Gil Scott-Heron
• “Counting the Days” – Goldfinger
• “Jump into the Fire” – Harry Nilsson
• “Barracuda” – Heart
• “The Fashion (Do or Die)” – illScarlett
• “Anna Molly” – Incubus
• “White Rabbit” – Jefferson Airplane
• “Reason Is Treason” – Kasabian
• “Stuntman” – Kasabian
• “Cult of Personality” – Living Colour
• “Working for the Weekend” – Loverboy
• “Control” – Metro Station
• “Of Moons, Birds & Monsters” – MGMT
• “Time to Pretend” – MGMT
• “Dashboard” – Modest Mouse
• “Stompbox” – Overseer
• “Rock Box” – Run DMC
• “Ill Placed Trust” – Sloan
• “Ring of Fire” – Social Distortion
• “Save Yourself” – Stabbing Westward
• “The Ballroom Blitz” – Sweet
• “Perfect Wave” – The Beautiful Unknown (Formerly Barlow)
• “Keep Loving Me” –  The Draytones
• “Waiting for Go” – The Dykeenies
• “Alive & Amplified” – The Mooney Suzuki
• “Great DJ” – The Ting Tings
• “Every Inambition” – The Trews
• “Animal I Have Become” – Three Days Grace
• “Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry

Shaun White is an Olympic gold medalist with 42 professional wins, including seven Winter X-Games gold medals. He was also the first athlete to win gold medals in Winter and Summer X-Games in unique disciplines. White collaborated with Ubisoft’s award-winning development team to create Shaun White Snowboarding. The game features open world mountains across the globe, where players are free to define their own experiences and express themselves through tricks, unique riding styles and highly customizable avatars. Players can also hang out with their friends and have fun off the board by throwing snowballs, hiking to access secret spots, and filming their friends doing tricks.

Shaun White Snowboarding will be available for retail – 

Nov 13^th  

• Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo.
• Nintendo DS™ system.
• PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

Nov 20^th

• Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
• PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

Dec 4^th

• PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
• Windows PC.

For more information on Shaun White Snowboarding, please visit www.shaunwhitegame.com.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2007–08 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 928 million euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

MELBOURNE – Thursday 13 November, 2008 – The Digital Lifestyle Show and eGames Expo will hit town at the Melbourne Exhibition Convention Centre tomorrow, Friday 14 November and will run through to Sunday 16 November… with lots of big names and even bigger action on the cards!

Craig Lowndes and Jamie Winchup – just back from their adventures in Bahrain – will be at the event from 5.00pm on Friday 14 November to sign autographs and test their road racing skills on a number of Nokia N-Gage titles, including Asphalt 3: Street Rules.

Well known singer and beau of Delta, Brian McFadden will be joining in the action at the FIFA Interactive World Cup and will present the Australian National Final which will commence at 1.45pm on Sunday. Australia is one of 20 countries chosen to host a FIFA IWC event. 

Pete Blasina, the Gadget Guy, will be on hand on Friday and Saturday to deliver a series of informative ‘digital made easy’ presentations designed to assist people in choosing the best digital entertainment set up for their home and office.

Other activities include:

Nokia will make an exclusive Australian announcement at the eGames expo on Friday afternoon regarding one of their key 2009 N-Gage titles – which was developed here in Melbourne! 

Tektime’s ‘Riff Wars’ – Guitar Hero Tournament, which will run throughout the three day event, with the Grand Final ‘guitar-off’ taking place on the Sunday.

Team Immunity will again host the ‘Team Immunity vs the Community’ competition which will involve game battles held throughout the show, with the chance to do game battle against a Team Immunity game professional.  With three of the Team Immunity players just back from ‘The World’ in Germany, the competition will be fierce!

Funtastic will be holding a ‘Disney Sing It’ Talent Quest in the new Kids Zone, featuring music from Camp Rock and Hannah Montana and High School Musical 3 – DANCE

Digital SmartHome will be at the Digital Lifestyle Show to show people how they can make their home smart and digital. Record your favourite TV shows, turn the lights, heater or air-con on and off, set your security system… even scare away burglars – from anywhere in the world.

Panasonic will be giving visitors to the Digital Lifestyle Show the opportunity to get ‘up close and visual’ with their new Viera Plasma screen. Panasonic’s plasma technology has been evolved to deliver better pictures than ever before. An 11th generation full-HD progressive scan plasma panel (1920 x 1080 pixels), the new VIERA also features an integrated HD digital DVB-T tuner,134 billion viewable colours and 3 x HDMI Inputs with Viera Link (1x Front, 2x Rear)

A series of seminars and presentations will also be held during the Digital Lifestyle Show and eGames Expo, designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain an insight into the career choices that exist and the range of opportunities that the digital industry can provide.

– 13 November 2008 – The November launch of Eden Games’ innovative action survival opus for PLAYSTATION®3 Alone in the Dark: Inferno will be accompanied by the worldwide release of an exclusive remix by Tiësto, one of the world’s most revered electronic music producers and DJs. The stunning remix will be available on CD single, digital download and limited edition 12” picture disk from Streamline Records via retailers worldwide on 18 November.

Tiësto takes the powerful orchestration and haunting Bulgarian choir of Olivier Deriviere’s original soundtrack to the heart of the dancefloor in an driving remix which bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Tiësto’s enormous sound.  The release will be accompanied by a full-length music video featuring footage from the game and created by Courage, the Belgian production team responsible for several of Tiësto’s previous music videos.  A teaser edit of the music video can be viewed now at www.centraldark.com.

“The original soundtrack is a great composition with a lot of ingredients which fit perfectly in the remix,” said Tiësto. “It was the first time for me to produce a remix for a videogame and therefore a great challenge, I enjoyed it a lot!”

“With Alone In The Dark we faced some exciting challenges,” said Iwan de Kuijper, General Manager Streamline Records and Streamline Sound. “The need to create something that would totally complement the game and yet maintain the values of the different artists involved demanded a degree of versatility, but we believe that we have delivered an end product that satisfies the high standards of everyone involved. This, together with the music video, will set the standard for future integration between music and video games.”

In Alone in the Dark: Inferno the player takes the role of paranormal investigator Edward Carnby who over the course of one apocalyptic night must fight to survive and uncover the earth-shattering secret behind New York’s Central Park. 

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Responding to feedback from gamers and media, developers Eden Games have implemented a host of modifications in Alone in the Dark: Inferno including full 360° camera, modified controls, tuned hero reactivity, more accessible inventory, improved vehicle handling and more.  With the addition of a brand new exclusive action-packed sequence, Alone in the Dark: Inferno for PLAYSTATION 3 promises to be the ultimate version of the innovative action adventure game.

Alone in the Dark: Inferno is scheduled for release on 20th November in Australia. Two additional remixes of the track will be available exclusively on PLAYSTATION Network later in November. 

For information about Alone in the Dark: Inferno please visit www.centraldark.com; for Streamline Records visit www.streamline-records.com; for Tiësto visit www.tiesto.com. 

For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.au and log onto the Atari Trade Site for all box shots, demos, trailers, and online screenshots.

Sydney, Australia, November 13, 2008 – Embrace the earth in pure digital harmony with the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook. Green in design with fashion in mind, the Bamboo notebook is a matchless marvel that offers uncompromised elegance and superior performance. Ideal for the style conscious with a conscience, the Bamboo notebook is the accessory that enhances environmental awareness.

Supporting environmental sustainability, its verdant exterior embodies ecology and provides a natural balance with energy efficient elements camouflaged underneath. With the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Bamboo notebook preserves power internally by intelligently monitoring component power requirements and automatically adjusting to meet current consumption needs – thus optimising system performance and energy efficiency. View vivid images on the WXGA LED-backlit LCD and carry out operations effortlessly with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology and Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate.

Strictly stylish combined with truly tech, the Bamboo Series notebook is crafted using recyclable bamboo – light, durable and renewable. From foundation to finish, the Bamboo notebook blends customary and contemporary components. It allows smooth wireless connectivity with gigabit ethernet high speed connection to the internet (wherever reception is available). Equipped with a built-in 0.3M pixel webcam and high quality microphone, the Bamboo notebook is ideal for wire free live video chat anywhere. Data security is also uncompromised and users can be assured of solid privacy protection with comprehensive security features including fingerprint authentication and TPM security.

Packaged in distinctive Moso bamboo paneling, the Bamboo notebook evokes a charming warmth and a cybernetic closeness to nature. A cutting edge creation that incorporates innate, ornate aesthetics, each Bamboo Series notebook is organically unique and radiates a divine spirituality – providing powerhouse computing in a polished package, moving environline. And with the threat of climate change at the world’s doorstep, ASUS is turning the focus, cleverly blending ecology and technology that is fashion friendly – playing an important part as an active participant in the worldwide effort to protect the environment.

The ASUS Bamboo Series will be available in December 2008 through computer resellers – recommended retail price from AU$3,499 inc GST.

Specifications

Model
 U6V-2P048G
 
Chipset
 Intel® PM45
 
VGA
 NV G9300M GS / 256M
 
LCD
 12.1″ WXGA LED
 
Network
 Intel® 802.11a/g/n, 10/100/1000 LAN
 
Bluetooth
 Yes
 
3.5G HSDPA
 N/A
 
ODD
 DVD S-Multi
 
WebCam
 0.3MP
 
FP
 Yes
 
CPU
 Intel® Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB L2 Cache)
 
HDD
 SATA HDD 320GB 5400 rpm
 
TPM
 Yes
 
RAM
 DDR2 800 2G * 2
 
TV Tuner
 N/A
 
OS
 Vista Ultimate
 
Battery
 3 + 6 Cell
 
Acc
 Bag, Mouse
 
I/O
 3xUSB 2.0, 1xe-SATA, Express Card, VGA Port, Headphone/SPIDIF Out, Mic in, LAN, Modem, WLAN swtich, HDMI Port
 
Power
 90W Adapter, 3cell Li-Ion 2400mAh, 6cell Li-Ion 4800mAh
 
DM / Weight
 300 x 220 x 25.3~31.6mm, 1.57kg with 3-cell battery
 

About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than 8,000 and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion US dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100” and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan. For more information, visit www.asus.com.au.

Sydney, Australia, November 13, 2008 – ASUS introduces high fashion and productivity in one complete, slender package with the Eee PC S101. Stunningly styled for the fabulous fashionista, the Eee PC S101 cuts a prominent profile that complements the inner supermodel. Striking a pose in three gorgeous and glistening colours – Brown, Champagne or Graphite – the Eee PC S101 is accentuated with premium Infusion finishes and crystal-adorned hinges. And under the cover the Eee PC S101 has a vibrant 10.2” wide active matrix LED-backlit display which is capable of running at WSVGA resolution.

Building upon the ground-breaking form factor, ergonomics and features of its Eee PC predecessors, the Eee PC S101 incorporates incredible portability. Weighing a featherlike 1kg and measuring a svelte 1.8cm, the Eee PC S101 integrates enhanced features such as the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) and Eee Storage, Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth V2.0 in a package that is modelled on the glossy fashion magazine.

The Eee PC S101 equipped with the energy saving SHE, allocates power according to users preferences and accurately detects users power requirements and makes the necessary power adjustments – preserving its battery life. Moving further forward, the Eee PC S101 has added various storage solutions for storing and accessing important documents. Its head-turning and handy highlights complement progressive features including shockproof solid state drive (SSD), 4-in-1 flash card reader that supports MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO, and an encrypted 20GB internet storage facility aptly named Eee Storage.

Also equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11n enabling high speed internet access and Bluetooth V2.0 ensures fast and convenient connectivity. The Eee PC S101 is available with Microsoft Windows XP Home (in Australia and New Zealand) offering users with moderate to substantial computing experience more configuration avenues and a wider spread of applications. The inclusion of Windows Live™ Messenger and Windows Live Mail ensures that all of the users communication needs are fully met and the inclusion of Microsoft Works allows users the ability to work efficiently while out of the office.

The Eee PC S101 from ASUS is the celebrity of the emerging Eee PC range, making convenience computing Eeeasy and trendEee – it is the supermodel of netbooks.

The Eee PC S101 from ASUS is available in Australia through selected resellers. RRP: AU$999 inc GST.

Specifications

Operating System
 Genuine Windows XP Home
 
Display
 10.2” wide active matrix LED-backlit TFT, WSVGA 1024×600, 252K colours
 
CPU
 Intel Atom 1.6Ghz
 
Chipset
 Intel 945GSE, ICH7-M
 
LAN
 Onboard 10/100 Mbps fast ethernet controller
 
Wireless Data Network
 WLAN: 802.11n, Bluetooth V2.0
 
Memory
 1GB DDR2
 
Storage
 16GB solid state drive (SSD)
 
Interface
 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 audio jacks: headphones / mic in
 
Camera
 0.3M pixel
 
Reader
 4-in-1 MMC, SD, Memory Stick, MS-PRO flash card slot
 
Touchpad
 Multi-touch
 
Audio
 High definition audio CODEC built-in high quality stereo speakers, digital array mic
 
Battery
 Lithium polymer battery: 4 cell
 
Dimensions
 264mm (w) x 180.5 (d) x 18 ~ 25mm (h)
 
Weight
 1kg
 
Casing colours / Infusion
 Brown, Champagne or Graphite
 

About ASUS

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than 8,000 and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion US dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100” and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan. For more information, visit www.asus.com.au.

Sydney, Australia, November 13, 2008 – Form following function – introducing the new N Series notebooks from ASUS. Epitomising style and performance through innovative design and advanced technologies, the N Series comprises of four models that cater to a multitude of users from the hip and trendy to the smart professional, and of course the tech-savvy – N10, N20, N80 and N50.

Designed for optimised mobility, the ASUS N10 is perfect for people always on the go delivering a multi-sensory experience with NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card and Intel Atom processor. Equipped with contemporary technological innovation, the N10 resourcefully preserves energy utilising the highly efficient Super Hybrid Engine (SHE). The SHE consists of the Power4 Gear Hybrid application which allocates power according to users preferences and the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) which accurately detects users power requirements and makes the necessary power adjustments – preserving battery life up to 35%*.

On opening, the N10 provides a vivid display with its 10.2” monitor and introduces fresh facial recognition technology with SmartLogon. The N10 detects the user’s face and logs on without manual key input or any other intervention. The system is designed to determine variations in the user’s facial features and is capable of performing detection even in different lighting conditions. Furthermore, the N10 features the ASUS exclusive Express Gate operating system enhancing efficiency by granting users instant online access to commonly used applications to surf, chat and play at the touch of a button.

On the outside, the N10 is clad in industrial luster with a sexy silver, brushed metallic look . The exterior encompasses In-Mold Roller technology which creates a scratch-resistant panel that retains its sheen even after prolonged use.

In addition to the N10, the N Series boasts a string of models including the N20, N80 and N50 which also incorporate In-Mold Roller technology and come complete in a dark, sleek industrial package.

N20: Built for heavy usage, the ASUS N20 features a 12.1” monitor and up to 12 hours* of battery life. Equipped with an Altec Lansing sound system, the N20 provides excellent sound clarity, as well as a highly efficient eSATA hard disk drive housed in a dust and moisture-resistant enclosure. The N20 is a versatile road performer for business and personal entertainment.

N80: Designed specifically for business executives and professionals, the ASUS N80 features a 14.1” display powered by a standalone NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series graphics card with up to 1 GB of VRAM. Complemented by Dolby Surround decoding, the N50 delivers impressive sound quality that is sure to impress in any business or personal situation.

N50: The pinnacle of mobile computing, the ASUS N50 is top of the N Series range. Designed for intuitive control and user-friendliness, the N50 features a 15.4” display and multimedia touchpad complete with backlit buttons for instantaneous multimedia enjoyment. And not to blow its own horn, N50 includes a built-in Air Ionizer that not only helps clean the surrounding air of allergens and germs, but also promotes refreshing air-flow and circulation.

The ASUS N Series notebooks are the netbook’s next of kin – positioned between the revolutionary netbook generation and the high grade, fully functional notebook. It is supremely sassy computing.

The ASUS N Series notebooks will be available in Australia and New Zealand from November 2008 from selected computer resellers and retailers. Recommended retail prices (inc GST):

§       N10 from AU$999, NZ$1,199

§       N20 from AU$1,999, NZ$2,399

§       N50 from AU$2,299, NZ$2,799

§       N80 price to be confirmed

Specifications

Model
 N10
 N20
 
Processor and Cache Memory
 §       Intel® Atom® Processor N270

§       Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
 §       Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/T5850/ P8600/P7350

§       Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

§       Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100
 
Operating System
 §       Genuine Windows® XP Home

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Business

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
 §       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Business

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
 
Main Memory
 DDR2 667 MHz up to 2,048 MB
 DDR2 MHz 800 up to 4,096 MB
 
Display
 10.2″
 12.1″ WXGA
 
Hard Disk Drive
 SATA 160 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
 SATA 250 GB / 320 GB
 
Optical Drive
 External Super Multi
 §       DVD Super Multi

§       Blu-ray DVD Combo
 
Video Camera * (optional)
 Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
 Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
 
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN 
 §       Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional)

§       802.11 a/b/g/n

§       802.11 b/g
 §       Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR (optional)

§       3G/3.5G Antenna support (in selected territories)
 
Dimensions and Weight
 §       27.6 cm (W) x 19.5 cm (D) x 2.99–3.71 cm (H)

§       1.40 kg (with 3-cell battery)
 §       30.3 cm (W) x 22.5 cm (D) x 3.10–3.10 cm (H)

§       1.85 kg (with 3-cell battery)
 
Model
 N80
 N50
 
Processor and Cache Memory
 §       Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T5800

§       Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

§       Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100
 §       Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400/T5850/P8600/P7350

§       Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

§       Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/ Intel® WiMAX/ Wi-Fi Link 5150
 
Operating System
 §       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Business

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
 §       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

§       Genuine Windows Vista® Business
 
Main Memory
 DDR2 800 MHz up to 4,096MB
 DDR2 800 MHz up to 4,096MB
 
Display
 14.1″ WXGA Glare Type (LED backlit) / 14.1″ WXGA+ Glare Type
 15.4″ WXGA VESA-like LED panel
 
Hard Disk Drive
 SATA 160 GB / 200 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
 SATA 160 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB / 500 GB
 
Optical Drive
 §       DVD Super Multi

§       Blu-ray DVD Combo
 DVD Super Multi

Blu-ray DVD Combo
 
Video Camera * (optional)
 Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera
 Built-in 2.0 M Pixel camera
 
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN 
 §       Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio chip (Azalia)

§       Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)
 §       10/100/1000 Base T

§       Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.1+EDR (optional)
 
Dimensions and Weight
 §       34.2 cm (W) x 25.68 cm (D) x 36 cm (H)

§       2.69 kg (with 6-cell battery)
 §       36.9 cm (W) x 27.6 cm (D) x 2.90–4.30 cm (H)

§       2.95 kg (with 6-cell battery)

The irreverent Hanson Brothers are back delivering more hard-hitting action and
outrageous comedy in the latest instalment in the classic sports comedy franchise Slap
Shot with Slap Shot: The Junior League, available to own on DVD from 17th December.

Starring comedy legend Leslie Neilson (Naked Gun), Slap Shot: The Junior League follows a
group of down on their luck orphans as they form a hockey team in the hope that they
can save their group home from an over-zealous developer. To do so, the team decides
to enlist the help of the notorious Hanson brothers who were known for an especially brutal
brand of hockey but in a hilarious turn of events, have since turned to a more ‘Zen’
lifestyle.

With appearances by hockey greats Mark Messier and Doug Gilmour from the Toronto
Maple Leafs, Slap Shot: The Junior League delivers non-stop laughs and proves that with a
little hard work and a whole lot of spirit, even the impossible is possible!

Sydney, Australia – November 14, 2008 – Do you find there are too few hours in the day to run a household, hold down a job and fit in a workout? Or, are you just getting bored of the same old fitness routine? EA SPORTS™, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the development of EA SPORTS™ Active, an innovative new customizable and personalized fitness product that will get you motivated to move in the comfort of your home. EA SPORTS Active will launch exclusively for the Wii™ worldwide next Australia autumn.

Developed in collaboration with fitness experts, including Bob Greene – renowned exercise physiologist, author and Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer – EA SPORTS Active is perfect for the whole family, though designed specifically for women seeking a simple, fun and cost-effective way to achieve a healthy lifestyle.  The product will be the first in a new line of EA SPORTS fitness and sports performance products in development to improve the well-being of people of all ages.

“EA SPORTS Active and our entrance into the fitness space is an exciting and groundbreaking milestone for EA SPORTS,” said Peter Moore, president, EA SPORTS. “As we continue to expand our brand, we have a real opportunity to redefine the home fitness experience with a more Western cardiovascular approach and exercises that will appeal to a diverse audience, getting people off the couch and into shape while interacting with our products in a way never before possible. EA SPORTS Active costs less than a gym membership, it provides a variety of exercises unlike a one dimensional in-home fitness contraption, and it delivers an interactive experience that you don’t get from a DVD – this is a true fitness revolution and a space in which we intend to be leaders.”

EA SPORTS Active features a wide variety of interactive activities combined into a circuit that target both the upper and lower body as well as cardio, and supports two players to allow family or friends to get fit together. EA SPORTS Active provides a new level of motivation with on-screen, real-time feedback on your workout such as calories burned, while also allowing you to adjust intensity levels.  EA SPORTS Active ships with two specially-designed leg straps that hold the Wii’s Nunchuk controller to track lower body movements, as well as resistance bands to support a number of upper body strength training exercises. 

“One of the most frequent questions I am asked is how to get fit at home – especially from busy moms.  EA SPORTS Active provides a fun and effective workout that targets your upper body, lower body, and gets your heart pumping in just 20 minutes a day,” said Greene. “It’s a great way to get moving when you can’t get outside or you only have a short amount of time at home. In addition, I like the variety of exercises that it provides – one of the many reasons it has earned the Best Life seal of approval.” 

 EA SPORTS Active features a “30 Day Challenge,” a fitness road map for players to reach their fitness goals with the guidance of a virtual trainer. The Challenge provides a new, 20-minute workout every time a player exercises, including clear instruction, feedback on technique and positive encouragement throughout the workout. Each circuit will feel different and increase in intensity as fitness levels improve to help you work up a sweat and work toward your fitness goals.  Users can also create their own custom workouts that vary in activity, duration and intensity, and the Wii Balance Board will add functionality to many exercises.

 EA SPORTS Active is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and has not yet been rated by the OFLC. Media can find photos and a trailer of the game at http://info.ea.com. For more information, please visit www.easportsactive.com.

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Sydney, Australia, November 12, 2008 – ASUS, manufacturer of high quality computer chassis’, has released the new ASUS TA-F Series chassis.

Featuring a foldable, space-saving design, the TA-F Series chassis is easy to move and carry. Ideal for experienced users and do-it-yourself beginners, the TA-F Series chassis is tool-free and user-friendly for simple, straightforward installation. The unique foldable design makes the TA-F Series chassis truly ultraportable, measuring just 434 x 87 x 434 mm fully folded – enabling effortless haulage for users and potentially saving vendors and dealers storage and transportation costs by up to 30%.

Back at home or the office, the TA-F Series chassis can be instantly opened out. Conveniently spaced USB ports located in front of the chassis allows users to connect devices without interference. Inside, safe folded edges prevent injury during installation. With its tool-free set up, the TA-F Series chassis includes screw-less ODD, FDD, and HDD holders, as well as screw eyelet indicators marking motherboard orientation. Moreover, the inclusion of a 5.25” rack – convertible into a 3.5” version – can be used to install card readers and FDDs, providing users with greater expandability options. Externally, the TA-F Series chassis features a unique sliding door, which doubles as an exquisite design centerpiece, as well as providing extra protection for hardware drives. When not in use, the TA-F Series chassis can simply be folded flat for easy storage.

The TA-F Series chassis supports a pair of front and rear 12cm large fans to maximise airflow. The front fan draws fresh air into the chassis, while heat generated by the system is expelled immediately via the rear fan – providing efficient airflow and cooler temperatures. Vents located at the bottom of the chassis draw fresh air to enhance the cooling effect around the HDD area. Additionally, the two side outlets provide cool air to efficiently lower the CPU and video cards’ temperature. This optimised thermal solution enables long and continuous operations for the most powerful processing platforms today, increasing overall system performance and stability.

Overall, the TA-F Series chassis is a modest, minimalist piece of hardware – choose between two models: the TA-F11 in elegant ebony black and the TA-F21 in sleek, stylish silver.

The ASUS TA-F Series chassis will be available January 2009 from selected computer resellers. Recommended retail price (inc GST) from AU$149, NZ$199.

Specifications

Chassis
 ATX/Micro-ATX SGCC 0.6MM
 
Chassis Size
 190 x 426 x 469mm (expanded)
434 x 87 x 434mm (folded)
 
Drive Bay
 4 x internal 5.25” Optical Drive Bays
1 x internal 3.5” Floppy Drive Bays
4 x internal 3.5” Hard Disk Drive Bays
 
Front I/O Ports
 USB x 2
Audio x 2
1394 x 1 (optional)
 
Expansion Slots
 PCI x 7
 
Ventilation
 Front 120/92/80mm fan x 1
Rear 120/92/80mm fan x 1
Side 80mm fan x 1 (optional)
 

About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than 8,000 and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion US dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100” and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan. For more information, visit www.asus.com.au.