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TOZAI GAMES TO SHOWCASE LODE RUNNER, R-TYPE DIMENSIONS AND SPELUNKER AT PAX 2009, BOOTH #3002.

Bellevue, Washington–Tozai Games announced today that it will feature playable game kiosks for Lode Runner and R-Type Dimensions for Xbox LIVE Arcade at this year’s PAX 2009, beginning September 4th in Seattle, Washington. Additionally, PAX attendees will be able to view a trailer of Spelunker for PSN, which is coming to North America and Europe soon.

“PAX is such a great opportunity to reach out and meet the fans that we had to be a part of it,” said Sheila Boughten, President of Tozai Games. “We’ll have playable games, retro-themed Lode Runner t-shirts to hand out and even free game codes! It’s going to be a huge party.”

The Tozai Games booth (#3002) will be located near the North Lobby of the Washington State Convention Center, just off the open vestibule near the official PAX booth.

R-Type Dimensions was released in February of this year and received praise from the gaming media, including IGN naming it to the Top 10 list of Xbox LIVE Arcade games from the past 12 months. Released in April, Lode Runner has also won over the reviewers, including TeamXbox awarding it an Editor’s Choice badge. Together, the games have established Tozai Games’ reputation as a publisher dedicated to reimagining beloved classic titles, so it will come as no surprise that Spelunker for PSN is on its way from Irem and Tozai Games.

Irem and Tozai Games’ Spelunker for PSN, already released in Japan, features a fresh take on the side-scrolling graphics of Tim Martin’s classic, and with multiplayer support for up to six players on PSN, the new Spelunker is destined to be an online favorite.

“Of course, what sets Spelunker apart from practically every other platformer is how weak the character is,” said Tozai Games’ co-founder, Scott Tsumura. “Almost anything that happens in the game can spell the end for the Spelunker, which is what makes the game so challenging.” Scott added that Spelunker continues to be one of the most beloved video game characters for Japanese gamers.

Further information about Tozai Games current and future products can be found online at http://www.tozaigames.com/

 
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new Australian release date of the Xbox 360-exclusive Forza Motorsport 3

23rd October, 2009

 
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Rockstar Games Announces Beaterator for iPhone™ and iPod® touch

New York, NY – August 31, 2009 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Rockstar Games and Timbaland present Beaterator will be coming to the iPhone™ and iPod® touch this fall. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Beaterator is a portable music-making application that allows people of all musical backgrounds and ability to create world-class beats and songs.

“The simple, pick-up-and-play nature of Beaterator lends itself so well to the Apple platforms,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We are happy to deliver an application that allows for such unprecedented sharing and ease-of-use.”

Previously announced for the PlayStation®Portable system, Beaterator features thousands of loops and sounds made by both Timbaland and Rockstar, and puts the power to make professional-level music at your fingertips in a format that’s portable, accessible and fun.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/beaterator.

 
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Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for iPhone™ and iPod® touch

New York, NY – August 31, 2009 – Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars from Rockstar Leeds, the winners of the 2009 Develop Award for Best Handheld Game Studio, will be making its way to the iPhone™ and iPod® touch this fall.

“Chinatown Wars is a perfect match for the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We are very excited to bring this incredibly ambitious version of Liberty City, with this level of detail and immersive gameplay on Apple’s new gaming platforms.”

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is currently available for the Nintendo DS™ and is also coming this fall for the PlayStation®Portable system. The game follows the story of Huang Lee, a young Triad who travels to Liberty City after the mysterious death of his father. Players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars.

 
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City Box Shot

 
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Work comfortably with Belkin’s New Wireless Comfort Mouse

(Tuggerah, NSW) – August 31, 2009 – Belkin, the experts in stylish accessories for your laptop at
home, have developed a new range of mice that place your hand in the optimum position for
working in comfort. The Wireless Comfort Mouse is shaped in a design that conforms to your
hand, for ultimate comfort wherever you use your laptop. It features a USB dongle that doubles as
a magnetic perch to hold the mouse in place. Its sleek ergonomic design allows endless use in
perfect comfort. Its low power consumption will ensure batteries last for up to 12 months between
charges. It is compatible with any USB enabled computer.
Wireless Comfort Mouse
• Provides most comfortable mouse shape to fit your hand
• USB dongle doubles as magnetic perch to hold mouse in place
• Magnetic dongle allows you to move easily from room to room without leaving mouse behind
• Features an all-terrain optical engine to mouse on any surface
• Power-save mode puts mouse to sleep after 8 minutes of inactivity
• Compatible with Mac® computers
• Includes 2 AAA batteries
• Colors: Blue, Grey, Purple, Pink

 
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Logitech Unifying Receiver Eliminates Need for Multiple Wireless Receivers for Keyboards and Mice Single Tiny USB Receiver Provides Wireless Control of Up to Six Devices

SYDNEY, Australia. — September 1, 2009 — Today, Logitech Australia introduced a convenient and clutter-free way for notebook users to connect wireless keyboards and mice to their computers – the Logitech® Unifying receiver. So small that it can stay in the laptop when you’re moving around, a single Logitech Unifying receiver can be paired with up to six compatible Logitech mice and keyboards – freeing up valuable USB ports and enabling you to mix, match and add to your existing setup, no matter where you are. The Logitech Unifying receiver is debuting with three new products: the Logitech® Wireless Keyboard K340, Logitech® Marathon Mouse M705 and the Logitech® Wireless Mouse M505.

“At Logitech, we’re always looking for ways to make life easier,” said Rory Dooley, Logitech’s senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit. “With this unique new receiver, now you can pick and choose the mouse and keyboard that work best for you whether you’re at the office, at home or on the road.”

Plug it, Forget it, Add to it

The Unifying receiver—based on the groundbreaking design of the industry-first Logitech Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver—is so tiny (it protrudes only 8 mm from the edge of your computer) you can leave it in your laptop when it’s time to pack up and go. Whether moving around the office, traveling for business, checking e-mail at a local café or chatting online with family from the lounge, your favorite peripherals are ready to work whenever, wherever you are.

Setting up the Unifying receiver and your Logitech peripherals is fast and easy: just plug in the receiver and the mouse or keyboard is recognised in seconds. When you want to add more devices, the Unifying software (available for download at www.logitech.com/unifying) walks you through a few steps to get your new device up and running.

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340

Secure Connection
The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340 is Unify compatible and features Logitech® Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, which gives you the reliability of a cord plus wireless convenience and freedom. Fast data transmission, virtually no delays or dropouts, and 128-bit AES encryption for security give you the peace of mind of knowing that your data is safe from receiver to computer.

Designed to fit your space and your life, the compact K340 won’t take up a lot of room on your desk and is easy to store or take with you. Yet its full-size layout and number pad put all the keys you need within reach. Your keyboard is always ready when you need it thanks to up to three years of battery life. To give you more comfort, the keyboard’s low profile design helps place your hands and wrists in a more neutral position. Plus, the quiet, responsive keys feel great and barely make a sound.

Logitech Marathon Mouse M705

So you can power on—from home to work and on the road—the Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 can go up to three full years between battery changes using less than half the power of comparable mice (tested against popular battery-powered optical and laser wireless mice commercially available as of March 1, 2009). With hyper-fast scrolling, you’ll fly through long documents to find what you need in a flash. Laser tracking ensures smooth, responsive cursor control. And the sculpted, right-hand shape naturally conforms to your hand.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M505

The Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 helps you get more done, more comfortably, in more places. With up to 15 months of battery life, you’ve got the power to stay productive, while laser tracking gives you responsive, precise cursor control on surfaces where optical mice fail. And the ergonomically designed, ambidextrous shape with soft rubber grips conforms to your hand to be naturally comfortable, yet the mouse is compact enough to take with you.

Battery life of Logitech keyboards is based on a calculation of an estimated 2 million keystrokes per year in an office environment; battery life for Logitech mice may vary based on user and computing conditions.

Pricing and Availability

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340 – RRP $99.95
Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 – RRP $129.95
Logitech Wireless Mouse M505 – RRP $89.95
***Logitech Unify products are expected to be available in Australia from September

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

 
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Dates Announced for Aion’s Open Beta, Pre-Select and Headstart Programs

Players are now one step closer to the release of the year’s biggest massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Aion.

Within the next four weeks, NCsoft and QVS will treat international and Australian gamers respectively to two opportunities to jump into the world of Aion and explore Atreia as Asmodian or Elyos characters ahead of its release in North America on September 22 and Australia September 23. Aion’s Open Beta Test featuring version 1.5 will take place September 6 – 13 and will include numerous Western enhancements, including improvements to Aion’s innovative character customization with a host of Western styles, as well as new zones, instances, skills, quests and continued game balancing and improvements. Open Beta will retain a level cap for both Elyos and Asmodians characters at 30 allowing players to focus on getting to the same level so they can explore the lands of Atreia together, as well as the Abyss.

Players who have preordered Aion will be treated to a Pre-Select and a two-day Headstart period giving them the opportunity to explore, organize and progress through the game prior to the official launch. Pre-Select will take place on September 18, while Aion’s Headstart will begin September 20. Players can still participate in Aion’s Pre-Select and Headstart programs by preordering the game through, including EB Games, GAME and JB Hi-Fi.

Unlike any MMO before it, Aion is a uniquely crafted online experience where flight offers much more than just a way to explore the landscape – it is a strategic and integral part of combat, quests, and exploration. Players will dive into battle and plunge through thousands of unique, story-driven quests, all while trying to save a world literally shattered in half from centuries of brutal conflict. Using one of the most flexible and in-depth character customization systems ever featured in an MMO, players will be able to create genuinely distinct characters and explore a visually stunning world of ethereal beauty brimming with otherworldly inhabitants, mysterious enemies, and ancient secrets.

For more information about Aion go to aion.qvsoftware.com.au.

 
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars PSP Screenshots Now Available

 
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NEW COLOURS FOR NINTENDO DSi

Australia, 1 September, 2009

From 24 September, Nintendo DSi™ will be available in two new colours pink and metallic blue!

Nintendo’s latest hand held console – Nintendo DSi which launched on 2 April 2009, is currently available in matte white and matte black. Nintendo DSi – an upgrade to the Nintendo DS® hand held console, includes a host of features including Nintendo DSi Camera, Nintendo DSi Sound, Nintendo DSi Shop and now even a Facebook function.