New Dishonored Developer Documentary Available | Experience
Bethesda has just released the third video, entitled ‘Experience’, in the developer documentary series for Dishonored. The game’s flexible combat system allows you to play to your individual style and craft your own experience. In this video, the team at Arkane Studios discuss the game’s depth of player choice.
Dishonored casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. Creatively eliminate your targets with the flexible combat system as you combine supernatural abilities with weapons and gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your targets under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.
Dishonored will be available in Australia, New Zealand and Spain on October 11, 2012 and throughout Europe on October 12, 2012, and is slated for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. For more information on Dishonored visit www.Dishonored.com.
WORLD PREMIERE OF “WHERE THE TRAIL ENDS” OFFERS COMPLETE MOVIE AND RED CARPET ACTION TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON REDBULL.COM/BIKE SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 3:30PM AEST
Tickets On-Sale for World Premiere at Las Vegas’ Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Santa Monica, California (September 14, 2012) — The long-awaited freeride mountain bike film, Where The Trail Ends, has finally arrived. In Las Vegas, on September 19th, 2012, Red Bull Media House and Freeride Entertainment will premiere their latest cinematic creation in The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino Resort. A red carpet treatment will greet athletes and VIP’s beginning at 8:30PM PST (1:30pm AEST), followed by the 9:00PM PST (2pm AEST) big screen launch of the most progressive and groundbreaking mountain bike movie of the past decade. Tickets to the premiere are available at www.wherethetrailends.com, and the first 1,000 moviegoers to pick up their tickets will receive a limited edition issue of Decline Magazine that includes a special LCD video display inside.
For Australian (and global) fans unable to make the trip to Las Vegas, all the action from the red carpet and premiere of Where The Trail Ends will be live-streamed for free at www.redbull.com/bike beginning at 1:30pm Thursday 20 September (AEST). Witness interviews with the athletes, filmmakers and special guests on the red carpet by none other than host Sal Masekela, then follow the cameras inside with the crowd to catch the introductions and watch the film live as it premieres to the world. If viewers miss any of the excitement, the entire live stream loop, including all the red carpet antics and the film in its entirety, will be broadcast continuously for 24 hours allowing everyone a chance to view what might be the most influential big mountain riding film ever.
Where The Trail Ends is the culmination of three years of travel to the farthest reaches of the globe, including the Andean foothills of Salta, Argentina, China’s challenging Gobi Desert, Nepal’s near-secret Mustang region, the unexplored shorelines of British Columbia’s Fraser River and Virgin, Utah — big mountain freeriding’s birthplace, and punishing proving grounds.
Where The Trail Ends’ storyline follows professional mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth, Cameron Zink, Kurt Sorge, James Doerfling, Andreu Lacondeguy and another half dozen of the world’s top freeriders in an extraordinary chronicle of exploration, chaos and culture, set amongst some of the globe’s most harrowing and remote natural landscapes.
Freeride Entertainment’s crews created the project’s remarkably compelling tone, footage and narrative using the most advanced filmmaking and sound equipment ever used in the outdoor adventure sport genre. An array of transportation tools including jet boats, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, as well as the riders themselves, helped provide a variety of unique perspectives for the audience. Partnerships with Contour (www.contour.com), hands-free HD video cameras, and Specialized Bikes were vital to the project’s success.
Where The Trail Ends will be available on DVD, Blu-ray™ and iTunes beginning September 21st. The Blu-ray™ version is mastered in 7.1 surround sound using Dolby TrueHD providing fans the most compelling viewing experience possible. To order exclusive Where The Trail Ends apparel by Troy Lee Designs, and for more information, please visit www.wherethetrailends.com.
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INSIDE ASSASSIN’S CREED III – Episode #3 : The Hero Behind the War
The creators of Assassin’s Creed III shed some light on what it takes to redesign one of gaming’s most iconic franchises from the ground up. Part three in a four-part documentary series, Inside Assassin’s Creed III: Episode Three is all about Connor, the all-new hero of mixed British and Native American ancestry on a mission to save his homeland. Get a behind the scenes look at what makes Connor the true hero behind the war and a sneak peek at the new combat and animation systems that will allow you to experience more intense, gut-wrenching battles than ever before.
KNIGHT AGE BEGINS HUNTING A NEW PREY: GMs!
Players Mount Up To Stalk Game Masters
September 14, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher widely known for Silkroad Online and Digimon Masters, today lets slip the dogs of war and begins the hunt in their free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG with unique riding-action, Knight Age. Since the wildly successful open beta test and official launch last week, Joymax has launched several in-game and Facebook events to welcome new players. Knight Age is open to all, and players can join now through the official website at http://bit.ly/GKAPortalPR_0914 <http://bit.ly/GKAPortalPR_0914> .
The hunt is on! Every Thursday and Saturday, GMs will be hiding in the world twice per day. It’s up to the players to seek out their prey within the Knight Age world – and these wily GMs could be anywhere. Are they hiding in the trees, lurking in the bushes, or even strolling boldly through a field of mobs? The first four players to discover the GM will be thrown into a game of chance: the highest roller will win coveted prizes, including rare mount and Pupa pets. This combination of hunting and gambling is sure to excite players, so mount up and prepare for the greatest hunt in the realm. This event will last until October 2nd!
Knight Age’s developer also recently answered some important questions about the state of the game, including lessons learned during closed beta. Players can read the full interview via the Knight Age’s Facebook at http://bit.ly/GKAFB_0914 <http://bit.ly/GKAFB_0914> . The Facebook is also chock full of news, tips, and screen shots along with daily interaction with GMs and players.
Knight Age has had no shortage of contests and events throughout closed and open beta. With two laptops already sent off to excited winners and hundreds more receiving prizes varying from cash shop items and currency to gaming equipment. Joymax is upping the ante by running a second contest with two additional laptops, as well as gaming gear including keyboards, mice, and headsets.
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SUPERNATURAL: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON
Available to own on Blu-ray™ for $69.95 RRP
And on DVD for $59.95RRP from October 31
Also available To Download now
The thrilling and terrifying journey of the Winchester brothers continues as Warner Home Video brings you its seventh season on Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 31, 2012. Supernatural: The Complete Seventh Season contains all 23 gripping episodes of season seven and is packed with over four-and-a-half hours of bonus content – including two featurettes, audio commentaries, deleted scenes, a gag reel and more. Fans that purchase the Blu-ray™ will enjoy even more exclusive bonus features.
In season seven, Sam and Dean once again fight demons. Whether it’s Lucifer, torturing Sam with visions of Hell or their own private demons, as the brothers face a devastating personal loss – Sam and Dean can only rely on each other. But with a new and more terrible foe hunting them – the monstrous Leviathans, freed from Purgatory and immune to the brothers’ arsenal of weapons and cunning – will that be enough? Uncover the terrifying revelations in this four-disc, 23-episode seventh season.
World Renowned Anime Studio Madhouse Recreates
Popular Warner Bros. TV Series in Japanese Animation Style
SUPERNATURAL: THE ANIME SERIES
Available to own on Blu-ray™ for $49.95 RRP,
DVD for $39.95RRP from October 31
Warner Bros. Television’s popular series SUPERNATURAL makes history this spring as SUPERNATURAL: THE ANIME SERIES is released in the Australia as the first-ever live-action series to be re-imagined in Japanese anime style. The all-new, 22-episode animated series is now available from Warner Home Video on Blu-ray™ for $49.95 RRP and DVD for $39.95 RRP.
SUPERNATURAL, noted for its creative storytelling of the occult during its first six seasons, has also achieved great popularity across the planet – particularly in Japan. Inspired by its sensational following overseas, Warner Home Video Japan and renowned animation studio Madhouse combined forces to envision SUPERNATURAL as an anime series – first released in Japan and now translated for Australian audiences.
EXPLORE THE OTHER SIDE
FRINGE:
THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Available to own on Blu-ray™ for $69.95 RRP
And on DVD for $59.95RRP from October 31
Also available To Download now
Two parallel universes continue to collide as mysterious forces work to overwrite the laws of physics in the release of Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season from Warner Home Video (WHV). The critically acclaimed fourth season of television’s most thrilling sci-fi series features 22 mind-bending episodes with over two hours of brand new special features, including two Blu-rayTM exclusive featurettes, and an offer for a free 23-page digital comic.
Set in two parallel universes, the FBI’s Fringe Division investigates unusual incidents that defy explanation. When unimaginable events threaten existence on a universal scale, Special Agent Olivia Dunham, eccentric fringe scientist Walter Bishop and his alternate-universe born son, Peter, continue their mission to heal the rifts between the two worlds. To complicate matters further, Peter has mysteriously returned to a universe in which he never existed – a virtual stranger to the Fringe team – while a God Complex–driven madman is crossing between realities with an absolute
endgame in mind that will destroy both worlds! Wrestling with questions of identity, destiny and existence, the Fringe team must not only struggle to reset their reality and find each other again, but save both universes…by sacrificing more than one of their lives!
Incipio® Announces Protective Carrying Case Collection to Coincide with iPhone 5 Launch
Five Innovative Designs will Enhance and Protect Your New Device
IRVINE, CA – September 13, 2012 – Incipio® today announces its new collection of iPhone 5 cases to be available nationwide and online on September 21st, 2012. Incipio, award winning designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories, will showcase five innovative carrying cases specially designed to enhance and protect the iPhone 5.
“The iPhone 5 is everything we had hoped for and more. We are thrilled to announce our best product line in the history of the company,” says Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive Officer of Incipio. “Our design team has worked tirelessly on these cases and we are incredibly excited to share them with our customers. The line is designed to complement, enhance and protect this next-generation Apple device.”
Incipio is proud to introduce select iPhone 5 cases that feature Plextonium™, its very own proprietary blend of Polycarbonate that promises to deliver better drop andscratch resistance while also allowing easy, reliable manufacturing. The entire line of products is constructed of high-performance materials and comes in a variety of bright, trendy colors that offer users both style and protection. Available styles include:
[OVRMLD]™ – The [OVRMLD]™ showcases a dual-injected design in one sleek form factor and is engineered with a raised NGP core to protect its soft touch finish from unpredictable scratches and surface wear.
LGND™ – The modern LGND™ folio by Incipio is crafted with a textured rubberized front face, a Plextonium™ frame, and a micro suede interior. Users can rely on the steel mesh earpiece to easily field calls when the front face is closed or simply flip open the closure to enjoy hands-free viewing.
DualPRO™ – The innovative two-part DualPro™ case is a unique hybrid design combining a Plextonium™ hard shell frame with a shock absorbing silicone frame, providing durable protection at all times.
KICKSNAP™ – A package deal with dual-injected materials, a low-profile NGP® core, a Plextonium™ frame, and a custom retractable, built-in Kickstand® for hands-free viewing, the KICKSNAP™ case is a well-made, sleek and functional solution.
FREQUENCY™ – This next level case by Incipio employs the impact resistant NGP® soft shell construction to provide full-coverage protection for the iPhone 5 and incorporates a design reminiscent of the post-analog, digital FREQUENCY™ waves.
Incipio will announce several more case designs for the iPhone 5 in the coming weeks. Stay in the know via Facebook.com/incipio, Twitter @myincipio and Incipio.com.
B&O PLAY delivers the world’s first music system that is compatible with the new iPhone 5.
Melbourne, 13 September 2012
We are very excited about Apple’s new Lightning connector and have some incredible products coming out this holiday season starting with
the award winning music system, BeoPlay A8. Unparalleled flexibility allows users freedom to choose how to listen to their digital music: Wirelessly or docked through either the new or previous connector.
Introduced in May 2012, BeoPlay A8 delivers authoritative acoustic performance, striking design and seamless connectivity. Wireless connection via Apple AirPlay is a breeze, and docking any iPod, Phone or iPad on top of the system delivers an integrated music system that can be controlled with the accompanying remote control.
And now, with the flexibility offered by the exchangeable connector module of BeoPlay A8, the music system is also able to cater to the new iPhone 5.
BeoPlay A8 even allows you to completely remove the connector module for a clean look if the primary use is wireless. This unparalleled flexibility offers the user backward and forward compatibility that is particularly useful in the many households with a mix of
devices.
All existing and new customers of BeoPlay A8 will be offered the new dock connector free of charge through the “A8 dock upgrade program”. Users can register their email on beoplay.com/A8/dock-upgrade to be notified when more details are available on the dock upgrade program.
This means that customers can today buy the best one-piece music system on the market and be certain that it will work with full functionality, should they choose to upgrade their phone.
13 September 2012
BeoPlay 8 makes digital music come alive with power and grace. Whether mounted on the wall or standing on its own, BeoPlay A8 adds musicality to
any room. BeoPlay A8 optimizes the sound to three different locations – wall, corner or freestanding. BeoPlay A8 is available in black or white. Priced at $1,490. Available today at Bang & Olufsen stores in Australia and New Zealand.
NINTENDO AUSTRALIA REVEALS LAUNCH DETAILS OF NEW Wii U CONSOLE
13th September 2012 – Following today’s European Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo Australia announces that their latest home console, Wii U, will launch across Australia and New Zealand on 30th November, 2012. Wii U is an HD console that offers more choice and variety of gameplay than ever before, with brand new gaming experiences enabled by the innovative Wii U GamePad controller, whether playing alone or together with friends. The Wii U GamePad offers an integrated second screen and can also be used independently of the TV set with certain software.
Two launch hardware packs were announced along with the strongest line-up of launch software in Nintendo history. These include third-party heavy hitters such as FIFA 13 from Electronic Arts and Activision’s Call Of Duty®: Black Ops II, Ubisoft’s ZombiU™ and RAYMAN® LEGENDS as well as in-house titles like Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros. U. The Nintendo Direct presentation also revealed previously unannounced upcoming software titles exclusive to Wii U, such as Capcom’s Monster Hunter 3™ Ultimate and BAYONETTA 2, developed by Platinum Games and published by Nintendo.
The Wii U Basic Pack at the SRP AU $349.95* features a Wii U console with 8GB internal storage and a Wii U GamePad, both in white. The Wii U Premium Pack at the SRP AU $429.95* contains a black Wii U console and Wii U GamePad, and with 32GB of internal storage provides more space for downloadable digital content. The Premium Pack also contains a stand for the GamePad and console, a charging cradle for the GamePad, a sensor bar and the Nintendo Land software. Both packs also feature an HDMI cable and AC adapters for console and GamePad.
The Wii U Premium Pack also features a reward programme called Nintendo Network Premium that grants points for digital purchases in Nintendo eShop. Valued at around 10% of the original Nintendo eShop price, this credit can be used against future purchases once you reach a minimum of 500 points**.
The Nintendo Direct Wii U Preview also unveiled new details on software titles that will be available on launch day:
- New Super Mario Bros. U: The new 2D platform game introduces a giant world map full of distinctive courses to discover. The GamePad can be used to play solo when the TV is in use and can also be used to assist other players when playing co-operatively. An all-new test of players’ Super Mario skills appears in Boost Rush mode, where auto-scrolling courses scroll faster the more coins you pick up, while in Challenge Mode any course can offer completely different gameplay depending on the specific nature of the challenge at hand. From Time Attack to 1-Up challenges, even Mario veterans will need to bring their best game to beat the record!
- Nintendo Land: Each of the 12 attractions in this theme park packed with famous Nintendo franchises is a standalone game with multiple levels and gameplay modes. New Metroid Blast footage showed both co-operative and versus multiplayer shooting action, with different roles assigned to players using the GamePad or Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. In The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest players can clear nine quests leading to new unlockable levels on their own or working together, using bow and arrows on the GamePad or sword and shield using a Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk, while solo players can also enjoy the game’s Time Attack mode.
- FIFA 13: Built on the authenticity, innovation and connection to the real-world of football that the FIFA franchise is known for, the game delivers revolutionary new ways to play FIFA that bring players of all abilities together, making it the most accessible FIFA console game ever made.
- ZombiU™: New footage from this exclusive survival horror first-person shooter revealed the Tower of London location as well as the Survival Mode in which the player only has one life to survive. The new video also showed the Weapon Crafting feature that allows players to customise their equipment directly on the GamePad, the use of a spraycan to leave messages made up from symbols for other players, plus new online features in which online friends who are turned into zombies will then turn up in the player’s game.
- RAYMAN® LEGENDS : A video featuring series creator Michel Ancel highlighted how this new 2D platform game creates a unique gameplay dynamic due to the different roles enjoyed by players depending on which controller they are using. The capabilities of the GamePad allow for a very tactile interaction with the game world – pulling objects, turning parts of the level around, protecting the other players and many other unique examples that require ongoing communication between all players too succeed.
- Call of Duty®: Black Ops II: The most groundbreaking and viscerally immersive Call of Duty® experience yet. Rooted in near-future fiction, the title features an epic single-player campaign highlighted by branching storylines and non-linear missions, plus a re-imagined multiplayer that introduces players to some of the most cutting-edge weaponry and equipment that 2025 will have to offer.
- Mass Effect 3™ – Special Edition: In a fight to save the galaxy in this third-person action game with RPG elements and an immersive storyline, players can use the GamePad for a new level of tactical control over the battlefield. An interactive back-story comic gets beginners up to speed on this epic saga while the inclusion of the “Extended Cut” endgame content completes the package.
Nintendo also lifted the lid on two games being created by Platinum Games. The previously unannounced title, BAYONETTA 2 and The Wonderful 101 are both exclusive to Wii U and will be produced by Atsushi Inaba. Known as Project P-100 at E3 and directed by Hideki Kamiya, The Wonderful 101 sees players combine the might of various heroes to fight off an alien invasion, while BAYONETTA 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed BAYONETTA™and will be directed by Yusuke Hashimoto.
Capcom’s Ryozo Tsujimoto revealed that Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate will be released for Wii U as well as Nintendo 3DS by March 2013. Fans can play the Wii U game with other players online, or connect to players of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game via a local wireless connection. It’s even possible to play at home on Wii U and continue the save file on the go with the Nintendo 3DS version of the game.
Among the wealth of new game footage on display, a humorous new video of the upcoming LEGO® City: Undercover from TT Games was shown, another exclusive Wii U title that lets players assume the role of undercover cop Chase McCain in an open world packed with missions to complete. Players can don a wide variety of disguises to infiltrate different parts of the sprawling cityscape or hop on one of over 100 vehicles to take in its many sights. The GamePad acts as a multi-purpose gadget that can be used to scan the environment for hidden items, receive video messages from HQ and much more.
On Wii U, the Nintendo eShop will see titles which highlight the unique possibilities of the Wii U GamePad, as shown in videos for Trine 2: Director’s Cut, Toki Tori 2, and the stylish Nano Assault Neo, which can be played on the GamePad alone.
Existing Wii owners will be pleased to hear that nearly all Wii peripherals will be compatible with the Wii U console – with neither hardware pack including a Wii Remote Plus controller, Wii owners won’t need to repurchase peripherals they already own. For players who don’t already own a Wii console, Nintendo has created a Wii Remote Plus Additional Set containing a Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk and sensor bar. Most Wii download software is also compatible with Wii U, meaning previously purchased WiiWare and Virtual Console titles will be transferable to the Wii U console.
Below is a list of upcoming Wii U games that will be available on launch day or during the launch window***.
Publisher | Title |
2K Sports | NBA 2K13 |
Activision Publishing, Inc. | 007 Legends |
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II | |
TRANSFORMERS PRIME™ | |
Skylanders Giants™ | |
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013 | |
Capcom | Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate |
Disney Interactive | Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two |
Electronic Arts | Mass Effect™ 3: Special Edition |
Madden NFL 13 | |
FIFA 13 | |
Frozenbyte | Trine 2™: Director’s Cut |
Gaijin Games | Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien |
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe Inc. | TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™2 Wii U Edition |
TANK! TANK! TANK!™ | |
Rise of the Guardians | |
Ben 10 Omniverse™ | |
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade | |
Nintendo | Nintendo Land |
New Super Mario Bros. U | |
NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge | |
SiNG PARTY | |
LEGO®City: Undercover | |
Game & Wario | |
SEGA | Aliens™: Colonial Marines |
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™ | |
Shin’en | Nano Assault Neo |
Tecmo Koei | Warriors Orochi®3 Hyper |
THQ | Darksiders®2 |
Two Tribes | Toki Tori 2 |
Ubisoft | Assassin’s Creed® III |
Just Dance®4 | |
Marvel Avengers™ Battle for Earth | |
Rabbids® Land | |
Sports Connection™ | |
Your Shape®: Fitness Evolved 2013 | |
ZombiU™ | |
RAYMAN® LEGENDS | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Scribblenauts™ Unlimited |
Game Party Champions | |
Batman: Arkham City™ Armoured Edition |
Whether playing together or alone, Nintendo will deliver brand new entertainment experiences to the living room when Wii U launches in Australia and New Zealand on 30th November, 2012 at the SRP AU $349.95* for Wii U Basic Pack and SRP AU $429.95* for Wii U Premium Pack.
For further details:
Nintendo Direct website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect/
Wii U website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/wiiu/
*New Zealand pricing information will be released shortly, please check nintendo.co.nz for further updates.
**Points value is around 10% of the original Nintendo eShop price before GST. Please note that this scheme will only be available in countries where users can purchase content from Nintendo eShop. It is currently planned to run this scheme until the end of 2014.
***Launch window is defined as the period beginning 1st December 2012 and ending 31st March 2013.