NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Intel Anti-Theft service is now available for the first time in Australia through Dick Smith
• Built-in security features enabled on Intel Ultrabook ™ devices providing consumers with peace of mind

Sydney, Australia, October 28 2011– Dick Smith in collaboration with Intel Australia today announced the launch of Intel Anti-theft Service on Ultrabook systems. The service uses Intel Anti-Theft Technology as its foundation, letting people remotely lock the laptop if it’s lost or stolen. Additionally, this service helps create a secure data vault upon service activation where private files can be encrypted and stored.

“With increased mobility and the ease of carrying Ultrabook devices, users around the world face increased risks of theft or loss of device and data. Loss of personal data can be detrimental, expensive and in some cases emotional,” said Anand Pashupathy, General Manager Intel’s Anti-Theft Services. “We are excited to globally collaborate with PC retailers such as Dick Smith to make this security service available for Ultrabook device users.”

Intel Anti-Theft Service takes advantage of intelligent hardware to lock down a lost or stolen laptop. It works even if a thief reimages their hard drive, installs a new hard drive, changes the boot order or avoids connecting to the network.  A lost or stolen laptop can be locked-down so that it does not boot by sending a notification over the internet or by using intelligent hardware timers on the laptop. Laptop owners can display a custom message on locked laptops facilitating return by good Samaritans and can revive the laptop to its full functionality by using their personal password.

“We are proud to be the first retailer in Australia to offer the Intel Anti-Theft Service that will provide our customers with an opportunity to safeguard their Ultrabook systems,” said Debra Singh, General Manager, Dick Smith. “Protecting users’ sensitive information, as well as the laptops themselves is paramount.”

Dick Smith has worked with Intel to provide this service to its customers buying Ultrabook™ systems powered by the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor, from Dick Smith stores from November 9th 2011.

Here’s the fifth episode in the “Cherished Memories” series from Saints Row the Third.

Cherished Memories
Ah, Steelport, the ultimate escape. Home to sinners, and now, to the Saints. As the Third Street Saints wrestle control of this seedy metropolis from the Syndicate in Saints Row: The Third, we look back on our fondest moments here, from eliminating a gang of ornery, stun gun-toting senior citizens, to skydiving naked into a Syndicate pool party. Sweet, sweet memories.

In our fifth Cherished Memory from Steelport, we enjoy a leisurely motorcycle ride through a quaint Steelport neighborhood while a friend rains down hellfire upon the Steelport PD. Enjoy!

Gaijin® Entertainment and Star Gem Inc. are announcing the launch of the official Star Conflict website at star-conflict.com. Coming soon to PC, Star Conflict is a dynamic new MMO action game that puts you at the helm of a space ship to fight in the star fleet’s massive battles!

The official website will provide the latest information about Star Conflict and serve as a hub for customer support and community activities. There’s also a newsletter sign-up for those who wish to stay in touch with the Star Conflict universe and its community.

The official website’s content includes:

• NEWS: The latest updates about the game’s upcoming release.
• GAME: Star Conflict details, including Part 1 of the game’s storyline. (Be sure to check back soon for Part II, which will reveal important backstory about the conflict and the parties involved.)
• MEDIA: Game assets, including a new set of screenshots to give you an idea of Star Conflict’s amazing visuals.
• FORUM: A place for players to discuss Star Conflict.

Star Conflict offers various PVP-modes, plenty of RPG system elements, dozens of visually distinct battle spaceships, and accurately designed social features. The closed beta test is set to start in December 2011.

Taking full advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360, Steel Battalion™ Heavy Armor is an Xbox 360 exclusive first person action game set to deliver a uniquely immersive experience and an evolution in warfare gaming. A new trailer highlighting the innovative dual control system is now available for download on the press centre. 

Steel Battalion Heavy Armor delivers an unprecedented level of control and interaction. Movement of the Vertical Tank (VT), aiming and firing of the main guns are undertaken using the Xbox 360 controller. A wide variety of other combat-crucial actions are done through Kinect for Xbox 360 with upper body gestures – from starting the engine to operating the scope or manning the turret-mounted machine gun. Kinect for Xbox 360 also provides a means of interacting with your fellow crew members, from ensuring a panicked crew member stays focused, to a high five for successfully completing a mission.

 Set in 2082, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor depicts a world devoid of semiconductors, where war is waged with rudimentary weapons as new superpowers struggle for dominance. In a twist of fate, the U.S. army has been forced to begin major landing operations on what was once its own soil. In this low-tech era, there is one weapon class that will determine the course of the war – the Vertical Tank. Playing as pilot Lt. Powers players control one such VT as he embarks on a mission that will see the action shift from North America to battlefields and war-torn streets across the globe. 

Steel Battalion Heavy Armor is scheduled to release exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360 in 2012.

Pre-Sales Nearly 3 Million for the Only Shooter in the Marketplace Built on Proprietary Frostbite 2 Engine Technology

Over 9.5M Downloaded the September Beta, Setting New Social Records Online

SYDNEY, Australia. – October 27, 2011 – The entertainment event of the year has arrived . DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 3™, winner of over 60 industry awards worldwide, is now available at retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. With close to 3 million pre-sales*, Battlefield 3 is the biggest first-person shooter launch in EA history.

Celebrated for its immersive single-player campaign, intense co-op mode and explosive multiplayer gameplay, Battlefield 3 launches with a 93 on Metacritic and is being heralded as “best multiplayer game in the world” by GameArena, “best-looking game to date” by AusGamers and the “must have first-person shooter of the year” from GameSpy, who awarded Battlefield 3 a perfect 5 out of 5. Even prior to launch, fans around the world have already demonstrated their anticipation for the game with over 100 million video views and over 2 million “likes” on the Battlefield Facebook page in addition to thousands having purchased fan merchandise at the DICE store. Additionally, an astounding 9.5 million players downloaded the September beta collectively setting new social online play records for EA with 42 billion shots fired and 1.6 billion kills registered, 21 million exploded M-Com stations and 19 million dog tags lost at the end of a knife.

Battlefield 3 goes above and beyond the competition with the state-of-the-art Frostbite™ 2 game engine that creates a massive sense of scale, completely destructible environments and enables players to pilot a range of vehicles from jets and tanks to choppers and jeeps. With the addition of Battlelog, the Battlefield social network service, fans old and new can stay connected as they rise to the challenge to become one of the world’s best soldiers. To accompany the game, Orion Publishing will release a novel called Battlefield 3: The Russian written by the highly decorated ex-SAS operator and best-selling author of Bravo Two Zero, Andy McNab, with co-author Peter Grimsdale. McNab worked with the creative team at DICE to ensure the authenticity of today’s warfare is experienced in the single player, co-op and multiplayer campaigns.

The Battlefield franchise began in 2002 and has risen to international acclaim over the last decade. Developed by DICE in Stockholm, Sweden, the series has sold 40M unit’s life-to-date. Since the launch of the first title, Battlefield 1942™, DICE has released 17 games and expansion packs in the Battlefield franchise; all with the series’ signature open sandbox gameplay, vast array of military vehicles and an emphasis on social multiplayer with friends. With the release of Battlefield 3, DICE takes the franchise – and the shooter category – to new heights with the introduction of the advanced Frostbite 2 game engine technology and the Battlelog social network.

Battlefield 3 is available now in Australia and New Zealand for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Battlefield 3 is rated MA15+ and R16 in Australia and New Zealand respectively. Fans of the game and DICE can purchase one of-a-kind merchandise online at the all-new DICE store at www.store.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield 3, please visit www.battlefield.com, and for the latest news on Battlefield please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/battlefield.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment have released a new Batman: Arkham City trailer showcasing content from the upcoming Nightwing Bundle Pack, which will be available beginning November 2 on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation® Network.

Featuring the intense melee skills of Nightwing, a.k.a Dick Grayson, the trailer showcases the character’s punishing arsenal of fighting moves that can be used against Arkham City’s hardened thugs. Nightwing comes complete with his own unique gadgets and special moves, and is playable in all challenge maps in the game, as well as two additional challenge maps that are included with the pack: Wayne Manor and Main Hall. The pack also contains a bonus Animated Series Nightwing character skin.

The Nightwing Bundle Pack will be available November 2 on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 560 Microsoft Points and PlayStation®Network for $11.45. The Robin Bundle Pack will also become available on November 23 to all owners of the game for the same price.