MELBOURNE – October 4, 2011 – This year a number of budding game developers have created a world of new video game action for the 2011 ATOM Awards program – battling serial killers, crazy neighbours and hazards left lying around the house. Each of the ATOM Awards finalists in the Tertiary Multimedia & Games category have chosen to combine elements of danger with others of intrigue, reasoning, skill and deduction.

“Yet again we’ve seen some fantastic entries from game developer students into the ATOM Awards program. It’s always refreshing to see the different topics they choose to tackle and the new skills and ways of game-play that they address,” said Simon Wilmot, ATOM Awards Executive Officer.

“Game development and indeed the wider genre of gaming is becoming more and more intertwined with the wider media industry and as such it’s wonderful to see entries into the ATOM Awards that show the exciting development of our game developers of the future,” he added.

‘A Forest in Orange’, created by Andrew Formosa of Victoria University, is an action/thriller interactive comic book that spotlights a vigilante character – Lila Dale – who is frantically searching for a serial killer who has been terrorising the city streets for decades. Lila teams with her associate Cy Keller and her mentor Josie Spade as they search to find the serial killer before more terror is unleashed.

As the game progresses and the team extend their search, Lila discovers a number of motifs in each crime scene, each of which symbolise an event from her past. Lila needs to decide if she’s game enough to solve the puzzles and in doing so, get closer to nailing her target.

In ‘Alf’s Dungeon’, created by Brandon Grant of Caroline Springs College Lakeview, gamers are faced with the scary notion that their crazy neighbour, Alf, is holding their character prisoner in his dungeon. Here, it’s up to the gamer to use their ingenuity and whatever tools they can find lying around in the dungeon, to make their escape – or risk living in Alf’s Dungeon forever.

‘Around the House’, created by Ruby Anriquez-Acevedo – also from Caroline Springs College – focuses on the notion that someone has left your house in quite a state, with many dangerous items left lying around. It’s up to you to clean up all the hazardous items and make the house safe again… can you do it or will you fall victim to the danger around you?

As for who will be crowned the winner of the 2011 ATOM Awards Tertiary Multimedia & Games category – you’ll have to wait until Friday 21 October to find out!

The 2011 ATOM Awards winners will be announced at the 2011 ATOM Awards Night, which will be held at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne on Friday 21 October, 2011.

The 2011 ATOM Awards program is presented by ATOM. The 2011 ATOM Awards is sponsored and supported by Aurora Community Channel, Swinburne University, Madman, Encore Magazine, Griffith University, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Deakin University, AFTRS, Federation Square Melbourne, ScreenHub, Quest Collins Street Central, Wide Angle, Qpix, Inside Film, Metro Magazine, Screen Education Magazine, Northbridge Piazza – City of Perth, Scotch College, Big Mouth Marketing Communications, Australian Directors Guild, Screen Producers Association of Australia, Screenworks, Film Making Summer School, Australian Short Films, Screen ACT, Film & Television Institute WA, Australian College QED, VCA School of Film and Television, ASPERA, Australian Screen Editors and the New Zealand Film Commission. The 2011 ATOM Awards is funded by Film Victoria and the South Australian Film Corporation.

For more information about the 2011 ATOM Awards please visit www.atomawards.org

Sydney, Australia – October 4^th, 2011 – Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of eSports, is partnering up with ESL TV, Europe’s prime eSports broadcaster, to bring all the excitement of the ongoing Intel Extreme Masters Season to every television, monitor, and screen.

To ensure you get the best viewing entertainment of this spectacular annual gaming showdown, Razer is helping finance Turtle Entertainment’s broadcasting as well as outfitting the entire shout-cast team with the latest Razer gaming gear.  High-definition streaming of the world’s top pro-gamers duking it out in StarCraft II, Counter-Strike 1.6, and League of Legends is now a guarantee, along with the most entertaining, amped up commentary from the shout-casters to get your heart racing.

“IEM is a fantastic competition”, said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “Its global character, highly intense matches and professional broadcasting over the past seasons has continually drawn massive viewership. We’re happy to keep supporting such an awesome event that raises the profile of eSports globally.”

“With every subsequent Intel Extreme Masters event, we break our previous streaming records.  And we are extremely pleased that we will be sharing this experience together with Razer, a company that loves gaming as much as we do,” says Sven Hoffmann, Managing Director, Turtle Entertainment TV GmbH.

With events in New York, Sao Paolo, Kiev, Guangzhou and Hanover, the Intel Extreme Masters remains one of the last truly global eSports tournaments with top professional gamers from all over the world competing for the championship title.

The next stop will be held in Guangzhou from 1^st to 5^th October with the best players from the Team Razer roster such as Mouz.CS, Liquid, Jinro and Counter Logic Gaming.

About Razer:
Razer has been a pioneering supporter of eSports since its conception. It is in our blood and we are driven to further the culture of professional gaming in all that we do. We work hand in hand with our pros to forge weaponry for the players who stake their livelihood on podium placements. Our gear is designed to perform flawlessly in high-stress tournament conditions where winning is everything and mistakes cost championships. Those who compete with our equipment will attest – We live by our words: For Gamers. By Gamers.

For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com

Turtle Entertainment GmbH

Turtle Entertainment is a leading company in the field of competitive gaming and electronic sports. Founded in the year 2000 the company is currently offering its services in more then 37 countries including the US and China. Core of Turtle’s services is its online portal called Electronic Sports League (ESL), which became a highly popular destination site for competitive computer gamers around the world. The portal reaches up to ten million visits a month (IVW) generated by more than 3 million registered users. Turtle Entertainment broadcasts ESL events via ESL TV, ESL’s web TV service, since 2007. The headquarter has more than 135 employees and is located in Cologne, Germany. Important business partners of Turtle Entertainment are global corporations such as Intel, Dell, Volkswagen, Microsoft, adidas and Deutsche Post.

Further information is available at www.turtle-entertainment.com

Intel Extreme Masters

The Intel® Extreme Masters is the global league of video game champions since 2006. The league arranges the hardest and most popular competitions in Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II and League of Legends. eSports champions from Europe, Asia and America struggle for $635,000 in prize money – the most lucrative prize purse globally. Live tournaments at the world’s largest IT and gaming conventions feature the top performers of the season – global stars in eSports. The sixth season will have its exciting final in Germany in 2012, finding the top teams and players in the Intel® Extreme Masters World Championship. ESL TV, ESL’s web-TV service, presents the best games of the season live and reports directly from the offline events.

Further information available at: www.intelextrememasters.com

The wait is over! Back as Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp returns to our shores leading a sensational crew of talent in the final quest of the Pirates franchise. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides sails in on Blu-ray Value Pack, Superset (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc 3D Blu-ray + 1 Disc Digital Copy), DVD and for the ultimate fan a 4-Disc Four Movie Collection on Blu-Ray and DVD 26 October 2011!

Brought to life by the legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Rob Marshall, this film is filled with all the fun, epic adventure and humor that ignited the original. This grand tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise and mermaids begins when Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penélope Cruz). Not sure if it’s love or if she’s a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth, he is forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever.

Jack doesn’t know who to fear more — Blackbeard (Ian McShane) or the woman from his past. Will they find the Fountain of Youth? This not-to-be-missed expedition is filled with eye-popping battle scenes, mystery, all-out wit and of course, plenty of pirates. Complete with a treasure chest of bonus features, this is one thrilling journey you won’t want to end. Follow the map and complete your Pirates treasure collection – bring home the all-new movie when Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides hits our shores 26 October 2011!

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides—October 26, 2011

BONUS FEATURES

DVD

Bloopers of the Caribbean
Lego ® Pirates of the Caribbean: Captain Jack’s Brick Tales – First Impressions and
To Catch a Mermaid

BLU-RAY
Bloopers of the Caribbean
Lego ® Pirates of the Caribbean: Captain Jack’s Brick Tales – First Impressions and
To Catch a Mermaid
Audio commentary by Director Rob Marshall and Executive Producer John DeLuca

Tuesday 4^th October 2011—SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Brick People™ is now available on the iTunes App Store. Brick People, a casual puzzle game for all ages, is ready to download and play on the iPhone®, iPod® touch, and iPad™.

Build brick steps and structures to help the hungry Brick People reach a collection of delicious snacks. The fun loving Brick People have varied abilities that can help you complete missions, but be careful as the Brick Monster will create obstacles and throw them in the path of these tasty treats! Aside from utilising the iOS’s multi-touch interface to enable quick brick stacking, BrickPeople will allow players to race against each other to become the best bricklayer. Use Bluetooth® to compete against friends in multiplayer matchups, or use an iPad to compete head-to-head on a single device. Players can also compete with others around the world when posting high scores on the Game Center leaderboards.

See how your skills stack up by picking up Brick People on the iTunes App Store here for a limited time promo price of AUD$ 0.99 for iPhone / iPod touch, and AUD$ 1.99 for iPad.

For more information on Brick People, please visit: http://www.sega.com/games/brick-people/

WHAT TIME IS IT? IT’S ADVENTURE TIME!
Madman proudly presents the Australian debut DVD release of ADVENTURE TIME, the irreverent new animated series taking the world by storm – available 2nd November, 2011 (RRP $19.95).

ADVENTURE TIME follows the awe-inspiring escapades of two unlikely heroes – Finn, a silly young boy with an awesome hat, and Jake, a 28-year old dog with a big heart and magical powers. As best buds, Finn and Jake travel the mystical ‘Land of Ooo’ getting themselves into epic, heart-pounding scenarios and interacting with its many strange and colourful inhabitants – including Lady Rainicorn, Princess Bubblegum, the Ice King, and many more.

ADVENTURE TIME’s huge cast of kooky characters has struck a chord with kids and tweens in the U.S., where it has become one of Cartoon Network’s top drawcards. The combination of the series’ truly original art style, quirky humour and eclectic roll-call of voice talent have also made ADVENTURE TIME a cult hit amongst older audiences.

Sydney, Australia – October 4^th, 2011 – Earth will soon shroud in the dark of the moon as the great war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS explodes, threatening to tear our planet apart. Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, under license from Hasbro, Inc., will unleash a unique Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition product line to prepare you for the metal on metal battle of epic proportions on DVD and Blu-Ray. 

Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Shockwave: four legends crafted and transmuted into four uniquely designed Razer DeathAdder mice to give you unparalleled gaming performance while evoking the heart-pumping excitement and robot wonder of the Transformers universe. 

Also included in the product line is a dual-sided Razer Vespula mouse mat.  One side represents the Autobots with a speed-enhancing surface, the other of the Decepticons with a control-enhancing surface, to showcase your favoured allegiance as you annihilate opponents with your preferred style of swiping.  And finally, an exclusive laptop case designed by Razer, available in the four iconic Transformers brand colours, delivers a sleek and eye-catching storage solution for your gaming on the go.

“The Transformers franchise has never been more mind-blowing.  Especially now with the Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie, a blockbuster hit across the globe,” said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA.  “Fans, whether long-time or newcomers thanks to the films, will love the Transformers product line we’ve designed.  It’ll give you our best gaming-grade peripherals wrapped up in the designs of the famed robot universe.”

“Powerful technology in spectacularly designed hardware – that’s what both the Transformers franchise and Razer have in common,” said Joe Keane, VP Brand Licensing for the Americas, Hasbro. “And that’s why this collaboration is something fans of the brand and gamers alike will seriously enjoy.”

About the Razer DeathAdder: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition Gaming Mouse

The Razer DeathAdder has always been the weapon of choice for gamers seeking a combination of comfort and unbridled gaming precision. A 3500dpi 3.5G infrared sensor, 1000Hz Ultrapolling with 1ms response time, 5 Hyperesponse buttons, and On-the-Fly sensitivity adjustments make the right-handed ergonomic Razer DeathAdder: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition more than meets the eye.

Available in four unique designs representing four famed characters of the Transformers universe: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Shockwave.

Price: AU $79.95

Availability:

North America (Retail and Razerzone.com) – Available Now

Rest of the World – Q4 2011

Product features:

• Ergonomic right-handed design
• 3500dpi Razer precision 3.5G infrared sensor
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
• 5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
• On-the-fly sensitivity adjustments
• 60 – 120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
• Zero-acoustic Razer gaming grade Ultraslick mouse feet
• Gold-plated USB connector
• 7-ft lightweight, braided fiber cable
• Approx. size in mm: 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H)

For more information about the Razer DeathAdder: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition, please visit: www.razerzone.com/transformers3

About the Razer Vespula: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition Gaming Mouse Mat

The dual-sided Razer Vespula mouse mat provides two distinct gaming-grade surfaces on an abrasion-resistant hard coat to suit your preferred swipe style – SPEED for smoother fast-paced action, maximising freedom of movement; and CONTROL for ultra-precise movements and tactile feedback with its textured surface.  Game over extended sessions in complete comfort thanks to a memory conformance wrist rest designed to reduce fatigue and make smashing your metal opponent to a pulp so much easier.

The speed-enhancing surface of the Razer Vespula: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition is embossed with a design of Optimus Prime representing the Autobots, and the control-precise side embossed with a design of Megatron representing the Decepticons.  Choose which side of the great war you’ll fight and swipe on for victory.

Price: AU $49.95

Availability:

North America (Retail and Razerzone.com) – Available Now

Rest of the World – Q4 2011

Product features:

• Non-slip, anti-reflective, abrasion-resistant hard coat on dual sides for accurate mouse tracking
• Design of Optimus Prime and Autobots on SPEED surface for faster mouse movements
• Design of Megatron and Decepticons on CONTROL surface for precise mouse movements
• Size: 300mm (length) x 240mm (width) x 4 mm (height)
• Comes with a gel-filled wrist rest for maximum comfort

For more information about the Razer Vespula: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/transformers3

About the Razer Laptop Case: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition

A new product crafted exclusively for the Transformers brand, the Razer Laptop Case is made of a flexible hard weave with a zip seal to ensure your precious game-destroying machine is well protected on the go, and easily accessible for quick deployment.  Available in four colours, two embossed with a chrome metallic faction logo of the Autobots, two of the Decepticons’.

Price: US $49.99

Availability:

North America (Retail and Razerzone.com) – Available Now

Rest of the World – Q4 2011

Product features:

• Storage for laptops up to 15″
• Hard, flexible plastic shell for maximum protection and shock absorption
• Padded inner lining for laptop scratch protection
• Straps to securely fasten laptop for travel
• Metallic logo of Autobots or Decepticons emblazoned on front of case
• Four colours available: Red, yellow, silver, purple
• Approximate internal storage size: 390mm x 300mm x 40mm (15.4 in x 11.8 in x 1.6 in)

For more information about the Razer Laptop Case: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector’s Edition, please visit www.razerzone.com/transformers3

About Hasbro:
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognisable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com

About the Razer Group:

Razer™ is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe.  Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.™

Learn more at www.razerzone.com

BRAINTREE, UK – 28/09/2011

Ghostlight are delighted to announce that the Collector’s Editions of the stunning Persona 2: Innocent Sin and fantastic Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky will both be released on the 4^th November 2011 priced at £39.99.  Not only that, but for those of you who are worried about the abuse your wallets might take during this period, Ghostlight will be offering a legendary package deal they’re calling The Trails Of Innocence Combo Pack!  It will include the Collector’s Editions of both games plus the free bonus T-Shirt and Poster all for the knock down price of £69.98, saving you a mighty £10.00!  Or if you prefer you can pre-order Ghostlight’s phenomenal Persona Package featuring the Collector’s Edition of Persona 3 Portable, the Collector’s Edition of Persona 2: Innocent Sin and the Persona 2: Innocent Sin 2 T-Shirt all for the same amazing price of £69.98.

Pre-orders are live now, so visit here to pre-order Persona 2: Innocent Sin, here to pre-order Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky and here to pre-order The Trails Of Innocence Combo Pack.

So, what are you waiting for?

Established in 2004, Ghostlight specialise in bringing the best in Japanese gaming to the PAL region.  We have released JRPGs such as Agarest: Generations of War, Agarest: Generations of War Zero, Shadowhearts: From the New World and multiple entries in the Shin Megami Tensei series, including Digital Devil Saga, Digital Devil Saga 2, Lucifer’s Call and Persona 3 Portable.  We are currently working on Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky and Persona 2 Portable (both on PSP).