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CES 2013: Elgato announces EyeTV Mobile with Lightning Connector

CES 2013: Elgato announces EyeTV Mobile with Lightning Connector

San Francisco, CA Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2013 – Elgato today announced a Lightning version of EyeTV Mobile, its highly acclaimed TV Tuner for iPad and iPhone. While using the same compact enclosure as the original EyeTV Mobile, the new model will connect directly to Apple devices featuring the ultra-slim, durable Lightning connector.

The new EyeTV Mobile is showcased for the first time at International CES 2013. It will be available later this quarter at major retailers.

 
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Extend XCOM®: Enemy Unknown Experience with Second Wave Content

Variety of advanced gameplay modifiers available for fans after completing campaign

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Sydney, Australia – 9th January, 2013 – 2K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that Second Wave content is now available for XCOM®: Enemy Unknown for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Second Wave content allows fans to choose a variety of newgameplay modifiers to enhance the XCOM: Enemy Unknown experience after completing the main campaign. The Second Wave content is available free of charge and is issued via a downloadable* title update to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown Second Wave content offers a series of advanced gameplay options that unlock a new level of depth, challenge and replayability. The Second Wave content includes:

  • Damage Roulette: Weapons have a wider range of damage.
  • New Economy: Randomised council member funding.
  • Not Created Equally: Rookies will have random starting stats.
  • Hidden Potential: As a soldier is promoted, stats increase randomly.
  • Red Fog: Combat wounds will degrade the soldier’s mission stats.
  • Absolutely Critical: A flanking shot guarantees a critical hit.
  • The Greater Good: Psionics can only be learned from interrogating a psionic alien.
  • Marathon: The game takes considerably longer to complete.
  • Results Driven: A country offers less funding as its panic level increases.
  • High Stakes: Random rewards for stopping alien abductions.
  • Diminishing Returns: Increased cost of satellite construction.
  • More Than Human: The psionic gift is extremely rare. 

The Second Wave content is the second of two add-ons for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. With the Slingshot Content Pack, the first add-on content for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, players meet an enigmatic Triad operative, divert an alien ship’s course, and do battle with the aliens in the skies over China in a new set of linked Council missions. The Slingshot Content Pack includes three new maps tied to the Council missions, a new playable squad character with a unique story and voice, and new character customisation options. The Slingshot Content Pack is available for $10.65 (PlayStation®Network) / 560 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) / $11.45 (Windows PC).

Developed by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games, XCOM: Enemy Unknown has won more than 50 end-of-year awards worldwide to date. Released in October 2012 to wide critical acclaim, including review scores of 5 out of 5 from GameSpy, 9 out of 10 from Hyper magazine, and 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer – earning “Game of the Month” honours in their November 2012 issue. In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, players oversee combat strategies and individual unit tactics, as well as base management and resource allocation while playing as the commander of a secret global military organisation, XCOM. With equal emphasis on deep strategy and intense tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown allows gamers to control the fate of the human race by defending against a terrifying global alien invasion.

A free playable demo* of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available for Windows PC via Steam, Xbox 360 and PS3™. Gamers who download the demo will be guided through two levels of the single-player tutorial campaign, experiencing the combat controls and effective tactics for defending humanity against the alien threat. The two tutorial missions will also introduce players to the XCOM base, where soldier training and researching alien technology takes place, and offers a chance to experience the tactical and strategic layers of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the Slingshot Content Pack and the Second Wave content are all available now for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PS3™. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is rated MA15+ in Australia and R13 in New Zealand.

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Lenovo Intros “Rip and Flip” ThinkPad Helix at CES 2013

Lenovo delivers mobile computing experience with another convertible device built for business 

Sydney, Australia – 9 January, 2013: Lenovo(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the latest addition to its family of convertible laptop-tablet devices: the ThinkPad Helix. The premium convertible device has been designed especially for business professionals, featuring  a “rip and flip” design;  the latest  blueprint for the next generation of laptop designs.

“The ThinkPad Helix provides business professionals with two devices in one portable and flexible form factor, meaning it’s built for people on-the-go,” said Lindsay Tobin, Product Business Manager, Lenovo ANZ.  “The Helix is a high performance, thin and light Ultrabook with a detachable Windows 8 tablet that provides customers with true mobility and convenience.”

ThinkPad Helix Fuses Laptop, Tablet and More with “Rip and Flip” Screen

The ThinkPad brand’s premium convertible, the ThinkPad Helix, defines the next generation of mobile computing through its ground breaking “rip and flip” design. This special design gives users absolute mobile freedom and versatility with four unique ways to use it.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix first functions as a high performance Ultrabook designed for Windows 8 Professional, and also supports Windows 7. For added mobility, the 11.6-inch tablet can separate from its base to become the thinnest full-function Intel® 3rd generation Core™ tablet with vPro. The ThinkPad Helix  is equipped with up to Intel® Core™ i7-3667U Processor (4M Cache, 3.20 GHz), up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and is available with optional 3G Mobile Broadband.

In Tablet mode the ThinkPad Helix weighs only 835 grams, making it light and comfortable to use in this format and is equipped with both front and rear cameras. Unlike other convertibles, the innovative “rip and flip” screen lets users flip the tablet 180° and snap it back into the base.  This mode, called Stand mode, transforms Helix into a mini-movie theatre or business presentation central. From here, users can also fold the screen down to use it as a tablet while keeping the base connected for added ports and connectivity. The base is equipped with a second battery , with the complete Helix weighing a total 1.7 kilograms. 

Besides its game-changing design, the ThinkPad Helix comes with exceptional performance and productivity features that set the bar high for this type of device. ThinkPad Helix is also capable of running up to 10 hours for a full day of work and play. Navigation and interaction are easy with the optional precision on-board pen, full-size keyboard and new five button clickpad that boasts 20 percent more surface area than traditional ThinkPad clickpads. With the screen featuring a brightness of 400 nits, the Helix has the brightest screen in the ThinkPad brand portfolio. Its 11.6-inch high definition 1080p IPS display maximises clear, crisp and vibrant visuals in nearly any environment.

To connect virtually anywhere, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix pioneers the emerging Near Field Communications (NFC) technology (optional on Helix), that allows devices to share data seamlessly by simply tapping to pair them. Additionally, Helix delivers the ThinkPad brand’s reliability, enhanced security and manageability features that large businesses depend upon, including Intel® vPro.  Lenovo also offers users customised services such as image preload and asset tag services. The ThinkPad Helix redefines expectations for mobile computing by bringing together innovative technology and engineering that essentially allows users to carry one device that functions as both a laptop and a tablet.

Pricing and Availability2

The ThinkPad Helix will be available starting in late-February through retailers, business partners and www.lenovo.com/au/en . Pricing starts at approximately $2000 including GST. The Helix is available with a range of warranties including a three year onsite warranty and accidental damage protection.

 
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Lenovo Launches New Windows 8 Touch Devices at CES 2013

Lenovo announces latest additions to the ThinkPad and ThinkVision ranges  

Sydney, Australia – 9 January, 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced its new line-up of business Windows 8 touch-optimised devices at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show. Headlining the collection are new additions to the ThinkPad range, as well as Lenovo’s new Mobile Touch Screen Companion, and the sleek and stylish ThinkVision LT1423z . Catering to small businesses, the ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops introduce a unique Lenovo OneLink technology for new docking capabilities.  The ThinkPad Mobile Monitor makes a great companion as a second display, especially for complementing non-touch devices with touch functionality.

“Lenovo has recognised the increasing popularity of touch as people are leading more mobile working lives. Business professionals need to be able to use their devices in a number of ways,” said Lindsay Tobin, Product Business Manager, Lenovo ANZ.  “Aligning with this PC Plus world that is driving new interactions with devices and digital content, Lenovo has  integrated touch across its PCs so that we can provide one of the largest portfolios of Windows 8 touch products available.”

ThinkPad Edge Laptops Pioneer OneLink Technology

The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 are the first ThinkPad laptops to include Lenovo’s latest OneLink technology. Designed to offer simplicity through a single cable connection, the new unique interface eliminates cable clutter without compromising performance. The first device to support this technology is the new ThinkPad OneLink Dock. Offering superior lag-free graphics and audio performance through native video with dedicated HDMI and audio ports, it can also play host to a number of accessories through four USB ports. This industry unique technology will also charge laptop and mobile devices. Lenovo plans to offer additional OneLink devices in 2013. In addition to touch functionality, the slim ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 laptops feature improved graphics options for more vivid content on their displays. A five-button ClickPad lets users control Windows 8 features from the keyboard. 

The  Mobile Touch Screen Companion

The slim ThinkVision LT1423z Mobile Monitor Touch is Lenovo’s next generation mobile monitor. It offers users extra screen real estate and touch functionality for those who demand more productivity on-the-go. Improving from its award winning predecessor’s innovative design, the LT1423z will be available with a USB 3.0 interface for both signal and power. It boasts a thin design with a 13.3 inch 1600 x 900 AH-IPS panel protected by Gorilla Glass, offering wide viewing angles and a great Windows 8 touch experience. Users are able to experience touch control gestures on non-touch PCs, and as an added benefit, business customers can take advantage of 10-point touch capability or adopt paper-less commercial transactions by using the electro-magnetic stylus.

To keep users up and running, Lenovo offers a full suite of services including In-Home Warranty upgrades for service at the owner’s home or business, and Accidental Damage Protection on select products to help insure against damage from accidents like drops, spills, electrical surges, or screen malfunctions.  

Pricing and Availability2

The ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531, the ThinkPad OneLink Dock and ThinkVision LT1423z Mobile Monitor Touch will be available during May 2013. Pricing for these models will be available closer to the release date.

 
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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Now Optimised for Windows 8 Touch

Thin, light and durable carbon fibre Ultrabook captures the Windows 8 experience 

Sydney, Australia – 9 January 2013: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, optimised for Windows 8. The X1 Carbon and X1 Carbon Touch are developed from premium grade carbon fibre and deliver great durability and the highest levels of performance.  The new X1 Carbon Touch paves the way for professionals on the move who demand the best in mobility and entertainment and want to experience the simplicity of touch gesture control.

“Bringing touch gesture control to our best ThinkPad yet is a natural evolution of the portfolio and a big step towards fulfilling our promise to bring computers into a new PC+ era,” said Lindsay Tobin, Product Business Manager, Lenovo ANZ. “We are excited to be able to offer customers the best computing experience in a thin and light business class Ultrabook.  The X1 Carbon Touch has set a high standard for Ultrabooks”. 

The X1 Carbon Touch –The Lightest 14’’ Touch Notebook Yet
Weighing in at a light 1.54 kilograms and just 20.8mm thin, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is constructed with carbon fibre material that provides strength and durability beyond traditional notebook materials and lifts the standards for notebook materials. Users can interact naturally with smooth 10 finger touch on the vibrant 14 inch HD+ anti-glare display and enrich the Windows 8 experience by using the large multi-gesture glass touchpad.

The X1 Carbon Touch is a high performance machine coupled with a light design and sleek finish, balancing functionality and style. Users are able to revel in the power of Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and enjoy multimedia content with Dolby Home Theater v4. Certified as the first Ultrabook optimised for Microsoft Lync, the HD face tracking camera and dual array microphones ensure high quality video and voice track capability without the need to use USB peripherals.

For the business user, the X1 Carbon Touch provides the latest security measures and manageability including vPro, Integrated Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module and BIOS encryption.  Lenovo’s RapidCharge technology provides the industry’s fastest charge times while the battery life of up to 8 hours and optional 3G connectivity ensures that productivity is not compromised. 

Pricing and Availability1

Pricing for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch will start from under AU$2000 including GST. A premium model is available through business partners at a RRP of AU$3119 including GST featuring Intel Core i7-3667U processor (up to 3.2GHz), 240GB Solid State Drive, embedded wireless broadband,  8GB of RAM, Windows 8 Professional and a three year warranty including the battery.  The X1 Carbon Touch is available now through Lenovo’s business partners and via www.lenovo.com.au.

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World’s Lightest Windows 8 Tablet to Hit Aussie Shores

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet 2, the industry’s most advanced enterprise tablet, supports Windows 8 and Windows 8 Professional with additional business features and applications  

Sydney, Australia – 9 January, 2013: Lenovo(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the Australian availability of its premier tablet device designed specifically for business professionals, the ThinkPad Tablet 2. Available at a starting weight of 565 grams, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 is lighter than the leading tablet competitors and is suitable for those constantly on-the-go, providing the highest levels of mobility, performance, and versatility.

“Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet 2 provides a range of business-friendly features aimed at enhancing productivity, mobility and flexibility for professionals. Today’s enterprise customers require tools, not toys. They need a Tablet that runs familiar software and provides standard management capabilities. We’ve ensured that the ThinkPad Tablet 2 delivers on both of these elements and can be configured to the customers’ specific requirements,” said Lindsay Tobin, Product Business Manager, Lenovo ANZ.

“With built-in security and manageability capabilities, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 is the perfect choice for those who require enterprise application and compatibility similar to that of a PC, with the portability and lightness that we’ve come to expect from tablets; we call this a new category of tablet computing.”

Designed for Windows 8 and powered by Intel’s next generation CPU technology, the new multi-use ThinkPad Tablet 2 is capable of providing over ten hours of battery life on a single charge.  As well as increased battery life, the Tablet features always-on connectivity which allows users to stay in touch and remain active on social and professional networks with the always-on experience, similar to that of a Smartphone.

Measuring less than 10 millimetres in thickness, the thin and light design of the ThinkPad Tablet 2 takes mobility and efficiency to a new level. The Tablet includes an optional digitiser pen for precision input and productivity on-the-go enabling users to illustrate ideas, annotate documents or take notes during meetings.  Users are able to connect to an optional ThinkPad Tablet 2 keyboard and dock for a PC-like computing experience. Users are also equipped with a HDMI connection which supports extended desktop use, meaning the device can truly be used for PC or tablet functionality.

The ThinkPad Tablet 2 offers customers optional 3G wireless enabling connectivity when on-the-go. The ThinkPad Tablet 2 supports a range of IT manageability, security and corporate-level services which assist IT managers to easily deploy and manage the device throughout business environments. This includes Windows security and manageability applications and services such as Active Directory and multi-user log-ons. Share your documents, contacts and pictures easily and quickly by connecting instantaneously to other supported devices using optional Near Field Communication (NFC).

Pricing and Availability1

Pricing for the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 will start at AU$749 including GST, and is available now through Lenovo’s business partners and via www.lenovo.com.au. The ThinkPad Tablet 2 comes equipped with a standard one year warranty with upgrades available for up to three years as well as on-site service.

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RAZER LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST CROWDSOURCED GAMING TABLET

The Multi-Award winning Razer Edge is the world’s first tablet designed for PC Gamers, By PC Gamers 

LAS VEGAS (CES) – ­­­Jan. 9, 2013–It’s a tablet. It’s a PC. It’s a console. It’s all of the above: a full-feature PC and the most powerful tablet in the world. What’s more, it has four modes specially designed for gamers and is able to run all PC games and applications.

Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced it intends to send its highly-acclaimed Project Fiona PC gaming tablet concept into production and retail distribution this year as the “Razer Edge” in North America and Asia Pacific.
The Razer Edge was introduced in January 2012 at CES as Project Fiona—the world’s first tablet designed for PC gamers by PC gamers—where it received CNET’s “Best of CES 2012” People’s Voice Award, Stuff magazine’s “Hot Stuff” Award, IGN magazine’s “Best of CES” award and Laptop magazine’s “Best of CES award.”

“When we decided to design a tablet from the ground up, we did it to create a phenomenal experience for mobile gamers. By combining the best of PC and console gaming with Windows 8, we’ve created a true gaming tablet,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “Clearly, the critical acclaim and community support the Razer Edge has enjoyed suggests we hit the mark. Now, we get to celebrate the reality of what was formerly a dream with the audience for which this groundbreaking tablet was made.”

The world’s first gaming tablet for PC gamers was also designed by PC gamers, as a massive crowdsourcing effort put into place by Razer targeted millions of gamers to determine final specifications for the Edge. Razer let its community (and the PC gaming community as a whole) decide the end-game chipset, weight/thickness, features and even price for the Edge, and hosted the initiative on its social media pages (Go to www.facebook.com/razer and www.twitter.com/cultofrazer for more information).

PC gamers ended up helping to design the most powerful tablet in the world today, the only system of its kind utilizing technology from both Intel and NVIDIA. Powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors will help ensure even the most advanced, full-fledged PC games will function at full capacity, and NVIDIA GeForce graphics will offer striking visual clarity—a first for tablet gaming and a godsend for the world’s 300 million-plus PC gamers.

“Gamers are among the most demanding audience when it comes to processor performance. We’re happy to be working with Razer to satisfy those desires by helping build one of the most powerful tablets based on the 3rd gen Intel Core family of products,” said Brad Graff, Director of Customer Marketing, Mobile Communications Group at Intel. “The Razer Edge is a testament to what can be achieved with true innovation between industry-leading companies.”

By way of a true Windows 8 operating system with Intel architecture, the broadest array of today’s most popular PC games will run natively on the Razer Edge without the need to be ported, optimized or developed anew.

That functionality out-of-the-box is prevalent in any of the Razer Edge’s modes, as the tablet offers a myriad of form factors. It’s a tablet, it’s a PC, and it’s a console.

The groundbreaking system will be available in two types: a standard Razer Edge and the Razer Edge Pro model. The base model is equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor, NVIDIA GT640M LE GPU, 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 64 GB SSD. The Razer Edge Pro comes replete with an upgraded Intel® Core™ i7 processor, NVIDIA GT640M LE GPU, 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 128 GB or 256 GB SSD.

Both models will be available in Q1, with the Razer Edge starting at $999.

The Razer Edge Pro will additionally be offered in a bundle package with a Gamepad Controller in both the 128 GB and 256GB SSD model. Each model is available at a wide-range of retail outlets and online at www.razerzone.com, and includes a USB 3.0 port and supports Bluetooth 4.0.

Four dedicated configurations offer maximum versatility for Razer Edge users: Tablet mode, Keyboard Dock mode, Gamepad Controller mode and Docking Station mode.

Tablet mode avails the Razer Edge with multi-touch capabilities for full Windows 8 applications, movies and music playback, in a traditional tablet form factor.

An optional Keyboard Dock gives the Razer Edge the laptop experience with a traditional keyboard and mouse, supporting a removable 40 Wh battery, so gamers can play their favorite keyboard and mouse reliant PC titles (Q3 2013).

An optional Gamepad Controller turns the Razer Edge into a mobile console, offering an immersive, portable gaming experience.  A fully programmable dual controller interface with precise analog sticks is unique among all tablets, featuring the ability to play any PC game “out of the box,” along with immersive vibration-feedback, so players can “feel” every in-game explosion and recoil. (Preorder now; MSRP: $249, available at www.razerzone.com).

An extended battery (Preorder now: MSRP $69, available at www.razerzone.com) is able to connect with both the Keyboard Dock and Gamepad Controller, and doubles battery life for the Razer Edge.

Finally, the Razer Edge can be docked in the Docking Station as part of home console mode, which serves as a full desktop and charging resource with three USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, mic-in and stereo-out. Hook-up the Razer Edge to the big screen with multiple gamepad controllers and Razer gear and tag team PC games with your friends for a complete home console experience. It’s the most versatile tablet on the planet. (Preorder now; MSRP: $­­­­99, available at www.razerzone.com).

The Razer Edge tablet in its many forms is designed with ultra-precise accelerometers and a highly-sensitive, multi-touch screen.  This provides game developers with fertile new ground for engineering game experiences around the hybrid control capabilities. It also ensures current-generation PC games and those optimized for touchscreens run on the tablet. Future games developed for the Razer Edge are expected to take advantage of the integrated gamepad and functionality controls for the touchscreen and accelerometer-based movements.

For more information about The Razer Edge, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/EdgePro.

 
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WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, THE LEGO GROUP AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT ASSEMBLE TO CREATE LEGO® MARVEL™ SUPER HEROES

Marvel Super Heroes Build Their Way into LEGO Games Spring 2013 with an

All-New, Action-Packed LEGO Videogame Adventure 

SYDNEY, Australia – 9th January, 2013 – Marvel Super Heroes are assembling for an action-packed, brick-smashing good time!  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment announced today that LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes will be available from spring 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii U™ system and Windows PC, as well as the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.  LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is the first instalment in the highly successful LEGO videogame franchise to feature famous Marvel characters.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes complements the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes construction toy collection, which brings the characters, vehicles and action of Marvel’s renowned universe to the world of LEGO build-and-play adventure. There are currently eight iconic scenes from the X-Men, Iron Man and Spider-Man franchises available and more construction sets tied to the new Iron Man 3 feature film will launch later this autumn.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes offers an original storyline in which Nick Fury calls upon Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine and other heroes spanning the Marvel Universe to save Earth from such threats as the vengeance of Loki and the hunger of Galactus, Devourer of the Worlds.  LEGO and Marvel fans will enjoy classic LEGO videogame adventure and humour, while playing as their favourite Marvel characters.

“We’re very excited to bring a myriad of classic Marvel characters to life in LEGO form for some fun, family-friendly gameplay in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “Players will brave the ultimate mission to save the world as they explore famous landmarks in LEGO New York and take the adventure beyond Earth to iconic locations in the Marvel Universe.”

“Fans of both LEGO and Marvel have wanted this game for years, and we’re addressing that demand with more Marvel Universe characters than ever in a console game,” said TQ Jefferson, Vice President, Games Production, Marvel Entertainment.  “If you’re a fan of Spider-Man, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy or scores of other Marvel characters, this is the game for you.”

In LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, players will unlock more than 100 characters from across the Marvel Universe, including fan favorites like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Loki and Galactus!  The game will pack in a plethora of super-cool character abilities, combat-like action sequences, epic battle scenes, puzzle-solving and a unique story told with playful LEGO humour.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroesis being developed by TT Games and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  For more information, please visit http://videogames.lego.com/en-us/lego-marvel-super-heroes.

 

 
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TAKE DOWN GOLF’S GREATEST LEGENDS IN TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 14

SYDNEY, Australia – Jan. 9, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that fans will be able to battle nine of the greatest golf legends of all time in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 14. The all-new game mode, Legends of the Majors,  gives players a chance to travel back through time and relive the rich history of golf by matching up against the sport’s greatest legends, including Seve Ballesteros, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino and Tiger Woods. Players can work their way through these legends in various eras and take each of them down to earn their own seat at the table of golf legends.

Hoisting the Claret Jug, breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major victories and slipping on the coveted Green Jacket are now all within a player’s reach. In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 users, for the first time in franchise history, have a chance to go for the Grand Slam by playing historical events in all four majors, the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship.  The game goes on sale in Australia on March 28 and New Zealand on March 29, for both the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, including support for the Kinect™ for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®Move.

“This year’s edition of the game delivers a collection of innovative golf features that provide players an unprecedented chance to rewrite the record books,” said Mike Taramykin, Vice President of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. “Players can earn legendary status by conquering the greatest legends of all time or challenge their friends on some of the world’s most renowned courses.  Without question, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 is the best edition the franchise has produced in years.”

Features in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 include:

·         More Championship Courses – Featuring Augusta National Golf Club, the Old Course at St Andrews, Pinehurst No. 2 Restored and THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. This year’s game features the most courses ever offered on disc – a total of 20 courses.
·         Huge Player Roster – A robust roster of more than 35 playable golfers, representing both the PGA TOUR and LPGA, are featured in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14.  Compete against legends of the game and present-day stars including Bubba Watson, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Lexi Thompson and Paula Creamer.
·         Look the Part – Step to the tee box on the game’s historic courses, experience unique era-specific gameplay visual treatments, wear classic attire and use equipment from golf’s rich history as you travel through time rewriting the record books with your own legacy.
·         Make Way for the Ladies – Another new feature to the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise is the introduction of the LPGA.  Female created golfers can now compete on the LPGA and attempt to become a major champion by winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship. There are five playable LPGA golfers including 2012 Rolex Player of the Year Stacy Lewis.
·         Golf Anytime in Any Condition – For the first time in franchise history, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 features night golf.  Tee it up after the sun goes down and watch your drives streak through the night skies with an illuminated ball. In addition, new time-of-day settings allow fans to play golf in any condition at any time of day in conjunction with a live weather feed.
·         Members Only – Country Clubs are back and better than ever with the ability to invite up to 100 members, chat online, hold tournaments and track statistics to create the ultimate competitive environment.
·         Customize Your Swing – With 24 unique golfer swing styles available, you now have the ability to customize the type of golfer you want to be. Advanced shot shaping, enhanced strike meter and ball physics have all been improved to reflect a real-world golfing experience.
·         Never Play Alone – A new online experience allows you to play with up to 24 competitors at a time while an all-new dynamic stat tracking system feeds live data from the entire tournament field and makes you feel as if you’re in the mix of a real event.
More information about Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14: The Masters Historic Edition will be coming soon.

The first game details, pre-order offers and downloadable content information for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 were released today on the EA SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR website, with additional details to be released in the weeks leading up to the game launch.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 is developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon and will retail for AUD $99.99 & NZD $109.99. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 will be participating in the EA SPORTS Season Ticket program. Season Ticket subscribers will be provided full digital access to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 three days before retail launch.

To see additional information regarding Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 14: The Masters Historic Edition please visit www.easports.com/golf. For in-game assets, go to www.ea-anz-press.com

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR golf, SSX™ and Fight Night boxing.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit <gp_link type=”http” loc=”//www.easports.com”>http://www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

 
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CALL OF DUTY®: BLACK OPS II REVOLUTION DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT PACK COMING FIRST, EXCLUSIVELY TO XBOX LIVE JANUARY 30TH

Revolution is First of Four Epic DLC Events for Record Setting Call of Duty: Black Ops II 

Innovative Pack Includes Four All-New Multiplayer Maps, an Original Zombies Co-Op Map and New Zombies Mode Allowing Fans to Actually Play as a Zombie,

Plus for the First Time Ever, a Bonus Multiplayer Weapon  

Fans Can Purchase Revolution Individually,

Or as part of the Call of Duty: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass Discounted* Bundle

Sydney, Australia – January 9, 2013 – Fresh on the heels of the biggest entertainment launch of 2012 – Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and their award-winning development studio Treyarch are kicking-off 2013 with the announcement of Revolution, the first massive Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack for the record-setting game.  Since the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, millions of fans have taken-on the game’s ambitious near-future fiction, engaged in over 427 million hours of near-future warfare in non-stop multiplayer action, and survived hordes of Zombies.  Set to launch January 30 first, exclusively on Xbox LIVE® for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft with other platforms to follow, Revolution delivers an unprecedented level of content, and for the first time in Call of Duty® DLC history, a new bonus multiplayer weapon. 

“With Black Ops II, the team set out to challenge assumptions about what fans should expect from Call of Duty, and there’s no exception with Revolution,” said Mark Lamia, Treyarch’s Studio Head.  “It starts with the massive amount of content that Revolution offers: four distinct multiplayer maps, an entirely new Zombies map and new Zombies mode, and a new bonus weapon.  But quantity is just the start — it’s the variety of new gameplay options in Revolution that sets it apart, making it our most compelling DLC offering to date, and a must-play experience for Call of Duty fans.”

Revolution takes players to unexpected new locales the world over.  “Downhill” is set in the ski country of the French Alps, where players fight their way down the slopes and through a ski lodge, while avoiding the moving hazards of the mountain’s gondola system.  Opponents must dodge the floodwaters in “Hydro” as they contend for dominance of this hydroelectric dam facility in Pakistan, filled with treacherous spillways.  “Mirage” pits players in competition amidst the sand dunes of a dilapidated luxury resort in the sandstorm-devastated Gobi Desert, where a range of long-distance and close-quarters combat will mix up the action for all play styles.  Finally, “Grind” transports players to the historic birthplace of skateboarding, California’s Venice Beach, where they will battle it out through the ramps and half-pipes of this massive, epic skate park in a multiplayer environment comprised of unique curved architecture requiring players to adapt and learn new ways to take cover.  Each map in Revolution delivers a uniquely exhilarating new landscape for tactics and battle.

Revolution also delivers a lethal bonus multiplayer weapon, the “Peacekeeper.”  This powerful SMG, accompanied by its own set of weapon challenges for additional XP, is unlocked to all Call of Duty: Black Ops II fans that pick-up Revolution.

Additionally, Revolution transports players to the Far East, where they will attempt to overcome a zombie infestation inside a series of collapsed skyscrapers towering over the remains of an obliterated Chinese city.  In this new and original Zombies map, “Die Rise,” players will wield powerful, upgradable Wonder Weaponry as well as combine new buildable devices to fight a relentless army of the undead throughout Escher-esque sceneries over a deep and perilous chasm.  And in a twist, Treyarch has added a new game mode, “Turned,” where players can finally complete against each other as a zombie!

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Revolutionlands first, exclusively on Xbox LIVE January 30 for a suggested retail price of $20.00 or 1200 Microsoft Points.  The Map Pack is included in the Call of Duty: Black Ops II DLC Season Pass, where fans can purchase four epic DLC Map Packs** for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and also receive the Nuketown Zombies bonus map, and an exclusive in-game calling card as part of the discounted bundle offered at a suggested retail price of $69.95 or 4000 Microsoft Points. 

With the release date of Call of Duty: Black Ops II Revolution fast approaching, fans should be sure to also sign up for Call of Duty® Elite for free to track their Call of Duty: Black Ops II multiplayer performance with rich game statistics, enlist in exciting Clan Operations and Challenges, and watch all-new Call of Duty Elite TV videos ripe with tips and useful tools to help improve their multiplayer skills.  To register, or for more information, visit http://www.callofduty.com/Elite.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is rated “MA15+” (Strong Violence and Coarse Language) by the Australian Classification Board.  More information on Call of Duty®: Black Ops II can be found at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2 or on www.facebook.com/codblackops.  Fans can also follow @Treyarch on Twitter.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is an industry-leading game developer, wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. whose Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records, and whose previous game Call of Duty®: Black Opsset an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track.

 
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