Melbourne Australia – Check out Disney and Marvel’s upcoming release dates for 2013!
7 March – OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (Disney)
TBC – THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN (Disney)
24 April – IRON MAN 3 (Marvel)
20 June – MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (Pixar)
4 July – THE LONE RANGER (Disney)
19 September – PLANES (Disney)
31 October – THOR THE DARK WORLD (Marvel)
26 December – FROZEN (Disney)
26 December – SAVING MR BANKS (Disney)
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment reveal the newest batch of winners to triumph in the fourth round of Injustice Battle Arena. With these latest victors, the preliminary rounds of the battle close, and next week the continuing contenders will face off against each other in the quarterfinals. Fans can now watch two all-new videos featuring the first extended gameplay of Superman, Sinestro, Green Arrow and Hawkgirl.
In a result of fan voting over the last week, Superman smashed Sinestro to pieces in a showing of otherworldly power, while Green Arrow came out on top of Hawkgirl in an epic match of wits, agility and raw force.
Two new gameplay videos depicting these hard-fought battles between timeless DC Comics characters are now available for fans to view on the Injustice: Gods Among Us YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/XAtvXCQXpqw and http://youtu.be/p69pXX3mqFE. In addition to being hosted on YouTube, these videos may also be downloaded here.
Find out tomorrow which first round champions will enter the ring for the first quarterfinal matches of Injustice Battle Arena. Voice your opinion via Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and join the debate!
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Nine-month old sample of MiniDuke used clock on Chinese time
SYDNEY, Australia, March 4, 2013 – An early version of MiniDuke, the sophisticated cyberspy malware that caught media headlines this week after infecting governments and agencies in Europe and elsewhere, has been operating since at least May of 2012, internet security firm Bitdefender has discovered.
MiniDuke was detected by Bitdefender Labs almost a year ago. The variant discovered by Bitdefender was added to the Bitdefender malware database on 26th of May 2012, although the malware was as-yet unrecognised.
The early version of MiniDuke differs from the one discovered this week mainly in that it uses a different installation mode. The early strain also accesses a page titled `What’s the Time in China,’ with a clock indicating the date and time, but only makes use of the date. Otherwise, the early sample behaves the same as the ones discovered more recently.
“A malware can wreak a lot of havoc, or collects massive amounts of information, in the space of 10 months,” said Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Catalin Cosoi. “The discovery of the early version from May 2012 suggests that we are just beginning to understand the size and scope of MiniDuke. We’re still analysing the sample and will communicate any further significant discoveries.”
MiniDuke has reportedly sought to steal intelligence from the governments of Ireland, Belgium, Romania, Portugal and the Czech Republic as well as various institutes, a healthcare provider in the US, and other victims in Japan, Brazil and elsewhere.
Bitdefender antivirus software removes all known variants of MiniDuke. The company also released today a free stand-alone removal tool for MiniDuke
For a more detailed analysis of the early strain of MiniDuke, see the technical report on the Bitdefender Labs blog.
New Movie Reviews
Storm Surfers 3D The Movie <PG> (Mar 2013)
Detroit Pistons 1988-1989 NBA Champions: Motor City Madness <E> (Mar 2013)
Top Gun 3D <PG> (Mar 2013)
Side Effects <M15+> (Mar 2013)
Cloud Atlas <M15+> (Mar 2013)
Pokémon BW Rival Destinies <G> (Feb 2013)
The Fades Season One <M15+> (Feb 2013)
I Give it a Year <MA15+> (Feb 2013)
Other Reviews
Don’t forget to check out our Archer Season 3 Competition and World Without End Competition at www.impulsegamer.com/winstuff.php
SYDNEY, 2nd March 2013 – The power of Hollywood enters the world of gaming as Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) today announces that Willem Dafoe (Platoon, Spider-Man) is to star alongside Ellen Page (Juno,Inception) in BEYOND: Two Souls™; the latest title from critically acclaimed development studio Quantic Dream, makers of the award-winning Heavy Rain™.
A Stellar Cast for a Genre Defining Game: BEYOND: Two Souls will feature Oscar nominee Ellen Page in the lead role of Jodie Holmes, a young woman who possesses supernatural powers through her link to an invisible entity. Ellen is supported by Willem Dafoe who plays Nathan Dawkins, an enigmatic scientist working for a government division studying paranormal activities. Dawkins’ professional curiosity in Jodie, driven by personal tragedy, is a central theme in BEYOND: Two Souls, and provides a rich and evocative narrative that only Dafoe’s subtleties of performance could fully realise.
Writer and Director David Cage of BEYOND: Two Souls, comments “Ellen and Willem were cast for their immense talent and they bring with them the same passion and dedication you would see in the movies they star in. Never before have I seen this calibre of acting performance in a video game.”
Play Through A Lifetime: In BEYOND: Two Souls, gamers will play through fifteen years of Jodie’s story, experiencing the most striking moments of her life. As she traverses the globe, Jodie will face incredible challenges set against a backdrop of emotionally charged events, the likes of which have never before been seen in a video game.
Like its predecessor Heavy Rain, BEYOND: Two Souls will allow players to shape the course of the story through their decisions and actions taken in the game.
Actor Willem Dafoe comments, “It’s a beautiful story and because the player participates in the scenario and chooses the character’s actions, the possibility of where the story goes is fantastic.”
Cage adds, “We are really proud of what we have created and I hope that fans will appreciate BEYOND: Two Souls for the intensely original, rich and affecting experience it will offer.”
The Next Chapter for Quantic Dream: Developed exclusively for PlayStation®3 [PS3™], BEYOND: Two Souls blurs the lines of movie-making and gaming by featuring a brand-new engine, an immersive and evocative story and the best theatrical performances in gaming to date.
The methods used by developer Quantic Dream to track facial, voice and body animations simultaneously create a true performance from the actors, and result in the most realistic and emotionally charged gameplay experience to date.
PlayStation 3 exclusive, BEYOND: Two Souls is due for release in October 2013.
Key Features:
– Delve into a gripping and unpredictable story with a Hollywood blockbuster cast featuring Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe.
– Create your own personal journey as your decisions and actions shape the outcome of the story.
– Take full control of Jodie as well as the mysterious entity in spectacular action and adventure sequences.
– Experience the new cutting-edge technology from Quantic Dream in what promise to be one of the best-looking games ever to be seen on PS3.
How does the creator of the original SimCity play the new SimCity? Maxis Studio invited videogame luminary Will Wright to play the game before it is launched and last week, he interviewed Creative Director Ocean Quigley on the design choices behind the new game. Now Lead Designer Stone Librande turns the tables on Will Wright and asks him about how he builds his cities. Find out what Will thought and hear about the challenges of city building from the man who created a genre.
With an unprecedented depth of simulation, everything is simulated in this new SimCity, from all of the Sims in a city, to every Kilowatt of power pulsing through a region of cities because of the GlassBox Engine. The model-like world and detail of the simulation make this the most responsive and personal SimCity ever, as players track and watch individual Sims within their city as they go to work and come home. It is the most expansive city management game yet where Multi-city gameplay across regions delivers a larger playing field. No longer are players regulated to playing one single city, now they can manage and play to 16 cities at once each with different specializations and face the difficulties that come with it. It’s up to the player to decide where and how they play.
For the first time in the series multiplayer is added to the gameplay giving players a new dimension to the game, as decisions impact both the city and the region, creating new ways to play by collaborating or competing to earn achievements. Lastly, SimCity is a live service that simulates real-time updates and pushes them to players in the form of new challenges and achievements. Players will track their progression alongside their friends and the world for the most polluted city, the richest city and more. As a live service, Maxis will be providing a continuous stream of new gameplay features and content. Whether players play by themselves, with their friends or with the rest of the world, SimCity introduces an infinite world of possibilities. The call for future mayors has been answered. What kind of mayor will you be?
Be prepared mayors, SimCity starts construction on March 7th in Australia and March 8th New Zealand. SimCity has been rated G by the OFLC. For more information regarding SimCity, please visit and http://www.facebook.com/SimCity. Press assets for SimCity are available at www.ea-anz-press.com
R.A. Salvatore Book Signing at Sold-out Convention, Plus In-game Beta Weekend Accommodates Gamers without Passes
(Redwood City, CA) March 1, 2013 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce that Neverwinter, the critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons® MMORPG, is making a major appearance at PAX East, which takes place March 22 to March 24 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Neverwinter is located at Booth 624 on the show floor. Gamers can experience playable demos on 18 stations featuring epic adventures and the latest pre-launch updates straight from the game’s exclusive Beta Weekends. Fans in attendance can take control of the fearless Great Weapon Fighter class, made available to the public for the very first time as a playable class, and witness all five classes in action. At the end of each demo, players will receive in-game treasure that directly corresponds to fantastic physical prizes, including limited edition t-shirts and bags, a variety of gaming hardware, redeemable codes that grant for permanent in-game items, and even Neverwinter potions and balms.
In true Dungeons & Dragons fashion, attendees get to meet R.A. Salvatore, New York Times best-selling author of the popular Forgotten Realms® series The Legend of Drizzt®. Salvatore is promoting his latest novel, The Last Threshold, Neverwinter Saga, Book IV, set to release on March 5. He will be available for a book signing on March 22 and March 23 from 3- 4 p.m EST at the Neverwinter booth.
“Neverwinter is one of the most anticipated games of 2013 and we’re happy to once again participate in PAX East, with a bigger booth, more gameplay, and one of America’s best known fantasy authors,” said Andrew Brown, General Manager, Perfect World Entertainment. “Last year’s event was amazing and we’re looking forward to showing Boston what’s new.”
On March 22 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, some of the industry’s top developers will come together to speak at the Future of Online Games panel hosted by MMORPG.com. Neverwinter Lead Producer Andy Velasquez is scheduled to predict the future of online games. But for those who cannot attend PAX East, Neverwinter’s Beta Weekend 3 runs from March 22- 24 beginning at 12 p.m. PST. Players may freely register by visiting the official website: http://www.playneverwinter.com/
For guaranteed access to all Neverwinter Beta Weekends along with a wide array of VIP perks and exclusive in-game items, players may purchase the Hero of Neverwinter Founder’s Pack or the Guardian of Neverwinter Founder’s Pack. For more details on the Neverwinter Founder’s Pack Program, head to: http://nw.perfectworld.com/founderspack
SUPER MNC™ LAUNCHES TO GAMERSFIRST.COM AND GamersFirst LIVE! GAME SERVICE
Stylized Comedic Third-Person Pro Sports Shooter Joins APB Reloaded™ and Fallen Earth® on Reloaded Games’ Premier Gaming Portal
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 – Reloaded Games®, a leading free2play®digital distribution services company and developer of massively multiplayer online games, revealed that Uber Entertainment’s over-the-top pro-sports themed third-person shooter multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) hybrid title Super MNC is now available on GamersFirst.com and the GamersFirst LIVE! game downloader. Adapted and expanded to PC from the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade title Monday Night Combat, Super MNC challenges players to in a unique mix of MOBA and shooter gameplay as they fight for fame and fortune in this humorous futuristic version of pro sports entertainment.
Gamers choose a pro to take the field as an Enforcer, Defender, Striker, Sharpshooter or Commando, each with a unique playstyle, as they assault the opposing team’s defenses while also defending their own goal. With vast amounts of sponsorship opportunities, power-ups, tactical products and on-field hazards, Super MNC delivers frantic, exciting hardcore gameplay.
“Bringing a creative, innovative and challenging free2play game like Super MNC onto the GamersFirst portal and GamersFirst LIVE! further strengthens our commitment to delivering hard-core gaming experiences to our community of 30 million players,” said Reloaded Games’ Chief Marketing Officer Rahul Sandil. “As the seventh game to join our ranks, we know that a game with such an irreverent attitude and solid game experience with be of interest to our players, and grow diversity of our games catalog to our player community.”
Super MNC is a free2play third-person multiplayer shooter grounded in multiplayer online battle arena format. Super MNC blends intense tactical combat, five players roles with unique unlockable skill trees, a deep metagame, and an ever-growing amount of customizations, wrapped in a tongue-in-cheek pro sports arena setting. Players select one of five game roles from the game’s huge roster of Pros and take to the field against an opposing team while having the play-by-play judged by hilarious sportscasters and cheering, or jeering, fans. Super MNC challenges players to have equal-parts twitch-combat skills and strategic tactical thinking thanks in part to the game’s use of skill upgrades, Pros and on-field support assets. With a robust character customization system, gamers can choose the look, weapons and even the in-game taunts, thanks to the plethora of endorsements deals available to star players.
In 9AD, Teutoburg Forest was the scene of a crushing defeat for the Empire. Masterminded by Arminius, the son of a Germanic chieftain taken as a child and raised as a hostage in Rome, the battle saw his betrayal of the Roman general Varus.
Arminius united the tribes, ambushed Varus’ Legion and struck a fatal and shattering blow to the Empire’s expansion.
Teutoburg Forest features as a playable historical battle in Total War: ROME II, and demonstrates some of the game’s thrilling new features, including our true line-of-sight system, deployable battlefield technology, and our tense new style of ambush scenarios.
