From the makers of the original Voltron series, the new Voltron Force is gaining huge popularity in the US and now also in Australia.  With the second volume released to DVD on 27^th June, 2012 titled of VOLTRON FORCE: POWERS UNLOCKED (RRP $19.95), fans of the old and fans of the new will enjoy all new robot superhero adventures.

Several years after the final battle between the Voltron Force and Prince Lotor, a new evil threatens the galaxy, and the universe is once again in need of its true defender — Voltron Defender of the Universe!

Join the new cadets as a mysterious hyper-sonic Robeast challenges the Voltron Force. The cadets must also travel to Earth to finish the fight with Wade once and for all. The New Voltron Force faces its toughest challenge to date– taking on Lotor’s five predator enemies that combine to form one super Predator Robeast.

With toys and DVDs launching later this year and the series airing on ABC, this is the most exciting boys brand to be released this year.

TITLE RELEASE DETAILS:

Title: Voltron Force: Powers Unlocked (Vol. 2)

Release Date: 27^th June, 2012

No. of Discs: 1

Running Time: 154mins

RRP: $19.95

Balance that ledger and practice that toothy-grin smile for the press, Mayor, SimCity™ is coming to stores around the world in February 2013! Wait no longer, the king of all city-builders opens its gates and shows you what wonders await. Straight from E3, check out the world premiere of the first in-game SimCity screenshots and the official E3 2012 trailer, comprised of in-game footage, direct from http://www.simcity.com/en_AU

Slate Features Three Blockbuster Franchises— Call Of Duty®: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants™ And Transformers™: Fall Of Cybertron 

Sydney, Australia – June 5, 2012 – Cutting-edge innovation and experiential digital entertainment will be on display from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 5 – 7, 2012.  Highly anticipated and fan-favorite titles Call of Duty^®: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants™ and TRANSFORMERS™: FALL OF CYBERTRON lead Activision’s line-up of blockbuster titles being showcased in the South Hall, booth #647.

“The level of creativity driving video games has never been greater.  Our industry has the greatest talent in the world and E3 gives us all a chance to showcase the innovative titles that will continue to make games the leading form of entertainment today,” said Eric Hirschberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “This year’s line-up is one of our strongest, and we can’t wait for our fans to see for themselves.”

Activision’s full E3 Slate Includes:

Call of Duty: Black Ops II – The most groundbreaking and ambitious Call of Duty to date, Call of Duty: Black Ops II pushes the boundaries of the record-setting franchise and will turn the future black for everyone worldwide on November 13^th.  Set in the year 2025, Call of Duty: Black Ops II propels players into a near-future, introducing them to a fiction that is taking root in today’s headlines. Advanced weaponry, robotics and drone warfare define the battle space and challenges players to ask, “What happens when someone steals the keys” and turns our greatest strengths into our greatest weaknesses?  Strike Force Levels bring a fresh take on single-player missions, introducing players to sandbox-style gameplay and branching storylines for the first time in franchise history. With equally ambitious Zombies and multiplayer modes yet to be unveiled, Call of Duty: Black Ops II delivers the complete package, offering fans the most expansive Call of Duty experience ever.  (Developed by Treyarch for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)

Skylanders Giants – Skylanders Giants builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of the Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure™—merging the physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of cross-platform toys with “brains,” which players everywhere can magically bring to life in the world of Skylands.  Using the mystical Portal of Power®, players once again lead a team of heroic Skylanders in a new adventure to save their world. Portal Masters will journey through new areas of Skylands, encountering new enemies, solving fun puzzles, overcoming different hazards and obstacles, and finding a variety of collectable rewards and treasure.  Skylanders Giants introduces sixteen new characters to build on the magic of Skylanders Spyro’s Adventures, including super-sized giants with powers to match, as well as the new LightCore™ Skylanders that light-up in the game and in the real-world as players transport them to Skylands using the Portal of Power. Additionally, the game features new Hero Challenges, more Battle Mode gameplay, and advanced integration across console, handheld, mobile and Skylanders Universe^SM.  (Developed by Toys for Bob for Wii™, Nintendo 3DS™, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC and mobile devices; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.) 

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON – TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON allows players to experience the darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they vie for control of their dying home world.  Fans will fight through both sides of the TRANSFORMERS’ most epic battles that culminate in their legendary exodus from CYBERTRON.  With the stakes higher than ever, players will embark on an action-packed journey through massive, war-torn environments designed around each character’s unique abilities and alternate forms, including GRIMLOCK’s nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary COMBATICONS combining into the colossal BRUTICUS.  Taking the franchise’s competitive multiplayer to all-new heights, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON lets fans go head-to-head in blistering AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON matches after creating their own unique characters with the most in-depth, advanced customization ever before seen in a TRANSFORMERS game.  Additionally, High Moon Studios is announcing at E3 that they have listened to the passionate PC fans and have been working closely with fellow developer Mercenary Technology to create a PC sku that will launch day and date with the console versions on August 29 (Developed by High Moon Studios for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; rated M for all platforms by the Australian Classification Board.) 

The Amazing Spider-Man™ – Go beyond Sony Picture Entertainment’s Columbia Pictures feature film and find out what happens next in The Amazing Spider-Man video game, which brings Spider-Man’s free-roaming, web-slinging action back to New York City.  Players take on the role of a young Peter Parker discovering his new Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities, using the game’s innovative Web Rush mechanic to swing freely around Manhattan, combat a variety of criminal activities and take on classic Marvel Super Villains, such as Rhino, Iguana, Felicia Hardy and more.  Set against an original story crafted by Hollywood writer Seamus Kevin Fahey (Spartacus: Vengeance, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Battlestar Galactica) that takes place entirely after the events of the upcoming feature film, The Amazing Spider-Man video game delivers an immersive and cinematic adventure allowing players to truly harness the power of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.  (Developed by Beenox for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS; developed by Other Ocean for Nintendo DS™; rated M on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 System, rated PG on Wii and 3DS, and PG on DS by the Australian Classification Board.)

007™ Legends – Celebrating the Bond franchise’s 50^th anniversary, the latest instalment in the video game series – 007 Legends – launches gamers back through time to relive a selection of James Bond’s iconic and intense undercover missions from the popular films.  A first-of-its-kind Bond video game, 007 Legends features an original, overarching storyline tying together five classic Bond movie-inspired missions plus a sixth mission based on this year’s highly-anticipated movie – SKYFALL – which will be available post launch as free downloadable content, to offer the most diverse Bond gaming experience yet!  Delivering the action that gamers expect from a Bond game, 007 Legends equips players with state-of-the-art spy gadgets, an arsenal of weapons, and sleek vehicles as they jet off to exotic locations and utilize Bond’s unmatched combat abilities, quick wits, class and style to take down notorious villains and their brutal henchmen and perform impressive stunts.  (Developed by Eurocom for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse – Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse features an all-new original narrative which is an expansion on the popular episode, “Road to the Multiverse”, turning the outrageous world of Family Guy into an action-packed video game filled with nods to the long-running comedy.  Playing as either Stewie or Brian, each with unique abilities and weapons, players will battle their favorite Family Guy characters as they advance through ‘Multiverse’ themed levels in their pursuit to battle Stewie’s evil twin, Bertram, who has returned and is hell-bent on destroying Quahog.  Fans will also be able to team up in co-op multiplayer mode or compete against each other in competitive multiplayer levels – all with a Family Guy twist. (Developed by Heavy Iron for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)

FIFA 13 Innovations To Include New In-Game Rewards Program And New App For iPhone & iPod Touch

SYDNEY, Australia – June 5, 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that EA SPORTS™ is bringing innovations to EA SPORTS Football Club that will elevate its role as football’s social network, and drive a deeper connection for millions of fans to the world’s sport, their friends and their favorite club when FIFA 13 launches this fall. A new rewards program introduced into FIFA 13 will enhance the experience for members of EA SPORTS Football Club, and a new EA SPORTS Football Club app for iPhone® and iPod® touch will keep the fans connected to their FIFA experiences and to their friends. Plus, the forthcoming FIFA 13 for iPhone, iPad®, iPod touch and later this year on Android, will now also be connected to EA SPORTS Football Club.

“We connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club,” said Matt Bilbey, General Manager and Vice President of Football, EA SPORTS. “We’ve had a transformative year operating as a live service, connecting players to real-world football events with fresh, new content, enabling them to support their favourite club, and allowing them to connect and compete with their friends. This year with the launch of FIFA 13, we are going to reward our fans for their support, offer in-game incentives to keep them playing longer and all season long, and provide new ways for fans to stay connected to our game across multiple devices and platforms.”

This year within EA SPORTS Football Club, returning FIFA 12 players will carry their Football Club Level and XP into FIFA 13 so their season starts as strong as it finishes. They’ll also receive a special bonus in the new EA SPORTS Football Club Catalogue. Everything within FIFA 13, and against friends, is measured in a meaningful way. Every match matters, all season long, and fans can earn rewards for their achievements. Fans will now be earning Football Club Credits to unlock items such as kits, special celebrations, virtual pro attribute boosts, Career Mode super scout credits, FIFA 13 Ultimate Team coin boosts, and extra matches in Head-to-Head Seasons mode from the Catalogue. Plus, fans can build their status among the massive FIFA online community as they climb 100 levels.
For the first time, players will be able to directly share their FIFA experience with their friends on Facebook through EA SPORTS Football Club. Fans will be able to share custom messages with friends and publish their recent news, including games won, players signed, or items redeemed in the Catalogue, directly from their console.

The new EA SPORTS Football Club app will keep fans connected to FIFA anywhere, anytime. At launch, fans will have access to their EA SPORTS Football Club identity and friends, and the app will extend the FIFA 13 Ultimate Team console experience. Through the app, fans will be able to search the live auctions and bid to win new players for building their ultimate team of the world’s best players in FIFA 13.

For the millions of fans who play FIFA on the go, FIFA 13 on iPad and iPhone will enable players to earn rewards, level up, enjoy live challenges, and connect with friends through one common Football Club identity. The same Football Club features will be coming to Android later in the year.

FIFA 13 captures all the drama and unpredictability of real-world football. The game creates a true battle for possession across the entire pitch and delivers freedom and creativity in attack. FIFA 13 features five breakthrough gameplay innovations which revolutionize artificial intelligence, dribbling, ball control and physical play, as well as engaging online features and live services.  This year marks the largest and deepest game in FIFA franchise history. A FIFA 13 trailer, screenshots and fact sheet are available at www.ea-anz-press.com
FIFA 13 will be available in stores world-wide this fall for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system with PlayStation Move support, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system with Kinect™, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Wii™, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo 3DS™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, as well as on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android. The game has not yet been rated.

Join more than nine million fans in the EA SPORTS football community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa

A connected third-person action RPG for Xbox LIVE® 

Kirkland, Wash. – June 5th, 2012 – The developers of the hit franchise Toy Soldiers are pleased to announce their next innovative IP, Ascend: New Gods.

Backstory:

An ancient prophecy foretold that once the reign of the Titans had come to an end, one of the Three Gods would claim dominion over their brethren and rise to a position of ultimate power. That time has come, and now your god needs a champion. Will you rise to the challenge?

Features:

• Ultimate Prestige:  Pledge your loyalty to one of the Three Gods – the chaotic goddess of darkness, the zealous god of light or the manipulative lord of the void – and pillage the land on their behalf. As you crush your enemies and spread your deity’s influence, other players will kneel before your rule.
• ·        Parallel Multiplayer: Play with AND against other gamers as you each journey through your own private yet parallel paths to Ascension.
• Ascend: The largest rewards require the ultimate sacrifice-your character! But all is not lost, as each life dedicated to your god brings new abilities that help shape you into the ultimate Caos warrior.
• Third-Person Action RPG: Behold the world as it changes dynamically beneath your feet, bowing to your growing power. As you discover the secret of defeating the Titans and secure your god’s dominion over the world, you’ll claim your place as a legend.
• A Truly Connected Experience:  Ascend: New Gods offers unprecedented connectivity across mobile and console Xbox LIVE platforms. Wage war against Xbox 360 players from your mobile phone, gain power and prestige, and transfer it all to your console – anywhere, anytime.

“We’ve also been exploring alternative business models for Ascend, and are really excited to have the opportunity to bring something new to Xbox LIVE,” says D.R. Albright III, President and Creative Director of Signal Studios. “Ascend’s combination of parallel online action and real-time connected gameplay creates an entirely unique single-player experience where you can affect other players’ worlds, and they can affect yours.”

Signal Studios will be at E3 in Los Angeles, CA June 5^th-7^th, booth 4100. Stop by to check out Ascend: New Gods, meet the developers, and grab some schwag!

About Signal Studios

Signal Studios is an independent video game development company formed in early 2008. Based in Kirkland, WA, Signal Studios is the creator of the hit original franchise, Toy Soldiers. The company is currently working on multiple new IPs across current and next generation platforms. Additional information about Signal can be obtained through the Signal Studios website at www.signalstudios.net 

Ascend:

WWW: http://ascendgame.com

Brother Mobile Solutions Introduces Innovative RJ Mobile Printers
Advanced Technology Delivers Fast Print Speeds, Guaranteed Durability, and Versatile Functionality

•    Bluetooth® technology or WiFi wireless connectivity, with enterprise WLAN security
•    World’s fastest print speed (mobile printers) at 127mm per second
•    Wide 102mm print
•    Tough and durable construction: IP54 certified and 1.8M drop test means water, dust or drops won’t affect the printer’s operation.
•    Low maintenance costs. With direct thermal technology, the only consumable is paper or label, with no need for ink or toner.
•    Industry standard up to 203 DPI resolution – ensures compatibility with existing mobile applications.
•    Targeted for field service and sales, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and public safety markets.

Sydney, Australia – 5th June 2012 – Already earning an impressive reputation in the mobile printing space with PocketJet™ and MPrint™ devices, Brother introduces the RJ Series of mobile thermal printers to bolster their line-up.  Able to print up to 102mm wide, the printers uses cost-effective paper or label rolls and can be connected via USB, Serial, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.  At a fast print speed of 127 mm per second, the range is a brilliant solution for companies looking for a way to print receipts, tickets, quotes, invoices or labels on the go.

The list of ways to apply the versatile RJ series to the workplace is endless; imagine what it can do to improve efficiency. In logistics, it can streamline sales orders and confirmations and produce customer invoices or delivery receipts. Field sales and service personnel are able to print receipts and process transactions with the RJ. A warehouse can use labels on parcels or organise boxes to make picking and sorting easier. In healthcare medical staff can print critical labels wherever they are. A parking inspector can print violations, a Police Officer can issue fines, notices or accident reports on-the-spot.

The RJ series earns its name thanks to a tough construction with IP54 certification giving it 1.8M drop protection and resistance to water and dust.  The lightweight ergonomic design makes it comfortable to carry, easy to load and simple to use.  The intuitive interface controls are logically placed to maximise efficient usage.

Unlike conventional printers, the thermal printing technology used in the RJ series requires no toner or ink. This makes maintenance costs quite low as the only consumable required is the paper itself.  It also has a high memory capacity to allow for a larger print buffer for increased throughput and more memory to store optional fonts. While it already has a large number of resident fonts pre-installed, Brother also offers a wide range of additional fonts to download and install.

The RJ series also has support from major linear and 2D barcodes ensuring compatibility with the latest technology for new applications and supports the industry standard print resolution of 203dpi.

“The use of mobile technology has been on the rise as businesses deploy mobile solutions to help become more productive, lower operating costs, gain a competitive advantage and service customers more effectively,” said Aylin Dincsoy, Marketing Manager, Electronic Stationery of Brother International Australia. “Our RJ series of mobile printers were specifically designed after listening closely to the needs and concerns of both current and potential clients to help them meet and surpass each of these goals.”

The RJ mobile printers are available in two models, the RJ-4030 with USB, Serial and Bluetooth® technology interfaces and the RJ-4040 with USB, Serial and Wi-Fi interfaces.
Each model uses the proven and reliable direct thermal printing technology, which provides several benefits, including: Low maintenance costs; higher reliability than other technologies due to fewer moving parts; quiet printing; and the ability to use the printer in just about any orientation. Available optional accessories include a magnetic card reader, vehicle mount, vehicle chargers, 4-bay battery charger, AC adapter, weather case, shoulder strap and in-vehicle adapter.

Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer: Brother International Australia
Product: RJ-4030, RJ-4040 Mobile Printers
Recommended Retail Price: $1099 for the RJ-4030. $1199 for the RJ-4040
Website: http://www.brother.com.au/
Availability: Available from authorised Brother dealers and distributors.

About Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd
With over 100 years in operation, Brother International is a leading global manufacturer of laser printers, label printers, Multi-Function Centres®, fax machines, P-touch electronic labellers, typewriters and sewing machines. A specialist in its product lines, Brother combines customer satisfaction and comprehensive measures for environmental conservation, to manufacture innovative, reliable and practical products to enhance the consumer’s lifestyle.
Brother Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries, which was founded in 1908 in Japan. Brother Australia was established in 1977, with a head office located in Sydney and State offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

About Brother Earth
Brother Earth is Brother’s commitment to play a part in building a society with better sustainable development. By clicking on the Brother Earth site you can determine how funds are allocated and play a part in contributing to a variety of global environmental protection activities.
Give your click at http://www.brotherearth.com.

Rockstar Games is pleased to present the 39th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic on Father’s Day, June 17 at Marcus Garvey Park in New York City (121st Street and Fifth Avenue). The historic community event provides a unique opportunity for cyclists from all levels and age groups to converge on the streets of Harlem in a day-long celebration of cycling filled with competitive, high-speed racing; music, food; and family entertainment.

After continued support and recognition on the professional circuit, the David Walker Memorial Race, the highlight of the festival for all cycling enthusiasts, has been awarded national status and is one of only four races nationwide named to the two national criterium – or short course – racing calendars for 2012. Some of the world’s finest professional riders including Tour De France winner Leo Van Bon will be taking part in what promises to be an outstanding sporting event. The race will be televised live on NYC Life TV, Channel 25 in New York City, and streamed live online – further details to follow.

“The Skyscraper is a perfect example of a strong USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar event” said Micah Rice, USA Cycling Managing Director of National Events. “As a stop on both USA Cycling’s National Criterium Calendar and the dynamic USA CRITS calendar, the professional men’s race will attract some of world’s finest racing talent for an unparalleled display of speed, power and skill on the iconic streets of Harlem.”

“I am excited that the USA CRITS Series is coming to New York City as a part of a great American tradition on Father’s Day,” stated USA CRITS founder Gene Dixon “As the longest running event on the series, there is no better place to define the sport of criterium racing.”

Founded in 1973 by David Walker, a Community Affairs Officer with NYPD’s 25th Precinct, the Skyscraper was designed to attract children to a cycling safety program through the excitement of professional racing, and to offer amateur riders a chance to race in a beautiful urban setting. Mr. Walker’s vision continues with Bike New York’s Learn to Ride program, which will be available, at no charge, to children from 1:00 to 3:00PM during the amateur races. Additionally, a BMX stunt show will take place, including BMX racing instruction for children.

Registration opens at 11AM on Father’s Day followed by a series of children’s and amateur races starting the day’s festivities at noon. Race winners will be going home with new bicycles – another David Walker tradition honored by the event. The day will conclude with the prestigious David Walker Memorial Race.

11AM – Registration opens for Kids, Amateur, Pro races

12PM – Kid’s sprints and lap races begin

12:30PM – BMX stunt show begins with performances throughout the day and BMX classes for children

1 – 3PM – Bike New York’s Learn to Ride program

1PM – Amateur races featuring various men’s and women’s categories and events

3:55PM – Call to line for pro racers

4PM – Skyscraper NCC and USA Crits event – David Walker Memorial Race

The Skyscraper is, above all, a community cycling festival, with fixed gear races, children’s events, great food and music, and some of the most spectacular, professional racing to be seen anywhere. We’re extremely proud to be sponsoring the event for the fourth year in a row and members of the Rockstar Games team will be on-hand with Rockstar-branded merchandise to give away near the start and finish lines.

For more details on the event, check out their official site at http://www.skyscraperclassic.com.

Show Your National Pride Online With Early Access to Global Warfighters and Weapons in Multiplayer

SYDNEY, Australia. – June 5, 2012 – Get ready to represent your nation and become a global warfighter online. Today Danger Close™ Games, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio revealed the bonus* pre-order items for Medal of Honor™ Warfighter Limited Edition.Fans that step up to global Tier 1 will have an arsenal of additional content available from day one, when pre-ordering Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition at select retailers. Inspired by the spirit of international competition in sports, Medal of Honor Warfighter lets players experience their national pride online, playing as their country’s Elite Special Operations Units on the multiplayer battlefield. This groundbreaking move gives players a window into the look and style of 12 Tier 1 units from 10 different nations around the world. Medal of Honor Warfighter also introduces a new mode where the world’s best-of-the-best warriors go head-to-head in combat including the Polish GROM, Canadian JTF2, Australian SASR, U.S. Navy SEAL, U.S. SFOD-D and the Russian Spetsnaz Alfa Group.

Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition includes an early unlock of U.S. SEAL Team Sniper equipped with the McMillan TAC-300. SEAL Snipers are universally feared for their innate ability to stalk, target and then peel apart the enemy from extreme distances while in total concealment. Combined with the lethality and surgical precision of the McMillan TAC-300, SEAL Snipers have a devastating and demoralizing effect on those who attempt to engage them.
In addition to the Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition, players who pre-order through select retailers will also unlock specialty content including:

·         Medal of Honor Warfighter SFOD-D Pointman Pack – Gamers will unlock early the U.S. SFOD-D Point Man right when they hit the online battlefield. SFOD-D is known for speed, surprise and violence of action. The Point Man exemplifies this by assuming the inherent danger of placing himself in the first and most exposed position yet mitigates his risk with rapid speed, agility and extreme operational awareness.
·         Medal of Honor Warfighter Trijicon Optics 3 Pack – The Trijicon Optics 3 bundle unlocks three optics for the Heckler & Koch HK416 assault rifle, which includes the Trijicon ACOG, SRS Reflex and RMR, preparing Operators for any engagement. Trijicon’s wide range of brilliant aiming solutions fulfill the Operator’s need for both magnified, self-luminous tactical sights as well as red dot reflex sights that enhance target identification to increase hit probability in both extended-range and close quarter engagements.
·         Medal of Honor Warfighter British SAS Spec Ops Pack – Available via Origin.com, the British SAS Spec Ops packs provides PC gamers with an early unlock of the British SAS Spec Ops. The SAS have served as the model for modern Special Operations around the world and have been operating in covert, low visibility roles in non-permissive environments for decades. The SAS are experts in tradecraft acquired through extensive field experience in special reconnaissance, sabotage, snatch and grab and ambush often penetrating their targets completely undetected.
·         Medal of Honor Warfighter Digital Deluxe Pack – PC Gamers who pre-order the PC Digital Deluxe pack will receive all content from the British SAS Spec Ops pack as well as the Russian Spetsnaz Alfa Group Heavy Gunner. The Spetsnaz utilize and employ heavy weaponry more often than most Special Operations units. They see fire superiority as a priority in any engagement and therefore excel at suppression tactics, covering fire and support for their comrades. PC Digital Deluxe owners will also receive the digital game soundtrack for Medal of Honor Warfighter.

Participating retailers may vary. For more information on pre-order item availability, please visit www.medalofhonor.com/special-offers.
Medal of Honor Warfighter delivers this year’s most authentic military shooter experience. The game was written by U.S. Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas and is inspired by real world events. From rescuing hostages in Abu Sayyaf’s stronghold in the Philippines to assaulting Al-Shabaab’s “Pirate Town” on the Somali Coast, Medal of Honor Warfighter puts players in the boots of today’s most highly trained and skilled warriors to experience missions that have a dotted line to real world terrorist threats. This is Tier 1 on a global scale, featuring real world hotspots in the single-player campaign and introducing international Tier 1 Operators in multiplayer.

Medal of Honor Warfighter will be available in Australia on October 25, 2012 and in New Zealand on October 26, 2012 for the Xbox 360^®video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, and PC. For more information on Medal of Honor Warfighter, please visit http://www.medalofhonor.com/en_AU. For the latest news on Medal of Honor Warfighter please visit www.facebook.com/medalofhonor or follow us on Twitter™ at www.twitter.com/medalofhonor.

15 Million Battlefield 3 Players Ready to Enlist For Early Access To All Battlefield 3 Digital Expansion Packs, Exclusive In-Game Items And Enhanced Battlelog Features For $59.99 AUD

SYDNEY, Australia. – June 5, 2012 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, is going above and beyond the call by expanding the Battlefield 3™ experience and enhancing the free Battlelog™ social network with the addition of a companion “Premium” membership. The studio today unveiled Battlefield 3 Premium, an innovative new offering that includes five digital expansion packs including Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand, Battlefield 3: Close Quarters, Battlefield 3: Armored Kill, Battlefield 3: End Game and the newly announced Battlefield 3: Aftermath. These themed digital expansion packs introduce a massive amount of content including 20 new maps and weapons, four game modes, new soldier and weapon camos and much more. By upgrading to Battlefield 3 Premium gamers receive all five digital expansion packs for $59.99, ($49.99AUD on Origin) a $25 savings over purchasing each expansion pack separately, and will also receive exclusive in-game items, deeper personalization options, and advanced features making for the ultimate Battlefield 3 experience. Topping off the opportunity, Battlefield 3  Premium members will benefit from exclusive early access to all Battlefield 3 digital expansion packs starting today with Battlefield 3: Close Quarters on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

“Battlefield 3 is the most physical, dynamic and progressive shooter experience on the market. At DICE, we are dedicated to connecting our fans around the world, nurturing their competitive spirit and delivering new content that exceeds their every expectation. That is what Battlefield 3 Premium is designed to do,” said Patrick Bach, Executive Producer, Battlefield 3. “Battlefield 3 Premium gives our fans a massive amount of gameplay, early access and exclusive offerings at an incredible price. The sheer amount of brand new themed content available in Battlefield 3 Premium is staggering. We’re rolling out the red carpet and giving Battlefield 3 gamers the VIP treatment they deserve.”

ALL EXISTING BATTLEFIELD 3 BATTLELOG FEATURES REMAIN FREE INCLUDING:

• Live stats tracker
• Ability to form and customize Platoons
• Browse leaderboards
• Access to the Com Center and Battle Feed
  Battlefield 3 Premium EXPANDS the experience by adding : TWO WEEKS EARLY ACCESS TO ALL DIGITAL EXPANSION PACKS

1. Battlefield 3: Back To Karkand – Four of the most beloved Battlefield 2™maps all fully re-imagined utilizing the power of the Frostbite™ 2 engine. Available now.
2. Battlefield 3: Close Quarters –Intense, infantry-only theatre of war. Available today.
3. Battlefield 3: Armored Kill – All-out vehicle warfare coming September 2012.
4. Battlefield 3: Aftermath – Coming December 2012.
5. Battlefield 3: End Game – Coming March 2013.

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Release Schedule:

STAND OUT WITH EXCLUSIVE IN-GAME ITEMS Get recognition and stand out with unique in-game items including the one-of-a-kind ACB-90 knife and a set of Battlefield 3 Premium dog tags. Players can further customize their experience with new exclusive soldier camos, weapon camos and unique Assignments.

ACCESS POWERFUL FEATURES With Battlefield 3 Premium players have the unique chance to reset their Score/Minute,
Kills/Deaths, Win/Losses and stats if they want a fresh start with their multiplayer soldier. To further recognize their status, players will receive queue priority, more decals for their Platoon emblems, and the ability to save their favorite Battle Reports.
JOIN UNIQUE EVENTS Rank up faster with exclusive Double XP weekends and take part in unique events.

GET STRATEGY GUIDES & VIDEOS Watch videos with playing tips straight from DICE, access a set of deep strategy guides, and get exclusive sneak peeks from upcoming expansion packs.

Battlefield 3 Premium is available on the PlayStation® Network and for PC at Origin.com for $79.99 and $49.99 respectively, as well as for 4000 MS points on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. Gamers eager to jump into the Battlefield action can own Battlefield 3 Premium today, available at http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield3/1/premium.

All Battlefield 3 digital expansion packs will be available individually for $23.95 on the PlayStation Network and on PC at Orgin.com, or for 1200 MS Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Battlefield 3 is among the fastest selling titles in EA’s history, selling more than 15M units since release. Lauded by game critics worldwide for its compelling single player campaign, intense co-op missions and its addictive and world-class multiplayer, Battlefield 3 has won more than 130 awards globally.

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