Trion Worlds today released the latest gameplay trailer for massive real-time strategy game, End of Nations™, the upcoming high-octane online free-to-play PC title slated to enter closed beta soon. The new trailer highlights the heroic Liberation Front, one of two playable factions in the fast-paced strategy title.

The Liberation Front, whose core values are truth, freedom, and justice is comprised of two distinct classes that help players shape their role in the massive battle for global domination. The first is  the heavy-hitting Spartan Class, which specializes in weighty vehicles such as tanks and other infantry units with high defences and high damage output.  The second is  the Patriot Class whose specialty is multi-role support units with excellent support mechanics and recovery powers.

The Liberation Front preview trailer (available for download below) highlights some of the key units players can select and customise when building their company before joining the battle.

Like Darksiders on Facebook to Unlock Free Avatar T-shirt. 

Melbourne, VIC. Apr 26, 2012 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today launched a premium Avatar collection for Darksiders^® II on the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The Xbox 360^® Darksiders II Avatar Collection features a broad selection of different items to customize your Avatar’s appearance ranging from full armor sets to animated props and clothing. Prices range from 80 to 400 Microsoft Points an item. A premium collection for the Playstation^®3 is expected to be released at a later date.

To celebrate the launch of the Darksiders II Avatar Collection THQ will be giving away a free Xbox LIVE Avatar t-shirt featuring a design by game Creative Director Joe Mad while stocks last. To find out how to claim your Avatar t-shirt visit the Darksiders II Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Darksiders.

Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing commented: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate the release of the Premium Avatar collection for Darksiders II by rewarding our community with a free Avatar T-shirt.”

Fans of the game can still pre-order copies of the Darksiders^® II Collector’s Edition while supplies last. This ultimate package includes the Limited Edition version of the game as well as a life-sized replica Death Mask with display stand, a unique in-game Shadow of Death armor and scythe set with enhanced stats, a digital copy of the Darksiders II sound-track and a hard-cover Darksiders II art book. The Collector’s Edition will be available in limited quantities as a pre-order item only and is anticipated to sell for around $99 USD. 

Darksiders II follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.

For full information on the Collector’s Edition, Limited Edition and pre-order bonuses available for Darksiders II check out the Pre-order tab on www.facebook.com/Darksiders

Darksiders II is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012 with a WiiU™ version coming at a later date, for more information check www.Darksiders.com.

Skype, available for download via PlayStation®Network, marks the first time video calling has been available on PlayStation 

Sydney, 26 April 2012 – Skype announced today that Skype video calling is now available on PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system (PS Vita), expanding Skype video calling capabilities to a mobile gaming device for the first time. PS Vita system, which launched in early 2012, will offer video calling capabilities and voice calling on both the Wi-Fi and 3G models*. PS Vita system users can download the application for free from the “Social” category of the PlayStation®Store across PAL territories.

“Our users appreciate being able to access Skype features wherever and whenever they choose,” said Manrique Brenes, senior director of emerging opportunities at Skype.   “With the launch of Skype for PS Vita, we are taking another step towards our ultimate goal of making Skype video calling available on every platform, all over the world, and meeting the demands of existing PlayStation users to offer video on a gaming console.”

Skype on PS Vita system runs in “background mode” for users while gaming or using other applications** and users have the capability to “pause” a game, conduct a call and then return to their previous activity.  Additionally, PS Vita system features both front and rear facing cameras, which allows users to switch back and forth between the two during a Skype call. This is a great benefit of never missing a call even when playing a game or using another app.

PS Vita system is available for $349.95 (RRP) for Wi-Fi and $449.95 (RRP) for Wi-Fi/3G models.  The device is also equipped with a 5” OLED screen (touchscreen), rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, two cameras and a built in microphone.

For more information on Skype for PS Vita, http://au.playstation.com/psvita  or please visit skype.com

Bitdefender Power Tune-Up emerges from beta to optimise your Android for free 

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – April 26, 2012 – After successful worldwide beta testing, Bitdefender has launched Power Tune-Up, a free app to maximise the performance of your Android while sparing precious battery power and controlling data traffic.

Power Tune-Up, the latest creation of cutting-edge antivirus provider Bitdefender, keeps Android users from reaching data traffic limits through notices and thresholds, frees up space to maximise performance and lets you keep on communicating with its Battery Saver option.

“Bitdefender is strengthening its offering of services for mobile devices with this incredibly useful utility for Android devices,” said Alexandru Catalin Cosoi, Chief Security Researcher.  “Power Tune Up does a great job, while minimising CPU usage and battery impact. It’s part of the luxury fleet of Bitdefender apps for mobile devices.”

Power Tune-Up keeps you updated on the status of your battery, tweaks settings to save power, monitors data traffic volumes to make sure you always know where your limit is, and frees up space from internal memory as well as internal and external SD cards. In short, it maximises performance and gives your Android a longer, more worry-free day.

Power Tune-Up, fine-tuned in testing since February by beta testers from Brazil to the US to India to Russia to the UK and elsewhere, is available in English and Portuguese and will soon be adapted to Spanish, German, French and Romanian.

For a full description of the advantages and options of Power Tune-Up, visit

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitdefender.tuneup.

Sendai Clan Pack awarded upon completion of Total War Battles: Shogun™

Thursday 26^th April 2012 – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today announced that, upon completing Total War Battles: Shogun™ for IOS devices, players will gain access to the Sendai Clan-Pack for use in Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of The Samurai™, the latest instalment in the award-winning PC Strategy series from The Creative Assembly.

Total War Battles: Shogun™ is the first Total War™ title for IOS, and follows the story of a bereaved young samurai whose hot-headed thirst for revenge quickly embroils him in a war for control of the Shogunate. Players will direct his campaign across Japan in a series of real-time battles, unlocking buildings and units, and upgrading favoured troops as they progress.

Upon completion of the main campaign game, players will be awarded with a key-code that can be used via Steam to download the Sendai Clan Pack for Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of The Samurai™.

The domain of Sendai was fiercely loyal to the incumbent Tokugawa Shogunate, and an important player in the Boshin war depicted in Fall of The Samurai. A noble people, the Sendai endured the ages of turmoil to emerge as respected tacticians and sublime diplomats.

Players who begin Fall of The Samurai using the Sendai can take advantage of their following unique faction traits:

• Tolerance (-3 unhappiness from differences of allegiance)
• Tact (+10 to diplomatic relations)
• Siegecraft (2-turn reduction to surrender time when besieging castles)
• Respect (-1 to resistance to occupation across all provinces)

In addition, Total War Battles: Shogun™ will shortly be updated to include a new skirmish mode. This mode allows players to choose a difficulty level and head straight into the action against the AI on specific maps. The full roster of units from the campaign game is immediately available, and new legendary units can be deployed to help turn the tide of battle.

Total War Battles: Shogun™ is available now on the iTunes App Store for iOS devices, and will soon be available for selected Android devices via the Google Play Store.

The time is nearly upon us to take up arms and defend the realm of Sanctuary from the demonic hordes, but as any Demon Hunter knows, the essence of combat is preparation, and knowing is half the battle. While heroic adventurers hailing from Australia and New Zealand can purchase a copy of Diablo III directly from www.diablo.com, they can also pick up the game at their favourite retailer on Tuesday, May 15^th beginning at 9 AM local time. (9 AM NZST/9 AM AEST/9 AM ACST/9 AM AWST)

For a handy reference, the game servers will go live at:

New Zealand Standard Time: 7:00 PM

Australian Eastern Standard Time: 5:00 PM

Australian Central Standard Time: 4:30 PM

Australian Western Standard Time: 3:00 PM

So settle into a chair at the Slaughtered Calf Inn, pour a mug of mead and await the coming apocalypse. Justice will fall upon the world of men.

SYDNEY, Australia — 25 April, 2012—Apple® today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 11 June through 15 June at San Francisco’s Moscone West. At this year’s five-day conference, developers will learn about the future of iOS and OS X®, allowing them to build incredible new apps. WWDC will also feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers as well as the popular Apple Design Awards, a showcase of the most outstanding apps from the past year.

“We have a great WWDC planned this year and can’t wait to share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The iOS platform has created an entirely new industry with fantastic opportunities for developers around the world.”

Developers will be able to explore the latest innovations, features and capabilities of iOS and OS X Mountain Lion and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance, quality and design of their apps. Developers can even bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers, applying development techniques and best-practices to enhance their apps.

Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2012 include:

• more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies;
• 100 hands-on labs staffed by more than 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps;
• the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers from around the world—last year more than 60 countries were represented;
• engaging and inspirational lunchtime sessions with leading minds and influencers from the worlds of technology, science and entertainment; and
• Apple Design Awards which recognise iPhone®, iPad® and Mac® apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.

Please go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc) to purchase tickets, as well as for updates and more information.

Developers who are unable to attend this year’s conference can access and watch all technical sessions from the Apple Developer website (developer.apple.com/videos) as soon as they are posted for free.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.