ACTION MAN: X FACTOR

Get ready for the re-release of the children’s show ACTION MAN: X FACTOR to DVD on 27^th June, 2012 (RRP $19.95).  Based on the 1990’s Hasbro version of the toy line this animation stars Action Man, a member of an elite multinational task force who is trying to unlock the mystery of his past.

Extreme sports athlete Alex Mann possessed a unique ability known as the AMP (Advanced Macro Probability) Factor, enabling him to instantly analyse a dangerous situation and take the best possible course of action.  The evil Dr. X seeks to exploit this ability to help him take over the world. Action Man hits the screen with his team to battle the evil Dr. X and his minions.  With a combination of live action and animation, this retro classic will continue to be a hit for many years to come.

TITLE RELEASE DETAILS:

Title: Action Man: X Factor

Release Date: 27^th June, 2012

No. of Discs: 2

Running Time: 390mins

RRP: $19.95 

SUPER MARIO BROS SUPER SHOW: ALL STEAMED UP

THE SUPER MARIO BROS SUPER SHOW: ALL STEAMED UP™ features Mario™, his brother Luigi™, Princess Toadstool, and her advisor, Toad™. Follow the adventures of the intrepid team as they save world after world from the clutches of the sinister Bowser™ Koopa and his band of Goombas, Troopas, and other villains from the video game series. The show also features live action segments starring Captain Lou Albano and Danny Wells, the voices of Mario and Luigi.

TITLE RELEASE DETAILS:

Title: Super Mario Bros Super Show: All Steamed Up

Release Date: 27^th June, 2012

No. of Discs: 2

Running Time: 368mins

RRP: $19.95 

MARSUPILAMI: JUNGLE ADVENTURES

HOUBA, HOUBA! Join the most hilarious and irresistible hero on a reckless journey through the jungle. The Marsupilami is overjoyed to become a new father! But his joy is short-lived, after the first two eggs hatch, the third is stolen! Join The Marsupilami and his new family on all their wacky adventures as they make new friends, save the jungle from bulldozers, help the Palombian Olympic team obtain victory and all the while looking after three young children!

TITLE RELEASE DETAILS:

Title: Marsupilami: Jungle Adventures

Release Date: 27^th June, 2012

No. of Discs: 2

Running Time: 338mins

RRP: $19.95 

SONIC UNDERGROUND: ROCK ON

Over the years, the popularity of Sonic the hedgehog has continued to grow and with the release of the animated series SONIC UNDERGROUND: ROCK ON to DVD on 27^th June, 2012 fans of the show will be itching to get their own copy (RRP $19.95).

In this release, Queen Aleena of Mobius gives birth to triplets: Sonic, the world famous blue hedgehog; the green, punk haired Manic, and the pink, fashion conscious Sonia. As a deadly fate is predicted for the young hedgehogs, Aleena separates the triplets to protect them. Meanwhile, the evil Dr. Robotnik has gained control of Mobius, and threatens the population with being ‘roboticised’. Sonic, Sonia and Manic search for their mother while being pursued by two of Robotniks bounty hunters, Sleet and Dingo and an army of menacing SWATbots. Sonic, Sonia and Manic form a rock band called SONIC UNDERGROUND and lead the rebellion against Robotnik.  The resistance begins on Sonic Underground!

TITLE RELEASE DETAILS:

Title: Sonic Underground: Rock On

Release Date: 27^th June, 2012

No. of Discs: 2

Running Time: 368mins

RRP: $19.95

SYDNEY — June 5, 2012 — Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® revealed Rayman Legends®, a brand new platforming adventure with innovative social functionality. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Rayman Legends will be available on Nintendo’s Wii U™ system.

“The combinations of new controls and original game styles that the Nintendo Wii Umakes possible really inspiredthe creative ambition of the team working on Rayman Legends,” said Michel Ancel, creative director at Ubisoft. ”Rayman Legends expands upon what everyone loves about Rayman’s world, and adds new ways of playing together that will make it the most collaborative and fun game in the franchise.”

Rayman Legends is the follow-up to last year’s highly-acclaimed Rayman Origins®. Legends uses the innovative new controller to explore fresh multiplayer gameplay experiences and expand beyond the traditional platform games. Players use the new controller to discover new ways to navigate through the game with touch–based gameplay to take out enemies or clear paths and gyroscope technology to manipulate and rotate platforms. The new controller also allows you to continue the adventure of Rayman and his friends on the controller screen even while the television is off.

Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are back to embark on a new fantasy adventure through a series of legendary worlds with new environments, characters and enemies. Rayman Legends features a variety of uniquely-themed levels including several musical maps intricately set to creative soundtracks and a spooky medieval theme. Players can also connect online with friends through a variety of challenges to test their skill and speed, and see where they rank on the worldwide leaderboards.

Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack.  The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers behind the UbiArt framework has also returned with an advanced engine to include multi-dimensional gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman Legends to the next level.

World’s Premier Dance Game is Back On All Motion-Gaming Platforms, Including the New Nintendo Wii U^TM 

SYDNEY – June 5, 2012 – Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft^® announced the development of Just Dance 4^®, the latest installment in the world’s No. 1* dance game franchise. Just Dance 4 will be released worldwide early October 2012 on the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Microsoft Kinect™ for Xbox 360^® and Sony PlayStation^® Move for PlayStation^® 3 computer entertainment system. The game also will be released on the Wii U^TM system from Nintendo during its launch window.

With more than 30 million games sold to date, the Just Dance franchise is a pop-culture phenomenon that is enjoyed by fans all over the globe. Just Dance 3 sold more than 10 million copies in less than eight months and Just Dance for the Nintendo Wii™ sold more than 850,000 copies in Korea and Japan, making Just Dance one of the rare video game brands to achieve success in both Eastern and Western countries. On a global level, the dance game genre was the sixth largest of 2011, growing 66 percent from 2010, with two Just Dance titles nabbing spots in the top 10 best-selling games of the year. 

“Just Dance continues to be the game of choice for consumers around the world looking for games with great music and fun dance moves,” Geoffroy Sardin, chief sales and marketing officer – Europe, Middle East & Asia, at Ubisoft “This year, Just Dance 4 will once again bring family and friends together for moments of shared enjoyment and laughter. The party will be bigger than ever thanks to an epic track list, more interactive game modes and an expanded Just Sweat feature.”

Just Dance 4 features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart-topping Billboard hits to classic dance party tracks. Whether it’s pop, Hip-Hop, rock, R&B, country or funk, there is something for everyone. Confirmed tracks for Just Dance 4 include:

• Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
• Disturbia – Rihanna
• Good Feeling – Flo Rida
• Maneater – Nelly Furtado
• Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 ft.  Christina Aguilera
• Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
• Rock Lobster– The B-52’s
• So What – P!nk
• Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
• You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White
• What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
• Wild Wild West – Will Smith

Just Dance 4 also includes an array of fresh new features and game modes, including:

• Battle Mode: In the all-new Battle Mode, friends go head to head with each other in six rounds of dance battles. During the battle, the choreography and music changes in real time, depending on who is currently winning or losing. The ultimate winner gets bragging rights until the next dance battle!
• Alternate Choreographies: Players have the chance to unlock alternative dance routines for some of their favorite tracks. They can opt for a more challenging, faster-paced routine or more outlandish choreography, depending on their mood.
• Expanded Just Sweat Mode: The popular Just Sweat mode gets a major upgrade with new workout sessions, personalized programs and a calorie counter to track your workout intensity. With Just Sweat, players stay fit while having fun – it’s exercise in disguise!
• Nintendo Wii U-exclusive Features: The Wii U version introduces up to 5-player gameplay with an exclusive Puppet Master Mode. The Puppet Master Mode allows the player operating the new Wii U GamePad to switch dance routines that are being performed by the four other players in real-time. In this mode, the operator has the power to create choreographies and choose playlists for the other players to follow. In addition, the operator also has the ability to write on-screen live dedications and take pictures and videos of the best dance moments to share online!

For the latest information on Just Dance 4, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow us on Twitter and use hashtag #justdance4.

Game Introduces the First Full Assassin’s Creed Experience on a Handheld Device 

SYDNEY – June 5, 2012 – Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be released on October 31 exclusively for PlayStation^® Vita, bringing the full Assassin’s Creed experience to a handheld device for the first time.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation includes key pillars of the franchise that fans of the series know and love, including combat, free-roaming navigation and a rich story full of intrigue and twists, delivering a true Assassin’s Creed experience to PS Vita.

Gamers play as the series’ first female protagonist, Aveline. A woman of conviction, Aveline is fighting for freedom in 18^th century New Orleans – a city on the brink of a rebellion as the Spanish Empire imposes its new rule.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation also features PS Vita-specific controls, making the most of the system’s front and rear touch panels, cameras and gyroscope. These include distinctive combat, character interaction, deciphering and traversal controls – all delivering an immersive handheld Assassin’s Creed experience. Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will also bring a unique multiplayer experience to the series exclusively tailored for PS Vita.

“The release of Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be the series’ most ambitious handheld offering to date,” said Geoffroy Sardin, chief sales and marketing officer – Europe, Middle East & Asia, at Ubisoft. “Combining the console-like experience with PS Vita exclusive features, Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be a leading example of what gamers should expect from a handheld experience.”

PlayStation^® fans who pick up both Assassin’s Creed III Liberation for the PS Vita and Assassin’s Creed III for PlayStation^®3 this holiday will receive exclusive content, including an in-game version of Connor’s tomahawk, an exclusive character skin, a multiplayer character and a complete upgrade of all ammunition pouches.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will launch October 31^st in stores and on PlayStation^®Network for PS Vita. For more information on Assassin’s Creed III Liberation, please visit: www.assassinscreed.com/liberation

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Two Companies Bringing Added Game Missions, Items and Bundles to PlayStation^®3 And PlayStation^® Vita 

Sydney, AUSTRALIA — June 05, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft and Sony Computer Entertainment announced a partnership to give gamers exclusive content for Assassin’s Creed III on PlayStation^®3 and for Assassin’s Creed III Liberation for PS Vita. SCE also will provide specially-priced bundles of each game for its systems.

This partnership provides PlayStation^®3 gamers exclusive access to four downloadable single-player missions at the launch of Assassin’s Creed III. Along with these missions, gamers who purchase both Assassin’s Creed III for PlayStation^® 3 and Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will receive exclusive unlockable items for Liberation, including an in-game version of Connor’s tomahawk, an exclusive character skin, a multiplayer character and a complete upgrade of all ammunition pouches.

In addition, Assassin’s Creed III will launch in a bundle with a PlayStation^®3 and Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be bundled with both Wi-Fi and 3G versions of PS Vita.

Both Assassin’s Creed III for PlayStation^®3 and Assassin’s Creed III Liberation for PS Vita are scheduled to be released on October 31, 2012.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed III, please visit the Assassin’s Creed Official Website: http://www.assassinscreed.com

SYDNEY – June 5, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced that ShootMania Storm, the online PC multiplayer first person shooter from Nadeo studio, the creators of TrackMania, will have a strong presence during E3 2012. ShootMania is part of the ManiaPlanet PC gaming system and brings fun, accessibility and endless player creation possibilities to the competitive FPS genre.

Nadeo has partnered with Twitch.TV for a grand ShootMania tournament and the winning teams of this competition will play the final on the Ubisoft E3 2012’s booth on Wednesday 6^th of June at 11am PST. They will be joined by pro-gamers Alessandro “Stermy” Avallone, Abdisamad “SpawN” Mohamed, Anya “veNemAA” Savvateeva, John “Swifty” Pyle and Alice “Ali” Lew, to compete in show matches throughout the exhibition. The Twitch.TV ShootMania Marathon is supported by shoutcasters John “TotalBiscuit” Bain and Joe Miller, who will be joined during E3 by Sean “Day[9]” Plott.

Several pro-gamers and pro-gaming teams are already playing ShootMania Storm and have started to train for the tournaments to come. The global feedback from the eSports scene on ShootMania Storm has been positive so far, even if the game is still at an alpha stage.

ShootMania Storm will release on fall 2012 for Windows^® PC.

For more information on the game and to sign up to participate in upcoming beta events, please visit: http://www.shootmania.com.