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GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM S2 / STORIES THAT MATTER

CONTINUE THE DEBATE… GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM – SERIES 2, COMING SOON TO DVD. 

MELBOURNE, Tuesday, 25 September 2012: SBS DVD and Madman Entertainment proudly present the year’s most confronting TV series, Go Back To Where You Came From – Series 2, available on DVD November 7, 2012 ($29.95srp).

Last year, SBS sent six ordinary Australians on a grueling and confronting 25-day journey to experience the reality of refugee life. The resulting program, Go Back to Where You Came From, was a broadcast sensation – sparking widespread national debate amongst the general public and the media alike on refugee and asylum seeker issues.

Broadcast over three riveting nights in late August, Go Back To Where You Came From – Series 2 once again stoked the fires, this time featuring six prominent Australians from fields across politics and the media – Angry Anderson, rock musician and conservative political activist; Peter Reith, former Howard Government senior cabinet minister; Imogen Bailey, actress and animal rights activist; Allan Asher, former Ombudsman; Catherine Deveny, writer and comedian; and Michael Smith, former radio shock jock.

Each of the Series 2 participants has a unique connection to the debate, and subsequently, strong and sometimes outspoken views on refugees and asylum seekers. Travelling to some of the world’s most dangerous cities and desperate places, the participants challenge their strongly held beliefs – and each other – as they experience a life-changing journey and learn to see the world through the eyes of refugees.

Both series of Go Back To Where You Came From also feature as leading titles in ‘Stories That Matter’ (www.madman.com.au/storiesthatmatter), a new catalogue of important SBS DVDs that will inform, challenge and inspire. Including locally produced, breakthrough programs such as Once Upon A Time In Cabramatta, Immigration Nation: The Secret History Of Us and First Australians. Also including a host of international titles, these bold stories that matter feature exceptional production values and riveting storytelling, whilst broaching a wide range of vital and challenging issues. Quite simply, these are stories that every Australian should see.

Go Back To Where You Came From – Series 2 will be available on DVD from November 7, 2012 ($29.95srp).

Look for the ‘Stories That Matter’ catalogue in stores now. Visit www.madman.com.au/storiesthatmatter for more information.

 
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“WHERE’S MY WATER?” MAKES A BIG SPLASH IN SWAMPY’S 1ST YEAR!

September 22nd marked the one year anniversary of the hit, fun physics-based puzzle app, “Where’s My Water?” and also the 1st birthday of Disney’s first original game character, Swampy the alligator.

To celebrate, “Where’s My Water?” will receive new level updates, including an extra special ‘Make a Wish’ level where Swampy will get to blow out the candle on his birthday cake.

Since launching in September 2011, “Where’s My Water?” has reached the No. 1 spot on the App Store in 90 different countries and also made App Store history as the 25 billionth app downloaded. One year on and it is still incredibly popular, with over 100 million downloads.

The follow on game, “Where’s My Perry?” has also experienced great success since launching in June. The mobile game combines the comedic tone, themes, and characters from Disney’s #1 animated series Phineas and Ferb, with the popular gameplay features of “Where’s My Water?”.  “Where’s My Perry?” centers on a new storyline around Phineas and Ferb’s beloved Perry, the Platypus/ crime-fighting Agent P, and includes a host of new features and gameplay mechanics.

The franchise continues to grow with the release of the first line of “Where’s My Water?” merchandise. Fans of the game can now take home their very own Swampy plush, just one of seven new products available to buy at Toys R Us.

Swampy will soon be making his debut in a 12 episode animated web series called “Where’s My Water? the Adventures of Swampy”, ensuring that fans can continue to enjoy the ever evolving story and humorous tales of Swampy and his friends. In June 2012, Apple recognized the game with the Apple Design Award, awarded for innovation and design excellence in developer products.

The “Where’s My Water?” App is available for $0.99 from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, please visit HERE

To download “Where’s My Water?” for Android, please visit HERE

 

“Where’s My Perry?” is now available in the App Store for $0.99 or for download on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad visit HERE

 
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LIFE OF PI – New Trailer Launch

LIFE OF PI (3D)

Release: January 1, 2013

Cast: Suraj Sharma, Gérard Depardieu, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Rafe Spall
Director: Ang Lee
Producer: Gil Netter, Ang Lee, David Womark
Screenplay: David Magee, based upon the novel by Yann Martel
Genre: Adventure Drama

Director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While marooned on a lifeboat, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with the ship’s only other survivor…a fearsome Bengal tiger.

 
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iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million

CUPERTINO, California – 24 September, 2012 – Apple® today announced it has sold over five million of its new iPhone® 5, just three days after its launch on 21 September, and more than 100 million iOS devices have been updated with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iPhone 5 is available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK, and will be available in 22 more countries on 28 September and more than 100 countries by the end of the year. Demand for iPhone 5 exceeded the initial supply and while the majority of pre-orders have been shipped to customers, many are scheduled to be shipped in October.

“Demand for iPhone 5 has been incredible and we are working hard to get an iPhone 5 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “While we have sold out of our initial supply, stores continue to receive iPhone 5 shipments regularly and customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are working hard to build enough iPhone 5s for everyone.”

iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina™ display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology*—all while delivering even better battery life.**

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 5 comes in either white & silver or black & slate, and is available in Australia for a recommended retail price of AUD$799 inc. GST for the 16GB model, AUD$899 inc. GST for the 32GB model and AUD$999 inc. GST for the 64GB model. iPhone 5 is available from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com/au), Apple’s retail stores, and through select Apple Authorised Resellers. iPhone 4S will also be available for just recommended retail price AUD$679 inc. GST and iPhone 4 will be available for recommended retail price of AUD$449 inc. GST.

iPhone 5 will be available on September 28 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

* LTE is available through select carriers. Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks, check with your carrier for details.
** Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

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.

 
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Football Manager 2013 ‘Comparison’ Video Blog

 
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Show off your MacBook in style with the ergonomic Cooler Master JAS Pro stand

Sydney, Australia – 24 September 2012 – Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer announces that it is shipping to Australia and New Zealand a brand new addition to its line of versatile mobile Apple MacBook Pro stands, the JAS PRO.

JAS PRO
The stunning new JAS PRO stand turns your MacBook into an art exhibit that showcases its striking features. It also affords you with an ergonomic view that is enabled by utilising the various available screen height settings of JAS Pro to help improve your posture while seated. The intelligent JAS PRO design ensures that the bottom of the MacBook is exposed to full air circulation to assist in keeping vital system components cool. The high quality aluminum finish and compact travel design makes the JAS PRO a perfect companion for your MacBook.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Product Name: JAS PRO
RRP: AU$79.90, NZ$89.90
Website: http://www.coolermaster.com.au
Distributors: AUIT/Rectron/DMA/ PB Tech (NZ)
Availability: October 1

About Cooler Master
Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment two decades ago, we continue to invest in product development in order to provide leading-edge innovations to people and businesses. Cooler Master’s enclosure technology line-up includes heat sinks and fans, chassis, power supplies, function panels and accessories. Cooler Master has its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, with global branch offices located in Europe, America and APAC, so that we can offer to our customers the best service in time. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com.au.

 
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RaceNet integration details and rewards revealed as F1 2012 launch video goes live at www.formula1-game.com

SYDNEY – 24th September– Codemasters® today announced that F1 2012 has raced into retail stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC from Steam.

To mark the launch, Codemasters has released a gameplay trailer capturing just some of the visual and physics advancements made for the latest game in the award-winning series. Reflecting the hugely competitive current season, the video showcases stunning wheel-to-wheel racing at authentically and beautifully realised circuits, including dramatic night racing at Singapore and drivers battling the weather at Spa. The video is now playing at www.formula1-game.com.

F1 2012 will also feature full RaceNet integration via an automatic downloadable update available shortly after launch. RaceNet is the free online community portal for Codemasters Racing games which tracks player’s races, rewards and rivals. Gamers will be able to extend their F1 2012 experience by participating in weekly RaceNet Events, comparing their lap and race times with friends and the wider community and tracking their progress in-game with slick infographics. New and existing RaceNet community members will also be rewarded with three exclusive free in-game helmets. Gamers can sign up for a RaceNet account today at www.racenet.com.

Gamers can take F1 2012 for a test drive today by downloading the demo for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. In the demo, players will sample two of the game’s new features, Young Driver Test and Season Challenge. In the Young Driver Test, players will learn how to handle and get the most out of motorsport’s most exciting and responsive racing cars with a series of tests and videos. Gamers will then sample Season Challenge, another new game mode where players will compete across just ten races to become the number one driver on the grid. In the demo, gamers will pick a rival and aim to beat them in a five lap race at Monza, the iconic 5.7km track where cars can reach a top speed of 350km/h.

F1 2012 is set to deliver the most accessible and immersive FORMULA ONE™ game for fans of all abilities. Players will feel the unparalleled thrill of becoming a FORMULA ONE driver with a host of new features, wide-ranging technical and gameplay advancements, including upgraded physics, visuals and audio, and extensive competitive and co-operative multiplayer components. F1 2012 will feature all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, including the debut of the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at Austin, Texas and the return of Germany’s famous Hockenheim circuit to the calendar.

To get all the latest F1 2012 news straight from the studio, race over to www.facebook.com/formula1game or follow the team on twitter at www.twitter.com/formula1game.

 
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Sleeping Dogs October DLC revealed!

SYDNEY 24TH Sept – Sleeping Dogs DLC campaign continues into October with an extensive collection of game-extending mission packs and powerful player upgrades. With packs hitting throughout the month, gamers will be able to download a variety of content packs at different price points, from the free Community Gift Pack to the first story-driven game extension, to be revealed at October’s New York Comic Con.

Sleeping Dogs’ October DLC has been designed to offer players more of the incredible open world gameplay which has been so well received in the month since release. Some of the coming content packs include adrenaline-fuelled street racing across the island of Hong Kong in the Street Racer Pack; twenty new cop missions unfold around the city in the SWAT Pack; the Tactical Soldier Pack takes gunplay to the streets with the game’s most powerful weapon and armour; the extensive Sleeping Dogs community have a surprise Community Gift Pack in-store, tailor-made by the team at United Front Games; and the month culminates with the first story-driven game extension which will be revealed at this year’s New York Comic Con on October 14th.

More information on each item and supporting assets including the first PDLC trailer are available now. Dates and prices will be confirmed in the coming weeks at my.sleepingdogs.net, our extensive community website where players can track their in-game progress and see how they shape up against the global Sleeping Dogs community. Players can get a taste of the in-game stats which are available on the recently updated website from the included infographic.

Developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios, Sleeping Dogs is a gritty and visceral open world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Taking the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, players are tasked with taking down one of the world’s most fearsome criminal organisations from the inside. Offering players an island packed with action, every street corner, market stall, harbour dock or city skyscraper can become an opportunity for intense shoot-outs, adrenaline-fuelled street races and intense, brutal martial arts combat. Featuring one of the most intuitive and imaginative combat systems, Sleeping Dogs empowers players to perform an extensive set of martial arts moves, singlehandedly taking on numerous opponents. Players perform bone-crunching kicks and combos, vicious counters and a cinematic set of environmental takedowns making use of countless real-world items from circular saws to phone booths, incinerators to refrigerator doors.

Sleeping Dogs is available now for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PCs. For more information about the game, visit http://www.sleepingdogs.net and join our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SleepingDogsGame for regular updates.

 
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EA BRINGS INNOVATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR WARFIGHTER MULTIPLAYER BETA TO FANS IN EARLY OCTOBER

Gamers Can Team Up to Unlock the Linkin Park “CASTLE OF GLASS” Music Video Early with Three Million Beta Downloads

SYDNEY, Australia. – Sept. 24, 2012 – When two super soldiers square off, who will rise to the top? The age old question is about to be asked – and answered – this October. Danger Close™ Games, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that it is offering players an open multiplayer beta worldwide for Medal of Honor™ Warfighter. In this innovative multiplayer design, the most elite soldiers from 10 different nations go head-to-head to see who is top dog. Gamers can choose from among 12 Tier 1 units including the British SAS, German KSK, Russian Spetsnaz Alfa Group, Korean UDT and U.S. Navy SEAL as they represent their elite Special Forces online. Powered by the advanced technology of the Frostbite™ 2 game engine, Medal of Honor Warfighter is the only shooter that lets the best-of-the-best soldiers from around the world battle it out in multiplayer to determine who will reign supreme.

Fans who join the battle can help unlock the new Linkin Park “CASTLE OF GLASS” music video. EA will release the video five days after the beta launches but gamers can unlock it earlier by downloading the beta and hitting the three million download mark. Debuting this October, the concept for Linkin Park’s “CASTLE OF GLASS” music video is the result of direct collaboration between members of Linkin Park and Danger Close Games. Produced by Mothership with visual effects and animation by Digital Domain for Danger Close, the video will feature a unique mix of live action footage edited with gameplay recordings taken from Medal of Honor Warfighter. Gamers that download the beta will also be awarded with 60 minutes of Double XP when the full game launches.

The Medal of Honor Warfighter beta will feature a brand new multiplayer mode called HotSpot, where players attack and defend randomly-selected locations on the Sarajevo Stadium map in Bosnia. Inspired by real life operations, players team-up in pairs using the game’s unique co-op Fireteam system for a competitive advantage on the battlefield. The Medal of Honor Warfighter multiplayer beta will be available for a limited time in early October exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system.

Written by actual U.S. Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas, Medal of Honor Warfighter is set to deliver this year’s most authentic military shooter experience inspired by real people, real places and real operations. Medal of Honor Warfighter features genuine international hotspots in the single player campaign and introduces international Tier 1 Operators in multiplayer allowing players to show their national pride online.
Players that pre-order the Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition before the game launches on October 25 will receive the Medal of Honor Warfighter Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack in North America or the Medal of Honor Warfighter The Hunt Map Pack in the rest of the world, at no extra cost. Medal of Honor Warfighter will be available in Australia on October 25 and in New Zealand on October 26 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Medal of Honor Warfighter be sure to visit www.medalofhonor.com, and www.facebook.com/medalofhonor, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/medalofhonor.

 
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Nintendo Announces Wii U Pricing Details in New Zealand

24th September 2012

Following the announcement last week that Wii U will launch across Australia and New Zealand on 30th November, 2012, Nintendo announces the following pricing details for New Zealand: 

The Wii U Basic Pack at the SRP NZ $469.95* features a Wii U console with 8GB internal storage and a Wii U GamePad, both in white. The Wii U Premium Pack at the SRP NZ $569.95* contains a black Wii U console and Wii U GamePad, and with 32GB of internal storage provides more space for downloadable digital content. The Premium Pack also contains a stand for the GamePad and console, a charging cradle for the GamePad, a sensor bar and the Nintendo Land software. Both packs also feature an HDMI cable and AC adapters for console and GamePad.

The Wii U Premium Pack also features a reward programme called Nintendo Network Premium that grants points for digital purchases in Nintendo eShop. Valued at around 10% of the original Nintendo eShop price, this credit can be used against future purchases once you reach a minimum of 500 points**.

Wii U is an HD console that offers more choice and variety of gameplay than ever before, with brand new gaming experiences enabled by the innovative Wii U GamePad controller, whether playing alone or together with friends. The Wii U GamePad offers an integrated second screen and can also be used independently of the TV set with certain software.

For further details:
Nintendo Direct website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect/ 
Wii U website:   http://www.nintendo.com.au/wiiu/

* New Zealand price is based on currency exchange as at 20th September, 2012. Please refer to stores for best possible price

**Points value is around 10% of the original Nintendo eShop price before GST. Please note that this scheme will only be available in countries where users can purchase content from Nintendo eShop. It is currently planned to run this scheme until the end of 2014.

 
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