Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios are proud to unveil the new Legacy and Starter Packs for the upcoming Star Trek Online expansion, Legacy of Romulus. Starting today, Star Trek Online players will be able to pre-order these packs at a discounted rate. Purchase a Legacy Pack and receive all the Warbird Retrofits, the premium Reman faction species, a liberated Borg Reman officer, exclusive titles, and more.
Check out the latest Legacy of Romulus trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C3V9TQKWpw to see what you can look forward to in both the Legacy and Starter Packs. With all the Legacy Pack items, your foes stand no chance in thwarting your efforts to rebuild the Romulan Legacy.
Star Trek Online Legacy Pack:
The Star Trek Online Legacy pack costs $124.99USD (valued at $181.00).
– D’deridex Warbird Retrofit
– Mogai Warbird Retrofit
– Dhelan Warbird Retrofit
– Premium Romulan Faction Species – Reman
– Plus 13 more items included!
Star Trek Online Starter Pack:
The Star Trek Online Starter pack costs $19.99 USD (valued at $31.00).
Sydney, Australia – April 20, 2013 – Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, has announced the planned release of The Evil Within™, a survival horror game developed at Tango Gameworks™ under the direction of renowned game designer and studio head, Shinji Mikami. Best known as the father of the survival horror genre and creator of the Resident Evil series, Mikami is a 20-year veteran of the industry who has developed numerous award-winning titles. The official announcement trailer can be viewed today at IGN.com.
The Evil Within, in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the PC, and next generation consoles, is slated for release in 2014. On Monday, April 22nd additional information about The Evil Within will be revealed in an exclusive feature story at IGN.com.
“We’re incredibly proud to announce The Evil Within,” said Mikami. “My team and I are committed to creating an exciting new franchise, providing fans the perfect blend of horror and action.”
About ZeniMax Media Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a privately owned media organization headquartered outside Washington DC with international offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, and Tokyo. Through its subsidiaries, ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks, MachineGames Sweden, Battlecry Studios, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K., ZeniMax Asia Pacific Limited, and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit www.zenimax.com.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as The Elder Scrolls®, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein® , Dishonored™,Prey®, and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks’ products, visit www.bethsoft.com.
About Tango GameworksTango Gameworks, a ZeniMax Media company based in Tokyo, Japan, is a premier development studio founded and led by legendary game designer, Shinji Mikami. Tango Gameworks is dedicated to AAA multi-platform game development by some of Japan’s most accomplished and experienced developers.
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DC Comics’ greatest superheroes and their arch nemeses face-off in an action-packed, hilarious battle in LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite. Based on the popular video game, TT Animation produced the full-length animated feature for June 26, 2013 distribution by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ ($24.95 RRP) and DVD ($19.95 RRP), On Demand and for Digital Download. The Blu-ray™ and DVD will include UltraViolet™.
SYNOPSIS
LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite provides the ultimate blend of action and humour guaranteed to entertain fanboys and girls of all ages. The film finds Lex Luthor taking jealousy to new heights when fellow billionaire Bruce Wayne wins the Man of the Year Award. To top Wayne’s accomplishment, Lex begins a campaign for President – and to create the atmosphere for his type of fear-based politics, he recruits the Joker to perfect a Black LEGO Destructor Ray. While wreaking havoc on Gotham, Lex successfully destroys Batman’s technology – forcing the Caped Crusader to reluctantly turn to Superman for help.
LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite features the definitive voice of Lex Luthor, Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, SpongeBob SquarePants), who set the standard for Luthor’s vocal tones in the landmark Warner Bros. Animation television production, Superman: The Animated Series.
Renowned videogame/animation actors Troy Baker (Bioshock Infinite, Batman: Arkham City) and Travis Willingham (Avengers Assemble, The Super Hero Squad Show) provide the voices of Batman and Superman, respectively. The cast also includes Christopher Corey Smith (Mortal Combat vs. DC Universe) as the Joker, and Charlie Schlatter (Diagnosis Murder) in a hilarious turn as the voice of Robin.
Award-winning director/producer Jon Burton helms the film from a screenplay by David A. Goodman based on a story from Burton and Goodman. Jeremy Pardon is director of photography, and executive producers are Jill Wilfret and Kathleen Fleming. Executive producers are Benjamin Melnicker and Michael Uslan.
“LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite packs the right combination of action and humour to delight superhero fans from ages 3 to 103,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation and Partner Brands Marketing. “We’re proud to provide a film that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike, making for ideal family entertainment.”
“One of the most thrilling and intimate and outrageous shows I have seen”
ABC Radio
Following critical acclaim, unanimously rave reviews, and sold out performances receiving multiple standing ovations, Spiegelworld’s EMPIRE has released the final tickets to its last performances in Melbourne. EMPIRE must close on Sunday May 12.
Due to the overwhelming demand to the hottest show in Melbourne, EMPIRE has also just announced extra performances on Thursday May 2 and Thursday May 9, with new session times of 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are available through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au
This final Melbourne extension brings to a close a spectacular eight-week season held in the 700-seat antique Spiegeltent, featuring the most intimate stage in town, and set on the stunning Rooftop at Crown Melbourne.
Following the Melbourne season, EMPIRE will perform for Brisbane audiences in King George Square, from May 24.
EMPIRE smashes the boundaries of circus, cabaret, variety and burlesque, reinventing the genres for a 21st century audience.
Spiegelworld first presented its annual summer season in New York City on Pier 17, South Street Seaport with acclaimed shows including Absinthe, La Vie, Gazillionaire’s Late Night Lounge and Desir. For the world premiere season of EMPIRE this year, Spiegelworld relocated to a premium vacant lot right in the heart of Broadway, the first time a tent show had ever been presented at Times Square. Spiegelworld is currently presenting Absinthe in the forecourt of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, now in its 19th sold-out month, and recently extended through to 2015.
EMPIRE to perform in Australia:
MELBOURNE – THE ROOFTOP, CROWN MELBOURNE
Final Melbourne dates just announced – Empire closes May 12.
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
BRISBANE – KING GEORGE SQUARE
From Friday May 24, 2013
Adelaide Street, Brisbane
Performance Schedule:
MONDAY – DARK
Tuesday – Thursday 8:00pm
Thursday May 2 and Thursday May 9 – 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Sunday – 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Tickets:
Tue/Wed: $59.00 – $129.00*
Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun: $69.00 – $149.00*
*A special VIP Ticket is available and includes in the front 2 rows, VIP entry and a complimentary beverage
VIP and Corporate Packages from $249.00. For all details see www.ticketek.com.au
So grab your friends, bring your drinks back to your seat and take in the jaw-dropping beauty & mystery of this extravaganza. EMPIRE will be an unforgettable night out!
FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE PLAYSTATION®STORE AND ON XBOX® LIVE GAMES ON DEMAND
The critically acclaimed SOULCALIBURTM V, released on PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® last year, will be available for download on Xbox® Live Games on Demand on April 23rd and on the PlayStation®Store on April 24th
Sydney, Australia, April 19th, 2013 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced that SOULCALIBUR™V will be available in EMEA and Australasia for download on April 23rd, 2013 on Xbox® LIVE Games on Demand for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on April 24th, 2013, via the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
While a stand-alone version of the game will be available on Xbox® LIVE Games on Demand and via the PlayStation®Network for $29.95 an exclusive SOULCALIBUR™V: Legendary Edition will also be available for download for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $49.95 The Legendary Edition includes the full game, plus the additional character, Dampierre, and the downloadable costumes and armor sets.
The latest entry in the premier weapons-based head-to-head fighting series continues with the epic struggle of warriors in search for the legendary Soul Swords. SOULCALIBUR V brings the best in battles, movement, and visual effects so players can pull off cool, dynamic attacks with ease and battle with complete freedom. Choose from a roster of over two dozen characters including the master assassin – Ezio Auditore, from the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed® series, or create your personalized fighter. Challenge the computer AI, compete against your friends or challenge fighters from around the world.
The SOULCALIBUR™ series continues to be one of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ most revered franchises. SOULCALIBUR V has been set to advance the series’ legacy of white-knuckled weapons-based combat, beautiful graphics and groundbreaking features, entrancing newcomers and long-time fans alike.
Developed by the legendary Project Soul team, SOULCALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR™IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, a refined battle system, and stunning graphics, SOULCALIBUR V will be available for download to anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight.
Sydney, Australia – 19 Apr, 2013 – Cooler Master, an industry leading PC component manufacturer today announces the N series, a brand new series of compact mainstream cases. The N series brings liquid cooling support up to 240mm radiators and improved air cooling performance wrapped in subtle and simplistic designs.
Compact – Simplistic – Cool
N series cases were designed with cooling performance in mind, especially liquid cooling. The full mesh front panels and a large amount of vents all over let air stream through the case with ease. The N300 supports up to 8 fans, including a 120mm vent on the all important side panel to keep high-end VGAs fed with fresh air, and support for two 120mm fans or one 240mm radiator on top of the case. The N500 supports up to 9 fans, adding a second 120mm slot to the side panel, and extends to top mounted vents to dual 140mm vents, including support for 240mm radiators.
HD7990 ready – Plenty HDD and SSD slots
Despite the compact designs, there’s plenty of room to install extra long graphics cards, several ODDs, HDDs and SSDs, and still have space to route and hide cables. The N300 supports up to 320mm long VGAs and has a maximum capacity of 2 ODDs, 8 HDDs and an additional SSD slot. Thanks to its height the N500 supports 3 ODDs. It makes away with half the HDD slots to provide a direct stream of fresh air from the front panel to the VGAs. This also allows it supports over 400mm long VGAs and makes room for a dedicated tool-less SSD cage for 3 SSDs.
Modular Side Panel and Front IO
Both the N300 and N500 are available in 4 configurations – with or without a windowed side panel, and with two USB 3.0 ports (N2 edition) or with a single USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports (N1 edition). USB 3.0 Super Speed enables up to 10x faster file transfers and full speed charging of mobile phones (~1A).
Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
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 the 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 and http://www.facebook.com/coolermaster
Danish independent studio today announced that it has begun development on Jagged Alliance: Flashback. Based on the widely popular critically acclaimed Jagged Alliance series, Jagged Alliance: Flashback is not just a reboot, but a reset that returns the franchise to the tactical turn-based action of the original games.
Starting next week Full Control will turn to crowdfunding and launch a Kickstarter campaign to finance the project. Supporters of the project can get involved by pledging as little as $5.
Set in the mid-1980’s on the Caribbean Island of San Cristobal Jagged Alliance: Flashback transports players back in time to the cold war era.
Further details of Jagged Alliance: Flashback and the Kickstarter campaign will be announced next week.
For more information about Jagged Alliance: Flashback and Full Control news:
Jagged Alliance was first released in 1994 and is still counted as one the best turn based strategy games of its time. After the release of Jagged Alliance 2 in 1999 the series slipped back into the cold war and received a reboot in 2010 with Jagged Alliance – Back in Action, which received mixed reactions from the community and press after its departure from turn-based action gameplay. Full Control plan to reset the franchise with the launch of Jagged Alliance: Flashback through Kickstarter.
About Full Control
Full Control is a small indie studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over the years they have specialized in the genre of turn-based strategy games and have several productions in their portfolio: Their current project is a turn-based videogame adaptation of the hugely popular Warhammer 40k title “Space Hulk”.
18th April 2013 – In a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today, Nintendo revealed a whole host of news in relation to Nintendo 3DS. Topping the list for many gamers is a new Nintendo 3DS game in The Legend of Zelda series set in the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game is scheduled to launch towards the end of the year in Australia and New Zealand. Fans will also be excited to hear that a new game in the Yoshi’s Island series is being developed for Nintendo 3DS.
In keeping with the Year of Luigi theme, this Nintendo Direct announcement featured additional information on upcoming Nintendo 3DS games starring Luigi, including Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros., Mario Golf: World Tour, and a new instalment in the Mario Party series. On Wii U meanwhile, further details were released on New Super Luigi U, due for release this winter in Australia and New Zealand.
A new game in The Legend of Zelda series: Nintendo developers are working on a new game set in the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, which launched for Super NES in 1992. The game makes use of the 3D abilities of Nintendo 3DS, and allows Link to become a drawing and move within walls. A 3D video of the new game is now available in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. The game is scheduled to launch towards the end of the year.
A new Yoshi’s Island game: The third instalment in the beloved franchise is making its way to Nintendo 3DS. Yoshi and Baby Mario are back with flutter jumps, ground pounds and egg throws, plus a host of new actions that use the unique features of Nintendo 3DS. More details about the game, as well as launch timing, will be announced in the future.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros.: The game takes place on a mysterious island and challenges Mario to go between the real world and Luigi’s dreams to rescue Princess Peach. The game will be available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on 13th July.
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D: This handheld update of the original smash-hit for Wii adds eight new stages that players can enjoy after they have completed the main game, as well as a New Mode optimised for handheld play with new items and mechanics. The game launches in stores and in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on 25th May.
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move: This Nintendo eShop exclusive challenges players to place tiles on the bottom screen to guide the Mini characters to their goal on the top screen. The game offers more than 180 stages in four different modes. Players can also create and upload their own stages, and play those created by other players around the world. The game will launch on 9th May.
Mario Golf: World Tour: Players who connect their Nintendo 3DS systems to the Internet can play competitive real-time multiplayer matches against others across the globe. They can also use the community feature to find others to play golf with. The game is scheduled to launch this winter in Australia and New Zealand.
Two games in The Legend of Zelda series for Virtual Console: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons are headed to the Virtual Console service for Nintendo 3DS. The games were originally developed by Capcom and released on Game Boy Color in 2001. The games are interconnected, as playing one unlocks secrets in the other. The games are scheduled to launch in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on 30th May.
Party like it’s the Year of Luigi: A new game in the Mario Party series is scheduled to launch for Nintendo 3DS this summer in Australia and New Zealand. The game features seven different game boards, each with its own set of rules. The game offers 81 new minigames that test speed, concentration and luck. In addition to the board game elements, players will be able to play minigames exclusively or try their hand at AR Card games and a lot more.
Bravely Default (temp. title): Nintendo has revealed the game will be released in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy: The third game in the second Professor Layton trilogy sees the Professor travelling the world, solving the riddles of an ancient civilisation. The game will be released in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
A Nintendo eShop trio from LEVEL-5: LEVEL-5 has assembled a collection of Japan’s top developers to create original games that will be headed to the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS soon. THE STARSHIP DAMREY, from Kazuya Asano and Takemaru Abiko, puts players in a suspenseful adventure where they will have to search for any information available to discover the truth about their circumstances. In BUGS vs. TANKS! from Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, players control a tiny customisable tank in battle against swarms of giant bugs. In Kaz Ayabe’s ATTACK OF THE FRIDAY MONSTERS! A TOKYO TALE, players will take the role of a young boy who lives where the giant monsters from the TV shows of Japan’s 1970s come to life every Friday.
Wii U News
EarthBound: Available since March as one of the NES 30th Anniversary Virtual Console games in Japan, the game is set to release in Australia and New Zealand on Wii U Virtual Console, with a launch date to be announced at a later date. The original game was created by Shigesato Itoi for the Super NES, but was never released in Australia or New Zealand.
New Super Luigi U: Wii U owners who purchase this downloadable content for New Super Mario Bros. U (a copy of the game is required)will get 82 updated courses and a new adventure featuring Luigi, who can jump higher than Mario, yet has trouble stopping after a dash. Many stages start with only 100 seconds on the timer, and quicker stages are populated with many obstacles. New Super Luigi U is scheduled to be released this winter in Australia and New Zealand during the Year of Luigi.
Wii U Autumn System Update: Next week’s update will add new functions and enhance existing ones, in addition to launching the Virtual Console service and a free demo of Wii U Panorama View. It shortens loading times when switching between applications or returning to the Wii U Menu.
Pikmin 3: In addition to new Rock Pikmin, the new game also introduces flying Winged Pikmin that follow the player and can carry items in the air. The game will be launching in just a few months, so stay tuned!
