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PlayStation®Vita System Software Update version 2.00 to Strengthen the Platform with the Addition of PlayStation®Plus and a host of other Benefits and Features PlayStation®Plus and a host of other Benefits and Features

New Updates to PlayStation® Plus, Content Management, Browser and More Gives PlayStation® Vita Users increased access to Games, Friends and Entertainment Anywhere Anytime 

Sydney, 21 November 2012: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced an extensive list of over 19 exciting updates that are available on PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) through software system update v2.00. Included in the update will be increased support on PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus), Wireless Content Management and improved browser performance.

 

PS Vita users will now have access to PS Plus, the premium subscription service package from PlayStation® Network (PSN).  With the launch of PS Plus for PS Vita, users will have access to an Instant Game Collection, which includes unlimited access to regularly refreshed selection of downloadable games.

 

Across both the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PS Vita systems, the Instant Game Collection gives members unlimited access to a constant library of  14 games and at least five new games a month, equating to 65 games a year while they have an active PS Plus subscription.

 

Beyond PS Plus, PS Vita System Software Update v.2.00 will strengthen the PS Vita platform by adding a host of new features and enhancements. Users will also be delighted at the updates to the display performance and the browser functionality. The improvements have been made to ensure an even better user experience and with further updates to the display functionality in planning, the PS Vita experience is constantly evolving and improving.

 

The update will deliver increased functionality to Content Manager which will allow wireless content transfer between PS Vita and PC. Users will be able to browse folders on their PC or PS3 system and copy them easily right onto their PS Vita.

 

A new email app has also been added to the browser that allows users to add up to five email accounts and 5,000 contacts. Onscreen notifications will let PS Vita players know when they’ve received mail so you can keep in touch anywhere, anytime.

 

PlayStation®Vita System Software Update version 2.00 Highlights include:

Email

  •  PS Vita users will be able to check read and send email directly from the PS Vita

 

Content Management

  • PS Vita users will be able to wirelessly transfer content between PS Vita and PC in addition to browsing folders on PS3/PC and copying them to PS Vita
  • Will now display photos imported via PS3 and PC

 

Settings for PS One classics

  • PS Vita users will be able to assign controller buttons to touchscreen, rear touch pad and buttons on PS Vita system
  • Custom screen mode option for flexible screen size adjustment

 

Web Browser

  • Enhanced performance of the web browser along with improved support of HTML 5 and JavaScript
  • PS Vita users will have the ability to “Tweet” web page addresses
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A full overview of the 2.00 system update can be found at http://eu.playstation.com/ps-vita-ss-2.

 
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Celebrating Eight Years of World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft turns eight on November 23, and we’d like to thank our amazing community for joining us in celebrating eight epic years of adventure. To celebrate, players who log in to World of Warcraft between November 18 and December 1 will receive a unique Feat of Strength achievement and Celebration Package item. Using your item will kick off the celebrations by shooting off fireworks, applying a (cosmetic only) tabard to your character, and granting an 8% bonus to experience and reputation gains from any enemies defeated while active.

As an added treat, this year we’ve put together a little video to take you through the years from the original release of World of Warcraft to the newly revealed shores of Mists of Pandaria. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. We know we have.

We look forward to another year of adventures ahead and many more to come!

You can also also find this information via the World of Warcraft community site.

 
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MADMAN ACQUIRES PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA MOVIES

MADMAN ACQUIRES PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA Movies

premiere SCREENINGS in AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS december.

Madman Entertainment, in collaboration with Aniplex of America, are proud to announce the acquisition of the PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA movies, PART 1: BEGINNINGS and PART 2: ETERNAL. Both films will premiere in cinemas across four states on December 9th, 2012.

The exclusive, one day only screenings will take place in Sydney (Dendy Newtown), Melbourne (Cinema Nova), Brisbane (Dendy Portside) and Canberra (Dendy Canberra) on December 9th, 2012. Tickets to the double-feature screenings will be available to purchase from the venues.

PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA follows the story of a young girl named Madoka Kaname. One fateful day, Madoka is offered the opportunity to gain magical powers if she agrees to make a contract with a strange little being known as a Kyubey. The Kyubey will also grant Madoka one wish, but in exchange she shall risk her life by accepting the responsibility of fighting witches. Little does Madoka know the real risks of what this contract has in-store for her.

The not-so-typical story of Madoka Kaname and her choice to become a ‘magical girl’ has taken the world by storm – becoming one of the most loved anime properties of 2011/2012. Part 1 and Part 2 of the MADOKA MAGICA movies retell the plot of the original TV series, and will provide a fantastic experience for both fans who have enjoyed the TV series or those who are just seeing it for the first time. 

The PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA movies will also be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Download in 2013.

 
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AC/DC’s Complete Catalog Available Digitally for the First Time; All Tracks Mastered for iTunes

NEW YORK and CUPERTINO, California—November 19, 2012—Columbia Records and Apple® today announced that AC/DC’s entire catalog is now available digitally for the first time exclusively on the iTunes Store® worldwide (www.itunes.com/au). From their 1976 debut High Voltage to seminal classic Back In Black and 2008 smash hit Black Ice, every one of AC/DC’s 16 studio albums, along with four live albums and three compilation albums, are available for the first time ever on the iTunes Store. All tracks are Mastered for iTunes®, and fans have the ability to download full albums or simply purchase their favorite individual songs. Fans can also choose from two specially packaged digital compilations: The Complete Collection, the complete iTunes-exclusive AC/DC catalog; and The Collection, which includes all 16 studio albums.

AC/DC’s thunderous and primal rock and roll has excited fans for generations with their raw and rebellious brand of music, which also resonates with millions of new fans discovering AC/DC everyday. Their growing legion of fans will now experience the intensity of AC/DC’s music in a way it has never been heard before. AC/DC’s music has been Mastered for iTunes, ensuring the music is delivered to listeners with increased audio fidelity, more closely replicating what the artists, recording engineers and producers intended.

The full catalog which has all been Mastered for iTunes includes:

Collections

The Collection (all studio albums for AUD$149.99 inc. GST) The Complete Collection (all studio albums, live albums and box sets for AUD$229.99 inc. GST)

16 Studio Albums

High Voltage (1976)

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)

Let There Be Rock (1977)

Powerage (1978)

Highway To Hell (1979)

Back In Black (1980)

For Those About To Rock We Salute You (1981) Flick Of The Switch (1983)

74 Jailbreak (1984)

Fly On The Wall (1985)

Who Made Who (1986)

Blow Up Your Video (1988)

The Razors Edge (1990)

Ballbreaker (1995)

Stiff Upper Lip (2000)

Black Ice (2008)

4 Live Albums

If You Want Blood You’ve Got It (1978)

Live (1992)

Live (2 Volume Collector’s Edition) (1992) Live At River Plate (2012)

3 Compilation Albums

Bonfire (1997)

Backtracks audio (2009)

Iron Man 2 soundtrack (2010)

The iTunes Store is the world’s most popular music store with a catalog of over 26 million songs and over 20 billion songs downloaded, and is available in 63 countries. The iTunes Store is the best way for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod®, Mac® and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music online. All music on the iTunes Store comes in iTunes Plus®, Apple’s DRM-free format with high-quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for audio virtually indistinguishable from the original recordings. iTunes in the Cloud lets you download your previously purchased iTunes music to all your iOS devices at no additional cost, and new music purchases can be downloaded automatically to all your devices.

Columbia Records is one of the most respected and successful record labels in the world, and is home to established superstars and exciting new talent. Columbia Records is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

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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BIOWARE BRINGS THE HIGHEST RATED GAME OF 2012* TO THE Wii U WITH MASS EFFECT 3 SPECIAL EDITION

Sydney, Australia – Nov. 20, 2012 – The ultimate Mass Effect™ 3 experience has officially arrived on Nintendo’s newest console! From BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition has been enhanced for the Nintendo Wii U™ home console, giving players more tactical control of combat through the Wii U™ GamePad and also adds bonus content, including an interactive comic that gives players the back story to Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. Adding all of this to a game that has won more than 100 awards and received more than 80 perfect scores makes the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition a must-have launch title for the Wii U.

Mass Effect 3 Special Edition on the Wii U introduces an entirely new way to experience Mass Effect 3 by using the innovative GamePad. Adding a level of control like never before, players can use the touchpad screen on the GamePad to activate and customize the abilities for their team, view enemies on the tactical mini map, and command squad mates to move by pointing and dragging to a new location. Players can also switch the game view from the TV to the GamePad, playing the entire game right on the controller.

The Mass Effect 3 Special Edition also includes six pieces of bonus content. For the first time ever, Genesis II, an interactive motion comic created by Dark Horse Comics, will give players who are new to the franchise the opportunity to experience narrated summaries of the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. Players will be able to make crucial decisions that will impact each player’s story in Mass Effect 3 Special Edition. Also included on disc are Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut and Mass Effect 3: From Ashes single-player DLC packs, as well as three post-release packs for the critically acclaimed multiplayer mode in Mass Effect 3: Mass Effect 3: Resurgence; Mass Effect 3: Rebellion; and Mass Effect 3: Earth.

Mass Effect 3 Special Edition will be available for $89.99(AUD), $99.99(NZD) when the Wii U launches in Australia and New Zealand on November 30, and in Japan on December 8. For more information about Mass Effect 3 Special Edition, please visit the game’s official web site at http://MassEffect.com/au, http://masseffect.bioware.com/language/en_AU/?url=/about/wiiu/ Fans can receive Mass Effect updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect, or on Facebook® at http://facebook.com/masseffect.

 
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Cooler Master makes a return to the Liquid Cooling market

Sydney, Australia – 20 November, 2012 – Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral and accessory manufacturer, announces its return to the liquid cooling market. Creating the industry’s first All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooler in 2004 with the Aquagate Series, Cooler Master has since strived to improve the design and technology that runs its AIO solutions before signaling their return. The result of which is a unique pump and block design that sets itself apart from a sea of copies – The Seidon 120M. It promises to be the first in a long line of AIO solutions from Cooler Master.

Easy Liquid Cooling for the Masses
Seidon 120M is designed from the ground up to be an extremely compact solution that is accessible to all. Affordable can often be a stigma, but quality remains a high priority with Seidon 120M. It has a high performance waterblock that is machined out of a single block of copper with special Micro Channels that maximise heat dissipation. The integrated pump / waterblock combo assist in saving valuable space around the CPU socket while providing performance and reliability that is similar to air-based CPU coolers. Operating between 600 and 2400RPM, the included 120mm PWM fan ensures that there will be plenty of options for balancing performance and noise to a user’s needs.

Simple Setup & Maintenance-Free
True to the All-In-One moniker, Seidon 120M is a self-contained unit that requires minimal setup for installation and use. The pump and radiator ship pressure tested, pre-filled, and sealed directly from the factory to provide maintenance-free operation for years. This ease-of-use extends to its support of the latest Intel and AMD sockets; including the latest Intel LGA 2011 and AMD FM2 sockets.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Product Name: Seidon 120M
MSRP: AU$85 and NZ$99
Website: http://www.coolermaster.com.au
Distributors: Australia IT/Rectron/DMA/ PB Technology (NZ)
Availability:  30 November 2012

About Cooler Master
Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment more than 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 or www.coolermaster.co.nz.

 
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Largest Study of Social Gamers in Asia Pacific Reveals Popularity of Social Gaming in Australia

69% of Australian respondents play social games daily  

Women play more social games than men in Australia 

Sydney 20th November: Australian based international media sales and publishing company Spiral Media released findings of the largest publisher-led survey of social gaming audiences in Asia Pacific. The survey covering Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, highlights audience engagement with social games, use of technology, retail spending, entertainment choices and attitudes towards advertising in social games. Majority of respondents from Australia were in the 25 to 54 year group, with women comprising 67% of total respondents.

“The survey shows that although online audiences are becoming more fragmented than ever, social gaming is growing and has become a form of mainstream entertainment. It also breaks the traditional opinion that social gaming is a duck in, duck out game play. The results of this study tell us that social gamers are interested in the more ‘traditional’ forms of gaming and are engaged for longer periods of time – presenting marketers with opportunities to develop targeted campaigns,” said Scott Wenkart, managing director of Spiral Media.

In Australia, of those surveyed who play social games, 90% placed social games as their #1 activity on social networks, placing social games ahead of activity posts, sharing photos and keeping up with friends’ profiles. 69% of Australian respondents said they played social games on a daily basis. Making social games one of the highest time-spend activities on the web and a mainstream entertainment choice.

On the platform side, 49% of respondents said they played social games on their phones at least once a week. In spite of the popularity mobile platforms, majority of respondents still used desktop computers, with 64% of social gamers also playing video games across console and PC.

In addition to insights on social games usage, the survey delved extensively into the consumer habits of social gamers.

“Some of the findings regarding consumer behaviour and attitudes tell us that social gamers are a powerful consumer group, especially when it comes to household spending,” adds Wenkart.

About Spiral Media:

Spiral Media is an Asia Pacific media sales and publishing house focused on the social entertainment media industry. Spiral works in partnership with the leading global publishers as their Asia Pacific sales and marketing team. Current partners include, IGN Entertainment, EA Games, Flixster/RottenTomatoes, various AAA gaming communities and many social games publishers. Collectively, Spiral reaches over 80 million people each month across the region engaging with entertainment news apps/sites and social, mobile, console/PC games.

 

In addition to media sales and marketing Spiral has recently launched licensed publishing division for partners seeking to localize content and grow their audiences in the Asia Pacific region. Partners include IGN Entertainment.

 

Headquartered in Sydney, Spiral has offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and services the media buying industry across Asia Pacific markets with its premium mix of entertainment brands and audiences. Spiral provides the majority of its media sales campaigns to Top 500 brands and government agencies seeking Spirals audience via effective digital media campaigns and partnerships. www.facebook.com/spiral

 

 
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Hitman Absolution Launch Trailer

SYDNEY (November 20, 2012) – IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, presents the launch trailer for HITMAN: ABSOLUTION. Powered by IO INTERACTIVE’S new proprietary GLACIER 2™ technology, HITMAN: ABSOLUTION delivers a cinematic experience in a living breathing world, where player choice is paramount.

Watch the Hitman Absolution Launch trailer now at: http://youtu.be/wq5xRd07L4w

Experience unique disguise gameplay, improvised weapons and a myriad ways to take out a target. CONTRACTS, introduces a new and innovative online mode which allows gamers to create and share their own custom hit challenges within the game. Choose a level, pick your targets, weapons and the rules of assassination. Compete with your friends and challenge the world.

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is out now across Australia & New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Related Links

HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE Official Homepage:        www.hitmansniper.com

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION Official Homepage:                       www.Hitman.com

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION Official Facebook® page:           www.facebook.com/Hitman

Join the HITMAN community:                 www.barcode-society.com

Follow HITMAN on Twitter:                     www.twitter.com/Hitman

 
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The Walking Dead – SEASON FINALE LAUNCH TRAILER

 
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Discover underwater cities in IMAX 3D

The latest film to make a splash at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 30 December is The Last Reef 3D, a thrilling underwater journey that uses unprecedented 3D cinematography to bring the teeming world of coral reefs to life.

The Last Reef 3D explores our connection with the ocean’s complex, parallel worlds, revealing a habitat more diverse and colourful than ever imagined. Stunning IMAX 3D imagery immerses viewers in these communities beneath the sea and reveals the behaviour and relationships of countless ocean denizens- from well-loved species like spotted dolphins to reef sharks and stingrays, to lesser-known but equally fascinating reef residents, such as crocodile fish, colourful nudibranchs, and delicate flatworms.

Shot on location in Palau, Bahamas, Cancun, French Polynesia and New York, The Last Reef 3D takes us from the heart of the city to the heart of the reef. As these ancient, exotic havens face the threat of extinction, this uplifting film inspires audiences with a vision of the reef’s incredible— yet fragile—power to rebuild.

The Last Reef 3D reveals coral worlds in incredible detail, captured by the world’s first underwater 4K macro photography rig, created specifically for this shoot. Using this groundbreaking new technology, miniscule creatures appear massive on the giant screen while retaining brilliant clarity.

“Underwater macro photography in 3D is something that’s never really been seen in any format, let alone on the giant screen. It’s the perfect tool to truly immerse viewers in these ‘alien’ worlds that are as vital to our existence as the rainforests—and are at risk of being the first ecosystem to be lost as a result of human activity,” said director, Steve McNicholas.

The Last Reef 3D 

Release date:             30 December, 2012

Where:                        IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Discounted undercover parking available, $15 before 5pm, $5 after 5pm

Tickets:                      $18.00 Adult, $14.50 Concession, $13.50 Child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Enquires:                               03 9663 5454

Bookings:                              www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office

Run time:                               45 minutes

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