Witness the revolutionary transmedia world of Defiance™ in a new action-packed trailer from Trion Worlds. Set to a high-energy BetatraXx remix of fun.’s popular track “We Are Young,” the trailer showcases the online shooter’s intense cooperative gameplay, based around dynamic events called “arkfalls” which appear in both the game and upcoming live action series coming to Syfy. Both show and game were recently announced as launching together in April 2013. Show star Nolan (played by True Blood’s Grant Bowler) narrates the video.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 04 June 2012 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today announced the Dark Souls™:Artorias of the Abyss downloadable content (DLC) pack for Dark Souls™, the critically acclaimed action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware. The DLC pack will be available this winter in Europe and Australasia for Xbox 360® through Xbox Live® and for PlayStation®3 via PlayStation®Network.
In addition to the console DLC, NAMCO BANDAI Games also today revealed further details about the PC version of the game, Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, which will be available for purchase in Europe and Australasia at retailers and through Steam and Microsoft Marketplace from August 24th. The exclusive European retail version of the title will include a stunning 150 page art book featuring art from the new Artorias of the Abyss game content. Alongside this fan must-have comes the original soundtrack CD, a DVD containing the complete behind the scenes video series, poster and postcards, making it an essential addition for any Dark Souls fan.
Separate retail editions of the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition will be coming to Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 this winter, with the retail pack content to be confirmed soon.
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss for consolesand Dark Souls:Prepare to Die Edition will include sprawling new maps and environments; new boss characters, enemies and non-playable characters; an arsenal of new weapons and armour; and additional challenging content for stalwart heroes to face as they return to the deadly world of Lordran. Players will also experience an as yet untold chapter in Dark Souls lore set in the dying kingdom of magic known as Oolacile. Unwillingly taken by the abyss and sent back in time, the player becomes the only one who can save Oolacile from the spreading darkness that threatens to engulf the kingdom and all of its people.
Both versions will include an online match-making feature for co-op or player vs. player gameplay, allowing gamers to showcase their skills against other Dark Souls players around the world.
Dark Souls’ dungeon crawling, dragon brawling, tension-filled action features fearsome enemy encounters in an complex world full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and powerful magic, while offering players the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative online component allows gamers to draw from the collective experience of the Dark Souls community as they either help or sabotage each other on the journey through the world of Lordran to save the land from darkness. With a massive, open world design, Dark Souls encourages deep exploration and an adaptable gameplay experience.
Dark Souls:Artorias of the Abyss will be available in Australia and New Zealand in 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition for PC will be available in Australia and New Zealand on August 23rd at retailers and through Steam and Microsoft Marketplace. Separate retail editions of Dark Souls:Prepare to Die Edition will be available for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 in Australia and New Zealand in 2012
ThinkStation E31 introduces Small Form Factor providing big workstation performance in a compact design
Sydney, Australia – June 4, 2012:Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkStation E31 for professionals requiring a powerful desktop workstation at an affordable price. The ThinkStation E31 is available as a mini-tower or Small Form Factor (SFF), with both choices offering the latest speedy Intel® Xeon® Processor E3, along with enhanced memory performance and graphics capabilities.
“The ThinkStation E31 is the ideal choice for small-to-medium businesses requiring ultimate power and performance,” said David Heyworth, Director of Product Solutions and Alliances, Lenovo Australia and New Zealand.
“Lenovo has worked closely with customers to deliver a compact design, reliable hardware components and comprehensive support for the latest ISV applications, all without putting too much strain on budgets.”
Strong, Seamless Performance
The dependable ThinkStation E31 tower and SFF feature the Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v2 product family or 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, allowing applications to run fast and reliably, and maximising productivity. Users also benefit from the workstation’s Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory, which virtually eliminates memory-related failures, as well as 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory DIMMs for application responsiveness and the ability to multitask without slowing down. Adding to the productivity features of this workstation is the inclusion of USB 3.0 ports that provide 10x faster transfer rates over USB 2.0.
Both models offer professional graphics capabilities with the option of Intel® HD Graphics P4000or NVIDIA Quadro Graphic cards (up to the Q4000 in the tower model and Q600 in the SFF). The ThinkStation E31 can handle end users’ large storage needs with up to 9TB of storage for the tower model and 6TB for the Small Form Factor. Equipped with Windows 7 Professional, the ThinkStation E31 workstation supports a variety of independent software vendor (ISV) applications for professionals in the engineering, design and financial services industry, including Adobe, AutoDesk, Dassault, PTC, Solidworks and Siemens.1
Sustainable Green Machine
The workstation’s eco-conscious design includes up to 92 percent power efficiency,2 Energy Star 5.2, EPEAT Gold and GREENGUARD certification. Furthermore, the ThinkStation E31 is equipped with an 80 Plus Platinum power supply so power is used sparingly, meaning that the workstation operates cooler and quieter. Additionally, at less than half the size of the mini-tower, the newest SFF (11L) option provides an ideal space-saving choice for smaller office work areas.
Pricing and Availability3 Lenovo’s ThinkStation E31 tower model will be available from 5 June, 2012, while the ThinkStation E31 SFF will be available from 13 July, 2012. Pricing for the ThinkStation E31 tower model and E31 SFF will begin at AU$1229 and AU$999, respectively. The workstation will be available through Lenovo business partners and at www.lenovo.com.au.
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Featuring DC Comics icons such as Batman, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred. The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo.
Expansion increases level cap to 60, adds four new souls, and introduces two vast continents
New trailer from acclaimed production studio Whiskytree Inc reveals the dragon lord Crucia’s plans for the inhabitants of Telara
Sydney, AUSTRALIA – June 4, 2012 – This spring, players of Trion World’s award-winning massively multiplayer online role playing game, Rift™, will face the dragon lord Crucia and her army of enchanted followers in Rift: Storm Legion™, the game’s first expansion pack. Storm Legion will feature an increased level cap, two new continents, additional souls, and a new storyline that is sure to mesmerize and challenge even the most seasoned Rift players.
“The world of Telara is massive and sprawling, and players have only experienced a slice of what it has to offer,” said Scott Hartsman, Executive Producer and Trion’s Chief Creative Officer. “Storm Legion is the next chapter in the Rift adventure, and takes players deeper than ever before. The expansion offers players an incredible amount of content – new zones, huge overland boss fights featuring hundreds of players, and ‘Dimensions’ a feature akin to housing that lets players socialize with friends in their own customizable space.”
In Rift: Storm Legion, Crucia – the Queen of Storms – prepares to wreak havoc on the Ascended of Telara. Now that they have wiped out most of her Blood Storm competition, the time for Crucia to reveal her full power is at hand. Players will explore huge, previously inaccessible continents where they’ll fight to take down Crucia before she brings her legion from the Plane of Air through the mysterious Infinity Gate.
Rift: Storm Legion features:
A VAST NEW WORLD
• Adventure across two huge new continents that more than triple the size of the existing world
• Experience epic stories that reveal the true power in Telara … and the gateway to the planes
• Make your move to the island city of Tempest Bay, a new stronghold for both Guardians and Defiant
10 MORE LEVELS, 4 MORE SOULS
• A new Soul for each Calling expands the Ascended Class System – build the hero you want!
• Rise to new heights of power through 10 challenging levels, increasing the level cap to 60
• Play your way! Choose how you level with questing and Instant Adventure everywhere, onslaughts, rifts, events, and more
BRAVE THE STORM
• Achieve greatness with 7 new dungeons, 3 raids, a Chronicle, and more!
• Join the Hunt: New rift gameplay propels you into battling increasingly-challenging planar bosses
• Fight legions of fantastic creatures, including a Colossus that interacts with – and ravages – the world like you’ve never seen
MAKE TELARA YOUR OWN
• Dimensions: Customizable spaces allow players and guilds to own a sliver of Telara
• Take your professions to new heights with Grandmaster crafting
• Become the talk of the town and boost your stats with stylish new capes
• New puzzles, artifacts and collectibles, achievements, mounts, pets, titles, and much more
Andrew Bistak got a chance to throw some questions to Fedor Steer, The Writer /Director of Bff Zombie, A horror comedy film short. And also a few questions towards our own Edwin Millheim who was Action and Stunt/Fight Coordinator for the Film. Edwin also engineered a couple of music pieces for the sound track.
First screenshots reveal the all-new circuit and 2012 specification FORMULA ONE™ cars
Codemasters® will unveil the new Circuit of the Americas track as F1 2012 receives its world premiere at E3 in Los Angeles next week.
Attendees to the show will be able to lap the new circuit, based in Austin, Texas, months before the FORMULA ONE teams take to the track for the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™ in November.
The first F1 2012 screenshots have also been released today and can be seen here: www.facebook.com/formula1game. These new shots show the 2012 specification FORMULA ONE cars racing at the Circuit of the Americas.
