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Jack Reacher – Brand New Action Clip – “5 Against 1”

Jack Reacher – “5 Against 1” Clip

Jack Reacher – “Lee Child Featurette”

“Jack Reacher is Here” – Official Australian Clip

Synopsis
From The New York Times bestselling author Lee Child comes one of the most compelling heroes to step from novel to screen—ex-military investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise).When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: “Get Jack Reacher!” So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.

Release Date: 3rd January 2013

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/JackReacherAU

 
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Resident Evil 6 to deliver new content on December 19

Three modes available exclusively first on Xbox 360

Sydney, Australia – Dec. 5, 2012 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today confirmed that the initial wave of game add-on content for Resident Evil® 6 consisting of Predator, Survivors and Onslaught modes will be available in Australia and New Zealand on December 19 exclusively first on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.   Each mode is priced at 320 Microsoft Points and expands on the game’s multiplayer elements, providing new and exciting ways to enjoy the world of Resident Evil 6. Alternatively, players can purchase all three modes together as a bundle pack at the value price of 720 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360.

Available for two to six players, in Predator one player takes on the role of the Ustanak, the fearsome B.O.W. that stalks Jake Muller throughout his campaign, and tries to eliminate the human players.  The humans’ task: stop the deadly B.O.W. in its tracks, or at least survive until the end of the session.

Survivors takes the classic solo and team-based versus mode and adds a twist. Get killed and respawn as an enemy character with the ability to attack the human characters. Take down one human character to resurrect in human form. Last man or team standing wins. Survivors can be played by two to six players.

Onslaught sees two players go head to head in an attempt to clear waves of oncoming enemies. Chaining combos provides the key to success in Onslaught as this will send enemies over to the opponent’s screen, the more that are sent over, the quicker the victory will be.

Furthermore, December 18, will also see the release of a free title update for Resident Evil 6 that will allow owners to adjust the in-game camera to give a greater field of view as best suits their play style, while those who want to combine English language audio with subtitles in their desired language will now be able to do so. Also included in the title update is an unlock for Ada Wong’s campaign that adds an optional player-controlled co-op partner for that story, and the aptly named No Hope difficulty level, for those who want an extreme challenge.

Resident Evil® 6 is distributed in Australia and New Zealand by All Interactive Entertainment.

 

 
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Slingshot Content Pack Add-On Now Available for Critically Acclaimed XCOM®: Enemy Unknown

Alien invasion continues in the skies over China with new missions, maps, character and more 

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Sydney, Australia – 5th December 20122K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that the Slingshot Content Pack, the first add-on content for the critically acclaimed XCOM®: Enemy Unknown, is now available for purchase for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Slingshot Content Pack is available for $11.45 (PlayStation®Network) / 560 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) / $10.65 (Windows PC).

With the Slingshot Content Pack, players will meet an enigmatic Triad operative, divert an alien ship’s course, and do battle with the aliens in the skies over China in a new set of linked Council missions. The Slingshot Content Pack includes three new maps tied to the Council missions, a new playable squad character with a unique story and voice, and new character customization options.

Developed by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games, XCOM: Enemy Unknown released in October 2012 to wide critical acclaim, including review scores of 5 out of 5 from GameSpy, 9.1 out of 10 from GameTrailers.com, and 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer – earning “Game of the Month” honours in their November 2012 issue. In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, players oversee combat strategies and individual unit tactics, as well as base management and resource allocation while playing as the commander of a secret global military organization, XCOM. With equal emphasis on deep strategy and intense tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown allows gamers to control the fate of the human race by defending against a terrifying global alien invasion.

A free playable demo* of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available for Windows PC via Steam, Xbox 360 and PS3™. Gamers who download the demo will be guided through two levels of the single-player tutorial campaign, experiencing the combat controls and effective tactics for defending humanity against the alien threat. The two tutorial missions will also introduce players to the XCOM base, where soldier training and researching alien technology takes place, and offers a chance to experience the tactical and strategic layers of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown and the Slingshot Content Pack are available now for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PS3™. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is rated MA15+ in Australia and R13 in New Zealand.

For the latest news and information on XCOM: Enemy Unknown, become a fan on Facebook.

 
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UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN’S CREED® III’s THE HIDDEN SECRETS DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

First downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed III available today for Season Pass Owners  

Sydney, Australia — December 5, 2012 — Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed III’s first downloadable content pack, The Hidden Secrets, is now available for Season Pass owners on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and Windows PC and will be available tomorrow for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Hidden Secrets downloadable pack will be available broadly on December 11 on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC and will be available on December 13 on the PlayStation® Network. The first downloadable content pack will release for the Nintendo Wii UTM at a later date.

The Hidden Secrets for Assassin’s Creed III adds three extra missions, including the Lost Mayan Ruins, the Ghost of War and a Dangerous Secret, for an additional hour of game play, taking gamers from the lost Mayan ruins to the high seas. Every successful mission is rewarded with in-game weapons. Gamers will also receive:

  • Two single-player costumes including the fabled Captain of the Aquila uniform and the traditional Colonial Assassin outfit
  • Two multiplayer characters including the fearsome Redcoat and the deadly Sharpshooter

The Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass grants access to all five upcoming downloadable content packs including The Hidden Secrets, to gamers owning the original game.  The Season Pass provides more than 25% savings versus purchasing the DLC separately.

Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $49.95 on the PlayStation® Network. It can also be pre-ordered at EB Games.

Future Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature “The Tyranny of King Washington,” an all-new single-player campaign told through three episodic content packs that lets gamers experience an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.

It’s 1783 and the American Revolution is over, but the true battle is just beginning. Blinded by a thirst for unlimited power, George Washington has declared himself King. Now, our new hero Ratohnhaké:ton must dethrone the tyrant and return freedom to the land.

In addition to this all-new single player experience, Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature new maps and characters for an even more expansive multiplayer experience in the upcoming  “The Battle Hardened” pack.

Assassin’s Creed III is now available on PlayStation® 3, Xbox 360®, PC and the Nintendo Wii UTM.

 

 
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NINTENDO DIRECT ON 6th DECEMBER TO SHOW GAMES FOR Wii U AND NINTENDO 3DS

5th December 2012
Nintendo of Europe has announced a new edition of Nintendo Direct which will air early in the morning on the 6th December in Australia and New Zealand, set to focus on games coming to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in the remainder of 2012 and the first months of 2013.

The newly announced Nintendo Direct presentation will be streamed from the Nintendo Direct website on 6th December from 4 am (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and will be hosted by Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata.

For further details:

Nintendo Direct website http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect

Wii U website http://www.nintendo.com.au/wiiu/

Nintendo 3DS XL website http://www.nintendo3ds.com.au

Nintendo Australia on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

 
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Star Trek Into Darkness: Exclusive Official Announcement Trailer Tomorrow – 06/12/12 @ 8pm

Melbourne Australia, Wednesday 5th of December 2012 – Impulse Gamer will have the exclusive Official Announcement Trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness tomorrow at 8pm! Check out our trailers and Facebook tomorrow the 6th of December at 8pm!

Let us take you Into Darkness.
Join the manhunt to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.
First look at the Star Trek Into Darkness Official Announcement Trailer Here.
Thursday 6th December 2012 from 8pm.
Visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StarTrekAU

In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness.

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.

As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Visit the official Facebook page facebook.com/StarTrekAU

 
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Bitdefender launches free, elite 60 second scanner for PCs

PC users now have option of free, fast virus scan app from world’s No. 1 antivirus maker 

SYDNEY/AUCKLAND December 4, 2012 – Bitdefender, the designer of the world’s best antivirus software, has launched the free 60-Second Virus Scanner desktop app, adding a layer of elite cloud-based protection to PCs worldwide in an all-out assault on malware.

The Bitdefender 60-Second Virus Scanner offers all PC users the confidence of knowing their system is checked by proactive, scanning technology that will pinpoint active threats.  And it’s available for free, any time, at the click of a desktop icon.

“With the 60-Second Virus Scanner, we aim to bring our top of the line technology to as many PC users around the world as possible,” said Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Catalin Cosoi. “We’re convinced our free technology will impress PC users with its efficiency and silence. We expect a lot of people who use the scanner to find out that their existing antivirus solution isn’t catching everything it should.”

The 60-Second Virus scanner works in conjunction with any antivirus software, allowing PC users to double-check whether their existing security software is doing its job. The 60-second Virus Scanner works silently, guarding systems in the background while users work or play, and sending real-time alerts as a threat appears. The cloud-based technology has virtually no impact on the user’s system.

 
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WD® MAKES IT EASY TO DISCOVER, ENJOY AND PROTECT DIGITAL CONTENT ON WINDOWS 8

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 4 December, 2012 – WD®, a Western Digital company, and a world leader in external storage and solutions for today’s connected life, announced today comprehensive support for new storage features in Windows 8 and an app for the new Windows user interface that makes it easy to discover, enjoy and backup digital media and files.

The WD app for Windows 8 automatically discovers digital content on connected WD direct attached storage solutions and showcases those photos, videos and music on a live tile on the Start screen. Within the app, customers can easily find and enjoy their digital content as well as share their media via email and social media sites with the Share charm. Windows 8 automatically installs the WD app for certified WD products or it can be downloaded from the Windows Store.

Additionally WD products simplify the process of computer backup through support of the new File History feature within Windows 8. File History is a file backup application that makes it easy to schedule automatic backups to any hard drive attached to the computer or on the network, such as WD’s My Passport® and My Book® Live™ products. This simplified process of performing automatic, periodical back up of personal files stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites, and Contacts folders ensures peace of mind that important files are backed up.

WD drives also fully support the new Windows 8 Storage Spaces feature, which allows customers to make multiple external hard drives appear as a single storage volume. Customers can use Storage Spaces in conjunction with File History to create redundant backups for enhanced security.

“From our cool new WD app for Windows 8 and our comprehensive products for easy Windows 8 backup, to our recent addition of SkyDrive cloud storage into our WD 2go mobile app, we are excited about delivering a seamless storage experience across the Windows 8 ecosystem to help customers easily protect and enjoy their precious digital content,” states Scott Vouri, general manager for WD’s connected life solutions group.

Availability and Pricing
The WD app for Windows 8 is currently available free in the Windows Store. WD products included above are currently available at select Australian and New Zealand retailers and online at www.wdstore.com.au.

About WD
WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD’s leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company’s website (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

 
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EA SENDS DEAD SPACE 3 PLAYERS INTO THE VIOLENT, HOSTILE WORLD OF TAU VOLANTIS ARMED WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS

SYDNEY, Australia. – Dec. 4, 2012 – Visceral Games, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that fans who pre-order Dead Space™ 3 from EB Games* will receive the  EG-900 SMG and from JB Hi Fi and Mighty Ape* the Tesla Enervator. These exclusive weapons will help players on their mission to destroy the horrifying and mysterious Markers and stop the bloody Necromorph infestation once and for all.

Throughout Dead Space 3, unwilling heroes Isaac and Carver put their engineering and military skills to the test as they scavenge for parts and assemble their ultimate tools for survival. While exploring different locations, players can hunt for parts, break down tools, build devastating new weapons and share them with a friend to defeat whatever terrors stand in their way.

The bonus pre-order items** include:

• EG-900 SMG available at EB Games – Australia and New Zealand o This EarthGov-issued sub machinegun is built for urban warfare. It’s compact but deadly, sporting an internal hyper-accelerator maximum damage. • Tesla Enervator available at JB Hi Fi – Australia and New Zealand / Mighty Ape – New Zealand o Sovereign Colonies scientists developed the “Enervator” from an overdriven focus coil to “humanely” eliminate dangerous specimens. The Enervator delivers a precision blast causing instantaneous electrocution and molecular destabilization in the target. In test subjects, death was instantaneous.

Winner of more than 15 critic awards at E3 2012 including Best of Show from Game Informer Magazine, Dead Space 3 cuts to the heart of deep space terror. The game is recognized by game critics worldwide for its incredible craftsmanship in horror, action, suspense and sound design. Players will embark on a thrilling ride through space that takes them to a hostile new planet, Tau Volantis. Fortunately, they are not alone this time around. The fully integrated drop-in/drop-out co-op feature gives players the option to play alone or team-up with a friend anytime. Players that choose to take down the terror together will experience additional story details, side missions and gameplay mechanics only found when playing as John Carver.

Dead Space 3 will be available on February 7, 2013 in Australia and February 8, 2013 in New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PC.

For additional information and news, please visit www.deadspace.com/au, follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/deadspace

 
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Hitman Absolution: Deus Ex DLC Reveal

SYDNEY (December 4, 2012) – IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, presents a brand new trailer to promote two pieces of downloadable content for HITMAN ABSOLUTION now available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

In collaboration with Eidos Montréal, developers of the critically acclaimed DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, the ‘Deus Ex Suit’ and ‘Deus Ex Zenith gun’ add-ons will allow HITMAN ABSOLUTION players to dress Agent 47 in Adam Jensen’s iconic combat armor and use the Zenith handgun when competing in Contracts Mode.

Watch the Hitman Absolution: Deus Ex DLC Trailer now at: http://youtu.be/Y8kbzgOmnf4

Hitman Absolution Deus Ex Suit

Dress Agent 47 in the iconic combat armor used by Adam Jensen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and get better protection from firearms with advanced armor.

Hitman Absolution Deus Ex ’Zenith’ Gun

The Zenith pistol was the handgun of choice for Adam Jensen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and can now be used by Agent 47 in Hitman Absolution. The 10mm compact pistol can be equipped with a Steiner-Bisley silencer to make sure that Agent 47’s missions can be completed like a Silent Assassin.

The ‘Deus Ex Suit’ and ‘Deus Ex Zenith Gun’ add-ons are available at a cost of 80 Microsoft Points each via the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace (XBLM) for Xbox 360, and USD $1.00 each on the PlayStation®Network and Windows PC platforms. Players must own HITMAN ABSOLUTION in order to download and use the ‘Deus Ex Suit’ and ‘Deus Ex Zenith Gun’ add-ons.

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is available now in Australia, New Zealand, and other territories for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.