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Hearthfire Now Available for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Bethesda is pleased to announce Hearthfire™, the next official game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® , is now available worldwide for download for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® .

Hearthfire allows you to purchase land and build your own home from the ground up – from a simple one-room cottage to a sprawling compound complete with armory, alchemy laboratory, and more. Choose your land, customize your house, guard it from unwanted visitors, and turn your house into a home by adopting children.

For more information on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Hearthfire please visit www.elderscrolls.com

 
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MOB OF DANCING KNIGHTS TRIGGER OFFICIAL RELEASE

Knight Age Official Launch Packed With New Contents,

Raised Level Cap, And Events

Seoul, Korea, September 4, 2012— Joymax, known to service online games globally (most famed being Silkroad Online & Digimon Masters), commences its official release of the free-to-play MMORPG, Knight Age, today! The game completed its Open Beta Test which started on August 28th. In response to the fevered interests, including mobs of knights dancing in an in-game square, OBT came to a close after a short week and jumped straight into official release.

Knight Age, 3D Fantasy MMORPG with its unique Riding-Action game, experienced a greater hype in OBT than in CBT; exclusively being reviewed in popular sites, such as Massively.com and MMOSite.com. OBT was highly praised by the players for its massive content updates and event-packed opening. Knight Age even carried a surprise in-game event, inviting all players to an exclusive dance party starring the GM (who looked eerily similar to a certain globally famous k-pop star) as the guest.

Players can expect more exciting grand updates with today’s official release – a raised level cap, new mounts and Pupa to collect, a whole new dungeon, heaps of new events that never leave a dull moment for the players, and it’s free!

From Closed Beta Test to Open Beta Test, the highest level a player could achieve in Knight Age was level 24. However, today’s official release raises the level cap to 35 which means more quests and monsters! Open Beta data is carried over to the official release so even maxed out characters will have a hand full for a long time!

Knight Age’s prime feature (and Knight Age Facebook poll’s no. 1 interest) is its unique riding-action where battles are mainly commenced on mounts. Rides can be raised and strengthened with skills to befit the player’s taste; whether it be fighting bosses or competing in PVP. With additional mounts added in the official release, it will be up to the player to find the right partner for the adventure.

Another unique distinction of Knight Age is the pet system, also known as Pupa. With the right nurturing and training these pets will become your trusty battle companions. Among the various Pupae to choose from, they can be collected and even combined to create Pupae possessing greater power. The array of Pupae grows further with the official release, meaning there will be more to collect and combine for surprising results!

Furthermore dungeons will be added and enhanced. The dungeons will not only include enemies and bosses to battle, but puzzles that require players to use both their skills and brain. As the game also includes a ‘Looking For Group’ system, players can quickly gather together similar leveled allies to conquer these more challenging game sections.

Despite the OBT lasting only one week, it was packed with 11 different events for players to participate in. Expect to see 10 different events for the official release including fighting for Excalibur on a PVP battle and taking picture-perfect shots of the dungeon bosses. These events also signify the player’s last chance to earn a brand new laptop or a full gaming set (keyboard, headphones, mouse). All it takes is a simple registration through Knight Age Official Website: http://bit.ly/GKAPortalPR_0904

Knight Age is full of activity, both on Facebook and in-game, with GMs ready to answer your call for help (or have a friendly chat) 24/7 and surprise events popping out everywhere. There will never be a mundane moment in Knight Age, and again, it’s free-to-play!

Players looking for all the juiciest tidbits, such as daily game information, character tips, and plenty of screen shots can check out Knight Age’s Facebook at http://bit.ly/GKAFB_0904, or Twitter at @OfficialKnightAge.

 
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LG BRINGS 3D GAMING TO CINEMA 3D SMART TV’s In an Australian first LG extends gaming to the lounge room in 3D

Sydney, September 3rd, 2012– LG Electronics Australia (LG), a global leader in consumer electronics, has today announced the local availability of 3D-enabled games for its 2012 CINEMA 3D Smart TV’s. In an industry first, LG will bring games that were previously available on smartphones, tablets and only playable in 2D to the big screen in 3D.

Handpicked specifically for their 3D playability, these fun, family-friendly games have been optimised for LG’s CINEMA 3D Smart TV platform.  During the month of September, LG will launch a series of new 3D games to the 2012 Smart TV platform. Currently, there are five games available, these titles include; Air Penguin, Downhill Bowling 2, Frisbee Forever, Burn the City and Diversion.

“We are excited to be able to bring 3D gaming to LG Smart TVs in Australia for the first time so family members can enjoy the immersive 3D fun together,” said Brad Reed, Senior Marketing Manager – Content and Services. “With the arrival of these games developed for LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV, we are fulfilling our commitment in showcasing the potential of Smart TV as a genuine 3D gaming platform. LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV owners will be amazed as they become completely engrossed in the large screen and 3D gaming environments of their favourite games, and at how easy it is to be in control with the Magic Remote.”*

The games are delivered in 2D, and then by pressing the 3D button on the Magic Remote the game has the ability to be viewed and played in 3D. The ergonomic Magic Remote* transforms to a motion-sensitive game controller, intuitively easy-to-use for both kids and adults alike. Thanks to LG’s Passive 3D technology, users can enjoy LG’s growing library of 3D games with comfortable, lightweight, battery-free 3D glasses.

The 3D games are located in the LG SmartWorld (LG Apps) section on all 2012 LG CINEMA SMART TVs. The games will be automatically updated onto the TV units as they become available, with the five games mentioned already available.

Air Penguin

Jump, fly and dodge through Antarctica. Air Penguin is incredibly simple and highly addictive. All you need to know is how to tilt. Take a journey through the icy South Pole to help Air Penguin save his family from melting ice caps. Who said penguins can’t fly?! Make them flap their tiny wings! Tilt your way out of danger as you bounce, glide and slide through this Antarctic adventure today!

Features:

•       Multi-directional tilt control gameplay: Tilt Air Penguin in all directions to guide him safely through the Antarctic.

•       Two different modes for double the fun: Campaign through 125 stages in Story Mode or see how far you can go in Survival Mode.

•       Encounter sea creatures and weave past hazards: Hitch a lift on a turtle’s back, swerve past angry sharks and watch out for thin ice.

•       Collect items and unlock special boosts: Acquire fish to use special features and abilities to help you on your way.

Price: $4.17

Downhill Bowling 2

Anyone can hurl a ball down a polished lane, but can you survive a wild ride downhill? Downhill Bowling 2 from developer GameResort, delivers intense bowling action that has you racing down slopes, charging up ramps, and blasting through pins. Grab bombs, coins, speed-ups and other power-ups as you speed downhill on a points rampage.

Features:

• A dozen level across three cool worlds: Green Mountain, Wild West, and the cave.

• Unlock new bowling balls using coins picked up in levels.

• Take advantage of ramps, gaps, and other environmental features to boost your score.

• Classic 10-pin bowling with a twist!

Price: $2.96 – Free trial also available

 

Frisbee Forever

Go wild in the world of Frisbee® Forever! Get ready for blast-off. Fly at breathtaking speed across more than 100 crazy tracks. Twist and turn in the California Theme Park, climb the majestic mountains in the Wild West or send the waves blazing in the Pirate filled Caribbean oceans. There’s a level for everyone! Play with cool classic Wham-O® Frisbees® or brand new discs only available in Frisbee® Forever. Collect more than 100 Frisbees®, with plenty of trophies and secret bonuses to achieve. Are you a Frisbee® Master?

Price: $4.86

 

Burn the City and Diversion

You think you’d like to burn the city? Wanton destruction is easier than ever in Burn the City. Unleash the monster within in this fiery puzzle game that has you demolishing cities for points. Spit fireballs to raze buildings and send those puny humans packing.

It’s not just about flinging fire, though—rack up combos for bonus points by exploiting the surrounding environment and maximizing power-ups.

Features

•Destructive, explosive physics puzzle action like you’ve never seen

•45 levels of pyrotechnic puzzle play

•Boost your score by hitting giant wrecking balls, ice slicks, nuclear power plants, and other objects to heighten the destruction

Price: $5.00

 

* Magic remote may need to be purchased as an additional accessory for some models.

 
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WD® Introduces Its Fastest My Book® External HDD System Ever

Sydney, Australia – September 04, 2012 – WD®, a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, and a world leader in external storage and connected home solutions, is combining two high-speed technologies to produce one of the fastest and most robust dual-storage systems ever offered. Supported by the Mac OS X operating system, the new My Book® VelociRaptor™ Duo dual-drive storage system becomes the ultimate storage drive for performance hungry Mac computer users and creative professionals.

My Book VelociRaptor Duo provides ultimate speed and performance with two 1 TB 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor drives along with two Thunderbolt™ ports. The 2 TB dual-drive storage system is ideal for editing high resolution video, 3D rendering, graphic design, and other demanding digital media applications. This boost in performance delivers solid state drive (SSD) -like data transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s for greater work-flow productivity. The dual-drive storage system offers RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for protection; and the twin Thunderbolt ports offer daisy-chaining multiple My Book VelociRaptor Duo drives and other high performance peripherals without impacting data transfer speeds or performance. The My Book VelociRaptor Duo also comes complete with a Thunderbolt cable in the box and is user-serviceable.

Photographers, graphic designers and post-production professionals can conduct several high intensity tasks such as video editing and 3D rendering, while completing other graphics-intensive projects. My Book VelociRaptor Duo customers will now have the ability to transfer 22 GB full-length HD movies in less than 65 seconds, 2000 5 MB pictures in less than 33 seconds and over 500 5 MB songs in less than 8 seconds.

“The My Book VelociRaptor Duo is the fastest and most reliable high performance consumer storage device on the market today,” explains Jody Bradshaw, senior director of WD’s consumer storage solutions group.  “Creative professionals now have access to a super-charged storage drive that will keep pace with even the most demanding projects. Daisy-chaining multiple My Book VelociRaptor Duo devices together offers even greater speed, more capacity and flexibility.”

While RAID 0 maximizes the drive’s speed and capacity, RAID 1 support allows users to create a second copy of their digital content on the drive for added protection, security and peace of mind. The drive also provides a JBOD (just a bunch of disks) option for users running a Windows® operating system on a Mac.

Additional features found on the My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage system include out-of-the-box compatibility with Apple Time Machine and HFS + Journaled for Mac computers; capability for multi-stream workflows; and a 3-year limited warranty.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: WD
Product Name: My Book VelociRaptor Duo
RRP: $1249
Australia Distributors: Synnex Australia / Express Online
Availability: now
Website: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=860

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.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; VelociRaptor is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products or services may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for transfer rate or interface, gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second. Examples of transfer time for songs and HD videos are provided for illustrative purposes only. Your results will vary based on file size and format, settings, features, software and other factors.

 
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Samsung announces the new GALAXY S III 4G Compatible Smartphone in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia – 4 September, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Australia, today announced 4G compatible GALAXY S III in Titanium Gray and Onyx Black. The GALAXY S III 4G will be available in Onyx Black and Titanium Gray on the Telstra 4G and Titanium Gray on the Optus 4G Network.

The GALAXY S III 4G joins Samsung’s growing range of 4G enabled devices, including the GALAXY S II 4G and GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G. The GALAXY S III 4G will complement the existing GALAXY S III 3G which will continue to be available in Pebble Blue and Marble White.

“The Australian market continues to demonstrate a diverse set of consumer needs and we are committed to responding to this with a wide portfolio of products. Following the recent success of the Samsung GALAXY S III, the addition of the 4G powered GALAXY S III Onyx Black and Titanium Gray is part of our ongoing commitment to leading the charge in technology innovation and choice,” said Tyler McGee, Vice President Telecommunications, Samsung Electronics Australia.

“The smart and intuitive GALAXY S III 4G takes this to an exciting level through our strong carrier partnerships, with the opportunity to offer this device to Australian consumers that want the fastest network speeds,” he said. 

Samsung GALAXY S III 4G Key Features

The GALAXY S III 4G available in Onyx Black and Titanium Gray is sleek and impressive featuring intelligent technology to help make everyday life easy. Powered by Android™1 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Samsung GALAXY S III 4G includes a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display, creating a vivid viewing experience. Equipped with an 8MP camera and a 1.9MP front facing camera, the device offers a variety of intuitive camera features, including smart interaction features designed to detect your face, voice and motions for an exceptional user experience.2

The GALAXY S III 4G helps enhance the interaction experience between the device and the user. The GALAXY S III 4G can respond to the individual user to provide a convenient user experience. With the innovative ‘Smart stay’ feature, the GALAXY S III 4G recognises when you are looking directly at the screen, reading an e-book or browsing the web3 by having the front camera identify your eyes – the phone will maintain a bright display for continued viewing pleasure and convenience.

The GALAXY S III 4G features ‘S Voice’,2 an advanced language user interface, designed to listen and respond to your words. When your phone alarm goes off but you need a little extra rest, just tell the GALAXY S III 4G “snooze”. You can also use ‘S Voice’ to play your favourite songs, turn the volume up or down, send text messages and emails, organise your schedule, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo.

In addition to being able to recognise your face and voice, the GALAXY S III 4G can understand your motions to offer maximised usability. If you are messaging someone but decide to call them instead, simply lift your phone to your ear and ‘Direct call’ will dial their number.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and plans for the Samsung GALAXY S III 4G are available through Optus and Telstra. Consumers can also pre-order the Samsung GALAXY S III 4G from the Samsung Experience Store at 450 George Street, Sydney.

 
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ROSEHILL SET FOR A TITANIC GOLDEN ROSE DAY

The Australian Turf Club will partner with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment this De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Day, 15 September at Rosehill Gardens to promote the upcoming release of Titanic on Blu-Ray and 3D on September 12.

With the lead character of the movie and the feature race of the day named ‘Rose’, the ATC has extended this theme to include free entry to patrons living in one of the nine Sydney suburbs also containing the name ‘rose’.

On course, the day will continue the Titanic theme with a string quartet greeting patrons upon entry and racegoers will have the chance to create their best Jack and Rose impersonation on the bow of the Titanic with the ‘Titanking’ photo wall at the Railway entrance.

The ATC “spotted cam” will scour the crowd for six winners throughout the day with each winner captured on Rosehill Gardens big screen to take home an Olympus PEN mini digital camera and Titanic Blu-Ray.

Racegoers will also be treated to a guest performance from Emma Louise Birdsall from hit TV show, The Voice. Birdsall, a popular contestant from Team Seal, will perform a special rendition of the movie’s theme song, My Heart Will Go On, and also perform the National Anthem.

The first feature day of the 2012 Sydney Spring Carnival features an eight-race program headlined by the signature event, the $1 million Group 1 De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose for the best three-year-old thoroughbreds in the country.

Gates open at 11.00am, with the first race scheduled for 12.40pm.

Tickets and hospitality for the day are now on sale. For all you need to know to plan your day, visit www.theraces.com.au.

 

About TITANIC ON BLU-RAY™ AND 3D:

On Hi-Def Blu-ray™ and spectacular 3D for the first time from September 12, James Cameron’s sweeping masterpiece — Winner of 11 ACADEMY AWARDS® including Best Picture — can be experienced like never before. Immerse yourself in the incredible journey and go deeper with over 6 hours of special features including 2 all-new documentaries, more than 60 featurettes, 29 deleted scenes and an alternate ending.

Rose (Kate Winslet) is a young upper-class woman suffocating under the thumb of her arrogant fiancé. Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the free-spirited artist who opens Rose’s eyes and steals her heart. When the ship collides with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic, the young lovers’ journey is transformed into a breathtaking race for survival.

 
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KNIGHT AGE, THE RIDING-ACTION FREE-TO-PLAY MMORPG, JUMPS INTO OFFICIAL RELEASE

Following A Successful Open Beta, Knights Can Now Look Forward To New Content, Pupa, Dungeons, Events and More!

September 3rd, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher widely known for Silkroad Online and Digimon Masters, today announces that its newest title, Knight Age, has officially launched. The unique riding-action, 3D fantasy MMORPG recently enjoyed a successful open beta test that launched to a global audience on August 28th.  All players are encouraged to take a Knight’s journey and join the action now through the Knight Age Official Website at http://bit.ly/GKAPortal_0831

The 3D Fantasy MMORPG with its unique Riding-Action feature, Knight Age, first grew a loyal following when it started its closed beta test.  The Knight Age community exploded in open beta with fan sites forming left and right and creative guilds naming themselves “Gangnam Style” to befit the mounted battle feature. In response to the fevered interest, the open beta comes to a close and jumps straight into official release!

“We have made all the necessary changes and adjustments following our Closed Beta Test,” Nam-Chul Kim, CEO of Joymax.  “We spent a month before starting the Open Beta Test fine-tuning the game so now we are confident it is ready and prepared for official release.”

With the official release players who joined in open beta will be able to carry their characters over.  In addition, players can look forward to all-new content and events.

Unique Riding-Action Battle

Knight Age’s prime feature (and the feature Facebook fans voted their #1 feature) is the unique riding-action feature where battles occur on mounts. Mounts can be raised and strengthened with skills to befit the player’s taste. There was already a variety of mounts to choose from but with the official release players will find even more.

Pupa

Another unique distinction in Knight Age is the Pupa. These pets will become each player’s trusty battle companion depending on how they are nurtured. With a variety of Pupa to choose from, they can be collected and even combined to create an even stronger Pupa. Just like the newly added mounts, players can expect additional amounts of Pupa added for the official release.

Dungeons

One of the overlooked features of Knight Age is its unique dungeons.  With the official launch there will be even more to explore. Dungeons include not only enemies, but puzzles that require players to use both their skill and brain.  As the game also includes a “looking for group” system, players can quickly gather together similar leveled allies to conquer these more challenging game sections.

With the official launch Joymax is celebrating with a slew of new events with great prizes; including a brand new laptop and a full gaming set (keyboard, headphones and mouse)! Join now through the Knight Age Official Website (http://www.joymax.com/knightage/) for a chance to win a new  laptop that friends will surely envy.

Players looking for all the juiciest tidbits, such as daily game information, character tips, and plenty of screen shots can check out Knight Age’s Facebook at http://bit.ly/GKAFB_0831  or Twitter at @OfficialKnightAge.

 
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2K Games Announces Borderlands®2 Season Pass for Upcoming Add-On Content

Season Pass to include four diverse, engrossing campaigns  

Sydney, Australia, 3rd September, 2012 2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands®2 will offer four brand new add-on content campaigns following the release of Borderlands 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. These four add-on content campaigns will each feature several hours of gameplay and introduce new adventures, allies, enemies and environments. They will retail individually for $15.95 (PlayStation®Network) / 800 MS Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) / AU$15.95 (PC). The Borderlands 2 Season Pass will grant access to all four of these add-on content campaigns as they become commercially available. The Borderlands 2 Season Pass will be available for purchase when Borderlands 2 is available on September 20, 2012.

The Borderlands 2 Season Pass includes AU$63.80 of add-on content and will be available for AU$39.95 (PlayStation®Network) / 2400 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) / AU$39.95 (PC). Once purchased, the Borderlands 2 Season Pass enables gamers to download all of the announced add-on content campaigns for free as they become available on the PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE and PC. All four add-on content campaigns are scheduled to be available by June 2013.

Gamers who pre-order Borderlands 2 from participating retailers will gain access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, allowing them to download the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key, the Vault Hunter’s Relic and an all-new fifth character class, the Mechromancer. The Gearbox Gun Pack is a collection of unique guns to help players begin their journey on Pandora. The Golden Key is used to unlock a rare in-game item in the mysterious Golden Loot Chest found in the town of Sanctuary. The Vault Hunter’s Relic is an in-game item that boosts players’ gear-hunting fortune while playing solo or teaming up with friends. The Mechromancer character class will be available following the launch of Borderlands 2 once development of the character is complete. For those who do not pre-order Borderlands 2, the Mechromancer will be available for purchase at a later date. The Mechromancer character class and other preorder items are not included in the Borderlands 2 Season Pass. To pre-order Borderlands 2 please visit http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/oz.html 

Borderlands 2 will be available in Australia and New Zealand on 20th September 2012. Borderlands 2 is rated MA15+ in Australia and R16 in New Zealand. For more information please visit http://www.borderlands2.com/oz/.

* Xbox LIVE, PlayStation®Network or Steam account and Internet connection required. Copy of Borderlands 2 required for play.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

 
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New “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Vignette Debuts: “Cryo”

The new recruits at Corbulo Academy of Military Science, the UNSC’s premiere training facility, gear up for their first-hand training with cyro-sleep in a new vignette entitled “Cryo” from the upcoming live-action digital series, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.”

  • Synopsis: At the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, cadets receive first-hand training with cryo-sleep, a technology necessary for deep-space travel to other worlds. But for one cadet, trying to get normal sleep the night before his first experience with cryo proves difficult when his head is filled with stories from his very creative roomate.

To watch the video, please visit Machinima’s new YouTube channel, Machinima Prime or Halo Waypoint.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” is a live-action digital series based on the best-selling Xbox franchise that brings a brand-new “Halo” story to life on a scale never before seen in the “Halo” universe. “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” delivers an exciting story of heroism and sacrifice, taking fans back to the beginning of the human and Covenant war and leading into the events of “Halo 4,” the biggest entertainment event of 2012. The series will debut on Oct. 5, 2012, on Machinima Prime (http://www.YouTube.com/MachinimaPrime), and on Halo Waypoint (http://halo.xbox.com/ForwardUntoDawn), and will unfold through a series of five episodes leading up to the worldwide launch of “Halo 4” on Nov. 6.

 
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MEDIA RELEASE: GAMERS CAN EXPERIENCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GAMES BEFORE RELEAS

Electronic Arts, Australia is excited to announce the debut of its “First Play Game Tour,to be held in five key shopping centres across the country. The First Play Game Tour is a unique chance that will give gamers the opportunity to experience some of EA’s most-anticipated video games before they hit the shelves.

Each stop of the tour will be held over four days and will feature launch events, gaming tournaments, celebrity appearances and exclusive merchandise giveaways. Titles featured on the First Play Game Tour will include: EA SPORTS FIFA 13, Need for SpeedMost Wanted, Medal of HonorWarfighter and more titles from EA Mobile.*

EA has an incredibly strong line-up of games this year. The First Play Game Tour is a great opportunity to bring these games to our fans before their release,” says Simon Smith-Wright, Regional Marketing Director at EA. “This is the first time EA has had the chance to put on a public event of this magnitude in Australia.  We’re excited to meet our players around the country and to give them the opportunity to experience the best of EA.

EA’s First Play Tour kicks off on the 13th September at Highpoint Shopping Centre, Melbourne from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 September, 2012.

The First Play Games Tour continues in the Centre Court in each of the following centres during these dates:

  • VICHighpoint Shopping Centre – Thursday 13      to Sunday 16 September, 2012
  • NSWWestfield East Gardens – Thursday 20 to      Sunday 23 September, 2012
  • NSW Westfield Parramatta – Tuesday 25 to      Sunday 30 September, 2012
  • QLDWestfield Carindale – Thursday 11 to      Sunday 14 October, 2012

For further details on locations, events and times, please visit:
www.ea.com/au/news/ea-australia-first-play-tour

For your chance to attend exclusive launch events in each city keep an on eye on the EA Games Australia Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/EAGamesAustralia