WeMade Surprises All With Its Wide Array of Innovative Mobile Titles

June 08, 2012— WeMade Entertainment., a leading publisher and developer of mobile and online games, finished off a great week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in the Los Angeles Convention Center, held June 5-7!  Media from all over the world had a chance to play their sizzling new line-up of iOS and Android games, including Project Dragon: The Roar From The Dungeon.  The innovative lineup also included Chaos and Defense, Viking Island, Pet Island, Goblin Mobile, Friend Fighter, Rhythm Scandal, and Hero Square.

The world got its first taste of WeMade Entertainment’s line-up when the exhibition booth opened at noon on June 5th. Although a first time participant of E3, crowds gathered all throughout the afternoon to get their hands on WeMade’s innovative mobile games on display. Just before closing on the first day, WeMade held its media event at the ICON Ultra Lounge right across the LA Convention Center.

Approximately 200 media and its journalists/bloggers gathered to receive a walk-through of WeMade’s games and the company’s vision of the future from Gene Kim, the head of WeMade’s U.S. office. The speaker had to pause several times during the presentation when excited roars burst out from the audience. With a total of eight  games, each from different genres, were showcased at the event and the genre msh-ups excited the diverse members of the media. WeMade’s new approach of fusing game categories received a feverish welcome throughout the E3 event.

Attendees didn’t seem to mind waiting in long lines at the booth to get their hands on as many genre benders as possible. Events such as ‘Challenge the developer,’ which gave visitors a chance to beat the developer at his own game, added to the vibrant atmosphere. It was obvious that the gamers out there had been thirsty for category mesh-ups and WeMade’s mobile games more than met their needs.

For those who weren’t lucky enough to take part in E3, below is aspecial preview of what you can expect when WeMade Entertainment’s games begin launching in several weeks.

WeMade had six playable titles on hand, from a variety of genres, one of which was the highly anticipated “Project Dragon: The Roar From The Dungeon.” With Project Dragon, WeMade lets you witness the next generation of mobile games. With its plenty of room for friends, high quality graphics, and a huge persistent world perfect for drop in, drop out play, the MMORPG genre is fully realized on a mobile device.

Compete in a world of real-time online battles through your phone in Chaos & Defense.  Whether playing against a sophisticated enemy AI or other players from around the world, Chaos & Defense smoothly integrates real-time strategy gameplay with the excitement of tower defense for a blending unlike anything else on the mobile platforms.

‘Viking Island’ combines together the addictiveness of a full RPG experience with the social integration players crave. Join a fully 3D adventure where the choice is literally in the players’ hands: build an island economy through crafting and farming. Of course Vikings don’t just farm – choose one of five unique hero classes and venture forth to action-packed fight sequences. Farm, clash your swords and adventure like a true Viking should!

Pet Island will captivate players by letting them interact with cuddly animals and let them do the bidding on the economy simulation environment. The pets are guaranteed to grow on you hence you’ll never want to let go of your pets and your mobile device once you start playing.

Thrill seekers should drive straight into the fantastical fantasy world of Goblin. This side-scroller action arcade title lets the player experience a massive, beautifully rendered 3D-like 2D world with diverse dungeons to explore. Choose from one of three classes then hack, slash, shoot and blow monsters up on your way to the end!

WeMade’s portfolio of games wouldn’t be complete without a scrappy brawler like Friend Fighter (working title). Choose your character and have 1-on-1 duels as you would in other fighting titles; with Friend Fighter you can battle, defend, or avenge your friends!  . Fighters have gone social with WeMade Entertainment.

The action RPG and simulation mash-up ‘Hero Square’ lets the player choose from 20 different hero classes and allows the player to build a party for exploring dungeons and battling vicious monsters. The gamers can expand their world by building colonies and snatching them away from social friends. Hero Square is chock full of fun content and will captivate its players for hours of entertainment.

Rhythm Scandal, a rhythm action game with location-based service elements built right in, gives the gamer a great roster of pop music including highly trendy “k-pop” music to dance to. Its full-3D avatar customization function allows the player be the center of the party. Have dance-alongs, dance battles and virtual dates all on your mobile device.

WeMade will be revealing additional details for all titles throughout the year; including the release date for Chaos & Defense due at the end of this month!

Players who just can’t get enough of these 8 exciting games can follow the official WeMade Facebook page for impressions as they are published at www.facebook.com/WeSocial

In the show, four friends, Wyatt, Dante, Lyle and Angie, players of CONQUEROR OF ALL WORLDS, accidentally create a portal between the fictional world of the game and their real life neighbourhood. The foursome may be gamers extraordinaire but defeating trolls, squashing barbarians and annihilating ghouls is very different IRL (in real life). What they wouldn’t give for a cheat code!

CONQUEROR OF ALL WORLDS is a massive online adventure that takes players through multiple dungeon levels in search of clues and artifacts to defeat the evil wizard Maldark. Players can create their own character and level up their skills using powerful new weapons and armour. With a little help from Black Death, Sir Bickle and Wizza the characters set off on their epic quest against Maldark’s awful minions.

Online gaming is now the main use of internet for the younger generation, according to the findings of Cartoon Network’s 2010 New Generations research. When asked what they had used the internet most for in the last month, responses included online gaming (38%), school work (20%), social networking (14%) and Youtube (10%). With gaming, 1 in 2 kids said they played single player games at least once a week, 1 in 4 kids said that they played MMOGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Games) at least once a week with both groups up +7% and +16% respectively.

Marcelo Silva, Senior Interactive Manager, Turner International Australia says: “We are very excited for the launch of the new game, in conjunction with the new TV series this June. In its beta release, the game has delivered massively positive results. Whether online, via their mobile or on their favourite TV channel, kids just can’t seem to get enough of Cartoon Network content.”

CONQUEROR OF ALL WORLDS can be played at www.cartoonnetwork.com.au  now or play trailer now on Youtube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKstzVsc3tU&feature=plcp

LEVEL UP The Movie premieres Saturday 9th June at 10am.

LEVEL UP The Series premieres Saturday 16th June at 10am and continues every Saturday

About Cartoon Network
Launched in Australia in 1995 and New Zealand in 1997, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s (TBS) Cartoon Network offers the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library of Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera titles, Cartoon Network showcases classic content including The Tom & Jerry Show and The Garfield Show. The Network also produces original series including the hugely successful Ben 10 franchise, Adventure Time and award-winning The Amazing World of Gumball. Cartoon Network is seen in over 2.2 million households across Australia per month. Online, Cartoon Network Australia reaches over 300,000 unique users every month. TBS Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

Check out the awesome Nintendo goodness for E3 2012 – http://e3.nintendo.com/ that include Wii Fit U, Pikman and much much more!

Game Introduces the First Full Assassin’s Creed Experience on a Handheld Device 

SYDNEY – June 7, 2012 – At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be released on October 31 exclusively for PlayStation^® Vita, bringing the full Assassin’s Creed experience to a handheld device for the first time.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation includes key pillars of the franchise that fans of the series know and love, including combat, free-roaming navigation and a rich story full of intrigue and twists, delivering a true Assassin’s Creed experience to PS Vita.

Gamers play as the series’ first female protagonist, Aveline. A woman of conviction, Aveline is fighting for freedom in 18^th century New Orleans – a city on the brink of a rebellion as the Spanish Empire imposes its new rule.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation also features PS Vita-specific controls, making the most of the system’s front and rear touch panels, cameras and gyroscope. These include distinctive combat, character interaction, deciphering and traversal controls – all delivering an immersive handheld Assassin’s Creed experience. Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will also bring a unique multiplayer experience to the series exclusively tailored for PS Vita.

“The release of Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be the series’ most ambitious handheld offering to date,” said Geoffroy Sardin, chief sales and marketing officer – Europe, Middle East & Asia, at Ubisoft. “Combining the console-like experience with PS Vita exclusive features, Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will be a leading example of what gamers should expect from a handheld experience.”

PlayStation^® fans who pick up both Assassin’s Creed III Liberation for the PS Vita and Assassin’s Creed III for PlayStation^®3 this holiday will receive exclusive content, including an in-game version of Connor’s tomahawk, an exclusive character skin, a multiplayer character and a complete upgrade of all ammunition pouches.

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation will launch October 31^st in stores and on PlayStation^®Network for PS Vita. For more information on Assassin’s Creed III Liberation, please visit: www.assassinscreed.com/liberation

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) today launched a mobile game and website dedicated to Game Masters, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition opening on 28 June 2012.

The Game Masters mobile game and website are the first instalment of a new digital project for the centre, which also includes the development of an eBook and video conference programs.

ACMI received funding for the digital project through the Victorian Government’s Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program which promotes the effective use of broadband lead adoption and innovative information and communication technology.

Game Masters: The Game is a custom-made mobile game created to enrich the experience of the exhibition or played on its own. Designed for all ages and abilities, for single or two player fun, Game Masters: The Game requires players to navigate a ball past opponents to score. The design features familiar game genres including space, sim and adventure games, drawing visual inspiration from early arcade through to the latest indie games, reflecting the content of the exhibition. By visiting the exhibition, users can unlock additional game content by scanning codes within the gallery and also play a large-scale, two-player version of the game.

Game Masters: The Game, commissioned by ACMI and has been developed by Chocolate Liberation Front, can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play from today.

The content-rich Game Masters mini-site features exclusive content such as developer biographies, news, behind-the-scenes insights, exclusive interviews, guest blogs, videos and competitions. Additionally, the site will feature a kids’ page and link to educational resources for teachers. It will also act as the central hub for program information, purchasing tickets, the Game Masters eBook and downloading the free mobile game.

“We’re really excited by this new digital venture, which will provide opportunities for audiences both across Australia and internationally to engage with the Game Masters exhibition in accessible, educational and fun ways,” said ACMI’s Head of Exhibitions, Conrad Bodman. “This will be the first time ACMI has created a mobile game, eBook and used video conferencing for programs so we expect this experience will have real benefit for future programs.”

ACMI’s Game Masters is a highly interactive videogame exhibition, showcasing the work of leading local and international game developers from the arcade era through to the latest console and mobile game technology. Over 30 game designers who have made a significant impact in the field will be profiled throughout the exhibition, including well-known international, independent and Australian game designers. The designers’ work will be explored through 125 playable games and a combination of rare concept artwork and newly commissioned interviews in a spectacular gaming universe designed for all ages and abilities. The exhibition runs until 28 October 2012.

The Game Masters website and Game Masters: The Game are online now. The eBook and video conference program will be launched the opening day of the exhibition, 28 June 2012. For more information on Game Masters please visit; www.acmi.net.au/gamemasters

The style and elegance of award-winning ZENBOOK come to a value-attractive market segment

Taipei, Taiwan (June 5, 2012) – ASUS ZENBOOK UX32VD brings the advantages of the world’s finest Ultrabooks to a high value product segment. Designed to offer great portable computing to all consumers, the 13.3” ZENBOOK UX32VD introduces new NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620 graphics together with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors. It retains the luxurious design and build quality of all ZENBOOK offerings, and uses hard drive/SSD hybrid storage to accelerate system performance. Consumers also gain access to two second instant on resume, longer battery life, and enhanced SonicMaster audio.

ZENBOOK range continues to grow
ASUS addresses surging demand for Ultrabook devices with ZENBOOK UX32VD, serving a wider consumer range and presenting a fine-tuned balance of technology, design and value. As previous ZENBOOKs garnered good sales and much acclaim, ASUS would like a broader range of consumers to enjoy the benefits of the Ultrabook concept.

New technological milestones reached
ZENBOOK UX32VD features a raft of new features, including several firsts. It debuts discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M graphics with 1GB GDDR5 video memory on a 13.3” portable PC, using NVIDIA’s “Kepler” 28nm GPU technology. As such, ZENBOOK UX32VD handles more intense multimedia demands and can run current games in greater detail than any other Ultrabook. An optional full HD 1080p IPS panel with 350 cd/m2 brightness delivers improved visuals, making it ideal for streamed HD content, and features a 178-degree wide viewing angle design that enhances movies, photos and games. The base screen on ZENBOOK UX32VD uses 1280 x 720, offering HD performance.

Advanced power
ZENBOOK UX32VD is powered by 3rd generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors. For storage, it applies a hard drive/SSD hybrid, using the 32GB SSD to expedite frequent tasks (such as the operating system). Hard drives are offered in up to 500GB.

ZENBOOK advantages at an attractive value
The new model retains the acclaimed ZENBOOK design, including an ergonomic inclined and backlit chiclet keyboard. Unique fabrication techniques produce a refined spun metal look and a compact form factor, complemented by the inclusion of two second instant on resume with up to two weeks of standby in S3 mode and an impressive 200 days in S4 mode. Audio by SonicMaster technology, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEPower®, ensures pristine sound for multimedia and gaming, while for added convenience ZENBOOK UX32VD utilises USB Charger+ technology for quick mobile device charging. It also offers consumers an extended seven hour battery life, and the speed of USB 3.0 data transfers.

New Game Brings Family-Friendly Choreography to Songs from Classic Disney Movies and Disney Channel Favourites

SYDNEY — June 7, 2012 — At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft®, in collaboration with Disney Interactive, announced the development of “Just Dance®: Disney Party”, the latest instalment of the world’s most popular dance game franchise. This news comes after Ubisoft’s announcement on the development of Just Dance 4. “Just Dance: Disney Party” will be released worldwide in October 2012 for the Kinect™ for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Wii™ system from Nintendo.

“’Just Dance: Disney Party’ allows families to have an authentic Disney experience through dance right in their own living rooms,” said Geoffroy Sardin, chief Europe, Middle East & Asia sales and marketing officer at Ubisoft. “We’re proud to be collaborating with Disney at a time when the Just Dance franchise is growing and evolving to reach new fans.”

The game features an array of classic and current songs, with 25 tracks from a range of beloved Disney films, Disney Channel’s hottest shows and Disney Theme Parks. The kid-friendly choreography is sure to get the whole family up and dancing to tracks from movies such as “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Tangled” and “Lilo & Stitch,” as well as Disney Channel shows like “Shake It Up,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Jessie,” “Phineas and Ferb” and “Good Luck Charlie.”

“Just Dance: Disney Party” game-play includes graphics from films and television, including the TV shows and movies; for example, the “Shake It Up” stage and the “Phineas and & Ferb” playground from the show. Up to four players can dance simultaneously for the highest team score or use the non-stop shuffle feature to keep the dancing going. Exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360 version, players will be able to star in their own Disney music videos. The full tracklist for “Just Dance: Disney Party” includes:

Disney Classics
· “The AristoCats” ( “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat”)
· “Beauty and the Beast” (“Be Our Guest

New AMD E-Series APUs Set the High Bar for Essential Notebook Battery Life

2012 AMD E-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) leads by enabling up to 11 hours of battery life  and best-in-class entertainment and media experiences 

Sydney, Australia — June 6, 2012— AMD today announced the launch of its latest AMD E-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) platform. Designed for essential notebook and desktop personal computers which meet basic performance needs at accessible price points, the 2012 AMD E-Series APU enables long battery life, and a best-in-class entertainment and media experience while striking a balance between energy efficiency and unique innovations for brilliant high definition (HD) entertainment.

“In 2011 we showed the industry you could get discrete-level GPU power in a notebook without added power consumption or cost, resulting in the most successful notebook platform in AMD’s history,” said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and general manager, AMD Client Business Unit. “Today we raise the bar even higher with our latest APU offering. Our 2012 AMD E-Series APU gives consumers a visually superior choice for everyday performance with the latest graphics technology and nearly 3 hours more battery life than the competition.”       

Formerly codenamed “Brazos 2.0,” the 2012 AMD E-Series APU is the feature-rich update to the most successful AMD notebook processor platform ever. Unique benefits of the new platform include:

• Improved mobility with up to 36 percent longer battery life compared to the competition² . Systems based on the 2012 AMD E-Series APU can deliver up to 11 hours of resting battery life¹ and up-to a 90 minute competitive advantage in Web browsing and online flash gaming³;

• Enhanced video experience with technology to help remove shakes and jitters from online or other video files through AMD Steady Video technology⁴ , which has plug-in support for all major Web browsers along with Windows Media Player and the open source VLC player;

• Leading-edge gaming experience. The 2012 AMD E-Series APU platform is the only essential notebook platform that offers built-in AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series graphics with DirectX^® 11 and DirectCompute for a more feature-rich experience on the latest games;

• Superior online experience with AMD Quick Stream technology which prioritises Internet bandwidth towards video stream buffering or online gaming for a smoother, virtually uninterrupted browsing experience⁵;

• 10x faster data transfer speeds (5Gbps) with external hard drives and cameras thanks to two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports⁶;

• Increased performance through Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) frequency boosts;

• The capability to project to external 3D displays for the latest 3D video and gaming. 

Accelerated Experience

Thanks to the compute capabilities in AMD Radeon HD graphics, major Web browsers such as Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome offer an accelerated Web experience on the new AMD E-Series APUs. AMD has collaborated with Microsoft to optimise the new AMD E-Series APUs for key features in Microsoft Windows^® 8 to help improve the overall experience.  Optimisations for HTML5 and full support for the new Metro user interface will help accelerate new Metro-based apps developed for Microsoft’s newest operating system.

Developer Community Engagement

For developers who want to engage in the industry’s move toward heterogeneous computing and GPU compute, the upcoming AMD Fusion¹² Developer Summit will offer them a unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge base. More information on AFDS 12 can be found here.

Availability and Technical Details

AMD expects global OEMs such as Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba to offer AMD E-Series APU-based systems.

AMD E-Series Ultrathin Notebook  APUs

Supporting Resources

Find photos and other support materials on the AMD Computex landing page

Read recent AMD news at http://blogs.amd.com/fusion/  

Check out demos of AMD APUs on the AMD YouTube Channel

Follow all news from AMD on Twitter at @AMD_Unprocessed

About AMD

AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMD’s server computing products are focused on driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualisation environments. AMD’s superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

SYDNEY – June 6, 2012 – Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® announced it is supporting the upcoming launch of Nintendo’s Wii U™ system with the release of eight games by the first half of 2013. Ubisoft’s Wii U lineup includes Assassin’s Creed III, the survival thriller and platform-exclusive ZombiU and a host of other games that will appeal to both core and casual games, including fans of the action-adventure, dance, family, fitness and sports genres.   

“Ubisoft is a trailblazer in developing innovative, unique content for new platforms and we’re continuing that tradition with our Wii U titles,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer, Ubisoft.  “Ubisoft’s creative teams have taken advantage of the technological advances in the Wii U system to develop new gameplay concepts that will help set the new system apart from other consoles and deliver distinct, immersive gaming experiences for players.” 

Ubisoft’s history of originality on Nintendo platforms includes multi-million selling franchises for the Wii™ system, including Just Dance®, Rabbids® and Red Steel®. With the launch of Wii U, Ubisoft is once again aiming to be the leading third-party developer on Nintendo’s flagship system. 

Ubisoft games that are being developed for the Nintendo’s Wii U include: 

Assassin’s Creed^® III: Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Connor, the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Gamers become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.

Just Dance^® 4: Just Dance 4 is the fourth installment in the world’s No. 1 dance game franchise. This title features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart-topping Billboard hits to classic dance party tracks from artists like Rihanna, One Direction, P!nk, The B-52’s, and Flo Rida. Exclusive to Wii U is a new Puppet Master Mode where up to 5-players can play together. In the new mode, the operator of the Wii U GamePad™ can switch dance routines and create choreographies that are performed by the other four players in real-time.

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth: Battle against the forces of evil in this new Marvel adventure starring over 20 Marvel super heroes and villains, including Captain America, Thor and The Hulk. Based on the ‘Secret Invasion’ storyline, Marvel Avengers’ interactive environments are inspired by iconic Marvel comic artwork and backdrops. Experience a variety of game modes by using the Wii U GamePad to execute explosive super attacks, unleash devastating special moves and battle friends or against the AI.

Rabbids^® Land: The Rabbids are bwaaaaaaack and this time they have invaded our favorite amusement park. Embark on an adventure to capture the Rabbids throughout the theme park and visit more than 20 attractions along the way including an enchanted princess castle, the tunnel of love, a zany roller coaster and a spooky haunted house. Players use the Wii U GamePad to take control of the Rabbids in a variety of wacky interactions including aiming, plotting each move, tilting, shouting, steering, touching and drawing on them on the controller’s screen. 

Rayman Legends^®: One of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises transitions to Wii U by exploring fresh gameplay experiences and expanding beyond the traditional platformer. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are back to embark on a fantasy adventure through a series of legendary worlds with new environments, characters and enemies, as well as clever and entertaining game modes.

Sports Connection™: Sports Connection is the next generation of multi-sports games that brings families and youth together in an interactive and engaging setting. Transform your living room into the ultimate sports arena and experience all of your favorite sports like never before by playing across your TV and the new Wii U GamePad, switching from multiplayer to single player and teaming up for competitive co-op. The Wii U GamePad allows up to 5 players to compete simultaneously in a variety of sports including American football, soccer and karting.

Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013: With more than 125 different workouts and 215 exercise moves, Your Shape 2013 elevates fitness gaming to a new level. The title provides a personalized workout experience packed with fun and exciting activities to achieve the player’s fitness goals. Your Shape 2013 continues the tradition of the Your Shape franchise by offering the best in-class workout technology including progress tracking, motivating online features, HD graphics and beautifully animated virtual coaches.

ZombiU™: Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, ZombiU puts players in the middle of London, circa 2012, where an outbreak has infected hundreds of thousands, turning them into flesh-eating, undead monsters that roam the streets to prey on the living. ZombiU showcases the features of the Wii U GamePad, including serving as an intuitive survival kit and bridging the interactions of the player and in-game world through an immersive tactile connection, to create new game experiences not possible on other consoles.