Logitech Expands Lineup of Accessories

for Smartphones and Tablets

New Products Help You Get the Most Out of Your Entertainment Experience

SYDNEY, Australia — November 17th, 2011 — Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the Australian availability of five new accessories that enhance the tablet or smartphone entertainment experience: the Logitech® Keyboard Case for iPad 2, the Logitech® Speaker Stand for iPad, the Logitech® Wireless Headset, the Logitech® Wireless Boombox and the Logitech® Tablet Speaker for iPad. These latest additions to Logitech’s lineup of tablet-focused accessories extend the entertainment experience for tablets, throughout the home and on the go.

“Consumers are at the heart of all the tablet and mobile accessories we’re creating,” said Annabelle Woods, general manager for Logitech Australia. “We know people love their tablets. One of the things they do most is use them to enjoy entertainment content – whether that’s watching a movie, sharing music, or listening to an audio book on the go. Our lineup of accessories has an option for everyone that can make entertainment even more enjoyable.”

Highlights of these new accessories include:
Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2
Created in collaboration with ZAGG®, the latest Logitech® Keyboard Case features a sleek aluminum cover with military-grade, high-density padding. The protective case wraps around the iPad 2 to cover the screen and sides, and the Logitech Keyboard Case uses Bluetooth® connectivity to pair the keyboard quickly and easily. The new Logitech Keyboard Case incorporates a more intuitive keyboard layout and improved keystrokes for even more comfortable typing.  It also adds a recess just behind the keyboard that props up an iPad 2 in portrait or landscape mode, virtually eliminating setup and pack-up time.

Logitech Speaker Stand for iPad
This made-for-iPad solution turns the iPad into a hands-free music, movies, and charging station. The Speaker stand is ultra portable being easily moved around the house, meaning the user can listen to music while cooking in the kitchen or to watch movies in bed. There are a whole host of features that come with the speaker stand such as an in-built charging dock and a fully adjustable design meaning the iPad can be angled however the user wishes. Volume and control buttons are right on the front of the product and it also comes with a 3.5mm aux input jack and the product is also Apple certified.

Logitech Wireless Headset
The Logitech Wireless Headset for iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® Touch and other Bluetooth® devices lets the user roam freely without the hassle of cords, becoming immersed in music, videos, games and calls. The headset’s laser-tuned drivers produce rich stereo sound while minimising distortion. Whether it’s FaceTime® or phone calls all sound can be heard clearly thanks to the noise-canceling microphone that reduces background noise. A six-hour rechargeable battery (depending on conditions and usage) means the device can be used longer, at home or on the go

Logitech Wireless Boombox
Use a smartphone or tablet as a touch screen player and remote control to wirelessly stream stereo audio. Built for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, the Logitech Wireless Boombox allows the speaker to be placed anywhere – up to 33 feet (10 meters) away from the device, depending on use, settings and environmental conditions. Listen for up to six hours straight (depending on conditions and usage) on the rechargeable battery. Eight custom-designed drivers separate sound frequencies, meaning crisp, clear high notes, a rich, full mid range and deep powerful bass.
Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad
The Logitech® Tablet Speaker is a compact, clip-on, rechargeable speaker offering maximum convenience and portability. A rubberised clip securely attaches the Logitech Tablet Speaker to your iPad or other tablet, making setup simple. The 3.5 mm audio cable plugs into the headphone jack. With up to eight hours of battery life depending on usage, the user can watch a full-length movie or two. The speaker also charges over USB, so you never need to worry about replacing batteries. The Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad makes it simple to take stereo sound anywhere around the house, or on travels as the compact speaker fits easily into the included travel case or your laptop bag.

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Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 is available for a suggested retail price of $129.95 from Big W, Dick Smith, Myer and Officeworks. The Logitech Speaker Stand for iPad is available for a suggested retail price of $99.95 from Big W, The Good Guys, Myer and Officeworks.

The Logitech Wireless Headset is available for a suggested retail price of $99.95 from JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W and Dick Smith. The Logitech Wireless Boombox is available for a suggested retail price of $199.95 from Big W and WOW.

The Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad is available for a suggested retail price of $49.95 from Big W, Dick Smith, JB Hi-Fi, K-Mart and Officeworks .

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UBISOFT® LAUNCHES YOUR SHAPE: FITNESS EVOLVED 2012 EXCLUSIVELY ON KINECT^TM FOR XBOX 360^®

 Innovative Fitness Product Provides Extensive Range of Customisable Workouts for Consumers of All Ages 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — NOVEMBER 17, 2011 — Ubisoft announced that it has launched Your Shape™: Fitness Evolved 2012 exclusively on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® in Australia. Featuring over 90 hours of interactive game-play and 60 new moves, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 offers the widest selection of convenient at-home fitness activities and routines for everyone. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 allows players to showcase their individuality through fitness routines ranging from dance and yoga to intense targeted workouts including floor exercises, cardio boxing and rigorous boot camps. 

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 now offers an extensive variety of diverse themed workouts inspired by an array of exotic cultures, including African, Bollywood, Latin and Hip Hop dance fitness classes, and Zen workout sessions. With detailed backdrops and stimulating music inspired by various cultures around the world, these unique options help transform routine workouts into exciting trips around the globe that will not only capture, but keep, players’ attention. The 2012 version also introduces a unique, new feature called Run the World, which will allows players to virtually run through the streets of some of the world’s most beautiful cities, including New York and London. 

Utilising the controller-free Kinect for Xbox 360 sensor, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 features an intuitive and improved movement tracking system throughout the entire game. Not only is it able to precisely point out which moves players are doing incorrectly, but now it also acts as your own personal trainer, offering users feedback on how to correctly execute their missed movements to achieve optimal workout results. Incorporating friends into your workouts is now easier than ever with an offline multiplayer mode. Mini-games feature turn-based offline game-play that can track the scores of up to four players. At the Your Shape Centre, players can view their progression and challenge friends or users across the globe, motivating them to push themselves to the max and earn bragging rights, all while burning calories. Mobile applications and Facebook integration allow users to share their progress with friends even when they’re away from their home. 

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 will also offer new add-on content available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to stimulate and enhance players’ workout experiences. The first instalment of add-on content for Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 will become available this summer.

For more information on Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012, please visit www.yourshapegame.com

Ah, Steelport, the ultimate escape. Home to sinners, and now, to the Saints. As the Third Street Saints wrestle control of this seedy metropolis from the Syndicate in Saints Row: The Third, we look back on our fondest moments here, from eliminating a gang of ornery, stun gun-toting senior citizens, to skydiving naked into a Syndicate pool party. Sweet, sweet memories.

In our tenth and final Cherished Memory from Steelport, our favorite cheerleader uses Professor Genki’s All-Purpose Mollusk Launcher to hypnotize and detonate a gang of Luchadores. We hope you’ve enjoyed our Cherished Memories from Steelport. Now that the game is available, it’s time you go and make your own. Strap it on!

Sydney, Australia, November 3, 2011 – QVS, exclusive distributor of Turtle Beach, pioneers and market-leaders of the gaming headset category, are happy to announce it’s been a year since Turtle Beach has had a presence in Australia, and to celebrate, they’re launching a new line of headsets.  

“Turtle Beach’s first year in Australia has been nothing short of a phenomenal success,” says QV Software Marketing Manager, Omar Braery. “When we set out to launch the range locally 12 months ago, we had one objective in mind: to make the brand the industry standard by all accounts and to become the brand of choice for the massive local community of gamers.” Judging by the presence Turtle Beach has had in the market, and the reception the brand has received from retail, community and the industry, Mr.Braery is confident QV Software has achieved its goal. “The first birthday will mark the launch of our local Twitter and Facebook feeds to communicate with our dedicated and loyal ambassadors, as well as the launch of new lines to add to the comprehensive range across all platforms.”

Ear Force Z6A – Gaming Headset with Multi-Speaker 5.1 Surround Sound. The Z6A combines the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming headset with the full impact and 3D positional accuracy of multi-speaker 5.1 surround sound. With eight premium speakers, including dual subwoofers, the Z6A is powered by a 5.1 channel amplifier with bass enhancement, letting you pinpoint critical sound cues from every direction. Engineered for PC Gaming, also works with XBOX 360. 

Ear Force XP500 – Programmable Wireless Gaming Headset with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. The EarForce XP500 delivers the ultimate gaming audio experience with a programmable digital signal processor, Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, Bluetooth technology, and XBOX LIVE wireless chat, making it the most technologically advanced headset ever designed for the XBOX 360. The DSP allows gamers to enhance and personalise the entire gaming audio experience with fully customisable game, chat and mic signals. Bluetooth technology lets you chat wirelessly on XBOX LIVE, answer mobile phone calls and stream music – all while gaming in immersive 360 degree surround sound. Engineered for XBOX 360, also works with PS3.

Ear Force PX3 – Programmable Wireless Gaming Headset. The PX3 comes equipped to dominate your competition with 18 audio presets, wireless game sound, crystal-clear communication and the convenience of a rechargeable battery. Featuring a lightweight, circumaural design with massive 50mm speakers, the PX3 delivers exceptional audio quality and maximum comfort. Engineered for PS3, also works with XBOX 360/PC/Mac.

About Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach (www.TurtleBeachAU.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360® and PS3™ game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach’s Ear Force X41 wireless headset is Official Xbox Magazine’s “2009 Peripheral of the Year.” Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today’s PC audio industry. 

Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.   Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Corp.  PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

See what awaits Ascended on Ember Isle in a sizzling new trailer

Smoldering just beyond the Telaran horizon lies Ember Isle. Once home to the enigmatic Kelari Elves, the recently rediscovered island has stood shrouded in mystery for centuries, but now Defiant and Guardian leaders have set their sights on Ember Isle, a prize that could turn the tide in the battle against the planes.

Beginning today, Ascended can journey to Ember Isle via travel stones on Telara’s main continent and experience everything the massive zone has to offer, including more than a hundred quests, the Caduceus Rise dungeon, and the new “Onslaught” gameplay mode.

Witness the fall of Ember Isle now in the epic new trailer: http://trion.gamespress.com/default.asp?p=1&i=911

Rift™: From the Embers features:

• Ember Isle – Designed for experienced level 50 players, Ember Isle is twice the size of the largest zone currently in the game and will feature stunning environments, new monsters, colossi, and zone events
• New Dungeon – Rift’s newest and largest dungeon, Caduceus Rise, debuts with 11 tough bosses, nonlinear progression, Normal mode, and two Expert mode wings
• New 10-Player Raid  – Experience “Rise of the Phoenix,” the new 10-player sliver in Stonefield
• New Warfront Mode – Black Garden now features an alternate warfront mode called “Stockpile”
• Planar Attunement Evolved – 2^nd tier of Planar Attunement now available

For more information on Rift: From the Embers, visit: http://www.riftgame.com/en/world/zones/ember-isle.php

– 17 November 2011, Gold Coast, Australia 

N3V Games’ survival horror lands on Xperia PLAY as an Android exclusive this November.

Exclusive to Xperia PLAY for a month, Dead On Arrival features top-down 3D gameplay and a full arsenal of weapons to fight back against the undead horde. Stunning graphics allow players to experience the battle for survival in full gory detail, whilst comic-style cut scenes tell the story behind the mayhem.

As an added bonus to Sony Ericsson customers it is also available on the Arc and Neo.
 

N3V Games Studio Head – Paul Olsen explains the link between them and the undead. “Well we have that much going on at N3V that some days we feel like zombies ourselves so we thought it was time to fight back! Seriously though, it all started about a year ago when Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies started to eat our brains. The gameplay is very addictive with the replyability, and we wanted to create something along the same lines as this for the mobile platform. The third person top down view with thumbstick controls fit very well into DOA and after spending countless hours playing games like Minigore, iDracula and Alive 4-Ever (and Nazi Zombies still) we put our final design into development (along with using the Unity Engine – made life that much easier!) to create Dead on Arrival. Check out the full details here:

http://www.deadonarrivalgame.com

but we hope all the Xperia PLAY users and eventually the rest of the world get hours of enjoyment on what we hope lives up to the undead fans of many!”
 

Tim Harrison, Head of Content and Marketing Strategy at Sony Ericsson said: “I’m excited to announce yet another Android exclusive on Xperia PLAY. This past year we’ve partnered with some of gaming’s largest developers, but also some of the industry’s hottest independent talent. We intend to sustain this existing momentum and continue to forge new relationships to keep providing our users with exclusive, premium gaming content”
 

STORY SO FAR …

Two days ago a bomb went off in central park. Fatalities were few but hundreds more were injured in the blast. They got them to the hospital some how… but it wasn’t long before all of the injured had suddenly died as well. The doctors said it was some kind of ‘mass cardiac arrest.’ If that was true they wouldn’t have boarded up the windows and barricaded the doors. No one’s heard anything from inside for 12 hours now, and what we heard then wasn’t good…”
 

With an armoury of deadly weapons at your disposal you must fight to survive against an endless horde of zombies hungry for one thing: You!
 

You’ve gotten into the hospital, but all the other rooms are locked. Your only chance for survival is to kill for cash, letting you unlock additional rooms or purchase more powerful weapons in your endless fight against the undead. Board up the doors, run fast, shoot to kill and maybe you might see tomorrow after all!
 

FEATURES

• Fast paced action survival shooter
• Survive against massive waves of the undead!
• Purchase loads of different weapons to defend yourself from the horde
• Buy yourself some time by boarding up doors to keep the undead at bay
• Unlock rooms to make space and find different weapons to finish the fight
• Search for the “random box” and destroy your enemies with the most powerful guns!
• Massive hospital level to explore and defend all by your lonesome
• Tutorial level to help you get to grips with the gameplay
• Full 3D action and gory effects in high detailed graphics perfect for all mobile devices!
• Xperia PLAY optimized

Also available on Sony Ericsson Arc and Neo

Melbourne Australia, November 16th 2011 – The Muppets are coming! And what better way to promote this awesome movie by releasing three very cool Muppet Posters as our favourite Muppets are dressed as their Twilight counterparts.

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Hamburg, November 16, 2011 – In Martial Empires, gamigo’s action MMORPG, the Path to Purgatory is being opened today. Players are invited to fight their way through hordes of monsters on 32 levels of a tower, all the way to the mighty end monster, earning them fame and plenty of valuable loot in the process. The new survival challenge is just one of the highlights of the new patch: Horse, battle tigers and skeleton dogs serve as mounts or formidable battle allies.

Guild members gain considerable advantages thanks to guild research. They no longer need a torch, for example, in order to enter a dungeon, or they will find that they crafting time is considerably shorter. Adventurers are accompanied on a new quest series that stretches from Level 1 to 55. Enterprising individuals can earn themselves a golden nose by setting up player shops around the world. Random daily tasks will help players earn more experience and jackpot points. In addition to all this, the start of “Path to Purgatory” will be celebrated with a variety of ingame events.

New images from “Path to Purgatory” can be downloaded from our press server.

“Path to Purgatory” – Features at a glance:

• New Survival Mode (or: new Survival Mode instance dungeon)
• Mounts and battle pets
• Guild research with many member bonuses
• New quest series stretching from Levels 1-55

Daily random missions

Joymax Unleashes Massive Update For Their Hot First Person Shooter 

Seoul, Korea, November 16^th, 2011 – Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, revealed today the next major content patch for their popular World War II game with a zombie twist, Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead.  Developed by Dragonfly, the creators behind Quake Wars Online and Soldier of Fortune Online, these veterans of the gaming industry have pulled together a huge amount of additions for KARMA, which will add a new layer of depth to the shooter genre.  To jump straight into the bullet-heavy action, or learn more about the game, players can visit http://www.joymax.com/karma/ 

Several new maps will be joining the already impressive pool of options, each focusing on a different area of the game.  Included is a new “Rescue” map aimed towards melee combat, alongside “Crete” as both a Demolition map and a Team Death Match.  Joining the new areas are two additional characters: Ju-Deock joins the auspicious Allies, while Yamamoto is now a member of the Axis team.  These characters both have a new combination of strengths and weaknesses that will be easy to learn but difficult to master! 

For those looking for a new weapon, the Desert Eagle and the AWP LE have been added to the Silk Shop.  Many items already in the shop have seen an overhaul including changes in stats and/or prices, including equipment sets, the throwing weapons pack, a character reinforcement set, and more.  The shooting range has also seen a shuffle in currently available weapons to test, with the addition of the AK-47 and the M16A2, while waving goodbye to the CAMO AVS-36, Beretta M92F and the AWP. 

Last but not least, KARMA is unleashing a variety of events running throughout November and December.  These include “Countries with Most Assists”, the “Silver Rush” and “Predomination”, where players are challenged to see who can be the king of the new maps added as part of this patch.  If you think you have what it takes, suit up and watch for results of all these events to be posted on the official KARMA Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD 

Developed in conjunction with Dragonfly, and published by Joymax, KARMA Online: Prisoners of the Dead is the newest installment in the KARMA Online series, the top online first-person shooter series in Korea. Players go back in time to World War II, where they must choose to side with the Axis or Allied powers and join the fight for global victory – with a zombie twist.  In this virtual and historical simulation, players will be up against enemy troops as well as hundreds of the walking dead from the remains of the catastrophic battle. KARMA Online: Prisoners of the Dead will be available in English, German, Spanish and Turkish. 

To become a fan of Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead, players can visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD    or http://twitter.com/karmapod   and http://www.youtube.com/user/KarmaPOD