“Mix 2gether” With 83 Exclusive Mixes Delivering the Best Soundtrack in Entertainment Featuring the Biggest Hits from the Hottest Artists Mixed and Mashed by World Renowned DJ’s in an All-New Way

Limited-Time Gift with Purchase Offers at Various Retailers Include a Turntable Controller Carrying Case/Stand, Free CD and Standalone Copy of DJ Hero®

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. October 20th 2010 – Now available online and at retail stores nationwide, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will “Mix 2gether” to experience the best soundtrack in entertainment with DJ Hero® 2, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced. Delivering an all-new, unparalleled music experience with 83 original, exclusive mixes featuring the hottest artists bringing their biggest chart-topping hits – including Eminem’s “Not Afraid,” Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance,” Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi with “Memories” and B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars with “Nothin’ On You” – DJ Hero 2 will transform ordinary living rooms into the hottest nightclubs. The follow-up to the award-winning, #1 new videogame IP of 2009, DJ Hero 2 provides the ultimate way for gamers to come together with a host of new multiplayer modes that pit DJ against DJ in unique Battle Mixes, invite vocalists into the spotlight with scoring based on pitch and range detection and bring the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay.

“With new social game modes, the inclusion of full microphone support, all-new levels of creative freedom and the best soundtrack in entertainment, DJ Hero 2 is truly an amazing mixer of music and friends,” said David Haddad, CEO of Guitar Hero. “DJ Hero 2 further pushes the boundaries of music and gaming by coupling exclusive, original mixes with accessible, innovative gameplay that together will continue to revolutionize the way people experience music.”

“With DJ Hero 2 we wanted to build a game that would bring something new to parties. Something that would be mad fun for two people or a living room full to bursting! It’s all about the music,” said Jamie Jackson, Creative Director of FreeStyleGames. “We’ve mixed some of the biggest hits by some of the biggest and most current artists in the industry, be it pop, hip hop or dance and added the DJ Hero gameplay with two turntables and a microphone. It is the sequel to last year’s big hit and is the sickest party game of 2010!”

Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ’s in an all-new way, the game’s soundtrack delivers 83 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2. Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they’re spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling. The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.

Available now, DJ Hero 2 invites a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game is available in a Party Bundle which will include a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate “party-in-a-box.” Gamers who experienced DJ Hero, the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009, can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software. The game was developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. The game is rated “PG” by the Australian Classification Board. For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit www.djhero.com, www.facebook.com/djhero and www.twitter.com/djhero.

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About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

The tiny minions are all dressed up and headed out for their favorite night of the year

New York, NY–October 19, 2010–Eyedip, LLC unveils an all new Halloween update for their hilariously entertaining iPhone and iPad app, Pocket Devil – Hell Yeah!. Chapter 13 sees the gleeful little demons in costume, ready to play all new mini-games, and ward off Halloween-inspired adversaries in their new stomping ground, The Haunted Cemetery.

The popular entertainment app allows players to summon hordes of adorable demonic underlings called The Mugat2. As their malevolent overseer, players can then toy with their tiny minions’ eternal souls. With a tap, pinch, drag, or swipe, the little devils are brought to their end in all kinds of hilarious, clever, and cartoonishly gory ways. With mini-games galore and fun new features added in frequent updates, it’s a devilishly fun thrill ride that is constantly evolving.

The new delightfully eerie cemetery scene comes complete with a haunted house, sinister-looking trees, and an angry jack-o’-lantern. “Deviled Egg Toss” and “Halloween Brain Feast” mini-games have been added, and in the spirit of the season, a white ghost now lurks in the mist to consume unsuspecting devils. The “Pumpkin Head Editor” even lets players replace their minions’ heads with assorted pumpkins in fabulously nefarious Halloween fashion.

“We know Pocket Devil fans love Halloween and it seems only natural to celebrate by adding a costume option for their little in-game minions,” says Jeremy Adelman, Co-Founder of Eyedip. “For us, adding new content to Pocket Devil makes it feel like Halloween all year ‘round, but this season we truly went all out,” adds Steven Fleisher, Co-Founder of Eyedip.

Pocket Devil – Hell Yeah! is available for $0.99 on the iTunes App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-devil-hell-yeah/id321268666?mt=8

Pocket Devil HD – Hell Yeah! is available for $2.99 on the iTunes App Store on iPad or at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-devil-hd-hell-yeah/id385307598?mt=8

For more information, please visit: http://eyedip.com/pocketdevil

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios are bringing gamers a stylized new video giving fans a deeper look at Scorpion – the once human hellspawned ninja assassin – and the beginnings of his deadly rivalry with Sub Zero.

Mortal Kombat is the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011.  The game is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.

October 18, 2010  

Virtual Tickets to Sold-out Show Still Available 

IRVINE, Calif. — BlizzCon^® 2010, Blizzard Entertainment’s two-day gaming festival celebrating the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® game universes and their global player communities, begins on Friday, October 22, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees of the sold-out show will be able to play the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment^® games as well as speak with developers in discussion panels, witness live top-tier tournament competition, participate in a wide range of activities, and meet with fellow gamers and friends.

Jay Mohr has returned to act as master of ceremonies for the community contests taking place on Friday, including the popular dance and costume competitions, and the show will close on Saturday evening with an epic concert featuring the duo that has been hailed by its own members as the greatest band in the world, Tenacious D — otherwise known as Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The band will be performing an earth-shattering set at BlizzCon that includes the debut of new, soon-to-be-legendary songs.  

Anyone unable to attend BlizzCon can still purchase a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, featuring more than 50 hours of live HD coverage as well as the exclusive BlizzCon 2010 World of Warcraft^® in-game pet and StarCraft II in-game items. This package is available globally via Internet stream and also through DIRECTV^® satellite television service in the United States (free Internet stream included with DIRECTV Pay Per View event purchases). Limited streaming coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and certain BlizzCon tournaments will be available via the Internet for free. Visit the official BlizzCon website, www.blizzcon.com, for more information.

“We look forward to providing a truly entertaining and informative convention experience to all attendees, as well as those joining us remotely from around the world,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “BlizzCon offers a great opportunity for us to meet our players and share the latest news about Blizzard games with them, and with the help of Tenacious D, we’re sure this year’s show will be one the audience will never forget.” 

BlizzCon would not be possible without the enthusiasm of Blizzard Entertainment gamers around the world and the generous support of the event’s sponsors, who provide demo-station hardware, peripherals, and more. This year’s platinum-level sponsors are ASUS, DIRECTV, Intel, and NVIDIA; the gold-level sponsors are Antec, Razer, Western Digital, SteelSeries, and Vasco.

Anyone attending BlizzCon who is interested in pursuing career opportunities at Blizzard Entertainment should bring their resumes, demo reels, art portfolios, or business cards, as the global staffing team will be on hand to accept materials and discuss any job-related questions.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft^® and the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment^®’s track record includes twelve #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net^®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

First Fallout: New Vegas Downloadable Content Exclusive to Xbox LIVE

October 19, 2010, Sydney, Australia – Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced plans to develop add-on content for Fallout®: New Vegas™, the follow-up to the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout® 3. The first downloadable content for Fallout: New Vegas will be available this holiday season through Xbox LIVE® for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

“We’re excited to continue the partnership between Bethesda and Microsoft, and build on the success of the game add-ons released for Fallout 3 on Xbox LIVE,” said Pete Hines, VP of Marketing and PR of Bethesda Softworks. “Fans will once again be able to continue their experience in the Fallout universe with the add-on packs planned for after the launch of the game.”

Fallout: New Vegas brings this beloved franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humour and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.

“Bethesda set a high bar with the quality of the Fallout game add-ons,” said Matt Barlow, General Manager, IEB Product Marketing for Microsoft. “We have no doubt that gamers will be thrilled with seeing a new add-on pack extend their adventures with Fallout: New Vegas on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE.”

Published by Bethesda Softworks, Fallout: New Vegas is set for release on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows on October 19th in North America, October 21st in Australia and on October 22nd in Europe.

More details about plans for additional content will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information on Fallout: New Vegas, visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com.

Borderlands™ Game of the Year Edition Detonates at Retail Stores Across Australia

Every copy includes certificate for Duke Nukem Forever® First Access Club, granting members rights to exclusive benefits, including early access to the playable demo before it is publicly released­  

Sydney Australia – October 19, 2010 – 2K Games and Gearbox Software today announced that the extravasplosive video game gun-fest – Borderlands™ Game of the Year edition – is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC for $ 69.95. The Borderlands Game of the Year package comes complete with the best-selling Borderlands stand-alone game, its entire downloadable add-on library, a fold-out map and membership certificate to enter the Duke Nukem Forever® First Access Club. This certificate entitles owners to a wealth of ballistic bonuses, including early access to a playable demo of the legendary, long-awaited video game – Duke Nukem Forever. 

“Borderlands Game of the Year Edition is the perfect way for you to experience everything that last year’s surprise hit had to offer and more,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With more than 17 million weapons to enjoy in Borderlands Game of the Year Edition, as well as early demo access to the King of All Shooters – Duke Nukem Forever, there will be a lot of explosive action emanating from consoles and PCs around the world.”

Borderlands Game of the Year edition is a highly charged, value-packed collection of the critically acclaimed and best-selling Role-Playing-Shooter that has captured the imagination and attention of single-player and cooperative gamers around the world. Borderlands Game of the Year edition customers will also receive all four frenzied downloadable adventures, including The Zombie Island or Dr. Ned*, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot*, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx*, and the latest robotic Claptasticadventure – Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution* – where players will join forces in an attempt to suppress the infamous Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap.   

In addition, fans will find a membership certificate to the Duke Nukem Forever® First Access Club inside the packaging. After entering the one-time use code from the certificate on the website, fans will receive access to exclusive bonuses, including demos which will be available prior to the retail launch of the game. This select group of First Access Club members will be the first to play the game and experience the life of the King of All Shooters. Hail to the King, baby!

Borderlands, rated MA 15+ by the Australian Classification Board, is currently available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned**, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot**, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx** and Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution** add-on packs are all available separately on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation® Network and Windows PC for $12.95

Duke Nukem Forever will officially make its eagerly anticipated debut for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC in calendar 2011. Duke Nukem Forever is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.

For more information, please visit www.borderlandsthegame.com and www.dukenukem.com.

Gamepads Support New Titles and Old Favorites, Feature Logitech’s  Floating D-Pad Design  

SYDNEY, Aust. — 19 October, 2010 — Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the release dates of two new gamepads designed for PC gamers who want a console gaming experience with all of their games – the Logitech® Gamepad F310 and Logitech® Wireless Gamepad F710.

Both gamepads feature soft rubber grips and a familiar, comfortable control layout.   Additionally, the unique Logitech floating D-pad design offers players exceptional accuracy in all eight directions.  

“Our new gamepads offer you a range of features and price options, so you can pick the one that best matches your needs and budget,” said George Saad, director ANZ, Logitech.  “Both bring a console style gaming experience to the PC, and best of all they work with both new and old titles.”

The gamepads will work with both legacy titles as well as today’s biggest games and for your games that do not support gamepads, the Gamepad F310 and Wireless Gamepad F710 come with profiler software you can install on your computer to configure the gamepad to emulate a keyboard or mouse.

The Gamepad F310 comes with a cord reaching over 1.8 metres so you can play a comfortable distance away from your PC monitor, while the Wireless Gamepad F710 includes dual vibration motors, so when you’re playing games that support vibration feedback you’ll feel every hit, crash and explosion. The F710 also adds the freedom of 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. Just insert Logitech’s plug-and-forget Nano receiver into a USB port on your computer and leave it there for fast data transmission with virtually no delays, drop-outs or interference. 

Pricing and Availability

The Gamepad F310 is available across Australia now from www.logitechshop.com.au, JB HiFi, Dick Smith and through Dell for an RRP of $39.95. The Wireless Gamepad F710 has an RRP of $69.95 and will be available from late November through www.logitechshop.com.au, Dick Smith and Dell.

The introduction of the F310 and F710 broadens Logitech’s range of gaming products, which can be found at http://www.logitech.com/en-au/gaming/. 

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

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The engin2go app gives iPhone users with an engin home VoIP plan immediate access to that plan’s services and consistently low rates to save wherever they are.

Sydney, 19 October 2010: engin (ASX:ENG) is once again leading the way for consumers in the Australian VoIP market to maximise use of their telecommunications plans and functionality with the launch of its engin2go™ Mobile VoIP App for iPhone users. This innovative extension to engin’s home VoIP service plans allows customers to make calls on their iPhone at the same call rates and inclusions as their existing engin plan, and optionally receive calls made to their engin home number on their iPhone, even when travelling.

The launch of this latest cost saving offering from engin sees the engin2go Mobile VoIP App further extend the functionality of iPhones and the value from engin’s already highly competitive VoIP home plans.

The engin2go App gives iPhone users with an engin home VoIP plan immediate access to that plan’s services and consistently low rates which can include unlimited and untimed local and national calls and low mobile rates.

Graeme Dollar, Chief Operating Officer for engin, said: “By using the engin2go App and switching the bulk of their mobile calls to an engin home VoIP plan, customers can drop their mobile plans to a lower cap and save hundreds of dollars each year.”

How it works

The engin2go Mobile VoIP app is available from the iTunes App store. Once installed, calls can be made using the iPhone’s existing 3G data coverage or a WiFi enabled access point.

Access to functionality

This innovative package ensures customers can maximise their use of engin’s proven telephony services. The engin2go Mobile VoIP App includes the ability to have call features such as Conferencing, Voicemail as Email, Caller ID and Call Waiting automatically available on the iPhone, at no extra charge.

How to switch to engin2go

To take advantage of the offer, engin customers can simply download the engin2go Mobile VoIP for iPhone App from iTunes and activate the service for a one-time charge of $4.95 and a $1.95 monthly service fee.

New customers need to sign up for an engin home VoIP service and then download the App.

“engin2go is an exciting bonus for our home market. With iPhones already accounting for some 10 percent of the mobile market in Australia and growing rapidly, we believe this new offer from engin will be very popular with our customers who are keen to maximise their use of telecoms functionality and their plans,” Dollar said.

Visit engin2go at http://www.engin.com.au/engin2go  

About engin Limited – www.engin.com.au  

engin is an Australian owned and operated telecommunications network listed on the Australian stock exchange (ASX:ENG).

The engin service delivers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services. Any broadband user is able to make and receive calls using their existing telephone handset. VoIP sends voice signals over the internet, rather than through the regular telephone network. The advantage of this technology is significantly reduced local, mobile and international call rates.

MicroBot Lets Players Embark on a Perilous Battle Inside the Human Body

Australia & New Zealand., Oct 19, 2010 — What you can’t see, can save you. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed details about MicroBot, a unique gameplay experience taking players inside the human body. The new arcade-style shooter, which will be available Summer 2011 on Xbox Live(R) Arcade and PlayStation(R) Network, challenges gamers to control a microscopic ship–a MicroBot–on a mission to destroy a biotechnological infestation.

MicroHexon Research has invented a transformative medical technology: autonomous nanotech machines that are no larger than a blood cell. When injected into the body they target and eliminate diseases at the cellular level. However, something has gone dangerously awry. The nanomachines have bonded to the diseased cells and are now multiplying inside the body at an exponential rate. Piloting a new prototype MicroBot, players must seek and destroy the infection before it consumes the human host from the inside.

In MicroBot, players battle malicious enemies as they travel through veins, bones, lungs and brain. The rhythms and fluids of the human body create a dynamic environment that affects movement and gameplay, providing both combat advantages and additional hazards to overcome. Just as each human body is unique, MicroBot dynamically creates new levels to ensure that the challenge is different every time gamers play.

As players eradicate the biotechnological infestation, they will harvest data fragments which allow them to unlock over 20 pieces of upgradable microtechnology. Using this newly acquired technology, players can strategically customize their MicroBot with powerful weapons, defensive systems, movement parts, and special abilities. With millions of possible configurations, players can build a MicroBot to suit any style of play.

“We wanted to take gamers to a place they have rarely visited before — the world inside the human body. The fluid dynamics of the world and the customization of the MicroBot come together to create a unique take on the arcade shooter genre,” said Jason Haber of Electronic Arts. “MicroBot is an energetic and addictive game that is perfect for anyone that plays games on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.”

Players can take on the infection together by teaming up in a cooperative drop-in/drop-out multiplayer experience. Not only will players battle side-by-side, but they can also upgrade their MicroBots simultaneously in the innovative co-op editor, where they work together to create the ultimate MicroBot team.

Developed in conjunction with Naked Sky Entertainment, LLC, EA is scheduled to launch MicroBot in Summer 2011. Consumers can keep up-to-date on the latest MicroBot developments at www.ea.com/MicroBot.