Optus has recently added even more value to the Optus ‘yes’ Fusion package by adding an entertainment pack to the benefits of unlimited broadband and standard telephony1 just in time for the festive season. The Optus ‘yes’ Fusion $149 bundle will help families have fun over the holidays by offering not only great broadband and telephony services, but the ultimate in entertainment with plenty of options including HD Blu-ray movies, gaming and internet browsing.

The special Optus ‘yes’ Fusion $149 pack, valued at $829 RRP, includes:

• A Slim line 120GB PlayStation® 3
• High definition Blu-ray movies, Bolt and Angels & Demons
• Family entertainment with SingStar Volume 2 with microphones
• Logitec Bluetooth keyboard for accessing webmail and other internet sites through PS3’s inbuilt web browser

“Customers are increasingly seeing broadband as another channel for entertainment, alongside traditional channels like television, and partnering with Sony has meant Optus can expand its broadband offering to include even more entertainment for the entire family,” Jeremiah de la Cruz, General Manager of Optus Consumer Products said.

“This total package provides plenty of options for everyone whether it’s singing along with family and friends on SingStar, gaming or just surfing the internet from the couch.

“PlayStation 3 is the ultimate home entertainment device for Australian families. The broad range of games are just the start of the home entertainment experience possible with the PS3; it also offers award winning Blu-ray playback, video music streaming, multimedia storage for your home videos and photo albums, web browsing and a world of continuous new content and applications through the PlayStation®Network. The benefits of unlimited family entertainment make this package a compelling offer on the gift lists,” Raoul Bedford, Senior Director, Marketing of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia said.

The Optus ‘yes’ Fusion $149 offer is limited to one per customer account and cannot be combined with other offers or rewards unless stated and is available until withdrawn. The offer is for new and recontracting customers and valid until 28 February 2010. For full details please go to www.optus.com.au/broadband. 1 Optus ‘yes’ Fusion $149 plan includes unlimited standard calls to any Australian fixed line and GSM mobile. Unlimited data allowance unthrottled up to 30GB and then speed limited to 256kbps until the end of your billing month. No excess usage charges.

AUSTRALIAN RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED FOR VANCOUVER 2010™ – THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME OF THE OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES  

Wednesday 2^nd December 2009 – SEGA Europe Ltd. today announces that Vancouver 2010™ – the Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games will be available in stores across Australia and New Zealand on 14^th January 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PlayStation®3 and PC. 

Experience the thrill and adrenaline of the Olympic Winter Games of Vancouver 2010™! Carve your way down the slopes and across the ice as you aim to reach the pinnacle of your sport and claim a gold medal for your country. 

Featuring only the fastest, highest and most spectacular events from the Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver 2010™  immerses the player, first-person, in the adrenaline, danger and glory of the world’s greatest winter multisport event. 

For more information about Vancouver 2010™ please visit www.olympicvideogames.com.

Fujitsu LifeBook P8110 Brings Mobility and Ultimate Convenience to the Corporate Warrior

Always on-the-go and ready to roll, executives of the fast-spinning and multi-tasking era will find the new Fujitsu LifeBook P8110 a perfect on-the-move companion for their professional needs in every sense. As impressive in its power as its compact and light-weight design, P8110 pushes the boundaries of mobile computing beyond the ordinary.

Sydney, Australia: 2 December, 2009 — Fujitsu proudly introduces the Fujitsu LifeBook P8110, the latest notebook in the P Series that promises to inject remarkable beauty and power into every professional’s life. Built to deliver true mobile freedom, distinctive style and effortless efficiency into your hands, the P8110 is just what you need for work and play in the mobility-obsessed age.

Mr. Ivan Chan, Country Director, Fujitsu PC Australia, says, “With the Fujitsu LifeBook P8110, professionals can now have a companion that not only meets increasingly demanding needs but also one that realises an ambulatory lifestyle. The stress of constant traveling, multi-tasking and connection on-the-go will be mitigated with the performance and design of this machine.”

Not just an object of style and sophistication, the LifeBook P8110 is a delight to carry around at a nifty weight of 1.38kg and a perfect companion that empowers you with a superior battery life of up to 8 hours with further extension of up to 1.5 times if the ECO button is utilised. With a single touch, activating the ECO button instantly switches the P8110 to a power saving mode for low power consumption tasks like simple Internet surfing or playing of your favourite songs. Rushing between meetings or travelling overseas on a long haul flight will now be made with greater ease and convenience.

Furthermore, this perfectly portable, light-weight machine features a 12.1” Wide SuperFine WXGA TFT screen with 300nits brightness, to bring about high clarity for doing any spreadsheet work, and a pleasurable experience when watching videos, indoors or outdoors. Paired with a built-in Dual Layer DVD Super Multi Writer and with its HDMI connection ability, switching to large TVs and monitors will not just be a simple affair as the viewing experience is exemplified into a deluxe theatrical treat when watching movies in the comfort of one’s home.

The Fujitsu LifeBook P8110 is also an intense performance workhorse, powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor SU9600 (1.60GHz, 800MHz, 3MB L2 Cache) platform coupled with the latest Windows® 7 Professional operating system, a maximum supported memory of 4GB DDR3 1066MHZ and a hard disk capacity of 320GB. Those looking to boost system responsiveness even further can choose the optional Intel® Turbo Memory that makes multi-tasking a breeze.
The LifeBook P8110 also has an integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology and DVMT 5.0 to deliver high-performance 2D/3D graphics with Shader Model 4.0, video and display capabilities at a maximum shared memory of 783MB / 271MB whilst maintaining greater visual performance with minimal energy required.

Embellished in a mod high-gloss design on magnesium housing with a unique accent line and teasing flashes of elegant chrome, the LifeBook P8110 is fashioned in stylish, lustrous black casing that lets you stand out as a chic individual in every occasion, be it making an important presentation to your client or catching up on your work at a cafe.

This good-looker fares just as great in reliability. Its spill-resistant keyboard puts you at ease even with that occasional liquid spill at your desk. With a built-in 3D Shock Sensor, the LifeBook P8110 also protects the Hard Disk Drive, and more importantly, your precious data, from any physical knocks. Built to last with a solid body, the P8110 has undergone stringent tests with about 200kgf applied on the full LCD top cover surface and a concentrated pressure test of 35kgf during development and evaluation stages.

Without neglecting the communication tools that is intrinsic to any social professional, the LifeBook P8110 comes equipped with a 2.0 Mega Pixels camera, Bluetooth® v2.1+EDR, 1000/100/10Mbps2 Gigabit Ethernet and wireless LAN 802.11bgn, or with Intel® WiFi Link 5300AGN (3×3) network connection with three Anthennas, appropriate for professionals who need to log onto SKYPE or for video conferencing.

With the Fujitsu LifeBook P8110, you will also find yourself saving precious time as it comes with a series of quick buttons to let you access your email, Internet, service support and power saving utility with just one touch on the stylish operation panel. You can also program other applications according to your needs and usage patterns to these quick function buttons.

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers.

Product Summary
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model: LifeBook P8110
RRP: Standard: A$1,899
RRP: 3.5G: A$2,599
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: Now
High Resolution Images: http://www.gapmarketing.com.au/press_images/Fujitsu/p8110_images.zip

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 175,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION DEBUTS ON THE NINTENDO DS! 

Wednesday 2^nd December 2009 — SEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that, for the first time ever, the original games from legendary gaming icon, Sonic The Hedgehog™ will be coming to the Nintendo DS™ system early 2010. Sonic Classic Collection™ gathers together the first four Sonic The Hedgehog adventures – Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles – introducing some of the most influential Sonic titles to a whole new generation of gamers exclusively for the DS. 

Sonic Classic Collection allows fans both old and new to speed through the much loved zones of the four original Mega Drive adventures, in a bid to collect the chaos emeralds and save the world. Optimised to take full advantage of the Nintendo DS system, Sonic Classic Collection will feature a new save anywhere feature, a first in this original series, meaning that the games can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime! Gamers will also be given the chance to expand their knowledge with a wealth of extras including video and collectable pictures that are sure to be fan favourites. 

“The phenomenal successes of the original Sonic games are the pillar of today’s Sonic brand recognition” commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe.  “Sonic Classic Collection for DS will allow a new audience to enjoy a timeless collection of games, whilst older Sonic fans can revel in the nostalgia of playing their favourite Sonic titles.  It’s a perfect amalgamation of heritage and new generation entertainment.”   

Sonic Classic Collection for the Nintendo DS™ system will hit stores in March 2010. For more information please visit www.sega.com . For press assets please visit www.sega-press.com

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distributor arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The SEGA® Europe Web Site is located at www.sega.com. 

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American Publishing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com .

PLAY 20 ALL–NEW GAMES IN ONE ON THE DS THIS CHRISTMAS 

Sydney, Australia. – Dec. 2, 2009 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of TouchMaster 3, the latest installment in the hit casual puzzle game series, today for Nintendo DS™ in Australia. The TouchMaster brand is the top selling non-first party puzzle game franchise for Nintendo DS^*, and TouchMaster 3 offers 20 all-new games for pick-up-and-play fun on the go.

TouchMaster 3 is packed with challenging and addictive mini games for players of all ages and abilities, making it a great gift and perfect for holiday travel. Making full use of the DS touch screen and stylus, TouchMaster 3 is perfect for quick play sessions or hours of fun, and players can work through puzzles alone or compete head-to-head. Up to two players can compete using local wireless in addition to single player and download play options.

The launch trailer (view here)

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 New Adventure in the Prince of Persia^® Sands of Time Series Debuts May 2010  

AUSTRALIA – December 1, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™ video game is in development and is scheduled to be released in May 2010 for consoles and handhelds. This new instalment in the critically-acclaimed franchise marks the return to the Prince of Persia^® Sands of Time storyline. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™ will feature many of the fan-favourite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations that gamers have come to expect from the Prince of Persia brand. 

For ongoing updates about the game, please visit: www.princeofpersiagame.com  

Up!
Release Date: 13 January 2010
Classification: PG
RRP: $49.95

From the revolutionary minds of Pixar Animation Studios comes a hilariously uplifting adventure where the sky is no longer the limit.

Carl Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, is part rascal, part dreamer who is ready for his last chance at high-flying excitement. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl sets off to the lost world of his childhood dreams. Unbeknownst to Carl, Russell, an overeager 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer who has never ventured beyond his backyard, is in the wrong place at the wrong time – Carl’s front porch! The world’s most unlikely duo reach new heights and meet fantastic friends and realises that sometimes life’s biggest adventures aren’t the ones you set out looking for.

UP reaches new heights with a pristine picture, theatre-quality sound and hours of never-before-seen bonus features available only on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def. It’s an adventure that will send your spirits soaring!

G-Force
Release Date: 27 January 2010
Classification: PG

Buckle up for thrilling edge-of-your-seat action and laugh-out-loud fun in Disney’s G-FORCE.

Just as the G-Force — an elite team of highly trained guinea pigs — is about to save the world, the F.B.I. shuts the secret unit down. But these next-generation action heroes — Darwin, loyal team leader; Blaster, weapons expert with attitude to spare; Juarez, drop-dead gorgeous martial arts diva; and tag-along Hurley — won’t be stopped. Armed with the latest in high-tech spy equipment, and with the F.B.I. on their tails, the fur flies as they race against the clock to save the world. G-FORCE is fantastic fun for the whole family — especially in Blu-ray™ High Definition.

Yahtzee to Head Critics Panel at GCAP 

MELBOURNE – Tuesday 1 December, 2009 – The critic in the hat is back. Yahtzee returns to Game Connect: Asia Pacific (GCAP) to participate in a panel discussion entitled ‘What I hate about Video Games A Critic’s Perspective’.

Yahtzee will be joined on the all-star panel by Bajo and Hex from ABC TV’s Good Game and by arguably Australia’s most respected video game commentator, Jason Hill.

The panel will be chaired by Tantalus Creative Director David Hewitt, who stole the show at GCAP in 2007 with his rollicking defence of the Wii in a ‘console wars’ debate.

GDAA President Tom Crago has tipped that the media panel will be a conference highlight. “It’s the last session of the show and in Yahtzee, Jason, Bajo and Hex we have some of the biggest media names in the local industry. It’s going to be a good one.”

For more information about GCAP and to view the program in full, visit www.gameconnectap.com