SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — July 29, 2012 — Ubisoft has announced the debut of The Expendables 2 Videogame.  Based on the second installment in Lionsgate and Millennium Films’ phenomenal film franchise, the ultimate elite mercenary shooter is coming this Summer to PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 entertainment system and PC. The Expendables 2 Videogame unites four of the world’s most legendary mercenaries—Barney Ross, Gunner Jensen, Hale Caesar and Yin Yang—in a feast of explosive, over-the-top action authentic to the Expendables franchise.

Building on the universe created in the high-octane, star-studded movies, The Expendables 2 Videogame invites gamers on an adventure to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped billionaire. It’s all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up. The adventure concludes right where the new movie begins, creating a continuous story experience for fans of the Expendables’ hard-boiled brand of action.

Players can join up to three friends locally and online to experience all-out action in cinematic, close-quarter combat or while controlling an arsenal of vehicles in exotic locations including Somalian deserts, Burmese jungles, and more, and fans looking to compete for bragging rights can play through several challenges for the top spots on leaderboards.

For more information on The Expendables 2 Videogame, please visit: http://theexpendables2film.com/

Sydney, Australia – June 29, 2012 – 2K Games announced today that Spec Ops®: The Line is now available in Australia and New Zealand for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Developed by YAGER, Spec Ops: The Line features an intense single-player narrative that unfolds within Dubai after a series of cataclysmic sandstorms cut the city off from the rest of the world. Playing as Captain Martin Walker, gamers fight through Dubai in this gripping third-person shooter in their search for Colonel John Konrad and his missing battalion, The Damned 33^rd. Players will blast their way through sandstorms with a variety of weapons and explosives, even using sand as a weapon to strategically bury enemies in their path. Combining brutal action and combat with a riveting narrative and the unique setting of a sandstorm ravaged Dubai, Spec Ops: The Line is unlike any other military shooter.

Luxury has its price

Take a glimpse into the lives of the pampered and privileged with new reality TV series Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 1 and Real Housewives of Miami Season 1! Indulge in all the drama, glitz and glam and take an exclusive look into the lives of the women who rule some of the world’s wealthiest postcodes.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 1: Part 1 & 2 

Beverly Hills is known for its bourgeois lifestyle and the ladies of the Real Housewives are no exception.  The first season shares the real lives of divorcee Camille Donatacci, former child actresses and Paris Hilton’s aunts Kim & Kyle Richards, heiress/businesswoman Adrienne Maloof, restaurant-owner and entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump-Todd, and eImplement, Inc. founder Taylor Armstrong.

Not only are these women extremely entertaining, their quirky personalities make them surprisingly relatable.  Their fabulous parties, dramatic love lives and obsession with perfection makes for truly addictive viewing.                       

Cast:             Camille Donatacci

Kim Richards

Kyle Richards

Adrienne Maloof

Lisa Vanderpump-Todd

Price:           DVD SRP $24.95 (per part)

Config:        Part 1 – 9 Episodes / 2 Discs &   Part 2 – 8 Episodes / 3 Discs

Genre:          Reality TV

Rating:         PG

“It’s taken 20 years to reach the screen, but this glorious tale of love and war has been worth the wait” – The Guardian 

Sebastian Faulks’ best-selling fiction, Birdsong has finally been adapted by the BBC and PBS into a remarkable two-part TV series of the same name. Australian audiences can now relive the unsettling masterpiece that left Britain breathless when Birdsong releases on Blu-ray™ and DVD.

Eddie Redmayne (My Week with Marilyn) shines with his unnerving portrayal of Stephen Wraysford, a shy gentlemen who not only steps up to the front line in World War One but also enters the battlefield of a forbidden love affair with Isabelle Azaire (Clémence Poésy), the wife of a wealthy factory owner.

Set in France in the early 1900s, the series moves to and from the trenches of war as Stephen reflects on the bittersweet memories with his love, Isabelle. The poetic interpretations of lustful tension are beautifully juxtaposed with the horrifying experiences of the battle experienced by the soldiers.

Birdsong has transformed Faulks’ much-loved book into a lyrical, picturesque masterpiece. A tantalising tale of love and loss, Birdsong is available on Blu-ray™ and DVD from October 3, 2012. 

Blu-ray & DVD Bonus Features:

• War Story,      Love Story
• On Set

BIRDSONG:

Director:              Philip Martin (Hawking)

Screenplay:        Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Shame) 

Cast:                     Eddie Redmayne (My Week with Marilyn, The Good Sheppard)

Clémence Poésy (Harry Potter series, 127 Hours)

                              Matthew Goode (Match Point, Leap Year, A Single Man)

Price:                    DVD – SRP $39.95

Blu-ray™ – SRP $44.95

Duration:            165 minutes

Genre:                 Period romantic drama

Rating:                 MA15+

Presenting the new trailer for the Local Justice Pack, the first Max Payne 3 downloadable content pack that will be available on July 3rd for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (PC version launching on July 17th). This pack includes three new maps for Max Payne 3 Multiplayerfeaturing areas from the game’s intense final chapters, plus a new weapon, a new item, a new multiplayer faction and more.

The Local Justice Pack will be available during launch week for a discounted price of 480 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) or $5.99 on PSN and PC, after which point it will return to its normal price of 640 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) or $7.99 on PSN and PC. Naturally, Rockstar Pass holders will receive this pack free of charge.

Make Your Wishes Come True in The Sims 3 Lucky Palms

Experience an Exciting New World for The Sims 3, Available This Week Across North America and Europe

Today, EA announces The Sims 3 Lucky Palmsis now available for digital download exclusively at The Sims 3 Store. With this all-new world, your Sims will find themselves in a beautiful green landscape amid the shifting desert sands. In this blooming oasis of manicured gardens, modern estates and cozy abodes nestled on the banks of a pristine lake, your Sims will explore lush garden paths, savor a delicious meal at a swank lakeside bistro and find romance while watching the sun fade into the starlight. At the heart of town lies a mysterious well that is said to grant wishes to the pure of heart.

Indulge your Sims with fabulous homes, a thriving culinary scene and ample recreation areas set against a stunning backdrop. Enjoy fine dining with spectacular river views at The Lucky Cactus Bistro, take a peaceful stroll through the Botanical Garden, spend the day sport fishing at the local saltwater aquarium, or beat the heat at the Perfect Paradise community pool.

Dreams come true in The Sims 3 Lucky Palms, whether your Sim longs for love, wealth, power, fame, happiness or a little bundle of joy. Take a trip to the town’s Wishing Well, an enchanted spot inhabited by unpredictable pixies who may just turn your Sims’ fantasies into reality. Cast your fishing line into the well for a chance at a rare catch, or steal coins to increase your fortune.

The Sims 3 Lucky Palmsenriches the creative experience of The Sims3byintroducing new Sims and storylines such as professional rivalries, friendships, love and betrayal to the town of Lucky Palms. In addition to these new storytelling possibilities, further customize your game with exclusive new clothing, décor items, venues and objects.Will your Sims fulfill their dreams in a desert oasis? Find out in The Sims 3 Lucky Palms.

The Sims 3 Lucky Palmsrequires The Sims 3base game to play. To purchase The Sims 3 Lucky Palms, please visit: http://au.store.thesims3.com  . For more information on this game orany other game from The Sims, visit http://au.thesims3.com

The latest investigation of Sherlock Holmes once again shows more in screenshots! Scotland Yard is relentless in its pursuit of the famous fallen detective, but did not manage yet to arrest the one who was, not so long ago, considered an exemplary citizen and a skilled investigator. Hunted, Holmes still continues his investigation and his questionable doings, right under the police’s nose.

These 4 new screenshots are a beautiful way to give you a larger preview of the game, its dark ambiance, and its strong story centered around a controversial hero with obscure motives. This is a thrilling investigation that players will have to lead, playing as both Holmes and Watson in turns. Multiple bloody murders, a strange illness which started to plague the population of London… these are the cases they will have to investigate, all the while trying to discover the reasons behind the strange actions of Sherlock himself.

You are Sherlock Holmes, and this is your investigation. Unfold an incredible conspiracy on Xbox 360®, PS3 and PC in September 2012!

– Watch the video

– Visit the official website of Sherlock Holmes

Featuring challenging puzzles and a bizarre cast of characters, Hoodwink is filled with intrigue, conspiracy and a good dose of mischief 

Friday June 29, 2012 – (Kuala Lumpur) – E-One Studio, an indie developer today announced that its eagerly-awaited PC adventure game Hoodwink is available to buy today via Origin (http://store.origin.com). Plunging players into the dysfunctional dystopian world of Global-01, in this post-epidemic megalopolis you play Michael Bezzle, a small-time thief trying to make good and win the girl of his dreams.

The all-powerful corporation Unicorp has other ideas, however, and set against a retro-futuristic backdrop, you’ll have to deal with bureaucracy, ruthless lawmen, chocolate-loving cyborgs and a vicious killer plant before you settle with the girl. Featuring challenging puzzles and a bizarre cast of characters, Hoodwink is filled with intrigue, conspiracy and a good dose of mischief.

“Hoodwink was a load of fun to work on” Says writer, Chris Kuok, known fondly as CK here in the studio.

“With a mix of acidic humour inspired by Grant Naylor’s Red Dwarf and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, anyone looking for a good time will find plenty in our comical tale.”

Hoodwink is a classic comic adventure game that is deployed through the E1 game engine that creates atmospheric cel-shaded graphics that bring the murky backstreets of Global-01 to life. The game is further enhanced by a haunting soundtrack from award-winning composer Leon Willett*.

Hoodwink is available now on PC from Origin ™ exclusively from 28th June, priced at AUS£14.99 and NZD$19.99. Localised text versions are also available in German, French, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

For regular updates on E-One Studio and Hoodwink, befriend the studio on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.

* Best Music, GameSpy Game Of The Year Awards 2006, Best Video Game Score, Movie Music UK awards 2006.

  Live the Olympic dream, today!

LONDON, 29^th June 2012, SEGA® Europe Ltd is thrilled to announce that London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games is out now for PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and via Onlive (where the service is available).

SEGA Studios Australia’s London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games is the only authentic videogame replication of the London 2012 Olympic experience. Dive in to the extensive Olympic Games mode and forge a career as a Gold Medal winning professional athlete. Challenge your friends and family in individual events, available as single or multiplayer competitions or enjoy a more arcade experience with Party Play modes, featuring both Kinect™ and PlayStation®Move support. Medals won in Online Multiplayer modes earns you National Pride points to contribute towards your Nation’s standing in London 2012’s global leaderboard system. Fly your nation’s flag with pride and show your true colours; become a true Olympic Champion with London 2012 – The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games!

For more information about the game, please visit: www.olympicvideogames.com/london2012.