Explore The Vastness of Need for Speed World With The New Treasure Hunt Mode

Speed through the streets of Palmont and Rockport to find 15 hidden treasure icons in Need for SpeedTM World, the popular Play4Free online PC action racing game from EA. Available now, the all-new Treasure Hunt mode challenges players to collect all the icons to earn valuable rep and in-game cash rewards. Icons will be reset daily to keep the hunt fresh and exciting.This pick-up and play mini-game adds an addictive and lucrative new experience to the enormous, socially-connected racing gameplay in Need for Speed World.

Today is also the one year anniversary of Need for Speed World. In celebration of this milestone, players will receive an anniversary gift of 1000 SpeedBoost*, an exclusive vinyl and an exclusive license plate. An all new player-modeled Porsche 959 and existing fan favorites, including the popular Dodge Viper SRT10, Nissan 350Z (Z33) and Volkswagen Scirocco will also be available to purchase with in-game cash.

Need for Speed World brings together best-in-class racing action with an unparalleled social experience on the PC. Players can compete against their friends and family or pick from thousands of players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits. Gamers race the way they want in an ever-expanding world with a constant stream of new content, cars, and features.

Learn more about the game at www.needforspeedworld.com.

EA and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

*Use of SpeedBoost requires acceptance of ea digital services agreement. Other conditions and restrictions apply. Click here for more details.

Dragon Age II fans can set out on a brand-new, action-packed adventure beyond the walls of Kirkwall with the game’s first major story-based PDLC pack since its launch with Dragon Age II Legacy. Available now on XboxLIVE®, PC and Mac® for 800 Microsoft or BioWare points and on the PlayStation® Network for $15.95, Dragon Age II Legacy drops players into an epic journey to uncover the harsh truth behind Hawke’s lineage. Along this all-new journey, players will explore stunning new environments, encounter dangerous and unfamiliar darkspawn and venture into an ancient, underground Grey Warden prison enveloped by mystery and peril.

In Dragon Age II Legacy, a vicious criminal cartel is out for Hawke’s blood and players must put an end to their malicious attacks. To find the source, players are forced to leave Kirkwall and uncover the mystery behind the Hawke family’s past. Along the way, players will forge a new and fully upgradable class-specific weapon, encountering epic battles with brand-new creatures and coming face-to-face with an ancient horror so evil and powerful that Wardens have kept it secret for millennia. Dragon Age II Legacy is playable from any point in the Dragon Age II campaign accessible within Hawke’s house.

In Dragon Age II, players step into the role of Hawke, a refugee who survives the destruction of his homeland and becomes the Champion of Kirkwall. The lore around Hawke’s rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumour and is the driving force behind the story spanning 10 years in the Dragon Age universe timeline. Players will uniquely experience how this legend unfolds by gathering the deadliest of allies, making tough moral choices, amassing fame and fortune and sealing their place in history.
For more information on Dragon Age II Legacy, please visit www.DragonAge.com, follow the game at www.twitter.com/dragonage and on Facebook® at http://www.facebook.com/DragonAgeOrigins.

Net profit generated from the sales will be donated to World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF)

Sydney, Australia:  July 28, 2011 — Due to the pressures of population and technology, the biophysical environment is being degraded, sometimes permanently. Global warming has changed the climate on earth. Heat waves, floods, volcanoes, super typhoons, blizzards, landslides, earthquakes, and droughts have killed at least a quarter million people in 2010, making 2010 the deadliest year in more than a generation.

To inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s natural environment, Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, worked together with actress, model and charity ambassador Shu Qi, and picture author and illustrator, Jimmy, to create the Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive (Part Number: DTEA/4GB).

Available in 4GB in APAC Region, the Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive is made and packed using environmentally friendly materials. The entire net profit generated from the sales of Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive will be donated to World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), re-enforcing Kingston’s determination to protect and save our earth.

From left to right, the musician Hanjin Tan, Creative Director of Be Leaf Shu Qi, Kingston co-founder John Tu, and the famous host Kevin Tsai.

“Together, we created the Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive to accomplish our mutual goal of protecting and saving the earth. With the gentle, cute design of the little earth angel drawn by Jimmy, the Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive reminds people to protect the environment with an angel heart,” said Scott Chen, Vice-President of APAC Region, Kingston Technology. “Ecological environment destruction has caused damages to our earth, and natural disasters in the world threaten people’s lives. To further secure and improve the biological and living environment, we produced the environmentally-friendly Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive, and will donate all net profit generated from the sales to WWF. ”

Each Kingston Earth Angel USB Drive is preloaded with an animation hand-drawn by Jimmy and voiced by Shu Qi.  The USB drive is packed with recycled paper and printed with environmentally-friendly ink. Kingston Earth Angel USB drive is available in 4GB capacity. It is backed by a five-year warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability.

For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

Kingston Earth Angel USB drive Features and Specifications:

• Capacity*: 4GB
• Form Factor: 65mm x 42mm x 21mm
• Backwards Compatible: With USB 2.0
• Product Design: USB with lid Strap Hole Available
• Accessories: Hand Knitted Strap
• Warranty: 5 Years
• System Support: Windows 7, Window Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X v.10.5.x+, Linux v 2.6.x+

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
Product Name: Earth Angel USB
RRP: AU $16.50, NZ $18.50
Website: www.kingston.com/anz
Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ, Simms NZ
Availability: Now

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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

SEGA Europe and SEGA America are celebrating exactly 365 days to go before the official opening of Olympic Games in London next year with new packaging, assets and the release date named! Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™ for the Wii™ will be available in a unique yellow casing, a first for the series and for third party games publishers. New screenshots are also now available with Mario, Sonic and their friends on the starting line and ready to compete in the new enhanced 100m sprint for the Wii™ and, for the first time ever, the 110m hurdles for 3DS™. These are just two of the classic Olympic events that appear alongside a host of brand new Olympic and Dream events in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™.

Over 19 million people worldwide have bought video games from the Mario and Sonic series and the latest instalment, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™, will hit stores on 15th November in North America (18th November in Europe and 17th November in Australia) for the Wii™ home video game system. The Nintendo 3DS™ platform will release in February 2012.

For more information please visit: www.olympicvideogames.com

Studio’s First Release Brings Renowned DEUS EX Series Back on August 25, 2011

SYDNEY, July 28th, 2011 – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products and Eidos-Montreal are proud to announce that DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTION™ has “gone gold” and will be available in Australian & New Zealand retail stores on August 25, 2011. DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is the exciting debut title release for Eidos-Montreal. The game will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows® PC.

“We couldn’t be more excited that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has gone gold and will soon be in the hands of expectant gamers,” said Stephane D’Astous, general manager of Eidos-Montreal. “As the first release for Eidos-Montreal, it’s impossible to express how extremely proud we are of the final product and all of the hard work that went into its creation.”

ABOUT DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
The return to one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of all time, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is an action RPG that offers open-ended, hybrid gameplay.

Telling the story of Adam Jensen, a man cybernetically augmented against his choice who finds himself in the middle of a global conspiracy to which he holds the key, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION is set in a near-future world where humanity is at a turning point.

By offering players the chance to play the game in multiple and vastly different ways, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION challenges the foundations of gaming and provides an immersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence.

For more information about DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION visit www.deusex.com and join the human revolution at http://www.facebook.com/DeusEx.

TOSHIBA’S QOSMIO  FRONTS REFRESHED NOTEBOOK LINE-UP

– New models introduced to Toshiba’s consumer – 

– notebook range in Australia – 

Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 28 July 2011. Leading with a new High Definition (HD) entertainment and gaming notebook, Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited today announced the latest updates to its range of stylish and innovative consumer notebooks in Australia.

A standout in the refreshed range, the Qosmio F750 is a deluxe notebook that delivers a gold class entertainment experience. With full HD vision, 2D to 3D conversion* and an in-built TV tuner, the Qosmio F750 is the perfect notebook for those who enjoy gaming and watching movies and TV on the go.

“Our latest Qosmio notebook is a gaming and entertainment powerhouse,” Anthony Geronimo, B2C Product Marketing Manager, Toshiba Information Systems Division (ISD) said.

“Consumers are looking for technology that seamlessly connects information in their homes – whether it’s streaming video to their TV, viewing photos, gaming, browsing the web or listening to music.”

“The new Qosmio F750 is one of the stand-out technologies that showcases Toshiba’s commitment and delivery of innovative products – which is also mirrored in a number of the refreshed products launched today.”  

Paired with Toshiba’s Media Controller, all of Toshiba’s latest notebooks make sharing media content with other devices in the home a breeze. Playing a video on the TV, for example, is as simple as dragging the file across to the TV icon**.

“HD vision and 2D to 3D conversion are just some of the features included in our updated notebooks,” Mr Geronimo said.

Qosmio F750 | A deluxe HD notebook that delivers a gold class entertainment experience 

(RRP $1,699 inc GST)

Designed for anyone looking for a high end, high performance notebook for gaming and entertainment. Packed full of features including 2D to 3D conversion*, full HD vision, built in TV tuner and Harman Kardon speakers with sub woofer makes the Qosmio F750 the perfect HD entertainment centre. 

*3D Display on external 3D compatible TV

**Requires DLNA compatible TV 

Key specifications:

• Qosmio Red finish
• Next generation 15.6” Clear SuperView display with LED backlighting
• 8GB RAM
• 750GB hard drive
• Intel’s Core i7 Quad Core processors and the latest nVIDIA^® graphics combine to deliver immersive movie-watching experiences and exciting gameplay with fast refresh rates, intense visuals, vibrant environments and dynamic character effects
• 3D Output via HDMI to 3D enabled TV
• USB 3.0 transfers data up to 6x faster than the previous generation
• USB Sleep-and-charge enables recharging of notebooks in power on or sleep mode
• The 3D Hard Drive Shock Sensor detects accidental drops or knocks and helps protect your photos, videos, music and memories 

Product Updates | Satellite C665, Satellite L730, Satellite L750 and Satellite P750 

A host of additional refreshed models have also been included in today’s launch including the Toshiba Satellite C665. Designed for people on a budget (RRP $699 inc GST), the Satellite C655 has an Intel Core i3 processor and is value packed with all the features you need for everyday computing.

For a compact all-rounder at a great price, the Toshiba Satellite L730 (RRP $899 inc GST) combines quality and affordability in a powerful and stylish notebook. Featuring a suite of audio and video enhancing technologies, combined with the Toshiba Media Controller, this 13.3 inch notebook is the perfect entertainment machine. 

The latest Toshiba Satellite L750 (RRP $999 inc GST)  integrates neatly with all of your other gadgets and entertainment equipment. Packed with audio and video enhancing technologies, the Satellite L750 offers a great multimedia experience. 

• Also included is the updated Satellite P750(RRP $1,799 inc GST), a high performance home entertainment system and powerful productivity tool. A great family notebook, the Satellite P750 has the features you need for entertainment at home including TV tuner and 3D Output via HDMI to 3D enabled TV. 

Further information and full specification details are available at: http://www.mytoshiba.com.au

For updates on the latest Toshiba news, products and up-coming competitions check out Toshiba ANZ’s new Facebook page: http://facebook.com/toshibaANZ

Buy two copies and get two free on PC digital pre-order 

Thursday 28^th July 2011 — SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are excited to announce that you can now pre order Renegade Ops™ from digital partners for 19.95 AUD$.  To celebrate the highly anticipated game created by Avalanche Studios, an explosive pre-order offer is now available. Players can experience the action packed four player multiplayer with friends just by purchasing two copies of Renegade Ops from digital partners and gaining two copies to gift for free. Join General Bryant and help protect the free world by blasting your way through enemy lines in multiplayer, fight alone in single player or team up offline with two-player split screen.  This thrilling pre order offer is available from today for 40.00AUD$ and self-destructs at launch.

Renegade Ops will be available on the PlayStation®Network for 19.95 AUD$, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1200 MSP and PC Digital Download for 20.00 AUD$ in September 2011.

For more information on SEGA games please visit www.sega.com

Trepang: China & the Story of Macassan – Aboriginal Trade
This exhibition tells the story of the ancient trade in sea cucumbers (trepang). Trepang explores the long history of cultural exchange and trade between the Chinese, Macassan and northern Australian Aboriginal people. Combining historical artefacts, paintings, maps and photographs with new works to tell the story of the Aboriginal and Asian contact around the trepang (sea cucumber) trade from the early 18th Century to the early 20th Century. Trepang is founded on a 20-year friendship between classically-trained Chinese artist Zhou Xiaoping and highly respected Indigenous Australian artist John Bulunbulun. The exhibition features contemporary works including cross-cultural collaborations of traditional Chinese and Australian designs.
Proudly presented by Rio Tinto, the Gordon Darling Foundation, the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, The University of Melbourne, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Museum Victoria.
Date: until 16 October

Ritual and Ceremony
Ritual and Ceremony is an exhibition by renowned Koorie artist Maree Clarke that explores traditional ritual and ceremonial practices of her Victorian Aboriginal Ancestors. It looks at the power of art to heal, inspire and enable people to connect with their cultural heritage. Through the use of photographs, digital media and objects, Maree brings the Birrarung space alive with her rich colours, bush inspired installation and bold statements of cultural continuity and respect.
Date: until 30 October

Craft and Design as a Career
Starting your career as a craft maker or designer can be complex. This one-day professional development seminar aims to give you a head start in your career by offering you expert opinion in the areas of promotion, sales, business nous and funding.
Craft and Design as a Career is presented by Craft Victoria and Melbourne Museum as part of the Craft Cubed festival.
Date and time: 9am – 3.30pm, Friday 12 August
Venue: Mind and Body Theatrette, Melbourne Museum
Tickets: $80 / $40 Craft Victoria and Museum Victoria Members
Bookings: Tel: 03 9650 7775

Tutankhamun Tuesdays – Forgotten Landscapes
Join Dr Elizabeth Bloxam as she explores the precious materials of Ancient Egypt. The extraordinary use of gold in Tutankhamun’s tomb has always been one of the key aspects of his funerary regalia. Yet, our understanding of the mines and quarries from which gold and other prized resources were procured at this time is limited. This lecture will examine the archaeological record at some key quarries and mines and discuss what these might reveal about everyday life in the New Kingdom.
Presented by: Dr Elizabeth Bloxam
Date and time: 6.30pm, Tuesday 9 August
Venue: Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Adults $20, Concessions $15, MV Teachers $15, MV Members and the University of Melbourne Alumni and staff $10, MV Members concession and the University of Melbourne Alumni concessions and students $7.50.
Bookings: Tel: 13 11 02

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
The Tutankhamun exhibition comes to Australia for the first time. Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king’s tomb. See Tutankhamun’s golden canopic coffinette and the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered. Learn about the extraordinary discovery of the tomb and the belief and burial processes of ancient Egypt. View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on Tutankhamun’s mummy and what it is telling researchers about his life and death. The exhibition has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years.
Tickets now on sale. To guarantee a ticket, you must pre-book. Visit kingtutmelbourne.com.au to buy your tickets.
Cost: Adult $29.50–$35.00, Concession $26.50–$32.00, Child $17.50–$19.50. Additional transaction fees apply.
Date: until 6 November

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm. For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Witness Resident Evil series favourites Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield in action with the debut gameplay videos and screenshots from the upcoming digital HD releases of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica X for Xbox LIVE Games on Demand and Playstation Network. Both games in the storied franchise will be available for the first time in HD, remastered and better than ever. In addition to the upgraded visuals, the games will also include support for achievements and trophies.

Resident Evil 4 will be available to download across Europe from September 20th for Xbox LIVE Games on Demand and PSN on September 21st while Resident Evil CODE: Veronica X* will follow a week later and be available across Europe for Xbox LIVE Games on Demand on September 27th and 28th for PSN. Both titles will cost 1600 Microsoft Points or €19.99 / £15.99 on PSN. These titles will only be available to purchase digitally on Xbox LIVE Games on Demand and Playstation Network in both North America and Europe.

One of the most critically acclaimed games of all time, Resident Evil 4 catapulted the series in a new direction, with a strong focus on all-out action as Leon S. Kennedy battled hordes of cultists, mutants and mind-controlled villagers. Now available for the first time on Xbox 360 and PS3, the release also contains all the bonus content available in previous versions of the game, including the Separate Ways epilogue.

In the survival horror based Resident Evil CODE: Veronica X, the year is 1998, three months since the total destruction of Raccoon City and Claire Redfield is still in search of her missing brother Chris. While investigating an Umbrella facility in Paris, Claire is captured and transported to the remote Rockfort Island, where an accident releases t-virus samples and B.O.W.s, thrusting Claire back into a twisted, frightening survival horror journey once again.