Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2011, starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain and from renowned Director Terrence Malick comes the critically acclaimed film THE TREE OF LIFE. Available on DVD, Blu-ray and for download December 7.

Terrence Malick has created an extraordinary, award winning piece of film about the pathways we choose through life. Following the journey of a father (Brad Pitt) and son (Sean Penn), we see them negotiate memories, joys and inner demons along the path to maturity.

Spanning the vivid warmth of 1950s Texas to the infinite depths of space, Tree Of Life is a strikingly beautiful contemplation on life itself that will resonate with all ages.
Part family drama, part personal journey, this breathtaking and ambitious piece of film offers Malick’s ability to masterfully capture life and nature on screen, with an incredible insight into love, life and loss.

TREE OF LIFE will be available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on DECEMBER 7.

“The Best Action Movie Ever”* Prepares for Launch on TRANSFORMERS Thursday, November 10

Spectacular action, stunning visual effects, non-stop thrills and fan-favourite characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky rocketed Transformers: Dark of the Moon into the stratosphere, with the latest installment of the wildly popular TRANSFORMERS franchise surpassing its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office.  From Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, the breathtaking film redefines the scale, scope and emotional impact of what a blockbuster can be with the ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS in a thrill-packed adventure that the whole family can enjoy.  Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the film will debut in a Triple Play (DVD, Blu-ray and digital copy) and on standard DVD on Thursday, November 10, 2011, followed by a Blu-ray 3D. 

From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Transformers: Dark of the Moon explodes with high-octane action when a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day threatening to bring a war to Earth so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save us.  Stars Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Josh Duhamel (Life As We Know It), Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd) have returned along with a host of new stars including Patrick Dempsey (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Frances McDormand (Fargo) and John Malkovich (Beowulf).  The film also features the voices of Leonard Nimoy (“Star Trek”) and Hugo Weaving (Captain America: The First Avenger) and introduces newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

“For fans who can’t wait, the Blu-ray release in November will deliver an awesome ride with the movie in stunning 1080p high definition and a 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack that was personally overseen by our phenomenal supervising sound mixer just for the
Blu-ray,” said director Michael Bay.  “As you know, we put a lot of effort into the 3D experience for the theatrical release and I want to make sure we get it right for home viewing—and that process takes time.  So stay tuned for an even more incredible release that will include the film on Blu-ray 3D and loads of bonus features.”

Synopsis

A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS™ alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS™ must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’™ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.

TRANSFORMERS DARK OF THE MOON is available to buy on BLU-RAY & DVD on November 10, from Paramount Home Entertainment

escapeVektor™: Chapter 1 is a retro styled arcade game for WiiWare™ in which the player controls Vektor, an entity trapped inside the player’s CPU. Each level consists of a series of interconnected lines which form cells. These are claimed as Vektor moves along them. Claiming all of the cells in a level unlocks the exit to the next level, bringing Vektor closer to his escape. 

However, this is no ordinary CPU. It has held Vektor captive for what feels like an eternity and it doesn’t want him to leave now. As Vektor progresses with his escape, the CPU sets up obstacles and sends out its army to destroy him. 

In the first part of our escapeVektor: Chapter 1 feature we have a look at one of the enemy types and some of the obstacles Vektor has to deal with during his escape.

Patrols

Patrols are the most basic of the enemy types and are the first line of the CPU’s attack. Not the brightest, they each take a set path and stick to it, over and over and over again. Once you know their route, navigating the level becomes easier. But watch out, if you cross their path they will become alert, increase their speed and chase you. 

You can avoid being destroyed by the Patrols by timing your escape through their paths. This is easier once the Boost ability has been unlocked as you can Boost faster than they can move, even when they’re in alert mode.             

The Boost Ability

Vektor has some coding abilities and after a while he is able to code up an ability called Boost to help with his escape. As you claim parts of a line, your Boost bar fills up, allowing you to use the ability to travel faster around the level. When you use Boost, your Boost bar is depleted. Boost is only replenished when you claim new lines though, so use this ability wisely. As you get further through the game, you can unlock more Boost bar sections so you can move quickly for longer. Just as well, you’re gong to need it! 

Electric Fences

The Patrols will also turn electric fences on and off when they pass through switches. Be careful, if you’re passing though an electric fence when it’s triggered by a Patrol, you’ll fry.

All of the Electric Fences have switches but not all of the switches are the same. Some are timed switches, where a fence is switched on or off for only a certain amount of time before it reverts to its previous state. Others switch the fence on or off until they are switched back off or on again by Vektor or an enemy. Sometimes two linked switches will need to be triggered before a fence is switched on or off. Before heading towards one of these obstacles, be sure you know what triggers it – you don’t want a burning Vektor!

Cannons

Cannons fire out bullets every few seconds and the same number of bullets are fired every time, so you’ll need to time your moves carefully. Make sure you’re not in their firing line when those bullets are released otherwise Vektor will be Cannon fodder.

Bonus Levels

There are 30 cool levels to complete in the game, but if you own our other WiiWare title Pop, you’ll unlock some bonus levels as a thank you from us. But that’s not all. We’ll be releasing other escapeVektor chapters in future which will follow Vektor’s progress as he makes his escape though other parts of the computer. If you download them, you’ll open up more bonus levels in Chapter 1. If you want to make it past a score of 10 million in Chapter 1, you’ll need to open up all of the Bonus levels.

Do you think you’re up to it? Can you help Vektor escape? A few Patrols and some electric fences with the occasional Cannon thrown in won’t stop you, especially when you have Boost. Right? 

Wrong! Take your eye off these Patrols for a few seconds and you’ll lose track of what they’re up to. Then you’re in deep trouble. Too much focus on the Patrols and you’re liable to forget what’s happening with the Electric Fences, or you just might run into some Cannon fire by mistake. And that’s not the end of it. We haven’t even told you about the Hunters or the Interceptors yet!

We’ll tell you more in Part 2. In the meantime, take a look at this video to find out exactly what we’ve been talking about. 

For more details on escapeVektor: Chapter 1 visit www.escapeVektor.com.     

escapeVektor: Chapter 1 is scheduled for release on WiiWare in The Americas, Europe, Australia and NZ on September 29th for 500 Nintendo Points.     

WiiWare is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2011 Nintendo.

Norton One will be the security industry’s first customised, membership-based offering 

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – September 13, 2011 – Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced plans to deliver Norton One™, a personalised service that will protect consumers across multiple devices, give them the option to select a combination of solutions that work for them, and take away the hassle and worry of securing and maintaining today’s connected household. The service is expected to be available in the first half of 2012.

Today’s Internet-enabled household relies on multiple devices to communicate, work, shop and play. Norton market research has found that consumers in the U.S. have an average of 4.5 devices in their household between desktop computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones and more. All these devices need protection against online threats, but protection today needs to provide more than just basic security and must cover the distinct needs of all the household’s connected devices.

Norton One will be the industry’s first membership-based offering spanning PC, Mac and mobile security solutions. It will provide a different security experience in the following ways:

• One membership is all that’s needed to protect each connected device in the household, all managed from a single user interface.
• Customers will be able to easily pick and choose  the technologies and support options they need to properly stay protected on all the devices they own – PCs, Macs, and mobile.
• New devices can be seamlessly added to the membership and quickly protected against online threats.
• Licenses can be moved between devices or removed if the device is no longer being used.
• A diversified range of technologies and support will be offered, including security and performance.
• Customers will benefit through personalised services and premium support.

“Norton continues to expand our business with our Norton Everywhere initiative, delivering solutions that are focused on the individual, wherever they go and regardless of the device they’re using,” said Janice Chaffin, group president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “Norton One is a one-of-a-kind, new model that will address the security and service challenges that consumers face today.”

About Norton by Symantec

Symantec’s Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with technologies like antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection — while also being light on system resources.  The company also provides services such as online backup, PC tuneup, and family online safety.  Like Norton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norton.

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security; storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organisations secure and manage their information-driven world.  Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.au.

Optus has today launched Optus TV Now TM, a landmark innovation in mobile entertainment. In an Australian first for a telecommunications company, Optus customers will be able to schedule, record and playback free-to-air television from any compatible 3G mobile device+ or personal computer.

With Optus TV Now, Optus customers can record their favourite TV program using their mobile phone and then play it back on their mobile or PC at a time that’s more convenient to them. The service is available across all 15 free-to-air channels.

Austin Bryan, Director of Optus Digital Media said, “While we’ve been able to record free to air TV on our personal video recorder for years, Optus TV Now is the first service that allows customers from across Australia to record free to air TV using their mobile and play it back on a mobile or personal computer.

“This innovative new product highlights the diverse and exciting potential for consumer cloud services. Optus TV Now, along with the recently launched Optus Smart Safe, proves that Optus is fast becoming a leader in digital services.”

All Optus mobile subscribers will get 45 minutes of free storage every month with the Optus TV Now Basic Plan while customers looking for more storage space can add Optus TV Now as a bolt-on to their existing mobile service. The Optus TV Now Standard Plan provides five hours of storage time for $6.99 per month while the Optus TV Now Premium Plan provides 20 hours of storage time for $9.99 per month.

Optus mobile customers are able to clear their recorded content and re-record and store as many times as they like, enabling them to make the most of their allotted storage throughout the month. Customers can also set whole series to record (pending available storage space) – meaning they can catch up on content at the time most convenient to them.

Optus customers will be able to access the Optus TV Now service whenever they want. Customers can download the Optus TV Now Electronic Program Guide where they can select programs to record and playback from the wide selection of free to air channels available at their home address.

This Christmas, the REAL Santa Claus is coming to town, and he won’t be bearing gifts. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is coming to DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on December 7.

On Christmas Eve in far north of Finland, a mysterious mining operation unearths an old secret buried 500 metres underground – the real Santa Claus. Soon after the discovery, strange events begin to occur. Animals are found butchered around the base of the hill and local children begin to mysteriously disappear.

The dark truth about the Santa Claus myth is finally revealed. Far from the jolly laughing man who delivers bags of goodies with happy elves to help him, the Santa of legend is just that, merely a legend. The real Santa is a monster and his elves are equally as evil.

A wildly humorous nightmare which will ensure Christmas will never be the same again.

13 September 2011:

2011 is the year of Zelda with Nintendo celebrating 25 years since the beginning of the critically-acclaimed franchise. The Legend of Zelda was first released on the Nintendo Entertainment System a quarter of a century ago this year, and to help celebrate this occasion Nintendo are releasing a special limited edition bundle for the latest instalment in The Legend of Zelda franchise, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

The special limited edition bundle features a copy of the game, the music CD featuring selected songs from The Legend of Zelda 25^th Anniversary Symphony, and a rare golden* Wii Remote Plus controller bearing the Hylian Crest. You’ll need to be quick off the mark, as this limited edition is only available while stocks last. 

For those that miss out, also available for a limited time only will be a copy of the game, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and the music CD (no Wii Remote Plus controller). The stand-alone game of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available following the release of the two limited edition versions.

Games in The Legend of Zelda series invite players to explore vast environments, solve puzzles and battle enemies in a fantasy world. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword continues this tradition, but transforms the experience by using the Wii Remote Plus controller to offer even more precise control. 

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword release date and price will be announced on a future date.

To be one of the first to play The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Wii, check out dates for the Nintendo Connection Tour in your State: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/connection-tour-2011/index.php

For more information on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/zelda-skyward-sword

Roster Features The Ting Tings, CSS, Kasabian, Chase & Status, Grouplove, The Strokes and Foster The People

SYDNEY, Australia. – September 13, 2011 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled the complete music track listing for EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12, featuring 39 artists from 15 countries, to create the soundtrack of the season for football fans.

Every year, EA’s FIFA franchise brings together an unprecedented mix of genre-spanning music gathered from around the globe to represent each country and its passion for the game. The FIFA 12 soundtrack delivers new music from The Ting Tings, CSS, and Kasabian and hot tracks by Chase & Status, TV On The Radio, Foster The People, The Strokes and Thievery Corporation. In addition, this year’s soundtrack includes such international breakthrough artists as Holland’s The Medics, Brazil’s Bloco Bleque, England’s The Vaccines, Monarchy and Graffiti6, New Zealand’s Naked & Famous, Sweden’s Little Dragon, and American indie rock bands GIVER, Grouplove and Portugal The Man.

13^th September 2011 

“SHIVER ME TIMBERS – PIRATES ON THE INTERNET!” 

PIRATE ADVENTURE GAME “CAPTAIN MORGANE AND THE GOLDEN TURTLE” WEBSITE GOES LIVE! 

Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle, the new adventure game from Wizarbox and Reef Entertainment on Playstation PS3, PC, Wii and DS has launched its new website www.captainmorgane.com for its launch in Q4 this year. 

Find out who the feisty and confident Captain Morgane Castillo really is, her background, and why she sets sail on the dangerous waters of 17^th century Caribbean to find the Golden Turtle!

Read the about epic story created by Steve Ince, leading adventure game writer of hits such as ‘Broken Sword’ and ‘So Blonde’ and how a young girl becomes the most famous female pirate of the Caribbean!

Through the new website, players can explore Morgane’s journey with HD trailers and screenshots which recreate the beauty and danger on her quest across the 5 islands she has to explore. There might also be some clues to just who are her friends and who are her enemies with the biographies of over 40 characters, many of whom are not what they seem…

But don’t expect too much to be given away; you’ll have to join the adventure with Morgane herself, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll solve the puzzles and avoid the traps to find the treasure of the Golden Turtle yourself!

Join Morgane’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Captain-Morgane-And-The-Golden-Turtle/191022037610365 for the latest news, screens, trailers and info.

Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle will set sail Q4 2011.

London, UK, Paris, FR and San Francisco, CA (13^th September, 2011) — Wargaming.net announces the launch of the website for the recently announced naval combat action MMO World of Battleships.

The World of Battleships website (www.worldofbattleships.com) features screenshots, trailers and other materials to keep players updated on the game’s progress. World of Battleships brings players in to the era of 20th century warships and lets them dive into massive naval battles and control the overwhelming power of multiton titans to conquer the hard-line high seas!

The game provides numerous strategic opportunities for combat. Sudden strikes from cover, cunning flanking attacks or open head-to-head encounters — every player will have dozens of tactics to choose from. And don’t forget about the team! It’s the joint effort and efficient cooperation that will give your fleet near invincibility against the enemy attacks.

“We’re excited to launch World of Battleships website,” said Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi. “We want to make it home for all those in love with naval battles and WWII-era warships.”

Find more about World of Battleships at:

• www.worldofbattleships.com

Join World of Battleships at Facebook:

• http://www.facebook.com/wobwargaming

Follow World of Battleships at Twitter:

• http://twitter.com/#wob_com

About Wargaming.net®

Wargaming.net® is an award-winning online game developer and publisher, incorporated in the UK. Its 270-strong development team is located in Minsk, Belarus. Since 1998, the company has shipped 13 titles, including acclaimed Massive Assault series, Order of War RTS published by Square Enix, and three add-ons for Blitzkrieg II. At the Russian Game Developers Conference (KRI) in 2009 and 2010, Wargaming.net® was named The Best Developer Company from ex-USSR. At KRI 2011 the company was awarded Industry Prize and World of Tanks® won the Best Game Award. The company’s headliner project, World of Tanks®, gained the Guinness World Record for the Most Players on One Server Simultaneously. Currently, Wargaming.net® is developing the two next action MMOs, World of Warplanes and World of Battleships.

Official web site: www.wargaming.net