Popular titles Fishdom, Fishdom H20: Hidden Odyssey, 4 Elements and Rise of Atlantis now available through Australian retailers 

SYDNEY, 7^th September, 2011: Mindscape Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, announced today, the release of more popular casual games from top-tier casual games developer, Playrix including 4 Elements, the Fishdom franchise and the follow up to Call of Atlantis, Rise of Atlantis.

“The Playrix games have proven to be popular amongst casual gamers,” said Tonia Velasco, GM-Sales & Marketing, Mindscape Asia Pacific.  “They bring a mix of puzzle, hidden object and storyline to their games offering players a unique gaming experience.  We felt it was time to give players more of what they have been enjoying.

The four new Playrix titles now available are:

Fishdom

Fishdom combines two very popular casual game genres: sim and puzzle. Players get a unique chance to build up their own dream aquarium and fill it with fishes and eye-catching ornaments. To do that they need to earn money by progressing through challenging boards and solving immersive puzzles. Once the dream aquarium is ready, it can be set up as a beautifully animated desktop screensaver.

Fishdom H20: Hidden Odyssey

Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey, is a smooth combination of hidden object and sim. It takes players to the bottom of the sea to collect numerous hidden items to earn cash and build up their dream aquarium.

4 Elements

4 Elements is an enjoyable combination of hidden object, spot the difference and match 3 levels with a twist. The goal is to unlock the 4 books of magic and collect 16 mysterious cards that will help restore the ancient kingdom to life and bring back the magic of the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air. A cute little fairy will support players in this journey as they encounter elementals, dragons, knights and other magic creatures.

Rise of Atlantis

In this interesting puzzle game you set out on an adventurous quest around the ancient lands of the Mediterranean to find a way to bring the legendary continent of Atlantis back to the surface and restore it to its might. In every country your job is to assemble a precious artifact, one of the seven powers of the patron god of the Atlanteans – Poseidon. The game offers 77 captivating levels of addictive gameplay with quite impressive power-ups and handy bonuses. Once you complete the journey you do not only get to see Atlantis raise but also receive a well-deserved reward – a complimentary animated Atlantis 3D Screensaver that will remind you of your glorious achievements.

4 Elements and Fishdom received “Best PC Casual Game”, “Bestseller Most Downloaded”* and “Best Casual Game nominee”**.

All four titles are now available for both the PC and MAC through all major retailers and computer software outlets for $19.95.

For more information, please contact Guy Maxwell at Mindscape Asia Pacific on +61 2 9964 0475 or guy@mindscape.com.au

*Best Casual PC Game of 2009, Bestseller and Most Downloaded- AOL Awards.

** Best Casual Game Final Nominees for the 3rd Annual ELAN Awards

About Playrix Entertainment

Founded in 2004, Playrix Entertainment has become known as a leading casual games developer and publisher. The team behind such hits as Royal Envoy, Fishdom, Call of Atlantis, 4 Elements and Gardenscapes is progressively increasing production by creating new compelling games and engaging gaming experiences on a variety of platforms, including social networks and mobile devices. For more information please visit www.playrix.com. All names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Playrix Entertainment or their respective owners.
www.playrix.com.

About Mindscape 

Mindscape Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, is Australia’s leading publisher and distributor of kids, family and NextGen games, productivity and reference software on the PC, Mac, DS, Wii, Playstation, XBox and online platforms. The company’s rich portfolio of award-winning products include Acronis, Broderbund, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Endemol, Hoyle Games, IMSI Design, Konami, Legacy Interactive, Mark Burnett Productions, Myhorseclub, Nancy Drew, Nuance, Playfirst, Playrix, PopCap, Punch, Roxio, The Learning Company and Universal Music.

www.mindscape.com.au

Wheels up this Spring in North America, Europe and Australia 

UAVs don’t scare you. You laugh in the face of helicopter strikes. You think proximity mines are for rookies. And Prestige? Please, old news. Prepare for the launch of the Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console¹.

Xbox, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games teamed up to create a “Call of Duty” collectible, just in time for the most epic “Call of Duty” experience yet. Aside from its (air)striking good looks, the console will play unmistakable “Call of Duty” sounds when powering up and when the tray is opened.

This must-have for “Call of Duty” fans worldwide includes a customized console with graphics from the game, along with two custom wireless controllers, a 320GB hard drive, a copy of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3¹,” as well as custom sounds when the console is turned on. A one month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription to Xbox LIVE is included so you can play to your heart’s content, as well as exclusive avatar items that show your Xbox LIVE friends you’re one of the lucky ones to own this coveted console.   

The console will launch on November 8, 2011 in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia (AUD $549²), and EMEA for $399 (U.S. ERP), and you can pre-order today at participating retailers.  At 320GB, the console has the largest hard drive ever available for Xbox 360, with more than enough space to download and save game add-ons, downloadable content, games, music, photos, videos and movies³. While “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3¹” does not support Kinect functionality, all Xbox 360 consoles are Kinect-ready for when you’re ready to take a break from the battlefield.

In addition to the console, Xbox 360 will be releasing two limited edition accessories, both shipping to stores October 11:

• The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth provides the ability to chat with friends during multi-player game play or with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices. Its artwork matches the custom console and includes a charging cradle, ear loop, ear gels, and an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download for AUD $79.95².
  • Users can chat without wires on Xbox LIVE and easily switch between Xbox 360 mode and Bluetooth mode. Use the headset with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices³. The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth is the comfortable, hands-free way to keep the conversations going.

• The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Controller allows you to show all your friends your passion for the franchise.  The controller includes exclusive artwork and a transforming D-pad that can be rotated to adapt to the user’s game play, as well as an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download, all for AUD $89.95². 

For more information on the Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console¹ and accessories, visit www.xbox.com and visit MajorNelson.com for a video.

Sherlock Holmes is on the case and has a new lead which reveals more details on his upcoming adventure! Five new screenshots have been released today of Sherlock’s latest investigation, The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, specially developed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Follow the famous detective who has just found new leads, that are certain to surprise. This will not be an easy task for Sherlock and Watson, as dangerous criminals still roam free in London.

Today’s 5 images illustrate the capabilities of the new graphic engine developed for the game: lush, immersive, and captivating environments, which will serve as Sherlock Holmes’ playground during his crime scene investigation. This is a very tricky case he is getting into, as Sherlock is confronted by dangerous criminals as well as Scotland Yard. However, this will not stop the famous detective, determined to shine light upon this shady case!

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes will be available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in late 2011.

– Visit the official website of Sherlock Holmes

About The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes causes a stir! For over ten years, millions of players have donned the hat and magnifying glass of the world’s greatest detective, in a dozen games for PC and handheld systems. This year, Sherlock Holmes makes a triumphant return in his very first adventure specially designed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game consoles! All the mystery and intrigue will also be available on PC.

1898, London. All the evidence of police investigation points at Sherlock Holmes as the main suspect in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossings. Unable to prove his own innocence, Holmes is rapidly losing London’s trust as doubt spreads through the city like wildfire. Even Doctor Watson’s faith in his friend begins to waver, as the famous detective flees Scotland Yard and raises further suspicion; prowling around at night, destruction of evidence… would Holmes go so far as to commit murder?

A mainstay genre of console games, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is playable with a gamepad in a third person view, with controls thought and specially developed with consoles in mind. The new game engine was also specially built to display complex scenes and high-resolution textures. The game features lush, captivating environments and truly raises the bar for console adventure games.

The complex and decidedly-mature storyline surrounds a particularly tricky investigation, in which each and every puzzle will challenge both insight and wits! As Sherlock Holmes, you will use the detective’s full repertoire: handle and inspect clues, reenact crimes and use the game’s new deduction system to draw your own conclusions. Choose your questioning approach to catch characters off guard and gather valuable information. Players are facing an open investigation, and must decide which leads to follow and which to ignore.

You are Sherlock Holmes, and this is your investigation. Live a thrilling adventure and foil an incredible conspiracy on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC fall 2011!

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – September 5, 2011 – BitDefender, an award winning provider of innovative internet security solutions, has released the beta version of Safego for Twitter. Safego protects your Twitter account from threats such as spam links, while alerting you to Twitter profiles that may be spreading malware or used for phishing.

Safego is a free tool designed to scan social network users’ accounts and detect spam, scams and other e-threats, while also keeping users aware of the level of personal information that they are exposing online. Initially launched for Facebook users, Bitdefender Safego is now ready to protect Twitter accounts. By using BitDefender’s anti-malware and anti-phishing engines, Bitdefender Safego keeps your Twitter account safe by: 

• Checking unknown Twitter profiles before you follow them 
• Checking the accounts you are currently following 
• Scanning messages sent to you for spam, suspicious links or hijacking attempts

Once installed, Safego for Twitter scans your account automatically without requiring any input, and provides you with updates based on an easy-to-understand colour-coding scheme:

• Red: highly suspicious accounts, which may be spreading malware, spam or may be used for phishing (severe threat)
• Yellow: accounts that attract followers using  an annoying or spam-driven mechanism (moderate threat)
• Grey: accounts from which no message has been sent for the past 30+ days (low threat)
• Green: safe accounts

“The number of socially engineered attacks has risen dramatically over the course of the year. These attacks prey on the inherent trust that we have for those within our personal social networks and it’s no surprise that they’re very effective at spreading quickly,” says Catalin Cosoi, head of BitDefender’s Online Research Lab. “BitDefender’s Safego for Twitter is the missing piece of the puzzle that secures your Twitter interactions from malware, spam or phishing attempts.”

Safego for Twitter also features a scan on-demand function that is handy for checking whether the account you wish to follow is safe, before you actually follow them. Potential threats lurking behind shortened URL links are also automatically scanned, and the use profile categorised according to the threat level.

Since its launch in October 2010, Safego for Facebook has helped detect nearly 340,000 infected objects worldwide, keeping its users and their Facebook friends safe from malware threats.

Madman proudly presents the DVD release of the delightful, MRS CAREY’S CONCERT – available from 21 September, 2011.

The highest-grossing and most critically acclaimed Australian documentary of the year, MRS CAREY’S CONCERT follows Karen Carey, music director at a Sydney girls’ school, as she prepares her young students for a concert at the Opera House. Believing in the transformative power of great music, Carey insists upon a classical repertoire and sets a dauntingly high performance standard that requires the participation of every girl in the school.

Whilst Carey inspires many of her girls, some do not share her passion and are not afraid to say so – particularly charismatic 16 year old, Iris Shi, who is the only person who really gets under her skin, and the focal point of the student resistance to Carey’s Opera House ambitions.

Emily Sun is Karen Carey’s star musician, however, an altogether different source of frustration. Emily is a gifted teenager with the potential to have a truly brilliant musical career, but she is at risk of running off the rails. If Carey is going to help her to succeed, she will need to get inside her head, but even that presents a challenge when Emily has her own unique take on everything.

MRS CAREY’S CONCERT is about music making and coming of age, about talent and courage, compliance and rebellion. About those prepared to open their minds and hearts to what the world has to offer… and those yet to discover the potential within.

MRS CAREY’S CONCERT is available on DVD, 21 September, 2011 ($34.95srp).

Paris, September 2nd, 2011 – Parrot, leader in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, brings the experience of piloting the AR.Drone to users of Smartphones running Android™.
‘AR.FreeFlight’ and SDK for Android™
The users of Android–powered smartphones and fans of the Parrot AR.Drone can now find a free version of AR.FreeFlight’s piloting application developed by Parrot on Android Market™.
Once the application has been downloaded and connected via Wi-Fi with the quadricopter, the device’s screen turns into a true piloting station.

Besides, the Software Development Kit of the Parrot AR.Drone, available free of charge on https://projects.ardrone.org, allows the developers to leave free court with their imagination and create new applications dedicated to the AR.Drone on the Android platform.

Video
YouTube.com/Ardrone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YeE9fUT7w

Cities XL 2012 today unveiled a series of 5 exclusive screenshots! This new edition of the famous City Builder for PC, that allows you to build, develop and connect huge cities, enriches itself with several hundred new buildings, all while adding numerous brand new, highly detailed constructible maps!

The 5 screenshots revealed today lead you to discover some of these new buildings, allowing for the creation of truly unique cities. There is a total of nearly 1000 buildings and unique constructions offered in the game, as well as more than 60 constructable maps… all you need to build and shape the cities of your dreams down to the slightest detail!

– Visit the official website of Cities XL

About Cities XL 2012
Cities XL 2012 is the newest version of the popular PC city-building simulation, which allows you to build, develop and then connect huge cities.

Cities XL 2012 allows players to become real urban planners, balancing economic & energy developments of their cities while managing transportation, housing, social services and recreational activities. Content is key to the new game, as Cities XL 2012 offers a staggering number of unique structures with over 1,000 in total.

The 60 huge 3D maps are entirely constructible and sport incredible detail. Cities XL 2012 offers more variety than any other city building-game and, at the request of its fast-growing community, Cities XL 2012 is now open to modding and even features a special guide within the game to get players started. With these new tools, dedicated players can build and share their creations to their hearts’ content!

Sydney, Australia – September 5^th , 2011 – Brace for impact! Criterion Games, an Electronics Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, has announced that Burnout™ CRASH! will release on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network worldwide on September 20, 2011. Burnout Crash! reinvents the studio’s fan-favourite crash mode, offering accessibility and compulsive fun for those new to the series and gameplay depth for franchise veterans. Players are rewarded for causing traffic chaos as they trigger explosions and destroy everything in sight. The game will be available as a download title for $15.95AUD / $18.90NZ or 800 Microsoft Points.

Burnout CRASH! is inspired by the ease and excitement of pinball arcades, TV game shows and 80s pop music. Featuring EA’s revolutionary Autolog technology, players connect, compare scores and face off against friends for endless competitive gameplay and challenging fun. In addition, the all-new Autolog Challenges feature let’s players up the ante by sending direct head-to-head challenges to their friends.

With three exciting game modes, 18 crash junctions, and a variety of unlockables combined with nostalgic throwbacks to the original Crash Mode, Burnout CRASH! packs an explosive mix of content into one downloadable package. With a game mode designed exclusively for Kinect™, 2 to 14 players can compete on one television in an all-out party battle!

For more information on Burnout CRASH!, please visit www.criteriongames.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea-anz-press.com
The Sims, Need for Speed and Burnout are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox LIVE and Kinect are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and used with permission.