August 26, 2011 – Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur
5 Minute Siesta is pleased to announce that their Aussie Rules Footy game Specky: Mark of the Year has hit the app store!
For more info about how to take the mark of the year on your iPhone please check out:
App Store URL – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/specky-mark-of-the-year/id458244379?mt=8
New trailer and screenshots showcase the newest patch!
Markham, Canada August 26, 2011 – Rock Hippo Productions Ltd announces that MicroVolts, the fast and furious MMO-TPS (Massively Multiplayer Online Third Person Shooter), will be joining the “Arms Race” today, with a new game mode of the same name. Players can check out the brand new Arms Race Trailer and new screenshots at www.MicroVolts.com.
In “Arms Race” mode, nice MicroVolters will definitely finish last! Players have 20 weapons to conquer and must quickly master each weapon to defeat their opponents before they are able to upgrade their arsenal.
The new mode is accompanied by the new map “Toy Fleet”. This is no ordinary kiddie pool though… the toy war continues. From steamboats to battleships, MicroVolters will have to dodge enemy bullets without falling in the water!
There is still more to come in the form of new weapons, parts and accessories also: Although summer is almost over and back to school season is almost here, the MicroWorld is celebrating both. MicroVolters can take one last strut down the beach in Naomi’s Grey Tank Topbefore pulling out Knox’s School Ready Hoodie to gear up for class. School yard bullies will be seeing red after being whacked with the Red Drawing Pencil!
Join in the fun by visiting the game’s website at http://www.MicroVolts.com/. The website is updated on a regular basis, giving players an insight into the game and information on forthcoming in-game and forum events. Tournaments and other surprise events will be unveiled so make sure to keep a daily check on the site.
About MicroVolts
Pitting players in a war between toy-sized figures in a human-sized world, MicroVolts offers four different characters with a huge choice of customisation ensuring that no two players will ever look or feel the same. Add these to the visually rich, dynamic worlds, a plethora of weaponry and it makes MicroVolts an adrenaline filled, fast paced shooter that will engage action gamers.
With easy to master controls, MicroVolts is ideal for new and seasoned players alike as well as offering a true sense of community with its rich social media features and events.
For more information about MicroVolts please visit www.MicroVolts.com.
Get your cameras ready, Dead Rising 2 Off The Record is making an appearance in Seattle this weekend for the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) and is debuting an all new mode. Requested by the fans since Dead Rising launched, the team at Capcom Vancouver has developed a Sandbox Mode exclusively for Dead Rising 2 Off The Record.
Players can explore the casinos, restaurants, malls and new Uranus Zone that comprise Fortune City without the obstacle of time. Challenges placed throughout the city offer players the chance to earn additional cash for use in the pawn shops and vending machines around Fortune City. Ranging from collection style challenges to vehicle-based challenges to zombie massacre challenges; the higher the rank of the player, the more cash they win.
“Wickedictionary” by Dr. Derek Abbott features an ever-growing collection of wry redefinitions for everyday concepts
ADELAIDE, Australia (MMD Newswire) August 26, 2011 – – “Wickedictionary” (ISBN 1463668260), a reference work by Dr. Derek Abbott, provides a multi-sourced and updated version of Ambrose Bierce’s famous “Devil’s Dictionary” in honor of that work’s 100th anniversary.
Like Bierce’s work, Abbott’s book is an attempt at humorous and pointed descriptions of everyday terms and concepts, intended to make readers laugh as well as rethink received interpretations of the world around them. However, unlike the earlier work, this dictionary is drawn from a variety of sources and the author plans to update the work regularly based on reader contributions. This crowd-sourcing aspect makes the book a true “wiki” and confirms the cutting-edge nature of the work.
“The book is both the perfect ‘bathroom read’ as well as a powerful tool that a professional speech writer, philosopher, author or comedian can pick up to find a repository of thought-provoking, inspirational ideas,” says Abbott.
Boasting definitions by the likes of Albert Einstein – “Creativity: n. is knowing how to hide your sources” – as well as contributions by newcomers such as Lloyd Irving specifically written for the book – “Morals: n. excuses for not behaving badly” – the book has something for every reader.
“Wickedictionary” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Dr. Derek Abbott was born in South Kensington, London. He received his bachelor’s degree from Loughborough University of Technology and his doctorate from the University of Adelaide, Australia. A well-known scientist, Abbott is a regularly-featured speaker at events in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. After living in both the U.S. and U.K., he currently lives with his wife in Adelaide, Australia.
Bethesda Softworks are pleased to announce that Lonesome Road, the fourth add-on pack for Fallout: New Vegas, will be available for download on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network and Steam on September 20th.
In Lonesome Road you are contacted by the original Courier Six, a man by the name of Ulysses who refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the start of Fallout: New Vegas. Ulysses promises the answer as to why he didn’t take the job, but only if you make one last journey into the hurricane-swept canyons of the Divide, a landscape torn apart by earthquakes and violent storms. It’s up to you whether you take the job or not.
Two additional DLC packs, Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal, will also be available for download on September 27th.
Courier’s Stash gives players immediate access to four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering Fallout: New Vegas. The Caravan Pack, Classic Pack, Mercenary Pack and Tribal Pack each offer unique weapons, apparel and aid advantages that will help you throughout your journey.
Gun Runners’ Arsenal increases the range of unique weapons, weapon mods, ammo types and recipes waiting to be uncovered in the vast Mojave Wasteland.
For more information on Fallout: New Vegas please visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com.
A triplet of tasty tidbits for you before the end of the week, including the best local StarCraft II players going head to head next month for the chance to go on to compete at BlizzCon!
2011 SOUTHEAST ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STARCRAFT II BATTLE.NET INVITATIONAL
On September 17 and 18, eight of the top StarCraft II players from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia will gather to compete against one another in the 2011 regional Battle.net Invitational tournament. They’ll be fighting it out not only for their share of a $13,000 USD prize pool, but also for an invitation to represent their region in the 2011 StarCraft II Global Battle.net Invitational held at BlizzCon on October 21 and 22.
The Players
Andrew “mOOnGLaDe” Pender (zerg) – Australia
Ray “nGenLight” Zi (protoss) – Australia
Tim “nGenMafia” Lei He (zerg) – Australia
Yoon “YoonYJ” Yo Jun (terran) – Australia
Thanapol “NeoRedArchon” Kuachart (terran) – Thailand
Daniel “TAdeth” Haynes (terran) – Australia
David “TARossi” Rossi (terran) – Australia
Sung “nGenJazBas” Cho (zerg) – New Zealand
Look out for profiles and interviews next week to learn more about the invited players! Head over to the StarCraft II community site for more information on the tournament.
BLIZZCON 2011 WORLD OF WARCRAFT PET: MEET MURKABLO
An ill omen streaks across the sky over Azeroth’s Great Sea, heralding the arrival of this year’s BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft in-game companion: the fearsome-ish Murkablo, aquatic protégé of Diablo III’s eponymous Lord of Terror! Anyone who attends BlizzCon 2011 or purchases this year’s BlizzCon Virtual Ticket will receive a Murkablo to call their own, along with a yet-to-be-revealed StarCraft II in-game gift.
For the full blog post, head over to the World of Warcraft community site.
STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN – NEW DIABLO III COMMUNITY SITE NOW LIVE!
Our new Diablo III community site is now live! Welcome to your sanctuary for all the latest developments from New Tristram and beyond, featuring community forums and regular blog updates. You can post comments and share Diablo III news items via Twitter, Facebook, and other popular social media outlets, and be sure to check out the new Diablo III news feed regularly. We’ll use it to share the latest Diablo III information and to highlight recent community activity, including your most entertaining videos, art, comics, fansites, and more.
You can find the full post on the new Diablo III community site!
28-year industry veteran brings extensive track record of growth through transformation and strong customer perspective
Sydney, Australia — Aug 26, 2011 — AMD announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Rory P. Read, 49, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMD, effective today. Mr. Read has also been appointed to the Company’s board of directors.
Read joins AMD from Lenovo Group, Ltd., where he was most recently President and Chief Operating Officer responsible for leading day-to-day global operations while overseeing the development and implementation of the company’s growth strategy.
“Rory is a proven leader with an impressive record of driving profitable growth,” said Bruce Claflin, Chairman of AMD’s Board of Directors. “He is ideally suited to accelerate AMD’s evolution into the world’s leading semiconductor design company. As President and COO of Lenovo he helped take the company into dynamic new markets while growing market share and expanding profitability. His sound strategic thinking and natural customer orientation will help amplify the voice of the customer inside AMD.”
While managing Lenovo’s Americas group, Read drove double-digit revenue growth and market share gains, reversing operating losses and delivering consistent profitability. He was promoted to president and COO
in 2009, helping to transform Lenovo into the world’s fastest growing major PC manufacturer and achieving its largest worldwide market share ever. Prior to Lenovo, Read spent 23 years at IBM, where he held a broad range of management positions.
“I’m very pleased to be joining AMD at this important time in its history. AMD is a true innovator and is uniquely positioned to lead the industry forward, delivering the next big thing both within the PC ecosystem and beyond,” said Read. “AMD has strong momentum and the opportunity to continue profitably gaining share based on its highly differentiated products, solid financial foundation, and passionate and committed employees. I’m excited to be joining AMD’s employees as we write the next chapter not just for the company, but for the industry and consumers around the world.”
Thomas Seifert, who served as interim Chief Executive Officer since January, will return to his role as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Claflin, named Executive Chairman of the Board when he assumed additional responsibilities specific to AMD’s search for a new CEO, returns to his role as AMD’s Chairman of the Board.
“On behalf of my fellow directors, I would like to thank Thomas Seifert for serving as interim CEO,” added Claflin. “Under Thomas’ leadership, AMD has continued to make important progress across key areas of the business, successfully executing on major initiatives and new product introductions while improving the company’s financial performance. We look forward to Thomas’ continued contributions to the Company as Chief Financial Officer.”
Conference Call Details
AMD will host a conference call today at 9:15 a.m. PT (12:15 p.m. ET) regarding the hire of Mr. Read. On the call will be:
AMD will provide a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference on the Investor Relations page of its Web site at AMD. The webcast will be available for 10 days after the conference call.
About Rory P. Read
Rory P. Read spent five years at Lenovo. During his tenure as President and COO, Read led a global business turnaround that resulted in record market share gains, strong revenue growth and significant improvements in operating income.
Prior to Lenovo, Read spent 23 years at IBM where he held a broad range of management positions. While at IBM, Read consistently grew revenues while significantly improving the operating profitability for the groups under his management:
Read graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Hartwick College.
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About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its ground-breaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). AMD’s graphics and computing technologies power a variety of devices including PCs, game consoles and the powerful servers that drive the Internet and businesses. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
Cautionary Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, concerning among other things, the Company’s growth opportunities and opportunities to gain market share and establish market leadership, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as “would,” “will,” “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. The risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: that Intel Corporation’s pricing, marketing and rebating programs, product bundling, standard setting, new product introductions or other activities targeting the company’s business will prevent attainment of the company’s current plans; the company will be unable to develop, launch and ramp new products and technologies in the volumes and mix required by the market and at mature yields on a timely basis; GLOBALFOUNDRIES will be unable to manufacture the company’s products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies;
the company will be unable to obtain sufficient manufacturing capacity or components to meet demand for its products or will under-utilize its commitment with respect to GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ microprocessor manufacturing facilities; the company will be unable to transition its products to advanced manufacturing process technologies in a timely and effective way; global business and economic conditions will not continue to improve or will worsen resulting in lower than currently expected demand; demand for computers and consumer electronics products and, in turn, demand for the company’s products will be lower than currently expected; customers stop buying the company’s products or materially reduce their demand for its products; the company will require additional funding and may not be able to raise funds on favorable terms or at all; there will be unexpected variations in market growth and demand for the company’s products and technologies in light of the product mix that it may have available at any particular time or a decline in demand; the company will be unable to maintain the level of investment in research and development that is required to remain competitive; and the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan may have significant impacts on the company’s supply chain or its customers. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2011.
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FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST – Revealing Bodycount’s co-op and multiplayer modes in action, Codemasters today released the final video in the ‘Behind the Bullets’ series. Featuring insight from key development team members and all-new explosive gameplay footage, the video is now showing at http://www.youtube.com/bodycountgame.
Featuring the same outrageous gunplay and environmental ‘shredding’ of the single player story mode, Bodycount offers two player online co-operative play and deathmatch and team deathmatch modes for up to 12 players, which let gamers literally tear the game world apart as they fight. As Network operatives in the co-operative mode, players must survive waves of Bodycount’s class-based enemies which become increasingly difficult as they progress. In the game’s adversarial modes, players must collect Intel from downed enemies to unlock new weapons and temporary upgrades to gain the upper hand over opponents as they fight for domination of the battlefield.
“What we’ve achieved with Bodycount, is bringing that shreddable, violent, explosive experience directly into multiplayer,” says, Andrew Parsons, Experienced Level Designer.
“Watching walls slowly get shredded apart and explosives take out whole sides of buildings really makes you think about how you approach these levels” adds Rob Mackenzie, Senior Designer “and it really forces team tactics”
The shooter that blasts intense arcade firefights from both barrels, Bodycount blasts into retail on 1st September for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
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On Their Own: Britain’s Child Migrants
From the 1860s, more than 100,000 children were sent from Britain to Australia, Canada and other Commonwealth countries through child migration schemes. Few were orphans; many came from families who were unable to care for them. The lives of these children changed dramatically. Some succeeded in creating new futures while others suffered lonely, brutal childhoods. All experienced disruption and separation from family and homeland. This exhibition explores the government endorsed schemes and the motivations behind them. Through detailed case studies, visitors will meet a number of former child migrants and find out more about their difference experiences.
Date: 13 October 2011 to 6 May 2012
Customs Detective School Holiday Program
Become a Customs Detective at the Immigration Museum these school holidays, and choose your own adventure. Grab a special adventure booklet, make your own detective badge and disguise and snoop your way around the Museum – following clues and answering riddles, in the footsteps of famous Customs Detectives from early Melbourne.
Date: 24 September to 9 October 2011
Open for (more than) Business
Many local businesses run by people from migrant communities offer more than just a service. They can act as community hubs and provide links to a homeland while also helping recently arrived migrants establish a connection with their new home. Featuring photographs, stories and a documentary, Open for (more than) Business explores the unique role that local businesses play in Melbourne’s migrant communities, from an Indian grocery store in Clayton to an Italian barbershop in Brunswick.
Date: Until 27 May 2012
Belonging: Reflections on Place
A video installation by video artist Wendy Woodson and installation artist Kathy Couch (with sound design by Myles Mumford), Belonging: Reflections on Place features interviews with diverse migrants and refugees and members of their families living in Australia who reflect on their experiences of place, migration and belonging. Large scale projections of travel and migration inspire a sense of movement and transition from place to place, encouraging visitors to reflect on experiences of place and belonging across different continents and cultures.
Date: Until 22 January 2012
Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours
Unlike any other exhibition in an Australia museum, Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours provides fresh and challenging insights into personal identity – who we are, how we perceive each other and what it means to belong or not belong in Australia today. Focusing on the things that make up our sense of who we are – ethnicity, ancestry, language, spirituality and citizenship – the exhibition explores the many and varied identities that make up our nation. Featuring objects, immersive multimedia displays and a range of personal stories from Australians of widely diverse backgrounds, Identity will challenge visitors to examine their own assumptions and confront everyday prejudices about Australia’s multicultural society.
Date: Now open
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Admission: Adult $10, child/concession FREE. More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum
DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WORLD WITH THE SIMSTM 3 HIDDEN SPRINGS AVAILABLE TODAY!
New Digital-Download World Available Today Exclusively on The Sims 3 Store
Exclusive to The Sims 3 Store, The Sims 3 Hidden Springs is a new digital-download world that allows you to meet all-new Sims, explore new venues and locations, and discover exclusive new items. Play The Sims 3 like never before with the all-new Fountain of Youth, perhaps your Sims’ wish to be forever young will come true?
Hidden Springs is a luxurious resort town surrounded by picturesque mountains and a nearby lake, there are several new resort spots and activities to engage in. If your Sims want to improve their social lives, they can go to the Crystal Solarium Pool and the Redwood Heights Luxury Lodge and mingle with local elites like the Vanderburg family. If your Sim is more interested in embarking on new adventures, take them to ancient mysteries at the Museum of Magic and Supernatural or have fun at the Fairyfolk Park. Live the life of luxury and relaxation with The Sims 3 Hidden Springs available for purchase today using SimPoints at The Sims 3 Store.
Download the new World of The Sims 3 Hidden Springs and discover the magic today, exclusively at The Sims 3 Store. For more information on The Sims 3 Hidden Springs visit: http://store.thesims3.com/hiddensprings