Sydney, Australia – August 23, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft® and Demiurge Studios announced a joint partnership to help stop the robot apocalypse in Shoot Many Robots™. Developed by Demiurge Studios and published by Ubisoft, Shoot Many Robots will be released on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network and Windows PC in 2012.

“Ubisoft is excited to be working with Demiurge Studios on the release of Shoot Many Robots,” said Adam Novickas, Director of Marketing at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft is focused on providing players with a strong and diverse portfolio of digital titles, and Demiurge is set to bring another amazing game to the digital space with Shoot Many Robots.”

Shoot Many Robots follows P. Walter Tugnut on his mission to kill as many robots as possible after a factory begins to ominously produce killer robots. With an RV full of guns and beer, gamers will experience a four-player co-op run-n-gun side-scrolling RPG shooter filled with tons of weapon and item customisation. Shoot Many Robots will also feature two game modes: Traversal, where players must progress linearly through a level, and Survival, where players fight against waves of robot hordes, delivering hours of robotic carnage and fun.

Ubisoft and Demiurge will be showcasing Shoot Many Robots at PAX Prime in Seattle August 26–28, 2011.

For more information on Shoot Many Robots, please visit: http://shootmanyrobots.com/

Futuremark Games Studio and Headup Games proudly presented Unstoppable Gorg, a thrilling new space defense game, to assembled journalists at the Gamescom international games fair last week. For the world’s press unable to attend, the studio has declassified and published new screenshots and gameplay details demonstrating the game’s innovative mechanics.

Unstoppable Gorg is a thrilling space defense game inspired by vintage sci-fi films from the 1940s and 50s. The game builds on the core tower defense mechanics that fans love while breaking the genre’s conventions to create a more interactive and exciting experience.

Unique orbital layout

Unstoppable Gorg does away with the XY grid layout used in other tower defense games. Instead, a level typically has a space station in the middle surrounded by a number of orbital rings on which you place your satellites. This orbital layout is unique to Unstoppable Gorg.

You can move your towers

Unlike other tower defense games, in Unstoppable Gorg you can move your satellites even after you place them by rotating the orbits. This ability lets you react to each new wave, repositioning each ring of satellites to create the best defense against each attack. Rotating an orbit is as easy as dragging your mouse or finger and makes the game much more interactive than other tower defense games.

FIRST SCREENSHOTS

Futuremark Games Studio has released three screenshots taken from the demo delivered to press at the Gamescom show. Jaakko Haapasalo, the ever-cautious Director of Defense at Futuremark Games Studio reminds journalists, “These screenshots were taken from a pre-alpha build of the game. Almost everything in these images is either a work in progress or a placeholder.”

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CAPTION: The aim of the game is to defend the space station. Place your satellites in orbit, then rotate the orbits to best position the satellites against each wave of attack.

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CAPTION: In Unstoppable Gorg, the aliens fight back with missiles and space rays! Choosing when to build, upgrade or repair is a key tactical decision.

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CAPTION:  Unstoppable Gorg features many different types of alien each with unique behaviors and lots of different satellites too, all created as 3D models rather than 2D sprites.

PREPARING FOR INVASION – NEW DEV DIARY

Futuremark Games Studio has started a series of dev diary postings on the Unstoppable Gorg forum. The first in the series covers preparing for Gamescom, key design decisions and screenshots taken from the Gamescom demo. Check back regularly to follow the game’s development, interact with the devs and see the latest screens, concept art and more. http://bit.ly/preparingforinvasion

WIN AN UNSTOPPABLE GORG POSTER SIGNED BY THE DEV TEAM

Futuremark Games Studio is giving away a signed print of its awesome Gamescom poster on the Unstoppable Gorg Facebook page. For details visit http://www.facebook.com/unstoppablegorg

ABOUT UNSTOPPABLE GORG

Unstoppable Gorg, a thrilling space defense game inspired by vintage sci-fi, will be available on PC, Xbox LIVE Arcade and iPad. The game is developed by Futuremark Games Studio and published by Headup Games.

“It’s War!” newsreel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9PFTpIend0

•             PROTECT our solar system from the Gorg in a thrilling space defense game

•             SATELLITES in orbit replace the towers and grid layout used in other TD games

•             MOVE satellites around their orbits to create the best defense for each wave

•             GLORIOUS 3D graphics for added impact, not a sprite in sight

•             AUTHENTIC homage to the sci-fi films of the 1940s and 50s

Unstoppable Gorg, a thrilling space defense game inspired by vintage sci-fi http://www.unstoppablegorg.com

The hottest sci-fi series to date follows a reluctant heroine and her wolf as they travel through a collapsing world. On her journey she will piece together her past and emerge as the sole beacon of hope. Winner of Best Cinematography from the International Academy of Web Television and narrated by Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary), the series stars a talented line-up from popular series such as Stargate Universe, Smallville and Harper’s Island. Packed with episodes, feature and behind the scene footage, Riese: Kingdom falling is now available for fans to own on DVD.

Starring
Christine Chatelain (Sanctuary), Sharon Taylor (Stargate Universe), Allison Mack (Smallville)

Bluemouth today announces it will distribute Batarang controllers for Batman Arkham City. Developed by Rocksteady Studios and based on DC Comics’ core Batman property, Batman: Arkham City is published worldwide by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Batman fans will revel in the authenticity of the design of the Batarang, while gamers will appreciate the comfort and performance of to these one-of-a-kind controllers.

Both officially licensed Batman: Arkham City controllers for the PS3 and Xbox 360 include LED illumination effects with the ability to switch between seven built-in colours, dual rumble motors and comfort rubber, soft-touch grips.

The Xbox 360 version also includes an Xbox Guide button, and a wired 10ft / 3m cable. The centre bat buttons (from left to right) are: back, LED colour select and start.

The wireless PS3 version also includes motion sensing technology, an internal rechargeable battery, a Batman-themed USB RF receiver and 6-foot USB charging cable. The four lights on the left side of the PS3 controller shows the remaining battery charge, the four lights on the right show which channel the controller is using. The bat buttons (from left to right) are: battery charge indicator on and off, select, home, start and LED colour select.

The Batman: Arkham City Batarang controllers will be available in Australia/NZ via Bluemouth Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s game on October 19, 2011.

New DDR3-1333MHz Modules Provide High-Capacity Memory Solutions for Demanding Software Applications

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• Crucial^® 8GB DDR3-1333MHz desktop and laptop memory provides increased capacity, which enhances the overall computing experience for users.
• New modules particularly beneficial for smaller form factor systems where memory slots are limited.
• Crucial 8GB high-density memory modules support the latest 2^nd generation Intel^® Core^™ i7 and i5 processors.

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Sydney, Australia, 23 August, 2011 – Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today introduced Crucial 8GB DDR3-1333MHz UDIMM (desktop) and SODIMM (laptop) memory modules to fully support the latest 2nd generation Intel Core i7 and i5 processors. Users demand more from their computers than ever before, simultaneously running and switching between multiple, complex applications such as photo editing, high-definition video editing, and gaming software. With that in mind, Crucial high-capacity 8GB desktop and laptop memory modules enable users to meet these computing challenges head on, enhancing the user experience by providing a more responsive system. 

The new modules also allow for high-capacity memory in smaller form factors such as laptops, All-in-One PCs, and home theater PCs. Traditionally, most laptops have been limited to one or two DIMM slots for system memory needs. As form factors continue to shrink, providing even less space on the motherboard to populate memory, an 8GB Crucial laptop module is ideal for newer, more portable form factors that only have one DIMM slot available. Additionally, these new 8GB DDR3-1333MHz SODIMM modules are 1.35V, compared to their standard 1.5V counterparts. For laptops that support the lower voltage, the modules help reduce power consumption and operating temperature while increasing battery life.

Desktops also benefit from the new high-density 8GB Crucial memory modules, as power users populate multiple DIMM slots to take advantage of the maximum RAM capability and experience the same memory performance once available only for servers.

“We’re seeing the total maximum density of desktop and laptop system memory grow as a direct result of the size and complexity in software applications,” said Michael Moreland, worldwide product manager for Crucial DRAM. “The new Apple^® iMac^®, for example, can utilise up to 32GB of system memory, enabling intense computing power for applications such as video, photo, or music editing software. High-density memory isn’t just for servers anymore; consumers also want to get the most performance out of their system,”

Availability

Both the Crucial 8GB DDR3-1333MHz desktop and laptop memory modules are Intel-validated, halogen-free, and RoHS compliant. Available in kits ranging from 16GB to 24GB, the new Crucial 8GB memory modules include a limited-lifetime warranty, and can be purchased now via Crucial’s local channel partners including;
Cellnet Group Limited – Ph: 1300 235 563, Scholastic – Ph: 1800 665 774 and WestGroup International – Ph: 1300 130 578.

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About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets a full range of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. Micron’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visitwww.micron.com.

Download additional content with internet connected BD Live player 

Sydney, Australia, August 25, 2011 – LASER Corporation, IT and consumer electronics accessories company, today unveiled its latest Blu-ray player (BLU-BD1080) with BD Live 2.0. With 2011 turning out to be the year for Blu-ray, the LASER Blu-ray player presents all the coveted features of Blu-ray at an affordable price. As content becomes increasingly available, flat panel televisions are more reasonably priced and quality hardware is within means. Blu-ray is growing to be within reach and LASER is now offering everyone access to a Blu-ray player.

With 1080p full high definition video and supreme surround sound, the LASER Blu-ray player outclasses other home video formats and offers an extraordinary viewing experience. In addition to superb screenings, the LASER Blu-ray player incorporates BD Live 2.0 which allows users to download additional content for BD Live movies simply with an internet connection. Typically, when purchasing DVDs or Blu-ray discs, they come with a certain amount of extra features – with BD Live 2.0, users can participate and add elements beyond what comes with a disc.

The LASER Blu-ray player includes DVD upscaling (480 to 720 / 1080) and is DVD region free, meaning it has the capability to better match the performance with high definition televisions and there are no limitations of the DVD drive region settings. The LASER Blu-ray player is equipped with Dolby Digital and Dolby True HD, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio via HDMI output, plus MP3/4, H.264 AVI, and AVCHD playback. Enhanced connectivity includes HDMI, Component, Composite, Digital Audio (coax), L/R Audio (RCA), 7.1 Channel surround, Ethernet RJ45 (BD Live), and USB.

STOP PRESS!

LASER in conjunction with Quickflix, Australia’s leading online DVD rental subscription company, has announced a joint promotion for LASER Australian customers – buy a LASER DVD or Blu-ray player and get one month free movie rentals on the Quickflix Ultimate plan, worth AU$29.99.

LASER and Quickflix have partnered up to present this deal to Australians nationwide. Available now until June 2012, customers can purchase any LASER DVD or Blu-ray player then redeem the offer online at www.quickflix.com.au/LASER. Quickflix is Australia’s leading online DVD rental subscription company with a choice of almost 50,000 movies, TV series, documentary and sporting titles across various genres.

The LASER – Quickflix one month Ultimate plan movie rental deal applies to all LASER DVD and Blu-ray players available in Australia, including the LASER Blu-ray player (BLU-BD1080) with BD Live 2.0.

*The LASER – Quickflix one month free movie rental offer is based on the Ultimate plan – order three DVDs at a time, unlimited monthly limit.

The LASER Blu-ray player (BLU-BD1080) with BD Live 2.0 will be available in Australia in mid August through selected retailers. RRP AU$129.00 inc GST.

About LASER Corporation

LASER Corporation is an IT and consumer electronics accessories company established in Australia over 20 years ago. A leading challenger brand, LASER products are the value brand of choice and can be found in a range of retail mass merchants and the dealer and IT market. Furthermore and core to its business, LASER offers end-to-end OEM solutions with LASER Private Label. LASER Corporation’s head office is based in North Ryde, Australia, with offices in New Zealand, China and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.laserco.com.au.

Monitor and manage energy consumption with real time read-outs of power usage 

Sydney, Australia, August 25, 2011 – LASER Corporation, IT and consumer electronics accessories company, today introduced its Smart Power range of products including the Smart Power Meter Board and Smart Power Meter Socket.

With electricity prices already on the rise and the imminent carbon tax, Australian consumers can expect to pay through the roof for energy. Household appliances on average can make up 30 per cent of electricity consumption and standby power in a typical home can account for more than 10 per cent on top of household appliance consumption – this cost to Australian consumers comes to more than $950 Million per annum. LASER, recognising this consumer concern, has developed the Smart Power range to empower people to take back control of consumption.

Smart Power Meter Board

The LASER Smart Power Meter Board helps consumers save money and reduce carbon output by effectively managing electricity usage. Featuring a built-in LCD read out, users can track how much power / CO2 appliances are consuming and money they are costing. The meter board comes preset with an average rate or simply key in the dollar / kilowatt hour (kWh) rate from a recent electricity bill to conveniently see power consumption and cost. In addition, the meter board has a Smart Power function for further energy efficiency. When the primary appliance plugged into the “Smart” outlet is switched off, other devices plugged into the “Green” outlet simultaneously switch off as well, eliminating standby power wastage.

Smart Power Meter Socket

The LASER Smart Power Meter Socket also monitors appliance use and spend in a single socket which doubles as a surge protector. Surge protection is rated at 2,500 amps and 140 joules, plus the meter socket supports a total load of 10 amps or 2,400 watts. Furthermore, the meter socket has a batter back up to save and store collected data and can easily be connected to a power board, like the LASER Smart Meter Power Board.

Chris Lau, Managing Director of LASER Corporation, said, “Consumers are becoming more cautious and looking to change habits as electricity prices escalate. They are assessing various innovative approaches to managing energy use more efficiently and the LASER Smart Power range addresses this demand. By giving consumers the control to effectively manage their power usage, it helps them save money, in turn contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions.”

The LASER Smart Power Meter Board and Smart Power Meter Socket is available in Australia now through selected retailers. RRPs inc GST: Meter Board AU$129.95, Meter Socket AU$29.95.

View the LASER Smart Power Range video on YouTube, click here.

About LASER Corporation

LASER Corporation is an IT and consumer electronics accessories company established in Australia over 20 years ago. A leading challenger brand, LASER products are the value brand of choice and can be found in a range of retail mass merchants and the dealer and IT market. Furthermore and core to its business, LASER offers end-to-end OEM solutions with LASER Private Label. LASER Corporation’s head office is based in North Ryde, Australia, with offices in New Zealand, China and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.laserco.com.au.

Hip-Hop Icon To Perform In Front of Thousands Closing Night 

Sydney, Australia – August 25, 2011 — In his first public performance since the release of his fifth #1 album, the global smash “Watch the Throne,” Kanye West is set to close Call of Duty® XP, the only full-immersion fan experience for Call of Duty® gamers. West will take the stage at 8PM on Saturday, September 3^rd, capping an impressive roster of firsts for casual and hardcore Call of Duty fans alike, including the world premiere of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 multiplayer, the first public hands-on with the title, the finals of the Call of Duty® $1 Million tournament sponsored by Xbox 360®, Call of Duty-inspired live action-experiences and much more. Call of Duty XP takes place September 2^nd and 3^rd, 2011, in Los Angeles, California.

“We’re pulling out all the stops,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “We promised our attendees and fans around the world a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the first Call of Duty XP, so we’re thrilled to have Kanye on board. Everything about XP will be as epic as the games themselves.  Whether you’re competing for one of the open slots in the $1 million tournament, playing Modern Warfare 3 for the first time, dodging paintballs in a spectacular life-size recreation of Modern Warfare 2’s Scrapyard level or just mingling with developers and fellow gamers, Call of Duty XP is a celebration of one of the greatest games in the world.  So what better way to top it off with one of the greatest artists in the world?”

Call of Duty XP will take place at the Call of Duty compound in Playa Vista, located at 5600 Campus Centre Dr., Los Angeles, Calif., 90094.  Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) will donate 100% of the sales to The Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit, public benefit corporation that seeks to help returning soldiers transition back to civilian life, find work and establish careers. For more information about Call of Duty XP, please visit www.callofduty.com/xp.

Turtle Beach to Publicly Unveil its Recently Announced Line of Official Call Of Duty Headsets and Streams Live From PAX Prime

Sydney, Australia, August 25, 2011 –  Turtle Beach, the leader in premium gaming headsets, is proud to announce that their full line of official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 headsets will be on public display for the first time.  The much-anticipated, limited edition Ear Force Delta, Ear Force Bravo, Ear Force Charlie and Ear Force Foxtrot headsets will all be available for close-up viewing at PAX Prime in Seattle, August 26 – 28, 2011; with demo units of certain models available for listening in the Turtle Beach booth (#SKY1).

Turtle Beach will celebrate the exclusive Call of Duty partnership all weekend at PAX with COD tournaments and giveaways, and by offering their top selling products for sale onsite with exclusive discounts for PAX attendees.

As always, Turtle Beach will also have their products featured in a number of booths alongside the most anticipated new games. Publishers and partners utilizing Turtle Beach headsets in their PAX Prime booths and displays include:

• Bethesda

• Warner Brothers

• Rockstar

• 2K Games

• Nexon 

• A-List Games 

• nVidia

• EVGA

• …and more!

Further supporting their position as the preeminent authority on game audio and to showcase their industry partners’ incredible audio achievements, Turtle Beach has teamed up with Justin.TV and Kona’s Korner Productions to give fans an inside-view of PAX Prime, arguably the game industry’s biggest and most important fan event of the year! The stream will begin at 9:00 am PT on August 26, 2011 with an address from Turtle Beach and first live unveiling of the Modern Warfare 3 headset line.

 The partnership with Justin.TV and Kona’s Korner Productions gives Turtle Beach an opportunity to share the latest news, action and highlights from PAX Prime directly with fans. Live reporting will take place at the Turtle Beach booth as well as in its many partners’ displays, giving fans a behind-the-scenes “look and listen” to upcoming games, most of which will be demoed onsite using Turtle Beach headsets.

“PAX is probably the one event on the calendar that every gaming fan, both in and outside of Turtle Beach, looks forward to the most each year.” said Michael Arzt, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Turtle Beach. “The team here at Turtle Beach has been hard at work for months to be certain that we deliver the exceptional quality Call Of Duty fans will demand of these headsets. We’re very excited to unveil them for the community live on stream at PAX.”

Turtle Beach’s PAX broadcast will be co-hosted by Kona from Kona’s Korner Productions, a prominentcompetitive gaming commentator, along with Jeff from Turtle Beach, a familiar face and voice from the audio company’s social media.  Kona and Jeff will spend time reviewing the latest audio advancements from Turtle Beach and meet with many of the developers and audio engineers behind all the hot new games; getting their unique points of view and insight on the sound design and overall development of these major titles.

The Turtle Beach live streaming event will begin at 9:00 am PT on August 26, 2011 and will run until 6:00 pm. It will run again on August 26-27, 2011 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm PT.

To access the PAX Prime stream, viewers should visit www.turtlebeach.com and click the PAX Prime Live Stream link on the site. Turtle Beach’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/turtlebeach) will also have additional information on the streaming event. To add more excitement throughout the 3-day event, Turtle Beach will be holding live daily tournaments and will offer prize giveaways from Turtle Beach and its partners on the stream. Viewers will be able to chat with one another, Turtle Beach employees and other special guests. After the event is over, viewers can enjoy video on demand from Justin.TV and on Turtle Beach’s YouTube channel.

To learn more about Turtle Beach’s products, please visit www.turtlebeach.com or www.youtube.com/turtlebeachvideos and “Like” Turtle Beach on Facebook at www.facebook.com/turtlebeach.

For more information on Kona’s Korner, please visit www.konaskorner.com or follow Kona on Twitter at www.twitter.com/konaskorner. 

About Turtle Beach

TurtleBeach (www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today’s PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach,Inc. Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Corp. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and all related trademarks are the property of Activision,Inc.  All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged. 

About QVS

As a leading interactive entertainment specialist across Australia and New Zealand, QVS is a privately owned independent software and accessories distributor that has operated in Australia for over ten years providing quality, innovative interactive software titles and accessories. The company’s main objective is to provide its clients and customers with software products and accessories that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience. QVS distributes products from a wide range of publishers for a variety of demographics including lifestyle, office, productivity, education and games. QVS feature titles and products from the following well-known brands: Avanquest, Focus Home Interactive, Focus Multimedia, Koch Media, Level Up Wear, NCsoft, Nero, PDP, Trion Wolds plus many more. www.qvsoftware.com.au

Turtle Beach Headsets in Australia www.turtlebeachheadsets.com.au