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Making its grand debut on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms for the first time and built from the ground up on a brand new engine, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is an innovative and contemporary take on the legendary James Bond adventure, GoldenEye.  With striking HD visuals, realistic environments and blistering fast gameplay running at a consistent 60 frames per second, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is the true HD James Bond experience that shooter fans around the world have been waiting for.  Featuring unprecedented player choice, the game boasts immense replayability with new offerings that include new ‘Mi6 Ops Missions’ and robust peripheral gameplay with full PlayStation®Move with Sharp Shooter functionality.  GoldenEye 007: Reloaded also takes multiplayer to new heights, maintaining and improving its renowned four-player split-screen action and adding full, adrenaline-pumping 16-player online matches with more maps, weapons, characters and game modes than ever before.

KEY FEATURES:

• The Legend Returns in HD – GoldenEye 007: Reloaded marks the franchise’s long-awaited debut on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with new gameplay modes and increased multiplayer options, all built on a new engine that delivers HD quality visuals, gripping combat sequences and intense enemy A.I.

• You Become the Mi6 Operative – In addition to the epic story mode, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded debuts a wide variety of distinct single-player levels called Mi6 Ops Missions, which span the varied environments from the campaign and challenge players to complete different Assault, Elimination, Stealth and Defense objectives. 

• True 007 Interactivity – The most immersive and interactive Bond game to date, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded allows fans to step into the shoes of everyone’s favorite secret agent by playing the game with the PlayStation Move motion controller or with its Sharp Shooter attachment.

• Multiplayer is Back and Better than Ever – GoldenEye 007: Reloaded redefines the James Bond multiplayer experience by delivering full-featured and robust offerings for fans of all ages, with additions and improvements to the legendary four-player split-screen action and also the online competitive gameplay, which supports 16-player matches with more maps, weapons, characters and game modes than ever before.

• An Authentic Bond Experience – GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is an authentic 007 adventure that channels Daniel Craig’s modern, gritty and cunning James Bond and features the revered storyline from the original blockbuster film, written and updated by screenwriter Bruce Feirstein, with all of the main characters, memorable scenes and cinematic moments that everyone remembers. 

While distributed denial of service and spam sending are still some of the most effective ways of monetizing a large-scale Botnet, cyber-criminal gangs have also turned their attention towards the increasingly popular peer-to-peer currency system known as Bitcoin

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – 19 August, 2011 – BitDefender has identified a miner Trojan, Trojan.Antiminer.A, that hijacks compromised machines with the purpose of creating a botnet of infected PCs and uses their resources to produce virtual money. The Trojan silently deploys a legit Bitcoin miner that uses the GPU of the machine to compute virtual currency.

Inspired by the fact that the Bitcoin (BTC) parity is one to 15 US dollars, the crooks have laid eyes on computer systems with powerful GPUs to make easy money. The gaming community is therefore highly exposed since the modern games on the market require powerful GPUs to support the latest developments in the visual effects industry.

“If you happen to download cracked games via Torrent or other P2P sharing services, chances are that you may become a victim of this lucrative Trojan bundled with a genuine GPU miner. We advise you to start checking your system for signs of infection, especially if you are constantly losing frames-per-second,” advises Catalin Cosoi, head of BitDefender Threats Lab.  “The Trojan’s mission is dramatically facilitated by the fact that hardcore gamers do not run antivirus solutions as these are traditionally perceived as bottlenecks on high-performance computers,” he continued.

It may be true that a single miner – be it powered by the most advanced GPU on the market – calculates a limited number of Bitcoins per day. That is why the masterminds behind this operation target a large number of compromised computers that act like an extensive capable of processing large amount of hashes that are transformed into Bitcoins. It is obvious that more computers produce more virtual money while, at the same time, increasing statistically the chances of getting the randomly-awarded bounty of 50 coins for participation in the pool’s effort. 

If the Bitcoin system needs any clarification at all, then you should know that it is a cryptographic virtual currency meant to help people make transactions over the Internet while keeping the utmost privacy of their identity. These trades can be made under the mask of anonymity, where there’s no real identity associated to the online persona. Plus there is no bank or state authority to govern over the production or use of this digital cash either.

“This attack is just one take at the big pot of money that revolves around Bitcoin. There have been a series of incidents in which cyber-criminals tried to tamper with the system to their own advantage and we expect to see increased malicious activity related to Bitcoin mining on the computing resources of unwary users,” Cosoi warns.

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Please find details for two new “Air Flo™” controllers targeted mainly at core gamers. It addresses the problem of sweat build-up on gamers hands during extended or vigorous gameplay.

Air Flo controllers – Available soon at EB Games, Big W & JB Hifi, JB Hifi (NZ), The Warehouse (NZ), via Bluemouth Interactive

Product Code: BM5406. RRP $39.95

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• Patented Air Flo™ technology keep your grip cool!
• Built in fan with two speeds circulates up to 3.41 cubic feet of air per minute! 
• Illuminated vents
• Ergonomically designed for comfort  
• Dual rumble motors 

Air Flo™ Controller for Xbox360

Product Code: BM5414. RRP $49.95

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• Officially licensed from Microsoft
• Patented Air Flo™ technology keep your grip cool!
• Built in fan with two speeds circulates up to 3.41 cubic feet of air per minute! 
• Illuminated vents
• Ergonomically designed for comfort  
• Dual rumble motors

– Forthcoming Nintendo 3DS TEKKEN Debut Will Feature Bonus Full Length Animated Feature Film on the Game Cartridge for First Time Ever –

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 19^th 2011 – Following the announcement of TEKKEN™ 3D for Nintendo 3DS™ in June, NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today unveiled the game’s full name, TEKKEN 3D PRIME EDITION, and in a new industry first revealed that the forthcoming full-length animated feature film TEKKEN Blood Vengeance will be included on the game cartridge in full 3D.

TEKKEN 3D PRIME EDITION for Nintendo 3DS will see the famous King of Iron Fist Tournament fought in the third-dimension for the first time, with the unique functionality of the Nintendo 3DS delivering a more realistic and dynamic TEKKEN™ experience.  Players will choose from among more than 40 characters and do battle on totally new stages alongside others redesigned especially for Nintendo 3DS. TEKKEN 3D PRIME EDITION will make the most of the Wi-Fi functionality of the Nintendo 3DS, and deliver fast-paced dynamic battles with impressive graphics running at a high frame rate.

For the first time on Nintendo 3DS, a full-length CG movie will be available on the game cartridge. TEKKEN Blood Vengeance is produced by Digital Frontier (Resident Evil: Degeneration, Death Note, Appleseed) and directed by Youichi Mouri (opening movies for TEKKEN 5 and TEKKEN 6: Bloodline Rebellion). Taking the history and legacy of the TEKKEN universe into a full-length CG movie, TEKKEN Blood Vengeance will be included on the TEKKEN 3D PRIME EDITION cartridge, in full 3D.

With a 16-year legacy, Tekken is among the most popular and well-known gaming brands in the world, with global franchise sales of more than 40 million units to date. For all the latest TEKKEN news, stay in touch at http://www.facebook.com/Tekken and follow TEKKEN Project Director Katsuhiro Harada on Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/Harada_TEKKEN.

For More information on NAMCO BANDAI Partners’ entire line up, please visit http://www.namcobandaipartners.com.au

Watch all videos from Namco Bandai Games Europe on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/NamcoBandaiGamesEU

Sydney AUSTRALIA– August 17, 2011–Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of six games for PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita), the new handheld console from Sony Computer Entertainment. A recognised pioneer and leader on new platforms, Ubisoft is taking full advantage of the power of the new handheld system, as well as embracing its unique and innovative features.

Ubisoft’s diverse line-up will include new intellectual properties as well as new iterations from its most popular franchises, including Assassin’s Creed^® and Rayman^®.

“With its processing power, dual tactile screens and cameras, PS Vita allows creators like Ubisoft new and unique opportunities to develop innovative games,”said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer of Ubisoft.  “We’ve got a strong and varied line-up that will offer fun and immersion to all audiences of the PS Vita.”

Ubisoft games currently in development for the console include: Assassin’s Creed, Rayman Origins, Lumines^TM, Asphalt^TM, Dungeon Hunter Alliance and Michael Jackson the Experience.

“We’re delighted with the support and innovative content Ubisoft are bringing to PS Vita,” said Zeno Colaço, Vice President, Publisher & Developer Relations, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.  “Great games are at the platform’s heart and with some of Ubisoft’s biggest and best brands coming to PS Vita, we are very excited to work with them in delivering the deepest gaming experience on the most powerful handheld entertainment system on the planet”

Gamescom visitors will be able to see both Dungeon Hunter Alliance and Asphalt^TM at Sony’s Consumer Booth, located at Booth 1, Hall 7.

Please find below trailers of the Spider-Man voice over actors and their behind the scenes trailers.

To view Behind the Scenes with Beenox and Stan Lee please click here

To view Behind the Scenes with Laura Vandervoort please click here

To view Behind the Scenes with Val Kilmer please click here

To view Behind the Scenes with Katee Sackhoff please click here

Earthwatch Institute of Australia held its 40th Anniversary Oceania Gala Dinner with a Focus on Protecting our Manta Rays.

August 18, 2011 – Sydney Australia – Earthwatch Institute of Australia held its 40th Anniversary Oceania Gala Dinner to raise money and awareness about the deteriorating ocean environments around the world. The August 10th event saw over $40,000 raised with Brother International Australia as the presenting sponsor. Brother International Australia is a long term supporter of Earthwatch as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation.

“Brother International Australia is proud to be associated with Earthwatch, an organization that continually pursues practical and sustainable solutions to combat the global challenges facing oceanic environments and eco-systems.” Explains Alex Rodriguez, Marketing Manager, CSR & Communications Support at Brother. “The funding provided by the Brother Earth ‘click to donate’ campaign will allow the researchers to continue their scientific research, code named ‘Project Manta’, through the purchase of 6 x Wildlife Computer Mk10 Pop-up Archival Transmitting satellite tags for tracking manta rays in the wild”

Project Manta is rectifying the disturbing lack of information by engaging scientists, industry partners, and the general public in a comprehensive study of manta rays that will enhance our knowledge of the species, generate economic and social benefits, and provide a basis for long-term monitoring of the environment.

The special guest speaker during the Oceania Gala was University of Queensland’s Dr. Kathy Townsend. Dr. Townsend talked about the important research that both her and the team are doing on Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, where they are using the support from Earthwatch and Brother to further deepen their understanding from scientific data collected from the iconic manta ray (Manta birsotris). The manta ray is the biggest species in the ray family, with a disc width of up to seven meters. This species is found all around the world’s oceans and makes it the prime candidate for further study based on its easy to spot shape and size.

The iconic manta ray (photo courtesy of Dr Kathy Townsend)

As well the $40,000 and invaluable awareness raised at the Gala Dinner, Brother International Australia also donated a range of their professional printers and devices that were auctioned off by local Australian celebrities and VIPs at the charity dinner.

These included;

•    2 x HL-2240D Mono Laser Printers with Auto Double-Sided (Duplex) Printing, Energy Star Certified
•    HL-4570CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer with Auto Double Sided (Duplex) Printing, Energy Star Certified
•    DS-140 Computerized Sewing Machine with LED light
•    PT-1880 Electronic Desktop Labeler

The packed event drew some recognizable faces including Kate Ceberano, the award winning Australian singer and songwriter who performed a 40 minute set including the top charting hits ‘Bedroom Eyes’ and ‘Brave’. Other VIP guests spotted were TV presenter Melissa Hetherington who helped with the live auction, Melbourne design identities Gwendolynne  and Richard Nylon as well as singer and songwriter Michael Paynter. The MC for the evening was no other than AFL presenter Hamish McLaughlan.

About Brother International Australia Pty Ltd

With over 100 years in operation, Brother International is a leading global manufacturer of laser printers, label printers, Multi Function Centres®, fax machines, P-touch electronic labellers, typewriters and sewing machines. A specialist in its product lines, Brother combines customer satisfaction and comprehensive measures for environmental conservation, to manufacture innovative, reliable and practical products to enhance the consumer’s lifestyle.
Brother Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries, which was founded in 1908 in Japan. Brother Australia was established in 1977, with a head office located in Sydney and State offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Brother Earth

Brother Earth is Brother’s commitment to play a part in building a society with better sustainable development. By clicking on the Brother Earth site you can determine how funds are allocated and play a part in contributing to a variety of global environmental protection activities.
Give your click at http://www.brotherearth.com

THE OMEN MACHINE – TERRY GOODKIND

‘Terry Goodkind proves a master storyteller; his strong performance shines with excellent stage presence from start to finish’

Publisher’s Weekly
An accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious machine that has rested, hidden deep underground, for countless millennia. The machine awakens to begin issuing a series of disturbing, if minor, omens which turn out to be astonishingly accurate… and which become ever more ominous.

As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machine issues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling an impending event beyond anyone’s ability to stop. As catastrophe approaches, the machine then reveals that it is within its power to withdraw the omen … in exchange for an impossible demand. 

About the author:

Terry Goodkind was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where he also attended art school, one of his many interests on the way to becoming a writer. Besides a career in wildlife art, he has been a cabinet maker, violin maker, and he has done restoration work on rare and exotic artefacts from around the world. Terry is the author of the Sword of Truth series and The Law of Nines.

Major Update to Launching Pad Games’ Addictive Arcade Game Launches Today on the App Store 

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – August 18, 2011 – Launching Pad Games is announcing a major update to their side-scrolling arcade game, Mighty Fin. Originally released for iPhone and iPod touch, Mighty Fin is now a Universal app with full iPad support. It has also doubled in content, with 8 new levels and 32 new costumes adding to the game’s addictive fun. Mighty Fin costs only USD $0.99 (NZD $1.29) on the App Store and existing customers will get access to the new content via a free update.

Mighty Fin follows the curious adventures of Fin, a fish in need of a holiday who has signed up for Shady Sal’s suspiciously cheap Round the World Tour. The game’s initial levels took Fin on an increasingly dangerous voyage through a variety of aquatic tourist traps, with Survival and Endless gameplay modes providing additional challenges for skilled swimmers.

With today’s update Fin’s trip takes a decidedly surreal turn, with unexpected new locations that include a sticky-sweet candy river, a futuristic underwater city, and choppy seas swarming with pirates and ninjas. Like Mighty Fin‘s launch content, the new levels include unlockable gameplay modes and hilarious collectable costumes. The addition of Universal app support makes Mighty Fin‘s colorful cartoon graphics and intuitive one-touch controls even more accessible to iPad players. The new version also includes new music for even the original levels, with a unique theme for each of Fin’s destinations.

Upon its June launch, Mighty Fin garnered positive comparisons to the popular Tiny Wings and quickly earned a 4.5 star App Store rating from fans. Its addictive gameplay and extreme value impressed reviewers, with PocketGamer calling it “guaranteed to entertain.” 148Apps praised its “responsive, simple controls [and] fun atmosphere” and GamePro urged, “Get this game. I’m serious. Do it now.”

Mighty Fin for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad can be downloaded for $0.99 from the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/mighty-fin/id434539624

About Launching Pad Games

Launching Pad Games is an independent developer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Their iOS games include the addictive Mighty Fin and Zoo Lasso arcade games and Scarlett Adventures, an ongoing original adventure series built from the ground up for handheld touch screen devices. They also produce the Pretender online puzzle adventure series, which has been enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. For more information, please visit http://launchingpadgames.com.

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR CATHLEEN FALSANI EXPLORES THE FAITH AND LIFE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR TEENAGER  

Nashville, Tennessee….August 18, 2011…Since he was plucked from obscurity just three years ago at the tender age of 14, Justin Bieber has achieved a rarified kind of uber-celebrity that only a handful of other people on the planet have experienced. He has amassed a following of tens of millions of passionate, devoted fans worldwide known collectively as “Beliebers” with a following of nearly 12 million on Twitter (and another 33 million on Facebook) that grows by 100,000 every week. Since his debut in 2009, Bieber albums have gone platinum, his concerts have sold out around the globe, and he has received dozens of accolades, including several Grammy nominations and Artist of the Year award at the 2010 American Music Awards. He holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most viewed video of all time on the Internet for his viral mega-hit “Baby,” his 2010 documentary film “Never Say Never” is the largest grossing concert film of all time, and a lock of his hair sold at auction for more than $40,000 – all of it given to charity.

Not since the Beatles sauntered onto the world stage a half-century ago has an artist had more cultural influence on a generation than Justin Bieber of Stratford, Ontario. Any yet, despite overwhelming success and the frenzy of newfound celebrity one thing in Bieber’s life has remained constant, his genuine Christian faith. Ask the teen icon what message he wants to send his fans more than anything else and Bieber says “that God loves them.”

In her new book, Belieber! Faith, Fame and the Heart of Justin Bieber, (Worthy Publishing, September 27, 2011), award-winning journalist Cathleen Falsani explores how Bieber is influencing an entire generation that is often found in a world of over-stimulating outward messages and challenges beyond their years. She paints an inspiring portrait of a young, talented musician discovered when a record producer spotted his home movies on YouTube while also giving fans an intimate glimpse behind-the-scenes of the heart and soul of their beloved star. 

Rather than a pop idol who points only to himself, time and again, Justin uses the spectacular stage of superstardom to direct his fans to something far bigger. Falsani says “Justin has a message beyond what many critics quickly dismiss as “puppy love”. It is above love, God’s love for everyone. And his fans are listening.” Bieber rarely misses an opportunity to talk openly about his Christian faith and to bring his personal message about gratitude, hope and believing to his millions of Twitter followers and fans who pack his shows at every arena where he performs.  This side of Justin Bieber’s life, as told by Falsani, is a heartfelt story with positive implications for our world’s youth.

Falsani is an author of several non-fiction books that deal with the intriguing intersection of spirituality and pop culture including 2009’s The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers. She has interviewed some of the world’s most celebrated people including President Barack Obama, Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel and U2’s Bono. She knew the moment she saw the blockbuster “Never Say Never” film with her young son that the largely untold spiritual journey of Justin Bieber had to be told.  Music, film and social media are the language of Bieber’s generation and the young pop star is a vanguard of all three. Justin is never shy about speaking openly about his faith, from an interview with Rolling Stone to the red carpet of the Oscars.  Falsani’s fascinating, surprising book gives fans one more reason to love Bieber as an artist and as even a prophetic voice for today’s youth.

Belieber: Faith, Fame and the Heart of Justin Bieber is the story of a young man who has musical talents and soulfulness well beyond his years. The book paints a vivid, compelling picture of a life framed by a genuine faith and foundation.  It is not your typical motivational or inspirational book but a book that peels back the veneer of celebrity to reveal the soul underneath the superstar. Falsani hopes that the book will be an opportunity for parents, teachers, pastors and youth to engage in conversation about the things they care about, the things they believe in.

Bieber continues to lend his influence and his pocketbook to help make the world a better place. He gives millions of dollars away to charity and regularly encourages his fans to give back and “make a change” in the world. Taking a cue from Justin himself, a portion of the proceeds from Belieber! will be donated to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.  “I Belieb” Falsani says, “Do you?”

To view an exclusive trailer with author Cathleen Falsani click here: http://justin-book.com