Sydney, AUSTRALIA –August 11^th , 2011 – Today, Ubisoft announced that PlayStation^® gamers will be able to test their assassination skills on September 3, 2011 with a multiplayer beta of the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Revelations.

From September 3-11, PlayStation^®Plus members and Uplay members will enjoy exclusive access to the multiplayer beta on PlayStation^®3. The multiplayer beta offers access to nine characters (The Sentinel, The Vanguard, The Guardian, The Vizier, The Thespian, The Deacon, The Bombardier, The Trickster and The Champion), three maps (Knight’s Hospital, Antioch, Constantinople) and four playable modes (Wanted, Manhunt, Deathmatch *NEW*, and Artifact Assault *NEW*), which are only a sample of the final multiplayer content.

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To download in HD click HERE

In Assassin’s Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary Altaïr on a journey of discovery and revelation. It is a perilous path – one that will take Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilize the region.

Assassin’s Creed^® Revelations will be available on November 15, 2011

About Assassin’s Creed

Initially launched in 2007, the first three Assassin’s Creed^® games have sold more than 30 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series on next-generation consoles. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed has transcended video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed Revelations, please visit: www.assassinscreed.com and www.facebook.com/assassinscreed.

New information about the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 line of Turtle Beach headsets to be released daily starting with the Ear Force FOXTROT. 

Sydney, Australia, August 11, 2011 – Turtle Beach, pioneers and market-leaders of the gaming headset category, will unveil additional details on the recently announced limited edition Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 Ear Force headsets.  Starting with the Ear Force FOXTROT, Turtle Beach will update their website each day with detailed web pages for each of the limited edition models. The final unveil will be the Ear Force DELTA. These new pages will feature new photos, detailed specs and other information about the headsets and can be accessed by visiting: TurtleBeach.com/MW3. 

These truly Limited Editions Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 headsets will deliver enhanced experiences for the year’s most anticipated entertainment launch.  An example of the information fans will find will include:

• The Ear Force DELTA headset ships with custom voice prompts by Lt. Col. Hank Keirsey (ret.). Army Ranger, master parachutist and decorated combat veteran, Keirsey served 24 years with the US Army and now serves as the principal military advisor for Call of Duty®. It’s his voice that will lead you into battle, and inform you on your preset choices in the field.

• The Ear Force DELTA and Ear Force BRAVO wireless models feature Turtle Beach’s proprietary DSP headset technology that elevates these headsets beyond mere accessories with the inclusion of custom-designed presets.  These settings are specific to Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 and come stored in the headsets right out of the box. Developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer, these presets are tailored to Modern Warfare 3 gameplay, so by utilizing these presets, DELTA and BRAVO owners will hear and experience Modern Warfare 3 the way the developers intended. No other headsets in the world can provide such a complete and immersive Modern Warfare® 3 experience.
• All of Turtle Beach’s Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 headsets feature special packaging.  The wireless DELTA and BRAVO models come packed in rugged hard plastic field cases for transport and storage or to showcase and protect your headset. The stylized design ID will match the military theme of the headsets and it will serve as the perfect carrying case for your headset. 
• Delivering additional value, each package will also include access to special DLC, provided exclusively for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 headsets owners. Specific details about the DLC will be released at a later date.

Pre-sale orders for the Turtle Beach Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 headsets are underway at many of Turtle Beach’s top retail partners’ online stores in North America, Europe, Australia and elsewhere.

Turtle Beach revolutionized game audio with the industry’s first truly customizable headset, the acclaimed PX5, earlier this year and is the only brand capable of this offering.  Gamers interested in learning more about Turtle Beach’s lineup of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 headsets should visit www.turtlebeach.com/MW3, and sign up for ongoing updates about special content, additional product details, on-sale info and other special news and alerts.

The full lineup of Turtle Beach’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gaming headsets will ship to major retailers in October, 2011.

Closed Beta Starts Today!

Markham, Canada August 11, 2011 – Rock Hippo Productions is pleased to announce that Brawl Busters, the action packed multiplayer brawling game, is entering its Closed Beta phase today.

The first batch of beta keys has been sent out to those who have signed up for the Closed Beta phase and entered their email at www.BrawlBusters.com. Players who were lucky enough to get one of the first keys have been determined randomly.

Fans who were not lucky enough to get a beta key don’t need to worry though, as more keys will be released gradually. So make sure to enter your email address at www.BrawlBusters.com.

Also keep an eye out for Brawl Busters beta key giveaway promotions that are being run with various websites and publications.

As a special bonus for the most enthusiastic players, every Brawl Busters Closed Beta participant will receive the “Original Buster” title which will guarantee them access to exclusive items, perks, and benefits starting with Open Beta and onward.

About Brawl Busters
Brawl Busters, an online multiplayer action combat game, brings a brand new free-to-play experience to PC gamers from all over the world. Featuring innovative gameplay and a signature offbeat style like no other, Brawl Busters is about to take the genre to a whole new level. Controls are intuitive and easy to learn, letting players focus on one thing: becoming World-Class Busters.

In Brawl Busters, players have full access to five unique classes: Boxer, Firefighter, Rocker, Slugger and Blitzer. Each class has its own unique moves, strengths and weaknesses as well as an extensive range of customization options. With 3 different co-op and multiplayer game modes as well as a Mission System for single player, Brawl Busters appeals to a range of players.
Hosting tournaments, organizing forum events and interacting through social media, the Brawl Busters Team also offers an outstanding gaming community to players as well! For more information, visit www.BrawlBusters.com.

London, UK, Paris, FR and San Francisco, CA (10^th August, 2011) — Wargaming.net announces today that World of Tanks updates to version 6.6. The latest update contains a new map and some new tanks along with a few minor fixes to the overall playability of the game.

World of Tanks has added the new map Siegfried Line along with new German tanks: Pz.VI Tiger (P), VK 4502 (P) Ausf. A, E-50, E-75, E-100 and two new German premium tanks Skoda T-15 and Skoda T-25. World of Tanks has also added the option for free platoons for 2 players. (See complete update notes here — http://game.worldoftanks.com/in_development).

World of Tanks is the first and only team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, and the Soviet Union, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

A flexible system of authentic vehicle upgrade and development allows you to try any of the vehicles and weapons in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, make deep breaches in enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the force of giant tanks to eliminate opposing armored forces, or become a heavy sniper with long-range howitzers, each unit type has its own advantages and can be extremely effective when operated by a true tank ace.

But being a great tank commander alone isn’t enough to win! In World of Tanks, it’s all about teamwork. Victory is achieved by combining your combat skills with those of the other members of your team, each playing their own role on the battlefield. Just add your favorite strategy to build your own steel empire and manifest the indisputable authority of the tank power!

Join World of Tanks:

• http://game.worldoftanks.eu/registration/ (Europe)
• http://game.worldoftanks.com/registration/ (North America)

About Wargaming.net®

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

Official web site: www.wargaming.net

Defeat Kluer for a Chance to Own, Control or Become Him! 

Foster City, Calif. – August 10, 2011 – Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today launched the anticipated ‘Chains of Kluer’ content update for its western, fantasy MMORPG, Forsaken World. Players who bring down the legendary ogre Kluer will be automatically be entered for a chance to win a statue of Kluer worth $300. Other prizes that players can vie for in-game are transformation items to become Kluer as well as mini-ogre versions of Kluer as an in-game pet.  

“Forsaken World Forsaken World has been one of our most successful games to date and with the new ‘Chains of Kluer’ content update, players will not only be able to take on the legendary Kluer himself, but also enter contests that include a one-of-a-kind Kluer statue, an in-game Kluer pet, and transformation item!,” said Clifton Chu, Product Manager for Forsaken World.” We look forward to continuing to support Forsaken World’s thriving community with exciting new content and like all of Perfect World’s games; players can look forward to high quality games that are truly free to play.”

Other features in the ‘Chains of Kluer’ content update include:

• Ever-changing world – New events including the revamped Eternal Faith, a Hunting Festival, and an advance pet catching dungeon
• Build up your guild base – Guilds can now unlock level 3 for their guild bases, which includes higher construction buildings and lower maintenance costs
• Train up – The character level cap is now raised from 70 to 80 and players can now master even more jobs as they train themselves to be the best fighter
• A pet’s journey – Free up your play time by having your pet help you do your daily quests and events
• Faster kills with mounted combat – Take the fight to the next level with mounted combat as death comes swifter than ever in Eyrda

For official sweepstakes rules, terms and eligibility requirements, players can visit 

http://www.perfectworld.com/blog/?p=296941

For more information about Forsaken World, please visit the official website at  http://www.theforsakenworld.com or join the community at http://www.facebook.com/ForsakenWorld 

About Perfect World Entertainment, Inc.

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. (www.perfectworld.com), a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), primarily publishes online games and provides online services in North America. Aiming to provide the best game services to North American players with the highest level of commitment in localization, quality assurance, and user-friendly publishing infrastructure, Perfect World Entertainment has achieved great success and published a number of MMORPGs, including “Forsaken World,” “Legend of Martial Arts,” “Heroes of Three Kingdoms,” “Battle of the Immortals,” “Ether Saga Odyssey,” “Jade Dynasty” and “Perfect World International,” a free-to-play MMORPG which is currently played by millions of people worldwide; and a single-player action-RPG “Torchlight.”

Company Increases Emphasis on High Potential Categories; Reduces Focus on Kids and Movie-Based Licensed Titles for Consoles 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., August 9, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) – THQ Inc., (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a strategic realignment of its internal studio development teams to better align resources with the company’s future portfolio of interactive entertainment.  THQ is in the process of transitioning its portfolio away from licensed kids titles and movie-based entertainment properties for consoles and has also decided not to actively pursue further development of the MX vs. ATV franchise at this time.  As a result, the company announced the closure of two studios in Australia, and the elimination of a development team at the company’s Phoenix location.  The company is maintaining its Quality Assurance team in Phoenix.

THQ’s five internal development studios are focused on key initiatives and franchises: THQ Montreal, creating an unannounced new IP with a team led by industry veteran, Patrice Désilets; Volition, Inc., developing the highly anticipated upcoming game Saints Row®: The Third,™ and inSANE™ in collaboration with renowned film director Guillermo del Toro; Relic Entertainment, creators of Company of Heroes and the upcoming Warhammer 40,000®: Space Marine™ for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system; Vigil Games, developing Darksiders® II and next year’s MMO Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online™; and THQ San Diego, developers of WWE All Stars and creating best-in-class fighting games. 

Today’s actions will result in a personnel reduction of approximately 200 people.  All affected employees are eligible to apply for open positions within the company globally.    

“With this realignment, we are narrowing our focus to high-quality owned IP with broad appeal that can be leveraged across multiple platforms, and to work with the best talent in the industry. By right-sizing our internal development capacities for our console portfolio, our five internal studios are focused on delivering high-quality games with talented teams driving the execution of those titles to market,” said Brian Farrell, President and CEO, THQ. “As we have outlined in our business strategies, we are making shifts to reduce movie-based and licensed kids’ video games in our portfolio, which underscores our strategy to move away from games that will not generate strong profits in the future.” 

Farrell added, “We will continue to evaluate our capital and resources to concentrate on fast growing digital business initiatives such as social games, mobile and tablet -based digital entertainment.”

The company has recently outlined its four-pillar digital strategy: 1) create a digital ecosystem around key console title launches such as the scheduled November 15, 2011 release of Saints Row: The Third, which includes plans for a robust DLC schedule, online Season Pass, and in-game store for consumables; 2) create a critical mass of users on social media platforms such as Facebook and mobile platforms, including iOS and Android™, using THQ-owned or branded content, such as the upcoming fall release of Margaritaville® Online, based on Jimmy Buffett’s popular brand; 3)  create an ongoing digital revenue stream with the launch of the company’s MMO, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium™ Online; and 4) continue to drive digital end-user sales through existing channels as well as through the upcoming re-launch of THQ.com.

Melbourne, Australia, 10 August 2011 – Kogan will honour hundreds of orders that were placed during a website bug on www.kogan.com.au this morning.

Shoppers were able to incorrectly use several promotions in conjunction, with a $30 voucher being combined with today’s storewide free shipping resulting in over 500 orders of the Kogan Set Top Box and Personal Video Recorder for only $9 delivered, in addition to hundreds of other items.

The loophole went viral after being posted on OzBargain at 9.15am: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/50569

Ruslan Kogan said:

“This was a bug that we were unable to plug until 10:39am, resulting in hundreds of Kogan products being sold at well below cost price.

“We know we could hide behind our terms and conditions to get out of having to honour these transactions. Indeed, this is what many of our competitors have done in the past.

“But, we believe the bug in our website was entirely our responsibility and as a result will be honouring every single purchase made this morning at a significiant cost to our business.”

Ruslan Kogan is not available for further comment.

The Largest E-sports Tournament And Festival In The World Continues Its Major Re-launch In Australia

Sydney, Australia – August 10, 2011 – Triumph Leisure Solutions (tls) is thrilled to announce the details behind the reinvention of the World Cyber Games in Australia.

With more than 1.5 million participants from more than 70 countries, the World Cyber Games attracts more than 9 million spectators worldwide, making it the preeminent e-sports festival. To bring Australia in line with the rest of the world, tls is partnering with a number of leading brands to develop world-class program of events across the Eastern Seaboard, culminating in a massive and unforgettable national finale on the Gold Coast at the EB Expo in October. National final winners will have the opportunity to represent their country in the international finals in Korea.

As well as platforms for competition, the events are positioned as high-end sporting and entertainment festivals for all who attend, with celebrity appearances, live entertainment, great food and old school gaming retrospectives. The finale, held in front of a massive crowd at the EB Live Expo in the Gold Coast Exhibition Centre in October, will be the culmination of a series of highs and lows, victories, last minute chokes, frontrunners and underdogs.

The core qualifying events will take place across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, where competitors will compete on consoles for cash and hardware prizes. PC gamers can compete for a national final spot through the WCG endorsed tls Red Carpet Gaming Series (see www.redcarpetgaming.com.au for details.)

For more information and up-to-date information on dates and venues, please visit http://au.wcg.com/

For those not able to attend the festivals due to geographical proximity, for the first time in Australia, tls are holding two WCG FIFA 11 online qualifiers in August and September. The winner of each online final will gain automatic entry in the national final, with additional prizes to be won. These online qualifiers will make entry into the WCG more accessible than ever before.

Blake Harris, Managing Director at tls believes tls has the opportunity to pave the road ahead for e-sports in Australia this year. “It’s a clean slate and if we all, as a community pro-actively support the WCG program then gaming in Australia will become more accessible, participation will increase and the events will continue to grow which is good for everyone. tls are growing WCG in Australia, broadening the audience and the awareness of gaming; while still keeping respectful of the core players that are the lifeblood of e-sports in this country. We encourage everyone, be they hardcore competitive gamers or just casual enthusiasts, to help support the events and make them a success.”