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inFAMOUS™ 2 makes an electrifying return on PlayStation® 3

Get creative with the launch of an exclusive inFAMOUS 2 Facebook app and win a pair of limited edition PUMA® Basket II trainers

SYDNEY, 9th June 2011: infamous™ 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise lands exclusively on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) today. To celebrate, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) are asking fans to get creative with the launch of an exciting new inFAMOUS 2 comic book app, exclusively on the PlayStation Australia Facebook page.

The inFAMOUS 2 Comic Book app will feature a mix of 50 motion graphic 2D cut scenes and screenshots personally selected by the creators of the game; Sucker Punch Productions! Australian fans will have the opportunity to create their own personalised comic book storyboard, by adding images, speech bubbles and blurbs and share their inFAMOUS 2 story with friends via their Facebook page.

In addition to encouraging fans to be creative and share their unique adventure ideas, the inFAMOUS 2 Facebook app will give users a chance to win a pair of exclusive inFAMOUS 2 inspired PUMA® Basket II trainers as well as a printed limited edition infamous 2 comic book, which will feature the best 16 comic storyboards created within the app, as voted by the community.

The exclusive inFAMOUS 2 PUMA Basket II trainers reflect the personalities and powers of logical, ice-wielding NSA agent Kuo, and chaotic temptress Nix. The pair accompany protagonist Cole MacGrath on his inFAMOUS 2 journey as he battles with his own conscience through the morality-driven gameplay the franchise is renowned for. You’ll be a hero of the street with the retro styling of the Basket IIs combined with an exclusive inFAMOUS 2 design.

inFAMOUS 2 takes the 2009 blockbuster to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.

Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort defeat The Beast, a dark force hell-bent on destroying humanity. Like every hero armed with a serious arsenal of superpowers, he faces a myriad of challenges along the way – but it’s up to you to decide whether to take the moral high ground, whatever the personal cost, or blur the lines as the end justifies any means. Wrestle with your conscience time and time again as each mission pushes your moral framework to its limits. The upgraded karma system means every choice you make along the way will send your story spinning in its own direction.

Shape your own destiny with inFAMOUS 2 for PS3 in stores across Australia today. Visit au.playstation.com to find out more.

 
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UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES THE END OF THE WORLD IS NEAR: KILLER FREAKS FROM OUTER SPACE INVADE NINTENDO WII UTM!

New Intellectual Property Follows the Invasion of “Killer Freaks From Outer Space©”

June 9, 2011 – Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced the creation of a new intellectual property being developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii UTM. Created by Ubisoft Montpelier, Killer Freaks from Outer Space is a revolutionary new first person shooter (FPS) and will release in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo Wii UTM.

The groundbreaking new console and controller from Nintendo are the inspirations for a whole new take on the FPS genre in Killer Freaks.

“When we realized the potential of what Nintendo was offering by creating a tactile controller, we were off and running immediately,” said Xavier Poix, managing director of Ubisoft’s France studios. “Having that extra screen in the hand of the player allows us boundless innovation that ultimately gives the player a more beautiful game, a faster game interface, a personalized game experience, and so much more.”

In the game, vicious and insane hordes of Killer Freaks from Outer Space have invaded the planet. As one of the world’s last survivors, the player must stalk the Killer Freaks across the globe – killing each and every one of them – to determine who will rule the earth, humans or Killer Freaks.

“When Nintendo launches a new console, it’s always a big milestone for the industry and a great opportunity for creativity,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive office at Ubisoft. “Killer Freaks will make the most of all the fantastic capabilities of the Wii U and provide hardcore players with a gaming experience like no other they have seen or played before.”

For more information about Killer Freaks, please visit: www.killerfreaks.com

 
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BODYCOUNT E3 2011 GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Bodycount is about the gun experience and the impact you have on the environment around you as you shred it to pieces. In Bodycount you’ll be unleashing destruction on the unsuspecting Militia, Military, and the new agency in town, the Target. Who are they? What are their objectives? Only time will tell.

 
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Entourage the complete Seventh Season coming soon…

EMMY®-WINNING COMEDY SERIES ENTOURAGE: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON

Available to own on Blu-ray™ for $49.95RRP and DVD for $39.95RRP from 13 JULY 2011.

For Vince, Eric, Drama, and Turtle, life in Hollywood’s fast lane can be an intoxicating ride. This season, after an accident during the filming of his latest action flick, Vince has developed a new lease on life that makes him even more difficult to manage. Meanwhile, the rest of the guys face the challenge of mapping out their own futures, both personally and professionally. The Emmy®-winning HBO comedy series “ENTOURAGE” comes to Blu-ray™ and DVD with its ten-episode seventh season this 13 July 2011.

 
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Signs are Pointing to Storm

Just A Game releases strategy game Storm – Frontline Nation in June

Berlin, June 8th, 2011 – Watch out, PC strategists! Game publisher Just A Game will release the action-packed strategy title Storm – Frontline Nation this month. In turn-based battles the PC game created by Swedish developer Colossai Studios deals with the imminent collapse of the world due to a lack of resources. With the adequate mix of diplomacy, research and fighting spirit players control the fate of their countries in order to win last reserves. Tactical ingenuity and far-reaching freedom of action on an extremely large playing field guarantee perfect entertainment and a permanently fascinating gaming experience for digital generals.

Face the crisis offensively

The precarious economic situation and a lack of resources make conflicts inevitable. Genre fans choose from two strategical campaigns to lift their favoured nation out of the crisis. They either team up with Germany, France, England, Russia or the USA to experience a fictional story or struggle for world domination in skirmish and online missions. The latter campaign offers 45 nations to choose from. In strategical and tactical modes, players act as diplomats or aggressors on a world map divided into more than 500 sectors and with more than 100 real cities. Depending on the weather, the 20 upgradeable units reach their destinations quickly or slowly due to the dynamic weather simulation and regular changes between day and night.

Cleverness prevails

Alliances with other countries, loyalty towards one’s own people and the deployment of weapons of mass destruction influence the player’s standing on the continent and with the allied nations. Players can grant right of way, sign war pacts or defence treaties and use spies to plan wicked intrigues. Those who do not neglect research in military technologies will get access to stronger chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. Tactitians not only use them in single-player mode but also to efficiently expand their sphere of influence in multiplayer sessions via LAN or internet.

 
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Neverwinter Website Goes Live

We wanted to give you a heads-up that a new website for Neverwinter went live today: www.PlayNeverwinter.com

The new Neverwinter website features screenshots, an E3 teaser trailer, official forums and other news and updates. Additionally, the first live preview of Neverwinter will be given behind closed doors at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 7 – 9.

In Neverwinter, the survivors of a catastrophic volcanic eruption are rebuilding their fallen city and reclaiming their heritage. But evil forces conspire in the dark places of the world, seeking to undermine all.

The Foundry for Neverwinter gives players the tools to build their own epic adventure from the ground up. Dungeons, castles and cities are founded and characters step out your imagination, coming to life through the creation of quests and campaigns that can be shared with friends and the entire Neverwinter community.

Neverwinter for PC is currently scheduled to release late 2011.

For Neverwinter assets, please see the Atari Press Vault: www.atari-press.com

 
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UTV Ignition Games Announces Dragon’s Crown for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation Vita®

Legendary developer VanillaWare, Ltd. brings gorgeous hand-drawn artistry to a dazzling new multiplayer online adventure

Los Angeles– Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Booth #5500 – June 8, 2011- Brandish your blade, dust off your grimoire, and rally your online adventuring party, as UTV Ignition Games today announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, that Dragon’s Crown will release in 2012 for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation Vita®. As the first VanillaWare-developed title to ever feature high-definition visuals, four-player cooperative onscreen action, and realtime online gameplay, Dragon’s Crown heralds a true breakthrough in both scope and depth for this renowned Osaka-based developer.

Dragon’s Crown thrusts you into a fantastical medieval world packed with labyrinthine dungeons to explore, vile monstrosities to smite, and nearly endless online adventure. Your mission is to dive into the dank underworld, uncovering treasure and strengthening your mettle as you unlock the secret behind the ancient dragon threatening the world. Simple, easy-to-learn controls allow anyone to dive into the fray and enjoy the breathtaking sword-and-sorcery action. In addition to long-lasting gameplay, the game also features a vast array of character customization features – with six wildly different classes to play as, raiding the catacombs for epic loot remains fresh and engaging.

Although intrepid adventurers can certainly enjoy Dragon’s Crown on their own, the real excitement begins when four players team up online for a four-player cooperative mission. And don’t expect the portable Dragon’s Crown to be scaled back in any way: The game will offer the same fluid hand-drawn animation, blazing special effects, and haunting soundtrack on both PS3TM and the new PlayStation Vita® , with some special interoperability features between the two versions to be revealed at a later date.

Dragon’s Crown will be showcased at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo.

 
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Prepare for a World War II Walking Dead Armageddon in the Closed Beta Test from the Creators of Quake Wars Online and Soldier of Fortune Online

KARMA ONLINE: PRISONERS OF THE DEAD OPENS FIRE IN ZOMBIE FUELLED CLOSED BETA TEST

Prepare for a World War II Walking Dead Armageddon in the Closed Beta Test from the Creators of Quake Wars Online and Soldier of Fortune Online

Seoul, Korea, June 7th, 2011 – Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, announced that the closed beta for Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead, its highly anticipated PC online first-person shooter begins today and will run for two weeks until June 21st. Players wanting to jump right into the game can register, download the client and begin playing today by visiting the official website at http://www.joymax.com/karma/  

Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead is a devastating World War II online shooter with a zombie twist, where players must choose to side with either the Axis or Allied powers and join the fight for global victory. Developed by Dragonfly – the studio behind Quake Wars Online and Soldier of Fortune Online, players go up against enemy troops as well as hundreds of the walking dead who have returned to life after losing their lives in the catastrophic battle.

“The closed beta is a perfect opportunity for European players to get a glimpse of the Karma Online universe,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “With its historical and virtual setting, enemy foes and flesh eating zombies, we look forward to establishing a solid European community and believe that for many players this will be the first step in building strong relationships that will turn into clans as we lead into open beta and launch”.

Running from June 7th to June 21st players will have two weeks of closed beta testing to enjoy blasting both their opposing faction’s players and hordes of zombies that wait on the ground to attack the weakest team members. Players can use this time to experiment with different weapons and skill sets before deciding on a final set for open beta and beyond.

At present the servers for Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead are based in North America so some European users may experience lag whilst playing the closed beta. Joymax are currently rolling out a European data centre that will be installed for July’s Oopen beta that will limit lag for European players.

To become a fan of Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead, players can visit:-

Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/karmapod  

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/KarmaPOD

For more information about Joymax visit www.joymax.com/portal/

 
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Xbox 360 World Premieres Biggest Blockbuster Games and Entertainment

Xbox 360 World Premieres Biggest Blockbuster Games and Entertainment
Publishers unveil Kinect support, including Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy series of games, Electronic Arts’ “Mass Effect 3,” “Madden NFL,” “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR” and “FIFA”; UFC comes to Xbox 360. 

LOS ANGELES — June 6, 2011 — Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. premiered a spectacular lineup of new games, demonstrating that Xbox 360 continues to deliver the biggest hits and blockbuster experiences—bar none. This year, Microsoft showcased a host of new groundbreaking exclusive titles on Xbox 360, including “Gears of War 3,” (MA15+) “Forza Motorsport 4”1  and the world premiere trailer for “Halo 4”1  In addition, Microsoft debuted the next installment of the famed “Fable” franchise with “Fable: The Journey,”1 a game imagined from the ground up for Kinect by famed developer Peter Molyneux. Fans were also treated to a preview of the Kinect-powered historical epic, “Ryse”1, created by acclaimed developer Crytek GmbH. Finally, Microsoft revealed that this Summer “Minecraft,”1 the independent PC game phenomenon, is making its console debut exclusively on Xbox 360.

In 2010, the controller-free magic and instant fun of Kinect for Xbox 360 captivated consumers all over the world, making it the fastest-selling consumer electronics device in history.  This year, millions of Kinect owners will use their entire body to experience the world’s most iconic entertainment brands through “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,”1 “Kinect Star Wars”1 and “Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster.”1 Fans will also get their bodies in motion while playing the successors to the platform’s best selling titles, “Dance Central 2”1 and “Kinect Sports: Season Two.”1

In addition, Kinect Fun Labs, a new hub showcasing the latest Kinect innovations was unveiled and is available to all Xbox LIVE members2 starting today. Create magical moments with never before seen Kinect technology, including player capture, object scanning and finger tracking. Kinect Fun Labs will launch with four Gadgets: Kinect Me,1 Bobble Head,1 Build A Buddy1 and Kinect Googly Eyes1 More experiences will begin arriving in July, including Avatar Kinect and Kinect Sparkler.

With Kinect and Xbox LIVE, Third-Party Blockbuster Games are Best on Xbox 360

The industry’s best creators and publishers demonstrated their commitment to immerse Xbox fans even deeper in the action. On Microsoft’s E3 stage, Ubisoft announced that all future “Tom Clancy” games will be Kinect-enhanced including “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier.” 1 Microsoft further delighted audiences with the first public demonstration of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” 1 and reminded them that in 2011 and again in 2012, all “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” add-on content will launch first on Xbox 360.

EA SPORTS announced Kinect support for several of its blockbuster titles in 2012, including “Madden NFL,” 1 “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 1 and “FIFA” 1. In the next 12 months, EA also has several additional titles that will feature Kinect, including “The Sims™ 3 Pets,” 1 “Family Game Night 4” 1 and what is sure to be one of the biggest games of 2012, “Mass Effect 3.” 1

“For Xbox, games have always been at the heart of who we are: the world’s biggest blockbusters, enduring stories from the world’s best storytellers and innovative entertainment experiences that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. “Whether it’s Kinect games like ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and ‘Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,’ or the latest installments of our most acclaimed and anticipated exclusive franchises like ‘Gears of War 3’ and ’Halo 4,’ our existing fans and new ones alike will find something here to delight them and their families.”

Ultimate Fighting Championship Comes to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE

In addition to all the best titles on Xbox 360, Microsoft also announced new blockbuster entertainment, teaming up with UFC. Starting this spring, Xbox LIVE Gold Members can subscribe to UFC to access live pay-per-view matches2, classic fights, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into the lives of the world’s greatest fighters; it’s access to the octagon in an all new interactive way.

With games and entertainment for every member of the household, Xbox 360 continues to bring the best in interactive entertainment to living rooms around the world with the following:

  • “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” 1 (Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games). The best-selling first-person action series of all time returns with the epic sequel to the record-setting, blockbuster phenomenon “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”
  • “Dance Central 2” 1 (Harmonix Music Systems Inc., Microsoft Studios). Following up to the best-selling dance game for Kinect, Harmonix expands the full-body dance game universe with “Dance Central 2,” which provides new multiplayer experiences and all-new routines set to an unstoppable soundtrack, featuring Usher, Rihanna, La Roux, Nicki Minaj, Montell Jordan and more. Meet the crews and dance collaboratively with friends in Perform It! or challenge them to a simultaneous head-to-head Dance Battle to determine dance floor supremacy.
  •  “Fable: The Journey” 1 (Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Studios). Set five years after the events of “Fable III,” “Journey” takes you on a magical journey with only your loyal horse at your reins, Theresa, the mysterious seer of “Fable III,” by your side, and a malevolent evil to defeat before it claims all of Albion. With the power of Kinect for Xbox 360, craft and control magic in a way that can’t be done with a controller. “Fable: The Journey” draws players deep into the action and adventure of the “Fable” franchise like never before.
  • “Forza Motorsport 4”1 (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios). The highest-rated racing franchise of this generation returns, delivering the most expansive and vividly realistic automotive experience across any console. With genre-defining controller-based racing, game-changing Kinect experiences, such as head tracking, and new social features that connect players in ways no other racing game can, “Forza Motorsport 4” is transforming the racing category.
  • “Gears of War 3” (MA15+) (Epic Games, Microsoft Studios). “Gears of War 3” wraps up the ambitious trilogy starring Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad. With civilization in ruins, Delta Squad must wage brutal war on two fronts in order to save their world. “Gears of War 3” continues to innovate with new multiplayer experiences on Xbox LIVE,* including the genre-defining cooperative campaign mode and the return of five-player Horde mode. Surpassing more than 1 million copies pre-sold to date, “Gears of War 3” hits store shelves on Sept. 20, 2011, worldwide, except for Japan, where copies go on sale Sept. 22, 2011.
  • “Halo 4” 1 (343 Industries, Microsoft Studios). “Halo 4” is the next blockbuster installment in the iconic franchise that’s shaped entertainment history and defined a decade of gaming. Set in the aftermath of “Halo 3,” Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. A new trilogy begins when “Halo 4” releases in 2012.
  • “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” 1 (343 Industries/Microsoft Studios, Saber Interactive, Certain Affinity). Created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history, “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” is a spectacularly re-mastered version of the original “Halo” campaign, bundled with some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in “Halo” history reimagined for Xbox LIVE.* Releasing only on Xbox 360 on Nov. 15, 2011, “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” will include a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, new challenges and new fiction to uncover.
  • “Kinect Sports: Season Two” 1 (Rare, Big Park Games, Microsoft Studios). The sequel to last year’s No. 1 hit for Kinect is back with more full-body action, featuring six new sports: American football, golf, baseball, winter skiing, darts and tennis. Whether you want to go for a hole-in-one in golf, throw a Hail Mary touchdown pass in American football or compete against a friend during a few sets of tennis, “Kinect Sports: Season Two” has something to appeal to everyone.
  • “Kinect Star Wars” 1 (Terminal Reality, LucasArts/Microsoft Studios). Drawing on iconic action from many of the “Star Wars” major motion pictures, “Kinect Star Wars” allows to you to physically experience training and battling as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber like never before, thanks to the full-body recognition of Kinect.
  • “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures”1 (Frontier Developments Ltd., Microsoft Studios). This holiday, Disney Interactive Studios and Kinect for Xbox 360 invite you to take a journey where stories come to life and dreams come true — right in your living room. With “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,” the first title coming out of a licensing agreement between Microsoft Studios and Disney Interactive Studios, children, parents and Disney fans can explore Disneyland park — from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country — joining Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-fiving Mickey Mouse or hugging Snow White using their full bodies and voices3, no controller required.
  • “Mass Effect 3” 1 (BioWare, Electronic Arts). The galactic war has begun. An ancient alien race known only as the “Reapers” has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the universe is on the verge of total annihilation, and you, as Commander Shepard, are the only one who can stop them. Whether you are playing with a controller or through new voice recognition3 technology made exclusively for Kinect on Xbox 360, “Mass Effect 3” allows you to immerse yourself in the Mass Effect universe like never before, as you decide how to rally the forces of the galaxy in a game that will react to each decision you make.
  • “Minecraft” 1 (Mojang, Microsoft Studios). Known for its limitless possibilities, “Minecraft” will come to life this winter in a whole new way through the magic of Kinect and also feature cross-functionality between the PC and Xbox 360 versions.
  • “Ryse” 1 (Crytek, Microsoft Studios). Be the warrior in this cinematic, visceral, action-packed experience that brings ancient Rome to life through the stunning visuals and innovative gameplay that Crytek is famous for. “Ryse” defines what’s next on Xbox 360 by creating a truly immersive experience that only Kinect can enable.
  • “Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster” 1 (Double Fine Productions, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Join your favorite Sesame Street characters Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar and Grover, and friendly new monsters in a colorful and whimsical storybook adventure filled with learning, discovery and fun. Each chapter is full of life lessons, including friendship, sharing and teamwork. “Once Upon A Monster” features co-op game play so kids can play alone, with each other or with Mom or Dad in this controller-free gaming experience only on Kinect.
  • “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier” 1 (Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft). Welcome to the U.S. Special Forces’ most legendary unit, the Ghosts. Equipped with the most advanced combat technology, track down high-value targets in eight spectacular locales around the world in the latest chapter of the celebrated “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon” franchise. Teamwork is key, whether it is fighting alongside your teammates in the campaign, Elite Co-op, or multiplayer modes. With the magic of Kinect’s body tracking and voice recognition3, a special mode called “Gunsmith” will allow gamers to customize their weapons into more than 20 million variations in a way that simply can’t be done with a controller alone.
  • “Tomb Raider” 1 (Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Europe). Experience the intense and gritty origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed with only the raw instincts and physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, start at the beginning of where the “Tomb Raider” adventure all began.

 

  • UFC.** UFC on Xbox LIVE drops you dead center into the octagon, with live pay-per-view events in full HD and exclusive live event experiences. Launching this spring, UFC on Xbox LIVE is the ultimate fan destination with pre-fight coverage and a deep catalogue of past fights to put you closer to the action than ever.

 

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. With the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 has transformed social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to some of the best and broadest games as well as a large on-demand library of standard- and high-definition movies, and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends fantastic content with an online social network of 35 million Xbox LIVE members to create a brilliant entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.au.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential. Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

 

1 Check the Classification.

2 Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer gameplay.

3 Kinect Voice capability scheduled for Australia before the end of 2011.

 

For more information, press only:

Nick Healy, Professional Public Relations, 02 9818 0958, nhealy@ppr.com.au

Doug Johns, Professional Public Relations, 02 9818 9328, djohns@ppr.com.au

For E3 assets, please visit: www.xbox.com/e3press

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.

 

This press release is part of a global announcement regarding new features available with Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE. Please refer to local spokespeople regarding availability in Australia.

 

 

For Release 11:15 a.m. PDT

June 6, 2011

 

 

Xbox 360 Gives TV A New Voice – Yours

With Kinect and Bing on Xbox, you say it, Xbox finds it.

 

LOS ANGELES — June 6, 2011 — What if you could find your favourite games, music,  movies and TV shows, just with the sound of your voice? What if you could ask your TV to find “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” and it did — instantly? What if you wanted to listen to Coldplay and all you had to do was tell your TV and it responded by playing the Coldplay songs you love? Xbox 360 brings your entertainment together in one place – and now you will be able to find it with your voice.*

Microsoft Corp. today kicked off the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by solving the challenge of finding the entertainment you want, quickly and easily. The solution: voice search with Bing on Xbox 360. Bing on Xbox searches video and Xbox LIVE Marketplace to find exactly the entertainment you want to enjoy. With Bing on Xbox and Kinect for Xbox 360, you can effortlessly find the games, movies you want. You say it, Xbox finds it. 

“This is an incredible time of growth and innovation for our business leveraging technologies that see us, hear us and connect us all together,” said Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “This year by bringing together the power of Kinect for Xbox 360 and the intelligence of Bing, we are transforming how people enjoy entertainment.”

Over the past two years, Microsoft has joined with some of the world’s largest TV operators to bring live television to Xbox LIVE in the United Kingdom with Sky TV, in France with Canal+ and in Australia with FOXTEL. Now, Microsoft has announced its commitment to expand access to live television programming on Xbox 360 to more providers in the United States and around the world during the upcoming year. Consumers will enjoy news, sports and their favorite local channels, all just a voice command away, on Xbox 360. Also this year, Microsoft is teaming up with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)** to bring the depth of the world’s best mixed martial arts programming to Xbox LIVE. Featuring live matches, classic fights, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into the lives of the world’s greatest fighters, access the octagon in an all-new interactive way only through Xbox 360.

As well as adding more entertainment with UFC, Microsoft is building on its expansive catalog of tens of thousands of movies and TV shows available on demand by bringing YouTube*** to Xbox 360. You will gain access to great “Web original” content from around the world — the latest videos, gaming tips and a universe of compelling content. And for the first time ever, you can control YouTube videos just by using your voice. A great way to experience YouTube is now on Xbox 360.

Did you miss “The Social Network” in the theater? You will be able to simply tell your television that is what you want to watch and choose from the multiple sources on Xbox 360 that may be offering it live or on demand. Want to play the latest viral videos from YouTube from the comfort of your couch? Xbox 360 and the magic of Kinect make it as easy as using your voice. Xbox 360 brings together the entertainment you want, whether it’s movies, or your favorite games, available instantly with the command of your voice through Bing on Xbox 360 and Kinect.

FOXTEL recently announced Telstra BigPond broadband customers will not be charged for any data when using FOXTEL on Xbox 360. The service now also includes the addition of six BigPond TV channels, announced in May 2011

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. With the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 has transformed social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to some of the best and broadest games as well as a large on-demand library of standard- and high-definition movies, and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends fantastic content with an online social network of 35 million Xbox LIVE members to create a brilliant entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.au.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential. Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

* This press release is part of a global announcement regarding new features available with Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE. Please refer to local spokespeople regarding availability in Australia.

**Xbox LIVE required for UFC feature.

*** Xbox LIVE required for YouTube.

 
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Collapse: Devastated World

UTV Ignition Games Announces Collapse: Devastated World for PC

The Combat-Packed Quest to Save Mankind from a Mysterious Catastrophe Begins Early 2012

Los Angeles– Electronic Entertainment Expo – June 7, 2011- UTV Ignition Games today announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), that the company will bring Collapse: Devastated World, an intense, futuristic third-person action title developed by Ukraine-based Creoteam, to US audiences later this year on Windows PC, with more platforms to be announced at a later date. In this all-new IP that has generated a large global following through its international releases, players will enter a mysterious and war-torn environment where they must fight for survival using not only brutal combat skills, but also their intellect.

Collapse: Devastated World takes place in 2096 in the center of Europe, 83 years after a mysterious catastrophe takes place, bringing monsters, paranormal activities and elite military troops into the once-normal but, now destroyed, world. As players journey through the often inexplicable, post-apocalyptic world, they will encounter non-stop action and thrilling melee and long-range combat as the rich storyline unfolds and they begin to learn what caused the horrific catastrophe, and what it will take to save human kind.

Collapse: Devastated World will be available early 2012 on PC, with additional platforms to be announced at a later date.

Collapse: Devastated World will be showcased at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo

 
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