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ASUS Releases the New ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 Notebook

Empowers performance enthusiasts with a design that harnesses great technology and legendary, world-famous style

Sydney, Australia (June 2nd, 2011) – ASUS has today announced the launch of the ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 notebook in Australia. The powerful new 15.6” ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 offers a completely revamped notebook experience. It embodies the excitement of Automobili Lamborghini’s supercar grand touring traditions and offers users a fresh take on portable computing. Crafted to reflect the ultra-sporty and aggressive look of Automobili Lamborghini models, the VX7 is available in distinct orange, black and carbon fibre colors.

The ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 features the power of quad-core 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors and clocks in as the world’s first notebook with discrete NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 460M graphics, supported by a massive 3GB of dedicated video memory. Users also benefit from the high performance that comes with 16GB of RAM and a massive 1.5TB storage in capacity.

Bullish approach to eye-catching design
The VX7 represents the culmination of the ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini co-branding joint venture, delivering a premium product for discerning consumers who hold luxurious craftsmanship and advanced technology in equally high regard. Numerous design touches double as highly practical performance enhancers and tributes to Automobili Lamborghini engineering and style. One clear example of this is the cooling vents at the rear of the VX7, which enable superior heat dissipation and also echo the unique taillights and exhaust assemblies of Automobili Lamborghini supercars.

This design philosophy applies equally to the power button, which has been styled as an engine start key, leather-trimmed palm rests and the light but durable aluminum construction.

The VX7 introduces new dynamic Automobili Lamborghini colours including vivid orange which has been directly licensed and formulated to retain the iconic and attention-grabbing appearance of the fabled Italian powerhouses.

The soft touch palm rest uses PU material, just like the ‘’tyre’’ of a Lamborghini, to offer an enhanced experience.

Top-spec throughout
As one of the most capable notebooks ever produced by ASUS, the VX7 stays faithful to its Automobili Lamborghini pedigree with sheer performance for gaming, multimedia, online entertainment and productivity. At its heart resides the quad-core Intel® 2nd generation Core™ i7 processor, based on the Sandy Bridge architecture for enhanced graphics and multitasking performance with a highly energy-efficient posture. Dedicated graphics for hardcore gaming and multimedia come from the world’s first NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 460M GPU on a notebook, offering native DirectX® 11 and aided by the inclusion of an unprecedented 3GB of video memory.

With this high-end specification, the VX7 becomes a formidable gaming and entertainment platform. ASUS also offers a solid-state hybrid hard drive for storage (up to 1.25TB in capacity), which reaches access speeds of approximately 10,000rpm. Maintaining the Automobili Lamborghini “super veloce” spirit, the VX7 ships with USB 3.0 as standard for up to ten times the data transfer speeds of USB 2.0.

Specifications
ASUS-Automobili Lamborghini VX7
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM
Operating system Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM65 Express
Main memory 16GB DDR3 1333MHz
Display 15.6” 16:9 full HD 1080P LED
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 460M with 3GB GDDR5
Hard drives 1.5TB 7200RPM Hard Drive (2 x 750GB)
Optical drive Blu-ray writer
Camera 2 megapixel
Dimensions 402.36mm x 309.42mm x 57.91mm
3.82kg with 8-cell battery

Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for further details.

The Lamborghini VX7 is now available at Harvey Norman stores.

 
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SEGA AND GEARBOX’S ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES TO DEPLOY AUTUMN 2012

SEGA AND GEARBOX’S ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES TO DEPLOY AUTUMN 2012 

Catch a First Look at E3 2011 of the Game That Pits You and Your Friends Against the Deadliest Killers in the Galaxy 

It’ll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night… mostly.” Thursday 2nd June, 2011 –SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that the highly-anticipated first-person shooter, Aliens: Colonial Marines™, will be launching in autumn 2012 on PC, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by critically acclaimed studio Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines will bring new levels of bone-chilling suspense and adrenaline-filled action to the renowned franchise. The game pits players against the universe’s ultimate alien killing machines, the Xenomorphs, in claustrophobic environments guaranteed to produce blood curdling thrills that the movie is renowned for. A first look of the game is presented in the South Hall at SEGA’s booth #2023, at this week’s E3 in Los Angeles.

“To Gearbox Software and its peers throughout the industry, ALIENS is one of the most influential science fiction properties of all time,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software.  “Aliens: Colonial Marines, designed as an interactive successor to the landmark films from Twentieth Century Fox, is a dream project about which our studio is deeply committed and passionate.”

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be THE definitive ALIENS gaming experience,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “Gearbox Software are doing a brilliant job translating the thrill and horror that ALIENS stands for into an action-packed shooter experience with co-operative gameplay at its core.”

Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President of New Media for Fox Consumer Products added, “It’s no easy task to take on one of the most influential films of all-time, but SEGA and Gearbox are not going to disappoint.  This game will be a must-have for fans of the ALIENS franchise and gamers around the globe.”
Aliens: Colonial Marines begins with an ostensibly abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Sulaco, recovered in orbit around LV-426. Players lead a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines as they board the deserted craft to uncover the fate of the crew. They will have to fight to survive unspeakable horrors and their own anxieties as they chase down the truth behind a galaxy-spanning deception that places humanity at the mercy of the most murderous and deadly species in the universe. Aliens: Colonial Marines features authentic environments, such as the surface of LV-426 and Hadley’s Hope, weapons inspired by the film series and is designed to provide an exhilarating and engaging new chapter in the Aliens universe.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be available autumn 2012 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The game is also on display in the South Hall at SEGA’s booth #2032, at this week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles.

For more information about the game, please visit www.sega.com

 
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Madman Entertainment | The Press Room Bulletin | August 2011

AUGUST 2011

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AUGUST PRESS ROOM BULLETIN

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We seem to be obsessed with literature of late. Fresh from the release of HOWL – the part-biopic, part-dramatisation of Allen Ginsberg’s formative years – comes WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS – A MAN WITHIN. One of Ginsberg’s closest friends and confidants, William S. Burroughs’ contribution to and subsequent influence on 20th century literature – and furthermore music, art and film – cannot be understated. Nor can his persistence in courting dangerous behaviour for that matter. It is, quite simply, a miracle that Burroughs lived as long as he did.

This month also sees the release of Rowan Joffe’s stylish reimagining of Graham Greene’s much-loved novel, BRIGHTON ROCK. A chronological departure from the original ’30s setting, this version shifts to the early 1960s, where gang warfare between the Mods and the Rockers was in full swing. The reimagining of iconic stories such as this can sometimes be controversial, however BRIGHTON ROCK retains all the essential noir and thriller elements of the original story and presents a lavish and authentic experience.

What better way to gain insight into the writing process than guidance from the authors themselves? Utilising extremely rare and candid interviews, recordings and other archive materials, IN THEIR OWN WORDS: BRITISH NOVELISTS provides fascinating insights into the mindset and motivation of some of the finest writers of our time – from Arthur Conan Doyle through to Salman Rushdie.

Elsewhere this month, we have the Academy Award®-nominated BIUTIFUL starring Javier Bardem and the wild, raunchy and (quite literally) tongue-in-cheek SEX AND ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY. After solving 231 murders in the sleepy county of Midsomer, John Nettles hangs up his badge for his last ever season in MIDSOMER MURDERS Season 13 Part 2. And finally, do we feel a disturbance in The Force? ROBOT CHICKEN STAR WARS 3 must be coming…

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BRIGHTON ROCK

Starring the luminous Helen Mirren (THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY), rising star Andrea Riseborough (NEVER LET ME GO) and CONTROL‘s Sam Riley, BRIGHTON ROCK is a tense and moody thriller based on Graham Greene’s 1938 novel of the same name.

Brighton, 1964. Ambitious young gangster Pinkie Brown (Riley) is determined to stop other gangs taking over his patch, but when he knifes a rival, vital evidence falls into the innocent hands of Rose (Riseborough), an impressionable young waitress. Pinkie romances Rose to keep her quiet, but her employer Ida (Mirren) is increasingly suspicious. Can Pinkie trust Rose not to betray him? And can Rose trust Pinkie not to make her his next victim?

Release Date: 17th August, 2011

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BIUTIFUL

Javier Bardem plays Uxbal in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s BIUTIFUL, delivering an astonishing performance that won him a Cannes Best Actor award and for which he was nominated for an Oscar®.

Uxbal’s time is running out. Recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, he chooses to keep his prognosis to himself so that he can continue caring for his children, manage his bootleg apparel company and deal with his bi-polar wife. On top of it all, Uxbal is able to communicate with the dead, and must cope with the enormous burden of this gift.

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER

Located in the sparsely beautiful frozen wasteland of the Russian Arctic, HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER is a tense and atmospheric thriller.

When young graduate Pavel takes a post at a remote meteorological station over the arctic summer, he is unprepared for the isolation and loneliness that comes with the job. His only colleague is Sergei, a gruff uncommunicative man who despairs of Pavel’s youthful complacency. When Pavel receives a gravely urgent message for Sergei and he fails to pass it on out of fear, he triggers a series of events that will affect both of their lives forever.

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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SEX AND ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY

A new chapter in the legendary 90s Hong Kong cinema staple, this raunchy romp hit $1 million at the Aussie box office on extremely limited release, and smashed sales records in Hong Kong, knocking AVATAR out of the park. Clearly, sex still sells!

As a conceited scholar of the Ming Dynasty, Wei Yangsheng believes that life is short, and that it should be centred on pursuing the ultimate sexual pleasure . One day, Yangsheng encounters Tie Yuxiang, the daughter of a Tao priest, and it’s love at first sight. However, it doesn’t take long for Yangsheng to discover that his performance is extremely “premature”. Thus begins his quest to become the ultimate lover…

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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A CAT IN PARIS

From the creators of THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE comes this delightful French animation, which was the most popular film at the Alliance Française French Film Festival this year.

Dino is a common house cat who lives a double life. He’s the loyal pet of Zoe, a lonely little girl who lives with her busy single mother Jeanne, a police officer. But after sundown, he clambers over the rooftops of Paris in the company of Nico, a skilled thief with a big heart. Eventually, Zoe discovers what Dino is up to and becomes drawn into a thrilling adventure involving jewels, gangsters and capital-T Trouble!

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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HIS & HERS

How does she feel about her dad, her boyfriend, her husband, her son? How does she let him know that he is special, worthy, loved? HIS & HERS discovers the extraordinary in the ordinary, comedy in the mundane, tragedy in the profound, and provides an original insight into a life. The hallways, living rooms and kitchens of Ireland are used as the canvas for the film’s rich tapestry of female characters.

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS: A MAN WITHIN

One in the triumvirate of influential Beat generation authors that also included Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs was mad, bad and dangerous to know, but he also influenced the work of artists spanning many generations, from John Waters to David Cronenberg, Iggy Pop to Patti Smith and more.

In the 1950s, William S. Burroughs broke boundaries by addressing America’s queer and drug cultures. His novel ‘Naked Lunch’ is one of the most recognised and respected literary works of the 20th Century and has influenced generations of artists. This intimate documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of America’s greatest authors.

Release Date: 10th August, 2011

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MIDSOMER MURDERS – SEASON 13 (PART 2)

It’s the end of an era. After 13 years and 231 grizzly murders in the ‘The Deadliest County in England’, the Barnaby we know and love (played by BERGERAC‘s steely-eyed John Nettles) is hanging up his badge for good. It’s a sad day for MIDSOMER MURDERS fans, so to help ease the pain, we have collected DCI Tom Barnaby’s final four cases here, with plenty of special features to give him an apt send-off.

Just as an aside, did you know that when Nettles’ final MIDSOMER MURDERS jaunt aired in the UK more than 8 million Britons tuned in? Just sayin’ – he’s popular!

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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THE SHERLOCK HOLMES COLLECTION

Sherlock Holmes has had a 21st century makeover recently, but nothing beats the original. Acclaimed by Holmes enthusiasts as the most faithful adaptations of the original novels, this BBC version of the world’s most famous detective – starring Peter Cushing as the titular hero – has been remastered, and for the first time, all 5 surviving stories from the BBC series are collected here on DVD.

Peter Cushing had previously starred as Sherlock Holmes in Hammer’s movie THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES when, in 1968, he took on the TV portrayal of Conan Doyle’s famous detective and was immediately credited with bringing a great authenticity to the role.

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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DAD – THE COMPLETE FIRST COLLECTION

Released perfectly in time for Father’s Day, DAD stars the brilliant George Cole (MINDER) in a superbly annoying performance.

Brian Hook is an archetypal dad, blissfully unaware of how easily he can drive his middle-aged son, Alan, to distraction and frustration. Alan, in turn, desperately wants to be a cool dad and communicate with his own teenage son, Vincent – determined that Vincent doesn’t suffer the same childhood embarrassments he remembers so vividly. Inevitably he tries too hard and his attempts to communicate often end in disaster.

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

This is the story of the 20th Century novel, told by the authors themselves, featuring great novelists talking candidly about their life and work. IN THEIR OWN WORDS includes Arthur Conan Doyle, HG Wells and EM Forster through to Salman Rushdie, Jeanette Winterson, Martin Amis, Kazuo Ishiguro and Hilary Mantel. The series provides fascinating insights into what mattered to writers about the times in which they lived, and includes the only recording of Virginia Woolf in existence and William Golding explaining LORD OF THE FLIES to a room of young school pupils.

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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AMERICA’S HARDEST PRISONS – GANG CENTRAL

The world is drawn to prison stories. From the small-screen hits of OZ to the silver screen’s SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, life behind bars is something no one aspires to…but is nevertheless the source of endless fascination.

In this unflinching expose, we plunge headlong into the gritty world of America’s toughest prisons. Here, the strong prey on the weak and corrections officers fight to keep the inmates in check. At the same time, prisons struggle to provide new programs to help stop inmates re-offending when they return to the streets. Be right there, in the middle of this real-life warzone where every day is a battle for control.

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE is a Cartoon Network original series in the tradition of COW AND CHICKEN, I AM WEASEL and DEXTER’S LABORATORY, which mixes one part BEN 10 to three parts BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and shakes them up for maximum fun!

Juniper Lee leads a pretty normal life. She gets good marks, hangs out with friends and has to deal with an overzealous younger brother. But on top of the everyday pre-teen escapades, Juniper is the Te-zuan-ze (the ‘Protector’). For generations, a member of her family has had both the honour and burden of keeping the balance between the real and magical world. Now it’s Juniper’s turn, and it’s not easy. Regardless of what Juniper is busy doing, she might have to suddenly skip out to smack down an unruly magical creature. But Juniper is equipped with the strength of 10 people and highly skilled in magic, so a little monster butt-kicking is no match for her. The real challenge of being the Te-zuan-ze is balancing her normal pre-teen life with her secret role as Protector.

Release Date: 17th August, 2011

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ROBOT CHICKEN STAR WARS 3

They’re baaaaawk! With a few new voice actors chucked in for good measure – FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane as Emperor Palpatine and the dreamy Zac Efron as the dim-witted Anakin Skywalker just to name a few – the Emmy Award-winning ROBOT CHICKEN returns to DVD with its third send-up of the STAR WARS universe.

In this all-new special, four very different characters – Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and, uh, Gary the Stormtrooper – reveal untold stories that weave and interconnect throughout all six STAR WARS films. Set your phasers to “fun”! Oh wait, wrong franchise…

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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ASSY MCGEE

Bringing all new meaning to the phrase “buns of steel”, Assy McGee is a hard-hitting super cop who never turns the other cheek. Assy is a renegade police sniper with no patience for criminals or the so-called “justice” system that coddles them. And he happens to look like a huge ass. Notorious for his propensity to take whatever action necessary to keep crime at bay, all he needs is his bolt-action SKS assault weapon and his ever-present toothpick.

Release Date: 3rd August, 2011

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HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD

Zombies, fan service and excessive gore combine in the delightfully entertaining HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD, which is adapted from the highly successful manga of the same name.

A deadly new disease is ravaging the world, turning the populace into mindless zombies, and the number of infected is skyrocketing by the second. As their fellow classmates and teachers succumb to the infection around them, a small group of students at Fujimi High School are fighting for their lives after surviving the initial outbreak. It is up to Takashi Komuro to unite the group of weary survivors and try to escape the horrors that surround them. In this new world of the living dead…will they escape?

Release Date: 17th August, 2011

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TO (2001 NIGHTS)

Created by the producers of APPLESEED and VEXILLE, TO (2001 NIGHTS) is comprised of two hard-hitting science fiction stories: Elliptical Orbit and Symbiotic Planet. With stunning CG animation, alien lifeforms, deep space travel and galactic terrorists, TO (2001 NIGHTS) will delight and fascinate fans of anime and science fiction alike.

Release Date: 17th August, 2011

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DIGIMON DATA SQUAD COLLECTION 1

Lovers of DIGIMON rejoice: the long-awaited original series, and most-requested title from fans, is finally available on DVD!

With cute characters sure to rival the critters in POKEMON, DIGIMON focuses on seven kids at summer camp who are mysteriously transported to another reality. In this parallel universe they are befriended by a group of strange creatures who call themselves “Digimon”, Digital Monsters. The seven children are now dubbed as the DigiDestined, tasked with protecting the Digital World from evil Digimon-like Devilmon. Can they save the Digital World and find a way back home?

Release Date: 17th August, 2011

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AMD Paves the Way for the Next Generation of Supercharged Desktop PCs with 9-series Chipsets

AMD also enables incredible graphics on Windows Tablets with the 2011 HD Tablet Platform and announces VISON Technology branding update

COMPUTEX: June 1, 2011 — AMD today launched its 9-series chipset line-up today, helping PC builders to develop next generation high performance desktop platforms. The company also unveiled its 2011 HD Tablet Platform, based on the AMD Z-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), enabling vivid media display and content creation capabilities for the fast-growing market of Microsoft Windows-based tablets. These new AMD products are designed to enable more immersive digital experiences for the PC and tablet markets.

“As consumer appetites for more compelling, lifelike visual experiences increase, there is greater need for high performance, smooth, vibrant graphics as well as unparalleled computing power,” said John Taylor, product marketing director, AMD. “From tablets to desktops, AMD is making powerful computing accessible to everyone.”

Desktops Get Supercharged with AMD 9-Series Chipset
AMD’s 9-series chipset provides the foundation for unlocking the highest-octane AMD desktop experience. The chipset is a key component of AMD’s next generation “Scorpius” desktop platform, which will also feature the 8-core “Zambezi” processor and AMD Radeon™ HD6000 series discrete graphics cards for immersive HD entertainment and gaming experiences, extreme multitasking, tweaking, and overclocking.1

The 9-series chipsets are the first to support the AMD AM3+ socket processors, while incorporating AM3 socket backwards compatibility. These boards enable blazing fast performance with support for AMD CrossFireX™ technology, which allows up to four AMD Radeon™ GPUs to co-process for incredible graphics uplift. In addition, these chipsets support clock rate management through AMD OverDrive™ software. Additionally, the 9-series chipset line-up features up to six SATA 3.0 6Gbps hard drive
interface ports, Gigabit Ethernet, HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology, and PCI Express® Generation 2.0 for an extreme computing experience at work and play.

The 9-series line of chipsets will be available from a variety of device manufacturers, including ASRock, ASUS, Biostar, ECS, Foxconn Technology GIGABYTE Technology, Jetway and MSI.

Windows Tablets get AMD Graphics Boost
By 2015, Gartner expects the tablet market to exceed $200 million and, as the market matures, AMD will continue to expand its APU options, providing powerful discrete-level graphics on die for tablet computers and other mobile form factors.2 In addition to its deep integration with operating systems like Windows, the AMD 2011 HD Tablet Platform offers support for HTML 5, Adobe Flash 10.2 and external monitors, enabling crisp graphics for gaming, streaming video and other entertainment that enhances the end-user’s experience. It also offers enterprise-level security, allowing IT policy makers to offer the convenience of tablets to an increasingly mobile workforce.

VISION Technology from AMD
VISION Technology aligns closely to the evolving PC purchasing process by minimizing the use of technical jargon and specifications to help consumers choose the best PC for their needs. To ensure customer clarity on offerings when choosing the right PC, AMD has moved to a new numbered tier system. Notebooks and desktops powered by the latest AMD Fusion APUs align with the following experiences:
• VISION A8 Series PCs will enable Brilliant HD Performance, for consumers who want extreme multi-tasking, online gaming and video editing.
• VISION A6 Series PCs will enable Brilliant HD Entertainment, great for advanced multi-tasking, photo editing and HD video playback.
• VISION A4 Series PCs will enable Brilliant HD Every day, perfect for Web browsing, basic multi-tasking and staying in touch with family and friends.
• VISION E2 Series PCs will enable Smart HD with smooth 1080p HD video playback with the AMD Video Accelerator.
• AMD HD Internet Series will enable vivid, on-the-go computing experiences on mobile devices like ultrathins and netbooks.

AMD also introduced a new identity for VISION to align with the new tiers. This new identity specifies graphics and core features of notebooks and desktops based on the AMD Fusion Family of APUs for consumers seeking more technical specifications.

At COMPUTEX on June 2, Manju Hegde, corporate vice president of AMD’s Fusion Experience Program will present “Unleashing the Full Power of the PC – Software Development for AMD Fusion APUs.” For details and to register, visit www.amdcomputex.com.tw

Supporting Resources
• A replay of AMD’s webcast from COMPUTEX 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan can be accessed here.
• Get details on the 9-series chipsets here.
• Learn more about AMD’s new 2011 AMD HD Tablet Platform here.
• Get information on AMD Fusion Family of APU processors here.
• Get information on AMD VISION here.

9-series Chipset Partner Quotes
• “We’re happy to provide an optimal solution that delivers the ultimate in visual entertainment and maximum performance with overclocking in a highly scalable system.” – LL Shiu, COO, AsRock
• “ASUS is excited to partner with AMD and be the first to launch the next generation 9-series based motherboards, the M5A99/97 Series, while also introducing industry firsts DIGI+VRM and UEFI BIOS controls. Customers can look forward to the exciting new technologies that 9-series brings while still enjoying full backward compatibility with AMD AM3 processors.” – Joe Hsieh, Corporate Vice President, ASUS
• “Our 9-series chipset motherboards are designed to extract maximum AM3+ CPU performance without any waste.” – Vincent Lin, Senior Product Manager, Biostar
• “We are excited to provide Foxconn A97A users with the new, sensational 9-series AMD platform.” – Dennis Lin, Channel Service Division General Manager, Foxconn Technology Group
• “We are very pleased and excited to provide such an impressive AMD platform. We’d like everyone to enjoy the colors of tech life with the ECS Black Extreme 9-series motherboard, the next extreme gaming generation.” – David Chien, Vice President of Channel Business Unit, ECS
• “We are excited to offer our customers a range of motherboards to help them prepare for the next generation of AMD desktop technology. With our 9-series
• motherboards, customers are ready for the future, while enjoying full backward compatibility with AMD AM3 processors.” – Richard Chen, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, GIGABYTE
• “Jetway looks forward to offering customers unlocked native 8-core AMD desktop processor performance with motherboards based on the 9-series chipset.” – Allen Yang, President, Jetway
• “MSI is excited about utilizing AMD’s next generation AMD 9-series chipsets and will, thanks to a broad chipset lineup, provide a total solution from entry-level to high-end products. MSI’s AMD 9-series mainboards offer exhilarating new levels of performance and brand new possibilities and will undoubtedly satisfy the needs of our customers.” – Scott Yang, Vice President, MSI

NOTE: Additional hardware (e.g. Blu-ray drive, HD or 10-bit monitor, TV tuner, wirelessly enabled HDTV) and/or software (e.g. multimedia applications) are required for the full enablement of some features. HD Video display requires an HD video source. Not all features may be supported on all components or systems – check with your component or system manufacturer for specific model capabilities and supported technologies.

About AMD
AMD is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMD’s server computing products are focused on driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualization environments. AMD’s superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

 
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The new EW2430V VA Panel LED monitor from BenQ…for audiovisual enjoyment encased in metallic beauty

VA Panel technology is about superior colour reproduction, ultra high contrast ratio and blacker blacks – meaning that true black is available on a VA Panel monitor thanks to zero bright dot (ZBD) minimising light leakage giving dark scenes more detail and intensity. But when you take a look at BenQ’s new EW2430V monitor, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the acronym VA stood for ‘very attractive’.

Clean, simple lines seamlessly integrating audio and visual dimensions of entertainment, the new EW2430V is a monitor designed to support a variety of multimedia applications. It comes with a component (RCA) jack, headphone jack, audio line in and out, 2 X HDMI ports, and 1 X D-Sub and 1 X DVI-D to support various gaming devices and both analogue and digital signals. A total of four USB ports are built-in ensuring all USB devices are accommodated permanently, allowing easy manoeuvring between DVD player, webcam, PC, iPod and gaming consoles.

A metallic finish projects a refined look which enables the monitor to blend into its environment. Cleverly concealed within the screen design so as not to detract from the monitor’s aesthetic beauty are dual 2W speakers. Good-looks aside, the EW2430V is equipped with numerous features adding convenience and enjoyment to its long list of credits.

“Smart Focus” is one such addition, allowing the user to highlight a viewing window drawing attention to a section of content for added impact. “Super Resolution” increases the density of low resolution images, enhancing picture quality, while PIP / PBP enables the display of two different input sources simultaneously. Automatic 3D noise reduction removes noise from the source to create advanced quality output while 3D De-interlace reduces cross-over interference flickers produced while incoming videos are in interlaced format for smooth, consistent video presentation.

Said Chee F. Chung, general manager for BenQ Australia, “With true 3000:1 Native Contrast Ratio and BenQ’s proprietary Senseye® Human Vision Technology all on a true 8-bit colour panel (10-bit internal), this stylish-looking monitor offers full connectivity and smarter video design for a first-class audiovisual experience.

“Detail and colour contrast are exceptional producing exquisite and flawless true-to-life images, and being a VA panel monitor, the EW2430V also has a wider viewing angle (178?/178?) compared to a regular Twisted Nematic (TN) panel, so the monitor can be shared across the room with more people, more angles and more fun,” she said.

EW2430V RRP $449 Warranty: 3 years

Available from June – for information and stockists call BenQ on 8988 6500 or visit www.BenQ.com.au

 
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Apple to Unveil Next Generation Software at Keynote Address on Monday, 6 June

SYDNEY, Australia— 1 June 2011—Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, 6 June at 10:00 a.m (PST). At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.

WWDC will feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. All developers can bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers.

For more details, visit the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 website at developer.apple.com/wwdc.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

 
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EB GAMES ANNOUNCES WORLD CLASS EXHIBITORS FOR EB GAMES EXPO 2011

EB GAMES ANNOUNCES WORLD CLASS EXHIBITORS FOR EB GAMES EXPO 2011
BRISBANE, Queensland–May. 31, 2011–EB Games, Australia’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that the world’s leading gaming brands will participate in the EB Games EXPO, Australia’s biggest gaming event. 

EB Games EXPO, to be held on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th  of October,  will showcase the hottest new release and upcoming products playable for the first time in Australia plus exciting live presentations from international game developers spanning across 10,000 square meters at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Gold Coast, Queensland.

Together for the first time, on a scale never before seen in Australia, EB Games is excited to announce the participation of global console giants: 

Nintendo, Playstation and XBOX360

world class gaming brands:

2K, Activision, Bethesda, Bluemouth, Capcom, Codemasters, Disney Interactive Studios, Electronic Arts, Incomm, Konami, Logitech, Mindscape, Namco Bandai Partners, Parrot AR.Drone, Plantronics, Pop Cap, QVS, Razer, Sega, Square Enix, THQ, Turtle Beach and Ubisoft 

and our supporting partners:

GameSpot AU, Game Informer, TLS Red Carpet Gaming, World Cyber Games and Save Point.

Excited about the prospect of gaming’s biggest brands coming together for what will be a momentous occasion for gamers across the country, Debra McGrath, EB Games National Brand and Marketing Manager stated, “Today’s announcement is a landmark occasion for the Australian Gaming Industry marking this the first time that our valued partners have come together to showcase to the public their amazing array of upcoming products.”

Debra continued, “We could not be happier with the response we have received from our partners and their commitment to making the EB Games EXPO a spectacular event.  We will work closely with them in the lead up to the EXPO to ensure our customers get first class access to the biggest and best of what the industry has to offer.”

As well as the exciting interactive exhibition, the EB Games EXPO will also play host to the inaugural Australian final of World Cyber Games, the world’s largest international e-sport tournament and festival and the EB Arena Spectacular featuring Showtime FMX. EB Games are also pleased to announce the inclusion of Cosplay competition, Cosplay|Evolved, with full details about the competition available June16.

Tickets for the EB Games EXPO are on sale this Thursday, June 2, at midday AEST through EB Games stores and online at www.ebexpo.com.au. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets Thursday to avoid disappointment. 

For all the latest news visit  www.ebexpo.com.au

About EB Games

EB Games Australia head office is located in Queensland, with retail stores operating in every Australian State and Territory. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp- the world’s largest multichannel video game retailer. Currently EB Games have 400 retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. The Company sells new and preowned video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and Apple. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.

 
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CALL OF DUTY® ELITE WILL UNITE AND IGNITE GAMING’S LARGEST ONLINE COMMUNITY

Activision’s New Service Will Offer 30 Million Call of Duty Players Innovative Ways to Connect, Compete and Improve

Will Launch With This Year’s Most Anticipated Release Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 on November 8, 2011

Sydney, Australia – June 1, 2011 – The world’s most passionate online gaming community can now connect, compete and improve their Call of Duty® multiplayer experience through Activision’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) innovative new online service, Call of Duty Elite.

Developed from the ground up by Activision’s new Beachhead studio, Call of Duty Elite offers cutting-edge features that significantly enhance the franchises’ multiplayer experience and deliver a new level of social engagement that will unite more than 30 million players worldwide. Additionally, the service will offer exclusive, high-production value, original entertainment programming designed exclusively for the Call of Duty community.

“The average Call of Duty player spends 58 minutes per day playing multiplayer. That is more than the average Facebook user spends per day on Facebook. And yet, right now, there are very few tools to unite and super charge that social community,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “Whether it’s allowing you to connect with your friends, or people of a similar skill level, people who live in your city, people who share your favourite passions, join competitive clans or social groups, or upload, view and comment on the incredible mass of player-generated content, or watch and comment on exclusive created content, Call of Duty Elite will give people more ways to connect with fellow players than ever before. Elite will also allow players of every level to improve their game with an intuitive suite of tools, and compete in tournaments for both real and virtual prizes.”

Call of Duty Elite will include several industry-first innovations, and is designed to reset the bar for what players can expect from a multiplayer experience for this year’s most anticipated game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Elite will offer two-way communication between the service and the game, so that the choices and decisions that players make in Elite through the mobile and web interfaces will affect their in-game experience. The service will be fully integrated into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and will launch alongside the game on November 8, 2011.

Call of Duty Elite’s features and services engage the community in three key ways:

Connect: Call of Duty Elite gives players unprecedented control over their multiplayer experience, transforming it into a true social network. Players can compete against friends, players of similar skill levels and players with similar interests, join groups, join clans, and play in organized tournaments. They can also track the performance, progress and activity of their entire network, both in the game itself, as well as through mobile and web interfaces. Elite will be an “always on” way for players to connect with the Call of Duty community.
Compete: Call of Duty Elite establishes the most exciting, competitive environment in a multiplayer game. Players will have available a constant stream of events and competitions, tiered to group them with those with similar abilities. Both in-game and real-world prizes will be rewarded to all skill levels.
Improve: Call of Duty Elite is like having a personal online coach. It provides players with a dynamic strategy guide that tracks their statistics and performances down to the most minute details. It can show gamers how they stack up against their friends or others in the community. Tools and information are provided so players can learn and up their game.

Carrying forward to future Call of Duty games, Elite will chronicle a player’s gameplay history in a cohesive career record, keeping track of every kill, every game and progress.

“Call of Duty Elite has been tailored for Call of Duty’s diverse base of players — hardcore gamers, casual weekend warriors and even beginners — and additional features will be revealed when we premiere Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer later this summer,” added Hirshberg. “Over 7 million gamers play Call of Duty online each day logging hundreds of hours of multiplayer per player per year. Of course, the out of the box Call of Duty multiplayer experience that gamers have come to love and expect will continue as is. However, for those players looking for more, Call of Duty Elite will supercharge their experience.”

Many key features of Call of Duty Elite will be available to Call of Duty players free of charge. Additionally, for players who want to up their game, Call of Duty Elite will offer a premium membership with a wide range of state-of-the-art services, exclusive entertainment programming and all-inclusive game content for less than the cost of any comparable online entertainment service currently in the market.

The service will be accessible on a number of platforms — via web browsers, mobile devices, through game consoles and within the game interface itself — so that players can connect with Call of Duty Elite whenever and wherever they want.

Call of Duty Elite will launch this fall with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However, to test the scale of the service, Activision will hold a public beta this summer for Elite with Call of Duty®: Black Ops. For more information, go to www.callofduty.com.

 
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Rockstar Games Announces New Downloadable Content Plans for Crime Thriller L.A. Noire

DLC available for individual purchase or combined in new L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass package

New York, NY – May 31, 2011 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Team Bondi Pty. Ltd. are pleased to announce downloadable content plans for the blockbuster crime thriller, L.A. Noire. Several standalone cases, collectibles and challenges will be released in the coming months on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.

“With its blend of real crime influences and noir atmosphere, L.A. Noire contains boundless potential for new stories and new cases,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “The four new cases are strong standalone stories that sit perfectly alongside the main game.”

Starting today in North America and Europe, players can purchase the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass, a new way to pre-order DLC, which gives players access to all seven paid DLC. The Rockstar Pass is available for a limited-time price of $10.00 (PlayStation Network) / 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)—a 50% discount compared to purchasing the DLC content individually. Once purchased, the Rockstar Pass enables gamers to download all the announced DLC for free as it becomes available on the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE, which totals four unique cases, two detective suits and a collectible challenge. Xbox 360 Achievements and PlayStation Trophies will be available in each of the four cases.

All seven pre-order DLC options will be available to purchase from Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network starting today with The Badge Pursuit Challenge and the Sharpshooter/ Broderick detective suits to download for $2.00/160 Microsoft Points and $1.00/80 Microsoft Points, respectively. “The Naked City” Vice case and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case are also launching today. Both cases will each be priced at $4.00 (PlayStation Network) / 320 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE).

Two brand new cases, the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case (June 21, 2011) and the “Reefer Madness” Vice case (July 12, 2011), will also be available for download later this summer, each priced at $4.00 (PlayStation Network) / 320 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE). Inspired both by famous noir fiction and real-life crimes taken straight from the headlines, these downloadable cases will provide unique experiences for players independent of the game’s primary storyline. All of the DLC will be available for purchase through the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass, priced after the limited discount period at $12.00 (PlayStation Network) / 960 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)—a 40% discount off individual DLC pricing.

As a token of thanks to fans, members of the Rockstar Social Club will also receive a free download of the Chicago Lightning Detective Suit. In addition, Rockstar will unlock the Chicago Piano machine gun for free to all players via the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. Both are available now. Registration to join the Social Club is free of charge and can be accessed at http://socialclub.rockstargames.com.

· Chicago Lightning Detective Suit (Social Club only) – May 17;

· L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass (limited-time discount price) – May 31;

· “The Naked City” DLC case – May 31;

· “A Slip of The Tongue” DLC case – May 31;

· Broderick Detective Suit and Gun – May 31;

· Sharpshooter Detective Suit and Gun – May 31;

· The Badge Pursuit Challenge – May 31;

· Chicago Piano Machine Gun (free community unlock) – May 31;

· L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass (standard price) – June 14;

· “Nicholson Electroplating Disaster” DLC case – June 21;

· “Reefer Madness” DLC case – July 12.

L.A. Noire is available now for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

About L.A. Noire

Produced and developed by Rockstar Games and Team Bondi, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Following the story of a young detective’s rise to prominence in the LAPD, L.A. Noire lets players solve complex, historically-inspired crimes in a beautifully-recreated and fully-interactive rendition of 1947 Los Angeles. Interrogate witnesses, search for clues, and chase down suspects as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/lanoire.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

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