GAME wanted to share with you the huge success they had supporting Supanova Brisbane earlier this month as they are doing it all over again at Supanova Melbourne this weekend, then Sydney and Perth later in the year!

Teaming up with Ubisoft and 2k Games, the GAME fit-out was the central hub of cosplay, gameplay and yes… dance… at this years Supanova launch event. Thousands of gamers were seen busting some moves to Ubisoft’s Just Dance 2, purchasing from a stellar range of GAME new + vintage releases and even better, having the first consumer hands on in Australia with Duke Nukem Forever thanks to 2K Games.

Supanova had a staggering 27,000 people through it’s doors in Brisbane and GAME had 2000 of those win their spot taking Just Dance II and the Duke for a spin.

To see this in action just click here.

For more information on GAME visit www.game.com.au and for more information on Supanova Pop-Culture Expo visit www.supanova.com.au.

Supanova Melbourne kicked off today at the Melbourne Showgrounds and goes right through the weekend – gamers will not want to miss out!

A dream dances to life: Tivola steps the light fantastic

“Dancing Academy” turns the Nintendo DSi Shop™ into a dance floor

Berlin/Hamburg, April 6th 2011 – Tivola’s recent beauty and styling titles “Model Academy” and “Beauty Academy” have set new trends in DSiWare games. The third installment of its fun-packed Academy gaming series brings everything in motion – the new “Dancing Academy” features dance competitions in a huge range of music genres and locations, from electronic beats, pop and rock through to samba, tango and even ballet. To get the all-important thumbs-up from a panel of experts, players need a cool hand and plenty of rhythm as they draw the right movements with the Nintendo DS Touchpen to hit the symbols as they light up. Players then go on a world dance tour, meeting people from all over the world in cities as diverse as Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Dubai, having the time of their lives in the process.

Every girl dreams of becoming world-famous when they grow up. The new DSiWare “Dancing Academy” turns that dream into a reality. The player gets the unique chance to show her dance skills at a talent show. The dance performances are staged at venues around the world, including a barn in Dallas, an übercool London nightclub, a Chandigarh film studio or even a ballroom in St. Petersburg. At each performance, players have to convince the panel that they’re star material. But to reach the top flight of performance dancing players not only have to prove they can do the standard dance steps. Additional mini games test their advanced skills to come up with special moves to dazzle the panel with their abilities. Players use the Touchpen to tap the right move combination or scream into the microphone to make their virtual dancer do special jump moves. For each performance at the required standard, points and money are awarded, which can then be invested in new dance outfits such as a belly dancer costume or Goth-style clothing.

The Nintendo DSiWare “Dancing Academy” is now available for download:

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/dsiware/dancing_academy_32198.html

“Dancing Academy” in brief:

Nintendo DSiWare available in the Nintendo DSi Shop
From age 8 and up
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
English, German, French, Italian and Spanish versions available

The Tivola Publishing GmbH creates and publishes educational games for children across several platforms including Nintendo DS, Wii, PC, Internet, iPod touch/iPhone and iPad. Together with international partners Tivola titles are found around the world. The portfolio of brands includes the own edutainment label such as „Learning Math“ and the well-known licenses „Princess Lillifee“, „Capt’n Sharky“ or „Inkheart”.

Director of “The Tunnel”, Carlo Ledesma has been named as the Best Australian Director at this year’s A Night Of Horror Awards.

Following a news film crew’s journey into the city’s mysterious tunnels hunting for a story, “The Tunnel” sees the story turn on this investigative team made up of news producer, Peter Ferguson (Andy Rodoreda), TV journalist, Natasha Warner (Bel Delia) TV crew cameraman, Steve Miller (Steve Davis) and sound recordist, Jim ‘Tangles’ Williams (Luke Arnold). The film also stars Goran Kleut, Ben Maclaine and James Caitlin.

Since launching the $135k project, “The Tunnel” has continuously attracted worldwide attention for its unconventional funding and release model – Distracted Media’s producers, Enzo Tedeschi and Julian Harvey selected a crowd-funding model, raising the movie’s cash budget of $135,000 by selling each frame of the movie for $1 (based on a 90-minute film consisting of 135,000 individual frames). The Australian pair has also challenged traditional movie channel release models by opting to release “The Tunnel” via the controversial internet piracy networks in a bid to reach out to the increasingly dominant online audience. It has since been given a DVD release via Transmission Films and will release on DVD and online on May 19 2011 globally.

The Search for Solomon’s Secret begins with an All-New Launch Trailer

Together with Dutch development studio Vertigo Games, we have just released an all-new trailer to celebrate today’s launch of Adam’s Venture 2: Solomon’s Secret (PC). The second installment in the episodic action adventure series is now available in retail stores in English speaking countries, via worldwide digital download portals as well as via selected Christian channels.

The launch trailer for Adam’s Venture 2: Solomon’s Secret can be downloaded at www.iceberg-interactive.com or it can be streamed at the Iceberg Youtube Channel.

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Meet Jake Doyle…a law unto himself!

Republic of Doyle Season 1 On DVD From Beyond Home Entertainment

This Canadian comedy-drama follows former cops Jake Doyle (Allan Hawco) and his father, Malachy (Sean McGinley) run a private investigations agency in a beautiful small coastal town, solving cases with methods, more often than not, on the wrong side of the law. Jake with his ’68 Pontiac is fighting off not only the local crims but also the ladies including his crazy ex-wife, the new sexy local constable, Leslie Bennett and many a client.

The Doyle’s and their ‘family’ form the perfect crime fighting unit although often with comedic, dramatic and surprising conclusions.

Recently on the ABC, the Republic of Doyle Season 1 also stars Lynda Boyd and Rachel Wilson.

Newest Expansion Pack to Critically-acclaimed The Sims 3 Brings New Activities, Celebrations, Drama and Ways to Be Creative Through Each of Life’s Stages from Child to an Adult

7 April 2011, Australia & New Zealand – Take a deep dive into the wonders and joys of each age with a whole spectrum of rich life experiences. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) have announced that The Sims 3™ Generations Expansion pack* is in development and will hit store shelves in Australia and New Zealand this Autumn. Players will be able to take the reins and act out life’s most humorous and memorable moments from childhood to teenage years to adulthood in this new expansion pack to The Sims 3, the best-selling PC game of 2009**.

“The Sims 3 Generations includes new gameplay experiences and content that our community has been requesting for years including bunk beds, expansive weddings, midlife crises and more,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA. “Imagine booby trapping a friend’s toilet or turning your imaginary friend into a real person, throwing bachelor or bachelorette parties, all to spend your elder Sims years reminiscing about the past.”

From new celebrations to dramatic life events, The Sims 3 Generations offers gamers all-new ways to express their Sims’, characters unique to The Sims, creativity. Players will be able to capture and keep track of their Sims’ life moments with in-game cameras and upload and share their Sims’ memories on www.TheSims3.com and Facebook*** via the new memory system. Players start off in the imagination-fuelled world of childhood, where they can take dance classes, misbehave with their imaginary friend or goof around in one of three themed tree houses; space rocket, wooden shack or princess. Players may then move on to embrace the drama of the teen years by pulling elaborate pranks such as exploding toilets, color dye in the shower or ding dong ditch, become prom king or queen, or forget the school dance and throw a raging party at their parents’ house. There will be even more creative options to explore with a brand new chemistry set, but they’ll need to use caution, or their Sims might turn themselves into a ghost. As adult Sims, players ride the wave of freedom. They can attend or plan bachelor and bachelorette parties, throw lavish weddings, and go through a mid-life crisis where they may change their hair, style, and more. With a wealth of new options and activities, Sims’ lives are sure to be more interesting in The Sims 3 Generations.

For more information about The Sims 3 Generations or The Sims 3, please visit http://au.thesims3.com/ http://nz.thesims3.com. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 Generations for PC/Mac is rated M. To join The Sims fans on Facebook and Twitter, visit the official pages at http://www.facebook.com/TheSims3 and www.twitter.com/TheSims3. To download artwork and launch trailer, please visit www.ea-anz-press.com

*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/MAC to play.

**In North America and Europe according to NPD data, Chart-track UK, Gfk France, Gfk Spain, Gfk-MCC Germany and EA internal estimate.

*** Conditions and restrictions apply. Please see back of pack for details.

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
The Tutankhamun exhibition comes to Australia for the first time. Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king’s tomb. See Tutankhamun’s golden canopic coffinette and the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered. Learn about the extraordinary discovery of the tomb and the belief and burial processes of ancient Egypt. View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on Tutankhamun’s mummy and what it is telling researchers about his life and death. The exhibition has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years.
Tickets now on sale. To guarantee a ticket, you must pre-book. Visit kingtutmelbourne.com.au to buy your tickets.
Cost: Adult $29.50–$35.00, Concession $26.50–$32.00, Child $17.50–$19.50. Additional transaction fees apply.
Date: Opens 8 April

Autumn School Holiday – Mysteries of the Nile
Go back in time to Ancient Egypt and explore one of history’s most extraordinary civilisations at Melbourne Museum these autumn school holidays. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Ancient Egypt and discover the mysteries of the Nile with dress-ups and activities for all ages in Melbourne Museum’s special family activity room. What do you think about when you imagine Ancient Egypt? Create your own Egyptian scene on a postcard which you can either take home or post to a friend or family member.
Date: Saturday 9 April to Tuesday 26 April (11am-3pm)

Top Designs 2011
The Creepy Spooksville pinball machine, a conversation seat, a coat inspired by a babushka doll, and the graphic design for the flagship vehicle of Oatomobile porridge are just some of the outstanding works featured in Top Designs 2011. In its 11th year at Melbourne Museum, Top Designs showcases the works of some of Victoria’s most exceptional emerging designers. Featuring 122 works by 108 students from government, Catholic and independent schools across Victoria, the exhibition includes everything from furniture and fashion to graphic design and photography.
Free entry for students
Date: 26 March to 26 July

Leadbeater’s Possum
Rarely seen and once thought to be extinct, Victorian State faunal emblem the Leadbeater’s Possum is now on display at Melbourne Museum. Named after Museum Victoria’s first taxidermist, John Leadbeater – who prepared the first specimen in 1867 – the tiny, Leadbeater’s Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) is a nocturnal marsupial that was thought to be extinct for the first half of the 20th Century. 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the Leadbeater’s rediscovery near Marysville in 1961.
Date: Until 27 April 2011

Mulana: Spirit
Meaning ‘spirit’ in Yorta-Yorta language, Mulana is an exhibition featuring a series of works by Victorian Aboriginal artist Megan Cadd that revolve around key events in her life over the last few years. The impact of losing her only Aboriginal grandmother, coming into contact with an emu feather skirt from the 1800’s, her studies as a spiritual based counsellor, trips back to Yorta-Yorta land and experiences with her family and the Melbourne Aboriginal community are reflected in works that explore the notion of Megan claiming back her spirit while living a colonised life. Featuring installations, paintings and prints, Megan’s work in this exhibition is contemporary while paying respect to her ancestors, family, community and culture.
Date: Until 10 April 2011

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm. Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Madman proudly presents Palace Films’ romantic drama BLUE VALENTINE – coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on 1 June.

BLUE VALENTINE stars Ryan Gosling (THE NOTEBOOK, HALF NELSON) and Michelle Williams (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, SHUTTER ISLAND, DAWSON’S CREEK) who both give remarkable performances in this passionate and powerful film.

Michelle Williams received an Academy Award® nomination for her role as Cindy, and both she and Ryan Gosling were nominated for Golden Globes for their performances. BLUE VALENTINE is the only film of 2010 to have received Official Selection at the Sundance, Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. It also received a nomination for Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and has been hailed as one of the best films of 2010.