The Next BIG Thing Introduces Liz Allaire with New Video and Screens!
The Next BIG Thing the upcoming adventure game from Pendulo Studios, creators of the million-selling Runaway series, today released a brand new video and screenshots!
A few weeks back we introduced Dan Murray, one of the two playable characters in The Next BIG Thing. Today’s video and images give you a chance to meet the other protagonist of this comic adventure, Liz Allaire. She is Dan’s charming work partner and the game’s other playable character.
Eccentric and hard working, Liz is both the youngest and the most promising journalist at the “Quill”. Get to know her with a series of never-before-seen screen shots and her own exclusive debut video!
The Next BIG Thing is Pendulo Studios’ biggest production to date. The game takes players on a grand adventure through the world of cinema, where they will solve an unbelievable case! It truly shines with HD graphics in a gorgeous hand-drawn style. With funny dialogue and a dynamic duo at the helm, adventure fans will want to play The Next Big Thing when it releases in April 2011 for PC.
Hunted the Game – New Trailer
Hunted, a fantasy action game, is a fresh take on the classic dungeon crawl experience that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter. The warrior Caddoc and the huntress E’lara must fight their way through besieged towns, sprawling dungeons, and ancient ruins as they become entwined in a tale of corruption and deceit. The two must combine Caddoc’s brute strength with E’lara’s deadly accuracy to vanquish a horde of foul creatures and untangle the mystery of the Demon’s Forge, gaining access to unstoppable magic and an arsenal of weaponry hidden by ancient puzzles along the way.
Hunted will be available June 1st across North America and on June 3rd in Europe, and is slated for release on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. For more information on Hunted visit www.huntedthegame.com.
MADMAN SBS DVD Highlights – April 2011
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| Just in time to commemorate & celebrate ANZAC Day and its unsung heroes, SBS have a collection of moving, thrilling and completely absorbing war-themed DVDs for us this April. In THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN Hollywood star Ewan McGregor and his R.A.F pilot brother, Colin, bring the story of The Battle Of Britain to a new generation; In A VERY SHORT WAR we follow the tragic story of young Australian aviator Cliff Carpenter, who died during World War II; and in FIRST LIGHT we are taken back to the summer of May 1940 to experience the dramatic and terrifying story of the youngest Spitfire pilot to fight in The Battle Of Britain.
And now for the proverbial ‘icing on the cake’ of this month’s SBS DVD releases, we have all the tension and excitement of KINGS OF PASTRY – a deliciously revealing behind-the-scenes look at the most prestigious pastry competition in France! |
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BATTLE OF BRITAINHollywood star Ewan McGregor (ANGELS & DEMONS, THE STAR WARS TRILOGY) and his R.A.F. pilot brother, Colin, commemorate the 70th Anniversary of The Battle Of Britain with this gripping ninety minute special on the only aerial war in world history. Colin McGregor is an R.A.F veteran of twenty years’ service and Ewan is a fledgling pilot himself. Together they take us on a journey to honour the heroes of 1940, both on the ground and in the air. The pair take to the skies over Southern England as Spitfires and Hurricanes once again fly over the White Cliffs of Dover. They discover the legacy of the battle and reveal the inspiring personal stories of the few who were there and those still with us today. Release date: 6th April, 2011 |
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A VERY SHORT WAR60 million people died during World War II and pioneer Australian aviator, Jack Clifford (Cliff) Carpenter, was one of them. Cliff Carpenter designed and built his first aeroplane as a teenager but sadly lost his life at the age of 28 on the day of the German invasion. He left behind a grieving mother and father, a brother, two sisters and an enduring family legacy. In A VERY SHORT WAR we are exposed to a fascinating and intriguing insight into the spirit of the times through Cliff’s letters home. Screening on The History Channel on ANZAC Day, this is a deeply personal document of the times – one that resonates with every single name found chiselled into the memorial monuments scattered throughout the world’s cities and country towns. Release date: 6th April, 2011 |
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FIRST LIGHTFIRST LIGHT is the dramatic story of the youngest Spitfire pilot in The Battle Of Britain. Produced to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle, it follows the story of Geoffrey Wellum, who was just 18 when he was thrown into combat as a fighter pilot during the terrifying air war. Now seventy years on and aged 89, he is still haunted by the conflict that almost destroyed him. Based on Geoffrey’s personal and deeply moving memoirs, FIRST LIGHT is an intimate drama-documentary that delivers a compelling testimony of his wartime experiences. Greeted with rave reviews on its BBC 2 premiere, FIRST LIGHT uses CGI effects combined with real-flight filming to capture with terrifying reality Geoffrey’s most chilling and deadly moments. Release date: 6th April, 2011 |
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KINGS OF PASTRYImagine this scene: Sixteen French pastry chefs gathered in Lyon for three intense days of mixing, piping and sculpting everything from delicate chocolates to six-foot sugar sculptures in the hope of President Nicolas Sarkozy declaring them one of the best. This is the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France competition (Best Craftsmen in France) and it is every French chef’s dream to become one of the elite KINGS OF PASTRY! Veteran filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus secured exclusive access to shoot this epic, never-before-filmed test of France’s finest artisans. KINGS OF PASTRY perfectly captures the high-stakes drama of the competition – passion, sacrifice, disappointment, and joy. Release date: 6th April, 2011 |
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watch…WANTED by GAME
GAME are wanting to raise awareness of the hidden value in old games in order to stimulate debate about all
aspects of the games market and game retailing in general.
As part of this process, they are releasing a series of slightly out-there (very) short films to explain more whilst highlighting the deals they have on offer, check out the first of these below.
Impulse Gamer believes that this is a very valuable campaign as some retailers are maximising their profits through second hand titles. Let’s hope that other retailers will follow in order to stimulate some healthy competition for the consumer.
THQ AU have a brand new trailer for WWE All Stars and some information on our first team-up with the great folks at MadCatz for the WWE All Stars Arcade BrawlStick
THQ AU have a brand new trailer for WWE All Stars and some information on our first team-up with the great folks at MadCatz for the WWE All Stars Arcade BrawlStick
WWE All Stars is a fighting game from the original development team on Arcade classics such as NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat, NFL Blitz and WrestleMania Arcade.
The roster features the best vintage Superstars and the best current Superstars including Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior.
WWE All Stars releases in Australia and New Zealand on March 24 2011.
WWE All Stars Arcade BrawlStick – Xbox 360® / PlayStation®3
The best way to experience WWE All Stars is with the new BrawlStick made possible by Mad Catz.
These sticks are made from the same components as the Street Fighter IV range.
The sticks and pads are not currently scheduled for release in Australia, but will be available online.
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY comic book miniseries announced!
Batman: Arkham Asylum was one of the most successful video games of 2009, and earned a Guinness World Record for the “Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever.” This May, find out what happened between Batman: Arkham Asylum and its highly anticipated sequel in BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY, a six-issue miniseries that bridges the gap between the two games, and leads into the game’s release this spring.
Written by Batman: The Animated Series writer Paul Dini (who also penned both Arkham games) and drawn by Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City concept artist Carlos D’anda, BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY picks up one year after the original game, where former Arkham Warden turned newly elected Mayor of Gotham City Quincy Sharp has decided to close down the infamous institution. In its stead, he establishes “Arkham City,” the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, inmates can roam free and do whatever they want as long as they don’t try to escape. To run this urban prison, Sharp has appointed Dr. Hugo Strange, a man who knows that Bruce Wayne is Batman.
Each issue of the miniseries will be available day-and-date digitally worldwide for (US) $2.99 each. These releases will alternate with 8-page digital-first interludes that will expand on the story included in the miniseries. Written by Dini and drawn by a variety of artists, these digital stories will focus on The Dark Knight’s many enemies as they vie for power in this new city within a city. Each eight-page digital-first interlude will be available for (US) .99 cents, releasing in between issues of the miniseries, and will later be included in print in the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY collected edition.
“The digital first stories offer a unique incentive for fans to experience interesting and exciting stories beyond the pages in the printed comic,” said Jim Lee, DC Comics Co-Publisher, “The additional pages will serve as interludes within the regular issues and won’t be necessary to follow the main story of the miniseries. Fans will also be able to read these interludes in print later, when we publish the collected edition.”
Read the comic before you play the game, and keep an eye out for the issue #1 variant cover, utilising in-game graphics.
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY will double-ship in its first month, with issues #1 & #2 landing in May.
The Council of the North community goes live.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Snowblind Studios are pleased to invite fans to join The Council of the North, an exclusive community for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North accessed by registering at the game’s official website: www.WarintheNorth.com. Once registered, members are part of The Council of the North, gaining access to exclusive content and joining the ultimate destination for, and celebration of, The Lord of the Rings gaming fans.
Council members enjoy unparalleled special access to video game information and insight from the development team. Exclusive elements include developer Q&A’s, unique screenshots and concept art, exclusive or extended cuts of videos, special events, contests and more. Key community members will be highlighted in the Council’s Hall of Ringbearers. Anywhere The Council of the North logo appears, you can be sure elite content lies within.
Give your readers a taste of this exclusive content by posting the extended “Council Cut” of the recently released Black Númenórean Trailer. The battle will soon begin – pick up your sword and join the Fellowship with The Council of the North!
Register at www.WarInTheNorth.com, and don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lotrwitn and follow us on Twitter @WarInTheNorth.
Acronis Provides Data Backup and Disaster Recovery for VMware vCloud Director
Sydney, 10 February 2011 — Acronis, a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery and security solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments, today announced that Acronis® Backup and Recovery™10 Advanced Server Virtual Edition, the company’s backup and recovery solution for virtual environments, is one of a group of products to offer data backup and disaster recovery services for VMware vCloud Director.
The solution integrates with VMware vCloud Director and facilitates backup from the cloud to physical, virtual or other cloud environments. In addition, it provides a solution to the problem of migrating between mixed environments (e.g., physical to virtual, virtual to cloud, cloud to physical, etc.). Acronis offers the flexibility to allow either the end-user or a vCloud service provider to manage data backups across environments. By providing partners with a fully tested solution, including step-by-step instructions and information on Acronis’ knowledgebase, Acronis will be one of the first to support VMware vCloud® Director.
Bill Shelton, senior director, cloud computing, VMware, said, “VMware vCloud® Director is the premier solution to allow customers to build and manage private and hybrid clouds. The ability to protect this environment with solutions like Acronis provides even more value to customers. Service providers and enterprises can turn to VMware and Acronis channel partners to purchase and deploy this solution together.”
Simon Howe, country manager, Australia & New Zealand, said, “The ability to provide disaster recovery in the cloud is an exciting new capability that will help to drive the further market adoption of VMware vCloud® Director and the cloud industry in general. We’re pleased to be building on our already strong relationship with VMware by being one of the first vendors to support DR for VMware vCloud Director. As cloud providers help customers manage mission critical applications in private or hybrid clouds using VMware vCloud Director, the ability to manage data backup and disaster recovery in these environments will become even more critical.”
Acronis, a VMware Technical Alliance Partner (TAP) program member, supports a variety of VMware platforms and is part of the VMware Ready™ Data Protection certification program.
About Acronis
Acronis is a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery and security solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments. Its patented disk imaging technology enables corporations, SMBs and consumers to protect their digital assets. With Acronis’ disaster recovery, deployment and migration software, users protect their digital information, maintain business continuity and reduce downtime. Acronis software is sold in more than 90 countries and available in 14 languages. For additional information, please visit www.acronis.com.au. Follow Acronis on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acronis_
Acronis®, Acronis® Backup & Recovery™, and the Acronis logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Acronis Inc. VMware, VMware Ready and VMware vCloud are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the word “partner” or “partnership” does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.