ThinkCentre A70 and M70e Offer Powerful Performance and Style at Entry-Level Prices

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 5, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today introduced the ThinkCentre A70 and M70e, the latest desktop duo that provides customers with stylish design and powerful processing capabilities. Created especially for small to medium businesses (SMBs), the A70 features the latest processing, memory and graphics performance at an affordable price, starting at AUD$769. The M70e builds on the A70’s platform with advanced features for greater expandability, stability and manageability for larger business customers.

“Desktop PCs are the backbone of small businesses today, with customers depending on reliable PC performance to accomplish critical operational tasks,” said Chris Kelly, Director, SMB and Consume Business, Lenovo Australia and New Zealand. “The ThinkCentre A70 and M70e deliver practical performance and good-looking design at a reasonable price.”

The desktops come in two sizes including the small form factor or tower. They also sport a modern black minimalist exterior design that’s both fashionable and functional. The power button, media and USB ports are located in easy-to-reach locations on the front of the PC, and a new top handle makes moving the PC easy.

The ThinkCentre A70 and M70e exceed the requirements necessary for essential computing tasks. With processing performance capable of running multiple applications simultaneously, users can create presentations, edit images, search the Internet and send emails when multiple windows are open.

The desktops include the following features:

· Processor choices of Intel Core2Duo, Pentium and Celeron processors. Core2Quad processors are available with the M70e.

· Graphics choices of NVIDIA GeForce FX380 Quadro or Intel integrated GMA X4500 graphics.

· High speed DDR3 memory up to 4GB. Large hard drives up to 500GB and up to 1TB in the M70e.

· Gigabit Ethernet and DVD burner.

· Suite of Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools including Rescue and Recovery and System Update.

The M70e is equipped with a number of other features including an optional chassis intrusion switch, USB port disablement for extra security measures, a stable hardware platform1, greater expandability featuring an 8in1 card reader, and up to eight USB and multiple serial ports. The M70e is GREENGUARD certified and meets Energy Star 5.02 specifications, which helps customers control energy costs. Customers can also employ Lenovo’s Power Manager utility to set and monitor desktop energy usage, where they can also opt to use an 85% efficient power supply.3

Lenovo offers a variety of unique services for SMBs, such as Online Data Backup which ensures data protection through redundancy, Hard Disk Retention to keep possession of data when decommissioning PCs, and Priority Support to access 24/7 technical support.

Pricing and Availability4

The ThinkCentre A70 will be available from the beginning of August through Lenovo business partners. The ThinkCentre M70e will also be available through business partners, and at www.lenovo.com.au. Pricing for models of the ThinkCentre A70 and M70e start at AUD$769. All prices quoted include GST.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo’s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centres in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.au.

112 month stable platform.

2On select models.

3Available on small form factor.

4Prices do not include shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. 4th August 2010 – Before gamers embark on an epic rock journey this September in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock, they can bone up on their face-melting, axe-shredding skills with 15 new additions to the Guitar Hero® music library. Compatible with Guitar Hero® 5 and Band Hero®, as well as forward compatible with Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, the host of new tracks available this month for the Guitar Hero music library will span multiple genres of rock including alternative, punk and heavy metal and feature the bands The Used, Sum 41, Weezer, P.O.D. and Megadeth.

American rock band, The Used, return to the Guitar Hero music library to kick August into high gear with a killer three song set list comprised of some of their biggest hits. Beginning tomorrow, players can jam along to “The Taste Of Ink,” the second single from their debut self-titled album as well as “The Bird And The Worm” and “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” from their third album, Lies for the Liars.

Guitar Hero warriors looking to storm through the party like their name was El Nino should prepare themselves because on August 11, Canadian rockers Sum 41 will be crashing Guitar Hero house parties around the world with their three song track pack. Playable for the first time with any combination of instrument controllers, the Sum 41 Track Pack will feature one of the bands most successful singles, “Fat Lip,” along with “In Too Deep,” the second single off their debut album, All Killer, No Filler and “Still Waiting,” the first single off their second full-length album, Does This Look Infected?

In mid-August, world-renowned alternative rock band, Weezer, are bringing three of their biggest hits to the Guitar Hero music library. Players will be able to rock out to the three song Weezer Track Pack, which includes “Beverly Hills,” “Pork And Beans” and “Island In The Sun,” when it goes live on August 18.

Thrash metal pioneers, Megadeth, who have created exclusive content for the upcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock are bringing three additional tracks to the Guitar Hero music library prior to the game shipping this fall. Rockers looking to test their metal against the hard-hitting, furious finger-fretting sounds of Megadeth should begin warming up now because starting August 25, “Symphony of Destruction,” “Hangar 18” and “Peace Sells” are shredding their way into the Guitar Hero music library.

Rounding out the month, metal band, P.O.D., will be making their Guitar Hero debut on September 1. The track pack will feature “Southtown,” “Youth Of The Nation,” and “Boom” and will have fans rockin’ out right up to the launch of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.

The Used, Sum 41, Weezer, Megadeth and P.O.D. track packs will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $9.25 and for Wii™ for 550 Wii Points™. All songs in each track pack will also be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for $3.45 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each. In addition to the in-game music store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, Xbox 360 owners can expand their Guitar Hero music library using the Guitar Hero VIP Pass Music Store, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.

For more information about Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and their entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit www.guitarhero.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing’s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality “hit” titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations

Wednesday August 4, 2010 AUSTRALIA – Go back in time and get medieval with The Sims™! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced The Sims™ Medieval, a new series currently in development that places the popular Sims™ characters from The Sims™ game into the Middle Ages and brings players robust, compelling gameplay never seen before in the history of The Sims™. For the first time, players can create heroes, venture on quests, build and control a kingdom and play every Hero Sim™ character in the land. Creativity will soar as players tell stories like never before full of drama, romance, conflict and comedy.

“The Middle Ages is a time of intrigue, legend, and excitement. It offers a perfect backdrop for a brand new series from The Sims studio due to the limitless stories that can be told,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA. “The Sims Medieval offers a new way for players to experience The Sims which we hope fans will enjoy. It features gameplay that fans of strategy and role-playing games will find appealing such as controlling an entire kingdom and quest-based gameplay mechanics.”

The Sims™ Medieval offers players a chance to build up a medieval kingdom, controlling characters from all walks of life, from Kings and Queens, to Knights and Wizards, Blacksmiths and Bards. It provides a host of storytelling possibilities in the form of quests, from crafting a legendary sword to arranging a royal wedding, to protecting the kingdom from an evil sorcerer, to finding the fountain of youth. Every quest plays out differently depending on which Hero Sim the player is controlling.

The destiny of the kingdom rests in the players’ hands. Will players build up their kingdom through internal expansion, or perhaps look for a more imperial type of domination, expanding their rule by conquering territories? Will they take on quests in pursuit of fame, or focus on the health and wellbeing of their people? The choice is theirs! With the start of every new game, players will be able to select a new ambition for their kingdom, and embark on a new set of stories.

Everything in The Sims™ Medieval is crafted to create an immersive medieval world, from the quest-based gameplay, to the medieval objects such as swords and stocks and thrones, right down to the warm look of the characters, and the painterly approach to the world itself. Players can choose to customise every new Hero that comes to the kingdom, including selecting their traits and their fatal flaw. Players get close to their characters, not only sending them on epic quests but also making sure they carry out their daily responsibilities such as healing the sick, trading for exotic goods, or forging armor. From having a baby to competing in a royal tournament, what happens to their Sims is up to the player. The time of romance and chivalry is back with The Sims™ Medieval.

Developed by The Sims™ Studio, The Sims™ Medieval for PC/Mac will be available in Autumn 2011 and has not yet been rated by the OFLC. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com. For more information about The Sims™ Medieval please visit www.info.ea.com or the official website at www.TheSimsMedieval.com.

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For more information please contact:
Karina Lamb / Liberty Lee
DEC for EA Play
karina@deccommunications.com.au/ liberty@deccommunications.com.au
(02) 8014 5043 / (02) 8014 5032

About The Sims
The Sims™, the groundbreaking franchise that allows players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer, celebrates its ten year anniversary in 2010 with an impressive more than 125 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. Since its June 2009 launch, The Sims 3 has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide to date and was the #1 best-selling PC title for 2009 in North America and Europe. Fan intensity is evidenced through the 150 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 community site, www.thesims3.com , welcomes up to four million unique visitors monthly, handles nearly 300 content downloads every minute and more than 2.5 million uploads have been made to date, including 15 movies each hour. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 10 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 32 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims . The Sims 3 is currently available for PC, Mac, iPhone®, iPod touch® and mobile devices and in the fall 2010 on Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and Wii™ and in 2011 the Nintendo 3DS.

Australia and New Zealand., Aug 04, 2010 — Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that all new copies of NBA ELITE 11 will include a one-time download code that will enable users to access three modes of NBA JAM – Play Now, Classic Campaign and Online. Already set to revolutionize the way basketball simulation games are played with new Hands-On Control, the inclusion of the NBA JAM modes will make NBA ELITE 11 the ultimate basketball videogame experience available, on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system and PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system, when it is released on October 7, 2010 in Australia and October 8, 2010 in New Zealand.

“NBA ELITE 11 is going to change the way basketball videogames are played,” says Jordan Edelstein, Vice President, Marketing, EA SPORTS. “The addition of three free downloadable modes of the award winning NBA JAM is an unprecedented value add to a product that is already set to revolutionize the basketball videogame category.”

Winner of eight ‘Best Sports Game of E3’ awards, including the coveted Game Critics Award, NBA JAM has been optimized for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to truly deliver a next-gen experience of the classic franchise. With Play Now, Classic Campaign, and Online modes included, the downloadable version of NBA JAM, that is available with purchases of NBA ELITE 11, will include a robust single player and multiplayer experience. NBA JAM allows fans to challenge the world, or their friends on the couch, with Online and Play Now, respectively, or climb from worst to first as they take their favorite NBA team through a ladder tournament through the league.

NBA ELITE 11 featuring three modes of NBA JAM will be available for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system. It is developed by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game is rated G by the OFLC.

EA SPORTS(TM) is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA(R) Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

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About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

AVG (AU/NZ) advises you to beware scammers and malware as you search for the next hot election news topic.

Melbourne, 4 August 2010. The 2010 Australian Federal election campaign is generating a huge level of online activity. The Internet is now the way to follow the election, whether it’s through social media sites or online news sources. The rise of social networking has become a key influence in voting trends, with candidates across the political spectrum learning how to tweet, respond to a poke and live and die by the worm.

It’s worth remembering that while following the election using new media, you should be alert to the issues you open yourself to while online. In recent months Facebook and Twitter have been plagued by a number of phishing and malware attacks, leaving many users inadvertently giving strangers their private data.

As the election hype continues, potential risks become more apparent as hackers attempt to use the campaign as an excuse to gain extra information about you by putting malicious links on legitimate sites or creating bogus sites to gather personal information.

Young Australians are perhaps particularly at risk with research released in July showing 18–24 year olds are the most affected by online ID fraud. With the recent high profile push to ensure young, first-time voters enrolled for the 2010 election, and Google’s Student Voice invitation to 15 to 17 year-old students across Australia to vote in a simulated online election, scammers and malware cyber criminals have been provided with another hot topic with which to hit the unsuspecting .

Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist for AVG (AU/NZ) explains how it’s done: “Cyber criminals capitalise on the need for us to find the latest news and we often click through without thinking. Scammers are capable of doing more than just offering you a new rich friend from Nigeria. They are clever, targeted and current – and they are after your money or your identity.

“They use Google Trends and similar tools to poison the search results related to a topic. During the earthquake which devastated China in April 2010, the search engine optimisation (SEO) methods used by the bad guys were so effective that 18 of the top 20 searches were malicious. Thus they were able to fraudulently siphon donations meant for disaster relief.”

Borrett’s advice is to ignore and delete unsolicited requests from your ‘local candidate’ wanting your support during the last weeks of the election campaign or requesting personal information supposedly clarifying enrolment details: “Just don’t fall for it. No legitimate organisation will ever request personal or password information over the phone or via email.”

For added protection when searching and downloading:

Make sure you practice safe surfing. AVG LinkScanner® is a free web tool for both PCs and Macs that can identify web-based threats in real-time and let you know if a page or link is poisoned when your web browser tries to load the web page.

Stop and think before you download or install anything. If you ever have to install a viewer to watch a video, something is probably not right. Go to the video player application’s official web site and download the application there. Never download through a link.

Make sure your anti-virus and security software is up to date. If you don’t have anti-virus and anti-spyware software, you can download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition at www.avgfree.com.au.

Finally, be careful what applications you agree to install. There are a million people developing applications, particularly with the growing market for iPhone and iPad apps, and even Facebook applications. Something tells me they are not all good guys.

You can keep an eye on the scams and viral attacks doing the rounds by checking the Australian Government web site SCAMwatch (www.scamwatch.gov.au) which contains more advice to help you recognise, report and protect yourself from scams. You can also sign up for its free SCAMwatch email alerts.

The government-operated Stay Smart Online site provides lots of helpful tips for personal and business smart online use, guides for parents and an alert service about the latest online threats and vulnerabilities within the Australian context.

Remember, ignore scams or report them to the Australian Communications and Media Authority SPAM SMS service on 0429 999 888, or by sending an email to online@acma.gov.au, or phone 1800 880 176.

AVG (AU/NZ) has a comprehensive range of security tips for home and business users on its web site at www.avg.com.au/resources/security-tips/.

BitDefender researcher revealed 75% of social media accounts shared identical login details to email

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – August 4th, 2010 – BitDefender, an award-winning provider of internet security solutions, warns Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn users to pay close scrutiny to how they set up and secure their login details after a BitDefender researcher revealed more than 250,000 email addresses, user names and passwords that were circulating freely online. Of those social media accounts, 75 percent shared identical login credentials as the corresponding email account.

“Using simple freeware scripts, it’s possible for almost anyone to extract and collect personal login details online,” expressed Sabina Datcu, threat analyst, BitDefender. “Particularly worrying is the huge volume of email and various social media accounts that we’ve discovered together with their passwords in places such as blogs, collaborative platforms such as Google® docs, wikis, forums and torrents.”

A cross-check conducted over a random sample of the 250,000 email addresses, usernames and passwords revealed that 87 percent were still current and could be accessed with the leaked credentials. The security implications are numerous: ranging from data theft, email and social networking account hijacking for spamming and malware dissemination purposes, to financial losses through fake credit card accounts opened by using stolen identities.

“The findings pose serious concerns to the way people set up and secure their email and social media accounts. Such an incredible amount of sensitive data is just several clicks away from hackers and malware writers, so choosing unique logins for each of your accounts is vital,” Datcu said.

“Change your passwords regularly and do not keep any record of them online. If you find it difficult to keep track of all your login details, invest in a secured USB key with hardware and software encryption to safely store your details in one place. Free, secured services such as KeePass are also another suitable alternative.”

More information can be found on www.malwarecity.com, a BitDefender initiative for the online security community and a free resource for those interested in their online safety.

(No private information from this study has been kept, disclosed or used against the persons that revealed it. All trademarks or product names contained herein are registered trademarks of their owner companies).

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition

Journey back to 1912 and experience the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Explore detailed reconstructions of the ship’s interior including the Grand Staircase and first and third class cabins. Discover how the ‘unsinkable’ ship met its fate and connect with the personal stories of people on board as you view artefacts recovered from the ocean floor. See treasures never before presented in Australia in this Melbourne-only showing.

Date: Until 17 October 2010 (open until 9pm Thursdays)

Cost: Adult $24, Concession $18, Child $16, Family $66 (includes entry into Melbourne Museum)

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition is presented by Melbourne Museum and Frontier Events in association with RMS Titanic, Inc.

National Science Week 2010

Get involved in Museum Victoria’s science-sational National Science Week program at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks. Come along and see the weird and wonderful specimens from our natural history collections as we put our Sciences on show at Melbourne Museum, or find out how to best care for your bug from our Live Exhibits staff at Discovery Centre. Try your hand at sketching a specimen or discuss the latest and greatest with a museum expert in the Science & Life and Mind & Body Galleries. For those in regional Victoria, engage with Australia’s biodiversity through art, science and performance as Museum Victoria Discovery Program tours our local regions through the eyes of “William Blandowski” – Museum Victoria’s first director.

For more information visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceweek

Date: 14–22 August 2010

600 Million Years: Victoria evolves

Melbourne Museum’s newest exhibition in the Science and Life Gallery showcases remarkable fossils, models, rocks and minerals, stunning animatronics and living displays, taking visitors on an extraordinary journey through 600 million years of Victoria’s life and landscapes. 600 Million Years: Victoria evolves tells the story of Victoria’s evolution – of land, geology and species – beginning hundreds of millions of years ago when Australia was part of a super-continent. Through a series of displays featuring prehistoric landscapes and life forms, 600 million years shows how evolution shaped Victoria as we know it today.

Date: New permanent exhibition

Glenn Murcutt: Architecture for Place

Glenn Murcutt is one of Australia’s most internationally recognised architects. Murcutt’s works are at the forefront of contemporary architecture, focusing on the sustainability of the natural environment. Glenn Murcutt: Architecture for Place explores a selection of his buildings through his drawings and working methods. Photographs by Anthony Browell capture the harmony between building and nature that resonates through Murcutt’s designs. The exhibition offers visitor a chance to discover many of Murcutt’s houses, private residences that are not open to visitors.

Date: Until 3 October 2010

Presented by Architecture Foundation Australia with the support of Visions of Australia

Zmood: designing Holdens

The Zmood display celebrates the career and legacy of one of Australia’s most successful designers, Phillip Zmood GM Holden’s first Head of Design. Zmood commenced his career with Holden in 1965 working as staff designer on the HR, HK, HT and HQ range of vehicles. He is credited with creating the major design elements of some of Holden’s most iconic muscle cars. The collection features original sketches of the GTRX and the Torana as well as Zmood’s childhood sketches, studio photographs and product brochures.

Date: Until 8 August 2010

Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival

Celebrating 11 years, the Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival returns to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum with a unique selection of exciting and new Indigenous films. Powerful documentaries, including the moving Lani’s Story, about an Aboriginal woman’s journey from victim to victor, and Reel Injun, exploring how Native American Indians are portrayed in Hollywood, will show alongside a series of shorts. Curated by award winning filmmakers Rachel Perkins and Darren Dale from Blackfella Films, Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival is the only festival in the country that is solely committed to presenting films made by and about Indigenous people and all screenings are free.

Date: 4 – 7 September 2010

The Engine Room

Explore all things Titanic in the Engine Room activity space at Melbourne Museum these school holidays. Create your own toy Titanic model to take home, complete with all four funnels. Use folding and construction skills to make your ship take shape. Travel back to 1912 with characters from the grandest ship in the world.  Let our storytellers take you on a journey of adventure and survival with their true tales of the Titanic. Play a game of “Icebergs” or study the science behind a North Atlantic iceberg and observe the full life cycle of these amazing natural wonders.

Date: 18 September to 3 October

From Little Things Big Things Grow: Fighting for Indigenous Rights 1920-1970

This exhibition tells the story of a group of Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who worked together to fight for justice for Aboriginal people. It celebrates the people who took part in the struggle and examines some key moments of Aboriginal activism, such as the 1938 Day of Mourning and Protest, the 1965 Freedom Ride, the Gurindji ‘walk-off’, and the 1967 Referendum.

A National Museum of Australia travelling exhibition

Date: Until 7 November 2010

20 Years: Bold. Black. Brilliant – Ilbijerri Theatre Company: A Retrospective.

20 Years: Bold. Black. Brilliant. celebrates the 20th anniversary of the longest running Indigenous theatre company in Australia.“It all started with a group of Indigenous actors sitting around in a backyard saying ‘we need our own theatre company to tell our stories our way’,” says Rachael Maza Long, Ilbijerri’s Artistic Director. From this passion, a professional theatre company was born, whose plays explore a range of complex and controversial issues from a uniquely Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. This belief in “the power of black voices telling black stories” still drives the company. The exhibition will feature elements of sets, props and photography from previous productions as well as a behind the scenes look at life in Ilbijerri.
Part of the Bunjilaka Community Exhibitions Program.
Date: Until 7 November 2010

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

Rockstar Games is happy to announce the “Legends and Killers Pack” will be available for download August 10 for both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The “Legends and Killers Pack” boasts nine new multiplayer map locations, the Tomahawk, a brand new projectile weapon, and more opportunities to earn Achievements and Trophies. Eight characters from Red Dead Revolver will make their debut as new multiplayer characters. The new content will be available for AUD$15.95 on PSN and 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live.

Zentia Gate Crasher Event

Santa Clara, CA – Aug 2nd, 2010 – ChangYou.com (US) Inc. is announcing today that from Aug 5th through Aug 8th, Zentia’s team dares those that were unable to get into the Closed Beta to break through their tight security system for an opportunity to test out the game.

The Zentia team has recently tightened the beta key security system. For those lost souls out there that weren’t able to get their hands on a Zentia Beta Key, you have 4 days to try to get past those gated walls. Should the community be able to break through, players will receive double experience and 200 tokens that they can use during the Closed Beta Token Shop from Aug 5th until the end of Closed Beta on Aug 8th. The Closed Beta Token Shop will have nearly 200 items, including rare mounts, accessories, consumables, and fun new costumes. In addition, following the end of Closed Beta on August 8th, players are invited to the Early Access Beta on Aug 16th. Accounts and characters created in the Early Access Beta will transfer over to Open Beta.

Zentia Closed Beta Token Shop: Available Aug 5th- Aug 8th:

Wheels of Fire – 1 person mount that puts wheels of fire on player’s feet to increase speed

Colorful Umbrella – 2 person floating umbrella mount

White Lily – Changes player’s weapon into a White Lily while adding extra attributes

Chamber Pot – Changes character’s appearance into a chamber pot, flies included

Moon Blade – Changes player’s weapon into a Moon Blade, adding extra attributes

Thunderchief Clothes – 2 piece costume