SEGA Mega Drive Classics Revived for iPhone and iPod touch
Friday 23rd July 2010 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Space Harrier II and Ecco the Dolphin Apps are now available on the App Store. The releases are part of the SEGA Mega Drive™ Series for iPhone® and iPod touch®.
Space Harrier II and Ecco the Dolphin Apps are available for AUS$1.19 and AUS$3.99 respectively from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore
Friday 23rd July 2010 –SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today can announce that following the success of the first set of SEGA Mega Drive™ games for PC, the second installment of evergreen games from the legendary platform will now also be available on PC via digital distribution.
The next group of titles being made available for download includes favourites such as: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Eternal Champions plus many more. These popular SEGA titles will be available via digital partners with pricing from AUS$3.49. For a full list of all available titles and features please visit www.sega.com.
“We are excited to give our fans, old and new, the chance to re-live old memories and create new ones with these classic games” said James Schall, Product Marketing Manager at SEGA Europe. “Being easily available through digital distribution means these timeless masterpieces can be enjoyed and accessed anytime for an ultimate SEGA experience!”
Both the first and second sets of SEGA Mega Drive games for PC are available on digital distribution networks. For more information and assets, please visit www.sega-press.com
About SEGA Europe Ltd.:
SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com
About SEGA of America Inc.:
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com
SUPER SCIENCE MONTH
National Science Week this year is August 14 – 22, and to celebrate, Scienceworks is holding its first ever Super Science Month! Every week at Scienceworks is a science week, and August is no exception, with an activity for every curious mind no matter what age. With exhibitions, science programs and daily Lightning Room and Planetarium shows, you can discover how everyday science lets us do amazing things – come and experience Super Science Month at Scienceworks!
Super Science Month activities include:
Humanoid Discovery
Opening just in time for Super Science Month! Go on a journey through the human body and discover how different body systems and organs function; from breathing to digestion, skin and hair, even how your brain works. Explore common misconceptions about the body, investigate the different layers of the skin, look at how long your intestines are and discover how food is digested!
Developed by Scitech, Perth
Date: Saturday 31 July 2010 until Monday 14 March 2011
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Inspiring Scientists
Get up close and personal with scientists and ask them about their ‘ology’! Learn more about the many exciting career opportunities in the field of science.
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August, 11am – 4pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
BASF Kids’ Lab
Experience the fascinating world of chemistry! Run by BASF chemists, these workshops introduce chemistry in a fun and exciting way through simple hands on experiments. Suitable for 6-12 year olds.
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Bookings Essential 13 11 02
Ask the Australian Skeptics – Why is it so?
Join the Australian Sceptics as they explore the science behind the paranormal!
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August, 11am – 4pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Trekking Towards Tomorrow
Be magnetised and electrified by this brand new 30 minute Lightning Room show, starring live lightning bolts! Discover how technology has developed over time and in what ways it may continue to develop further. Imagine a world without electricity as we consider what may happen without the resources we now rely on, and see how future technological advancements could lead to us travelling in flying trains and having cheaper spaceship launches.
Date: Sessions run daily, visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks for session times.
Cost: Adults $13, Concession $4 and Children (3-16 year) $3.50 (includes admission to Scienceworks)
Discover the Night Sky – Melbourne Planetarium
The August season of Discover the Night Sky allows the chance for adults to immerse themselves in an evening astronomical experience! Enjoy a glass of wine and cheese as you are taken on a journey through the universe. A different show is running every Thursday night for the Month of August, with each show providing the opportunity to speak to the Melbourne Planetarium’s Astronomer Dr Tanya Hill.
Date: Every Thursday in August (August 5, 12, 19 and 26), at 7pm
Cost: $26 per session, MV members $21 per session, $89 for a season pass.
Machines in Action Day
Celebrate the start of Engineering Week (August 2-6) – come and witness these classic examples of heritage steam engines in action. Vehicles on parade include the Cowley Steam Traction Engine – the only working Australian-made traction engine in the world – along with other historic machinery. The day also includes hay-baling demonstrations, tours of the historic Spotswood Pumping Station and a free steam train ride for the kids (don’t forget to wear closed toe shoes on the day to enjoy the ride).
Date: Sunday 1 August, 10am – 4.30pm.
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Fulldome Showcase – Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks
MIFF and the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks present a series of immersive cinema experiences over three nights.
Each evening explores a different theme, screening a variety of films in the 180 degree immersive format – the themes are Australiana, Music and Experimental film respectively
Date: August Friday 6 at 7.30pm, Saturday 7 at 7.30pm and Sunday 8 at 5.30pm
Cost: $26 Full Price, $21 Concession and MV Members (individual rates for each session)
Bookings through Melbourne International Film Festival: www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Going Places: The Technology of Transport
Pilot an airship through sky hoops, ride the hovercraft and land a plane on the flight simulator. Find out how travel has shaped society and put yourself to the test with a multitude of transport challenges. With more than 20
hands-on exhibits, Going Places is a wild ride. This unique exhibition explores the way mankind has developed new transport technology to overcome gravity, distance and the division of continents to move us around the globe.
Developed by Scitech, Perth
Date: Until 17 October 2010
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Wright Engine – Centenary of flight in Australia display
See the engine from the first powered aeroplane to fly in Australia. The plane was a Wright Model A, designed by Orville Wright of the Wright brothers. Piloted by English racing driver Colin Defries and named ‘The Stella’ after Defries’ wife, the plane flew about 100 yards (91m) on 9 December 1909. The flight was witnessed and reported by several reliable sources, but was not officially recognized and the first flight trophy was awarded to Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss) in 1910. This engine is one of the most significant aeronautical artefacts in Museum Victoria’s collection.
Date: Until 17 October 2010
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm. Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks
Sun JVM and Adobe Acrobat Reader Vulnerabilities Top List with Infection Rates of 36 percent
Melbourne, 23 July 2010 – AVG (AU/NZ) today announced that AVG Technologies’ Web security research team has discovered a network of 1.2 million malware-infected computers controlled by cybercriminals who were using the Eleonore exploit toolkit – commercial attack software which enables cyber criminals to infect and monitor compromised PCs.
The two month long study by AVG researched 165 Eleonore toolkits in use by cyber criminals and concluded that those using the Eleonore exploit toolkit were experiencing a 10 percent success rate in infecting the more than 12 million users visiting their compromised web pages. All 165 domains experienced high volumes of traffic which the cyber criminals managed to compromise.
Although you may assume that the cyber criminals making and using these toolkits are software experts, the reality is that even malicious code writers leave vulnerabilities in their code. Taking advantage of one of the weaknesses in the Eleonore toolkit, AVG researchers were able to collect statistics that allowed them to gain a better understanding of the magnitude of such attacks and the average success rate in infecting PCs by these toolkits.
The research was built using AVG LinkScanner® product data, identifying URLs that the product blocked when it identified a threat.
“The accessibility and sophistication of easy-to-use cyber criminal toolkits proves that cyber gangs are raising the bar to monetise their criminal activities,” said Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist at AVG (AU/NZ). “That is why it’s more important than ever for families, corporations and other computer users to protect their computers from being targeted by this kind of increasingly popular cyber attack by using AVG anti-virus and web security tools like LinkScanner that AVG offers free.”
The first step to silently infecting a user’s machine with malware is to exploit a vulnerability in their browser or other applications running on their machine. Successfully exploiting a vulnerability enables the cyber criminal to load and install the actual malware that can steal data and enable the criminal to later auction the PC online as a DDoS bot or a spam sending machine.
Eleonore exploit toolkit utilises the following vulnerabilities to exploit PCs:
• Sun JVM vulnerabilities
• Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerabilities
• Various IE6 vulnerabilities
• Various IE7 vulnerabilities
• Various FireFox vulnerabilities
AVG’s award winning Anti-Virus and Internet Security software, in addition to its innovative AVG LinkScanner product for both Windows and Mac computers, protects users against the ever increasing online web threats. AVG LinkScanner dynamically scans web pages for threats in real-time before users open them in their browser. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition or AVG LinkScanner can be downloaded at http://www.avgfree.com.au.
About AVG Technologies
www.avg.com
AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!.
AVG (AU/NZ) has a comprehensive range of security tips on its web site at http://www.avg.com.au/resources/security-tips/.
About AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd — www.avg.com.au
Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers — documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more — all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety.
AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.
Treat yourself this Father’s Day with FREE apps for BlackBerry
Decided it’s finally time to learn that second language? Check out BlackBerry apps Learn Chinese or Learn Spanish for audio lessons that cater for beginners to advanced students.
The kids taking you out to a movie this Father’s Day? Check movie times and get cinema details from Flixster to make sure it’s one YOU want to see. Make sure to load your BlackBerry with the FlashLight app so you can find them in the dark theatre on your way back from the snack counter.
For more family fun, have a few laughs finding out what everyone’s gangster names are using the Gangster Name Generator.
Taking some time for yourself this year? Prepare for travel using Oanda Currency Converter to check out exchange rates and never be short for entertainment with comic character Dilbert who brings hilarity to the world of office work!
Download these apps from BlackBerry App World today!
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Download BlackBerry App World directly to your BlackBerry smartphone by visiting mobile.blackberry.com .
For more information about BlackBerry App World: http://au.blackberry.com/services/appworld/
Imagination vs. Chaos: New Assets Introduce Fans to Factions and Maelstrom
An epic battle between creativity and chaos is brewing in LEGO Universe. Darklings are on the attack, and the Nexus Force is calling on all brave Minifigures to defend against the Maelstrom before it snuffs out the heart of LEGO Universe – Imagination.
In hopes of recruiting new members at Comic-Con, Nexus Force leaders – the founding explorers of LEGO Universe – have released new images straight from the battlefield. New screenshots show the Nexus Force in action, taking on negative Maelstrom forces and putting creativity to work, from Gnarled Forest and Forbidden Valley to Pet Cove, personal properties and beyond. Nexus Force members are also busy building some truly impressive creations to help restore Imagination levels.
New assets, including concept art, screenshots and logos are available for download here: www.triplepointpr.com/dl/lego/comic-con-2010-kit.zip
Web-quality videos are available for download here:
www.triplepointpr.com/dl/lego/comic-con-2010-pets.zip
www.triplepointpr.com/dl/lego/comic-con-2010-factions.zip
www.triplepointpr.com/dl/lego/comic-con-2010-LUP.zip
Two new videos have also emerged from LEGO Universe this week. The first gives an inside look at Pet Cove, and the second new video introduces the four Factions that compose the Nexus Force alliance: Assembly, Sentinels, Paradox and Venture League. Each Faction embodies a different spirit of play – something for everyone – imaginative builders, chivalrous warriors, cunning ninjas and adventurous explorers. All four Factions are dedicated to protecting imagination and eliminating the Maelstrom. They desperately need your help to battle darkness when LEGO Universe launches this October.
Additionally, a third new video tells the tale of the LEGO Universe Partners (LUP) program – a group of mega LEGO fans who are working alongside professional developers to build the game. In the video, Steve Barker, an inspiring brick designer and lead LUP, takes you behind the scene. Steve is also on the LEGO Universe panel at Comic-Con this Sunday.
LEGO Universe is on display this week at San Diego Comic-Con, from July 22 – 25. Attendees can stop by the LEGO booth (#2829) to take advantage of live game demos, booth giveaways, art signings, and special pre-order bonus gifts. The creative minds behind LEGO Universe will give an on-stage presentation on Sunday, July 25th at 11:30am (room 5AB), offering a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing LEGO worlds to life through storytelling, innovative building and fan collaboration.
To learn more about LEGO Universe, please visit www.LEGOuniverse.com.
Now that you’ve had the opportunity to experience the single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes of Transformers: War for Cybertron, we wanted to let you know that the team at High Moon Studios has been hard at work on an exciting downloadable content pack to support the growing War for Cybertron community.
Set to launch next week for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game, the robust DLC offering is sure to appeal to fans and gamers alike.
See attached images for screenshots of some of the characters and maps, and check out the DLC trailer that is now live here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e_nzcvJzWE. Please let us know if you’d like us to send you higher res pics or the quicktime file for you to host on your site.
We are pleased to announce that the DLC pack will include the following:
The Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack will launch next week.
Sydney, Australia – July 23, 2010 – 2K Sports today revealed The Jordan Challenge, a new game mode for the latest iteration of the top rated and top selling basketball simulation franchise*, NBA® 2K11. This new mode will allow players to relive 10 different legendary games from Michael Jordan’s illustrious career and challenge them to replicate what he did on the court in NBA 2K11.
“Fans of the series are going to be thrilled to know that in NBA 2K11 Michael Jordan is much, much more than just a cover athlete,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We’re excited to start talking about the ways that Michael will be used in the game and there’s still a lot more to come.”
While playing The Jordan Challenge, fans can try to stun the world in Jordan’s self-described greatest game by torching the Cavaliers by 69 points in March of 1990; attempt to battle back from the flu to defeat the Jazz in Game 6 of the 1997 finals; or leave the world wanting more as they relive one of Jordan’s finest performances during his last game as a Chicago Bull on June 14, 1998. In addition to The Jordan Challenge mode, gamers will have the unique opportunity to play as some of the greatest teams in NBA history, including the ‘85-’86, ’89-’90, ’90-’91, ’94-’95, ’95-’96, ’96-’97, and ’97-’98 Chicago Bulls.
NBA 2K11 is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board and will be available October 8, 2010. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/nba2k11 or to download the new Michael Jordan trailer, please visit http://www.2ksports.com/nba2k11/jordanreveal.zip.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
2K Games Takes Hit Out on Gamers with Mafia® II Playable Demo Available on August 10
Gamers worldwide soon to take their first criminal steps in Empire Bay with the action-packed crime game demo
Sydney, Australia– July 23, 2010 – 2K Games announced today that its upcoming epic action crime game, Mafia® II, will have a downloadable demo available worldwide on August 10 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Set in the fully realized and immersive 1940’s and 1950’s American urban cityscape of Empire Bay, soon all gamers will be able to experience the decadent and meticulously crafted atmosphere, intense shooting and driving gameplay, and character narrative in Mafia II that is set to be released on August 24 in North America, August 26 in Australia and New Zealand and August 27 internationally.
The Mafia II demo invites gamers to dive into the “Buzzsaw” level, where Vito and his buddies, Joe and Henry, are sent to take out a mobster known as “The Fat Man”. While the epic game spans two decades, the Buzzsaw demo takes place during the summer of the ‘50s – a time considered the “Birth of Cool”, and with it, rock ‘n’ roll, hot rods, and rebellious attitudes. The demo showcases the type of vibrant edge-of-your-seat action, as well as a slice of the expansive city of Empire Bay in the colorful era.
Mafia II looks to be the industry’s most compelling action crime game to date. Players take control of Vito Scaletta, who is making a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay. He’s someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequences… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as untouchable as it seems.
Mafia II is rated MA 15+ by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on Mafia II, please visit www.mafia2game.com. For information on how to pre-order the game, please go to: www.mafia2game.com/preorder. To get immersed in the mob experience, please visit: www.mafia2game.com/frankiepotts.
2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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