Sydney, Australia – May 25, 2010 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp, a new action adventure video game featuring fun, exploration-style mysteries with the characters kids know and love. For the first time, kids play as any of the Mystery, Inc. characters, including Scooby-Doo, at any time! Available in spring 2010, in conjunction with the animated Scooby-Doo original movie Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare, the game will be available on Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system.

“Scooby Doo! and the Spooky Swamp expands the Scooby-Doo franchise with more of the mystery and exploration that video game fans have come to adore,”  said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “Playing as any one of their favourite Scooby-Doo characters, kids and families can work together to find clues, use investigative tools and solve puzzles in humorous and hair-raising adventures.”

In Scooby Doo! and the Spooky Swamp, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Velma and Fred are on an all-new adventure to uncover the mystery behind a strange swamp girl and her peculiar cauldron of brew. Kids and their friends can travel beyond the swamp and into other haunted locales such as the snow covered Alpine village and the Southwestern ghost town to uncover more clues and solve the mystery of the strange brew.

In the team spirit of Mystery, Inc., players won’t have to face challenges alone. Drop-in, drop-out two-player co-op encourages friends and families to join in the case-cracking fun at any time throughout the game. Players can unlock fun costume pieces as well as collect Scooby Snacks to buy character accessories and clothing.

There are also new gadgets and tools to help uncover hidden clues and secret investigations.  All new brain-teasing puzzles, enemies and epic boss battles are sure to keep kids challenged and mystified in this classic caper adventure. 

The game is being developed by Torus Games. For more information about the game, please visit www.Scooby-DooVideogames.com.

Additionally, Scooby-Doo fans can experience the creepiest campfire ghost stories, as they come to life in the all-new, must-have, animated Scooby-Doo original movie Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare, available in retail outlets this spring from Warner Home Video.  Viewers will want to join in the high-jinks with that lovable Great Dane and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang as they explore some mysterious goings-on at a haunted summer camp.

A one day festival celebrating Victoria’s Croatian community will be held at the Immigration Museum on Sunday 27 June, 2010.

Visitors to the Croatian Festival will be able to enjoy Croatian culture and traditions, including food, music and dance performances and family activities while learning more about Croatian migration to Melbourne and Victoria.

Come along to the Immigration Museum to meet the community and take part in activities on the day:

• Brush up on your soccer skills in a mini soccer comp.
• Sample tasty Croatian food, including cevapi, cabbage rolls, seafood, palacinke, cakes and Croatian beer.
• Watch traditional dance and singing performances.
• Take part in a Croatian dance or language workshop.
• Watch a cooking demonstration and Croatian films.
• Colour in some paper pals with the kids.
• See traditional Croatian clothes, textiles, embroidery, weaving and other handmade crafts.
• See photographs, talks and displays to learn more about Croatian history, culture and migration.

In 2001, the census recorded 18,900 Croatia-born people living in Victoria, primarily in Melbourne and Geelong. The first group of Croatian immigrants came to Victoria after the discovery of gold in 1861 and one third of this group eventually settled in Melbourne. By 1890 there were 450 Croatians living in Victoria. During the 1920s, Croatians settled in Mildura and worked in the fruit growing industry. Mildura was soon known as ‘little Medjimurjie’, named after an agricultural region of Croatia where many of the workers had been born.

Substantial numbers of Croatians came to Australia as displaced persons after World War II and during the 1960s and 1970s due to high unemployment, deteriorating economic conditions and anti-Croatian sentiment in Yugoslavia. A number of Croatian refugees came to Victoria during the 1990s, escaping ethnic conflict in Yugoslavia. Victoria’s Croatian community subsequently took part in celebrations when Croatian independence was recognised in 1992, and when Croatia became a member of the United Nations during that same year.
The Croatian Festival is one of three cultural festivals developed annually by the Immigration Museum in collaboration with Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Croatian Festival
Sunday 27 June, 2010, 11am – 4pm
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street Melbourne
Adults $8, children and concession FREE

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm.
For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum

Winter School holidays – Seeing is believing

You won’t believe your eyes at Scienceworks these school holidays. Witness the unimaginable in a 20 minute live show, Behold and Bedazzle! Can you explain how the illusion works? What’s going on? Create your own magic trick to amaze your friends.

Date: 26 June until 11 July

Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

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

Toys: Science at Play 

What makes a spinning top stay upright? Why do magnets attract iron? How does a doll talk? This popular interactive exhibition returns to Scienceworks and includes robots, dolls, hula hoops, building blocks, toy timelines and kaleidoscopes. Toys provides plenty of opportunities for all ages with enquiring minds to tinker with toys. 

Developed by Scienceworks and Scitech, Perth

Date: Until 18 July 2010

Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

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

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

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. 

Working Science Festival (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August)

To mark the end of National Science Week, come and join the festivities at Scienceworks and experience a highlight of Super Science Month. The Working Science Festival will give visitors a taste of different careers in the sciences.

Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August

                    Inspiring Scientists (11am-4pm) – 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.

                    BASF Kids’ Lab (11am, 1pm and 3pm) – 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.

                    Ask the Australian Sceptics – Why is it so? (11am-4pm) – Join the Australian Sceptics as they explore the science behind the paranormal!

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)

Our Living Climate

One of only four shows to receive an Award for Excellence at the international Fulldome Festival in Germany. Experience a dramatic and different way of looking at climate and climate change in the latest Planetarium show. A visually spectacular story unfolds on a global scale, revealing how climate first evolved and how it has been endlessly transformed by weather patterns, Ice Ages and the appearance of new life forms.

Date: for session times, visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks.

Cost:  Adults $13, Concession $4 and Children (3-16 year) $3.50 (includes admission to Scienceworks)

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

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – May 26, 2010 – AUSTRALIA’S premier digital accessories designer Cygnett has launched its debut range of unique and funky iPad products, beating many of its competitors to market.

Cygnett today announced the immediately availability of five new accessories, including the Glam, a glossy patent red folio, SecondSkin a supple glove-like iPad skin and the Agenda, a rugged, hard-wearing sleeve designed to protect your iPad in transit.

“More than 1 million people have snapped up iPads in the US and each paid between $499 and $829 of their hard-earned dollars for the privilege’’ says Cygnett Marketing Director Sophie Swann. “It makes sense to want to protect such an investment, so purchasing a protective sleeve, case or screen protector is highly recommended.

“Of course, there’s no reason for that sleeve or case to be boring or nondescript. Cygnett’s new range of iPad accessories features products with personality and pizzazz that will also protect your new investment from scrapes, scratches and smudges.”

The five debut products in Cygnett’s new iPad accessories range include:

Glam: The iPad is currently the world’s hottest gadget and this glossy red patent folio is suitably sexy. It keeps your iPad safe in style and is designed with the clasp at the back, so you won’t risk damaging or interfering with your iPad’s screen. The Glam is eye-catching and solidly crafted, and in addition to featuring a reinforced cover on the outside, it also contains a soft micro-suede lining on the inside.
RRP: $69.95
Hi-res image: http://www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/Glam iPad.jpg

Press release: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/copy/Glam_iPad.pdf

Lavish: Pure class, this leather-look and leather-feel iPad case is baby soft to the touch and offers sophisticated protection for your new tablet. It also features the metallic clasp on the back of the case to avoid it getting in the way or scratching the iPad’s multi-touch screen. A sumptuously soft micro-suede interior offers added protection inside the book-style case.

RRP: $69.95

Hi-res image: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/Lavish_iPad.jpg

Press release: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/copy/Lavish_iPad.pdf

SecondSkin: As the name suggests, this perfectly moulded supple sleeve slips over your iPad like a glove. It is available in black and clear and its talcy exterior offers added grip. Two cleverly designed support ridges at the base of the case ensure stability when browsing and typing – as well as protection – when your iPad is placed on a flat surface.

RRP: $39.95

Hi-res (Black): www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/SecondSkin_Black_iPad.jpg

Hi-res (Clear): www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/SecondSkin_Clear iPad.jpg

Press release: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/SecondSkin iPad.jpg

Agenda: A rugged and hard-wearing case featuring cutting edge design, this understated case protects your iPad on the go while maintaining an air of elegance. Beneath this slimline, elegantly embossed Agenda is a soft layer of neoprene padding offering further protection for your iPad.
RRP: $54.95

Hi-res image: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/Agenda_iPad.jpg

Press release: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/copy/Agenda_iPad.pdf

OpticClear: A must for any iPad owner, OpticClear screen protectors prevent glare and smudges from ruining your view allowing fuss and fingerprint-free access to your multi-touch screen. Each pack contains two screen protectors.
RRP: $29.95

Hi-res image: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/cases/images/OpticClear iPad.jpg

Press release: www.cygnett.com/gfx/marketing_support/copy/OpticClear_iPad.pdf

Please note, all Cygnett products come with a two-year warranty.

About Cygnett:
Owned and run by Melbourne siblings Sophie, Tim and Amie Swann, Cygnett was established in 2003 with the aim of bringing to market a fun, fresh and quality range of products for the iPod, then the iPhone and, now, the iPad. Today, Cygnett is Australia’s leading digital accessories company offering everything from iPhone and Blackberry cases to laptop bags and iPad screen protectors. Their products are available in more than 6000 stores globally.

WD Assigns Mascots to Help Consumers Choose the Right Hard Drive
Brent, Gus and Blake Representing the WD Caviar® Blue™, WD Caviar® Green™ and WD Caviar® Black™ Series of Hard Drives Respectively, Demonstrate Storage Needs with Personality

Actual images of the mascots appearing at CEBIT Australia 2010 are available upon request from Gap Marketing
 
Australia – May 25, 2010 – More than a year ago, WD® devised the WD Caviar® Blue™, WD Caviar® Green™ and WD Caviar® Black™ hard drive series, designed to help consumers make better informed choices in selecting their digital storage solutions.  Now, in Australia and making their first appearance at CEBIT Australia 2010, these hard drives have faces and personalities in the forms of Brent, Gus and Blake.

Brent represents the WD Caviar Blue hard drive, which is built for everyday computing.  Gus represents the WD Caviar Green hard drive, engineered to be cool, quiet and eco-friendly for reducing carbon footprint and saving our planet earth. Blake represents the WD Caviar Black hard drive, which is built to be fast and powerful for gaming enthusiasts and overclocker fans who want speed at their fingertips.

Brent, Gus and Blake are fast gaining popularity and teasing chuckles out of netizens as their animated episodes pick up tens of thousands of views.  Following the launch of the trailer episode at last Christmas, the story of Brent continues with his misadventure with his extremely spontaneous girl.  In episode three, Gus consults his disk doctor about his non-nature loving girl who is driving him up the wall.  And in episode four, Blake is in therapy with his disk doctor and complaining of his girlfriend who is unable to appreciate the victory that he had achieved through his passion in racing.   They all have something in common.  Visit WD’s The Power of Choice website here to see Brent, Gus and Blake in action.

Together with the launch of episode four, WD introduces the new WD Blue, Green and Black Photo Hunt Contest.  This is the 2nd online marketing campaign following the success of the BGB Photo and Digital Art Contest which has just announced the winners in April.  Contestants for the Photo Hunt Contest are required to spot all the differences between the two photos before the time runs out.  Pit against the clock for a high score and stand a chance to win attractive prizes like Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera, Apple® iPad™ 64GB with Wi-Fi + 3G, Mac mini 160GB and more.

About WD
WD, one of the storage industry’s pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users’ data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company’s storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company’s Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and WD Caviar are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the US and other countries; Black, Green and Blue are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.  All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owner. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

Bizarre Creations’ New Title Delivers the Ultimate Power-Up Racing 

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. May 26^th 2010 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that its highly-anticipated racing video game Blur™ is now available at retail outlets nationwide.  Created by famed developer Bizarre Creations, Blur delivers next-generation racing to both hardcore enthusiasts and novice drivers alike by offering intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls along with the challenge of mastering multiple racing and car-combat tactics.

“Our focus for Blur is to bring the ‘fun’ back to racing and create the most electrified, action-packed racer to date,” said Gareth Wilson, lead designer at Bizarre Creations. “With 20 cars on track at the same time in multiplayer, a first for the racing genre, along with an arsenal of Power-Ups, every race is an unpredictable fight to the finish.”

Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, where players collect intense Power-ups throughout each course, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop Mines and generate defensive shields to fend off other racers.

With over 50 licensed cars, more than 30 real-world track locations, a deep single player career mode, four-player split screen and an immersive multiplayer experience that features a progressive ranking system which rewards players the more they play, Blur delivers a new style of powered-up racing for all. 

Additionally, Blur brings the social experience to both single and multiplayer with an innovative “Share” button that lets players choose to send Friend Challenges through the Xbox 360 dashboard and PlayStation®Network, or utilise the integration of Twitter and Facebook to light up the competition with friends.

Blur is now available nationwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. It is rated PG for Mild Coarse Language & Violence.

For more information on Blur, please visit the official game web site located at www.blurthegame.com, and check-out Blur on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blurthegame.

About Bizarre Creations

Bizarre Creations is a video game developer based in Liverpool, England.  Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Geometry Wars, The Club, and the Project Gotham Racing series.  With 200+ staff working out of a custom-built development studio, the company now simultaneously develops several next-gen projects across various platforms. They can be found online at www.bizarrecreations.com.

AND DIGITAL GAMES PLATFORMS FOR WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION 

New Position Created To Lead Digital Games Expansion Efforts

Sydney, Australia May 26, 2010 – Jeff Junge has been named Senior Vice President, Online Games and Digital Games Platforms, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it was announced today by Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. He will dually report to Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Thomas Gewecke, President, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

In this newly created post, Junge is charged with driving the growth of Warner Bros.’ burgeoning digital games business. Junge recently led the Studio’s acquisition of Turbine, Inc., one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America, further increasing Warner Bros.’ presence in the online games and direct-to-consumer spaces. As Senior Vice President, Online Games and Digital Games Platforms, Junge will oversee Turbine and will be responsible for the Company’s digital games business. He will also continue to oversee the integration of TT Games, which the Studio acquired in 2007. Beyond games, Junge will work to expand and leverage Turbine’s robust digital publishing and community platforms across all of the Studio’s home entertainment businesses.

“Jeff has orchestrated numerous high profile acquisitions and has a deep understanding of digital platforms and games, which are key priorities for the Studio,” said Tsujihara. “This newly created position reflects the natural evolution of Jeff’s role in the organization as we further expand our digital presence in the games space.”

Most recently, Junge served as Senior Vice President Business Management for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, driving mergers and acquisitions and unifying strategic initiatives across all of the Studio’s home entertainment divisions, which includes Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Premiere, Advanced Digital Services, Anti-Piracy and Technology Operations. Prior to that, Junge served as Vice President, Business Management, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, overseeing the integration of multiple strategic business initiatives. Among his accomplishments, Junge is credited with facilitating the Company’s investment in the videogame on demand service, OnLive. He has also guided multiple acquisitions, such as Rocksteady Studios, Midway Games’ development studios and intellectual property catalogue, and TT Games.

Junge has been an integral member of the executive management team since joining the Studio in 2000. Before moving to the Home Entertainment Group, he served as Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Strategy, Warner Bros. Entertainment. Junge earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, received his J.D. from UCLA Law School and his MBA in Finance from The Anderson School at UCLA.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHEG oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHEG distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com.

The war is far from won. Get ready for an epic battle against the deadliest enemies on PS3 

SYDNEY, 25^th May 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has confirmed the return of its iconic first person shooter, Killzone®, to PlayStation®3 [PS3™].  Bringing back the trademark ferocious action on a grand scale, Killzone®3 is an explosive cinematic experience more intense than ever before. Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions. This is David vs. Goliath…if Goliath had thousands of troops and a thermonuclear arsenal.

The story begins where Killzone®2 left off, with Visari, the vicious Helghast dictator, lying dead at the feet of Special Forces soldiers Sev and Rico.  The battle may have been won but the war is far from over. Visari’s death has left behind a world of political scheming, infighting and outright murder. Meanwhile his parting gift, a nuclear bomb detonated in Phyruss, the Helghan Capital, has decimated the ISA invasion force. With no re-enforcements and supplies quickly running out, you must now fight against ruthless Helghast war machine alone.

An epic cinematic war experience

With levels ten times bigger than in Killzone 2, this is Helghan like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll face brutal combat in a host of environments that threaten to bury you on the deadly planet. Killzone 3 will see you trudge through toxic nuclear wastelands, get lost in a lethal alien jungle, fight in bitter arctic conditions and take the battle into space as you fight against Helghast domination – with every location featuring a distinct gameplay style for you to master.

Be at the centre of the action

Killzone 3 will be fully playable in Stereoscopic 3D, immersing you more deeply into the ferocious world and putting you at the heart of the action. But be careful. While you experience this world in incredible, High Definition, Stereoscopic 3D detail – you’ll learn to fear what’s around every single corner.

Take on an even more vicious Helghast army

The Helghast are back and they’re bigger and fiercer than you’ve ever seen them. From Jetpack troopers to enemies wielding portable weapons of mass destruction, your enemies will be tougher, scarier and equipped with a host of new toys in their quest for destruction.

Prepare for battle! Find out more at www.killzone.com.

– Cruel Violence and Savage Sorcery in NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Brand New Action Adventure, Coming to PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® in 2011 – 

SYDNEY, Australia – Tuesday 25^th May 2010 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today lifted the lid on fantasy horror title Knights Contract, its newest 3^rd person action adventure title scheduled for an Australian launch in 2011 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®.

A period action adventure set in the days when a healthy paranoia about witches was considered de rigeur, Knights Contract follows the tale of Heinrich, a cursed executioner of witches, and young girl Gretchen, a reincarnation of a witch whom Heinrich previously had the job of be-heading and who returned the favour by cursing him eternally.

When a stupendously evil and deadly threat descends on the earth, Gretchen, having had her young life curtailed once already, decides she is less than enthusiastic about seeing it ended again so soon. She decides to tackle the threat head-on by putting her curse on Heinrich to good use, enlisting his business-like and highly effective executing abilities to help curb the supernatural blood lust of their foes.

Nothing is so easy of course, and a lot of blood and its supernatural equivalent needs to be spilled before order can once again be restored to the land.  Razor sharp scythes and explosive sorcery are your spectacularly effective weapons in a twilight world where you’re never more than a stone’s throw from someone, supernatural or otherwise, who would rather see you six feet under.  It’s time to let the combos fly and lay waste to the hordes of darkness with a liberal dose of medieval panache.

For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Partners and its line up, please visit www.namcobandaipartners.com.au  

About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe 

NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. is a leading software publisher producing a broad catalogue of high quality interactive entertainment for console and PC gaming platforms and online which is marketed and sold in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including Tekken™, Dragon Ball®, Naruto™, SOULCALIBUR™, One Piece™, RidgeRacer™, Ace Combat™ and Tamagotchi™. 

KNIGHTS CONTRACT’ TO BRING ITS BRUTAL AND SPECTACULAR FANTASY HORROR TO AUSTRALIA

– Cruel Violence and Savage Sorcery in NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Brand New Action Adventure, Coming to PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® in 2011 –

SYDNEY, Australia – Tuesday 25^th May 2010 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today lifted the lid on fantasy horror title Knights Contract, its newest 3^rd person action adventure title scheduled for an Australian launch in 2011 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®.

A period action adventure set in the days when a healthy paranoia about witches was considered de rigeur, Knights Contract follows the tale of Heinrich, a cursed executioner of witches, and young girl Gretchen, a reincarnation of a witch whom Heinrich previously had the job of be-heading and who returned the favour by cursing him eternally.

When a stupendously evil and deadly threat descends on the earth, Gretchen, having had her young life curtailed once already, decides she is less than enthusiastic about seeing it ended again so soon. She decides to tackle the threat head-on by putting her curse on Heinrich to good use, enlisting his business-like and highly effective executing abilities to help curb the supernatural blood lust of their foes.

Nothing is so easy of course, and a lot of blood and its supernatural equivalent needs to be spilled before order can once again be restored to the land.  Razor sharp scythes and explosive sorcery are your spectacularly effective weapons in a twilight world where you’re never more than a stone’s throw from someone, supernatural or otherwise, who would rather see you six feet under.  It’s time to let the combos fly and lay waste to the hordes of darkness with a liberal dose of medieval panache.

For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Partners and its line up, please visit www.namcobandaipartners.com.au  

About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe 

NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. is a leading software publisher producing a broad catalogue of high quality interactive entertainment for console and PC gaming platforms and online which is marketed and sold in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including Tekken™, Dragon Ball®, Naruto™, SOULCALIBUR™, One Piece™, RidgeRacer™, Ace Combat™ and Tamagotchi™. 

Fujitsu Unveils LifeBook P770 the Ultimate Reliable Companion
The enhanced version of the popular Fujitsu LifeBook P8110, the LifeBook P770 boasts the all new powerful Intel® CoreTM i7-640UM processor for reliable performance and smarter multitasking on the go.

Sydney, Australia: 25 May, 2010 – Fujitsu PC Australia released the stylish Fujitsu LifeBook P770. This LifeBook is ideal for frequent travellers and busy professionals. All great qualities to be your personal companion, it’s mobile, durable and fully functional.

COMPACT AND ULTRA-LIGHT
Oozing style and elegance, the LifeBook P770 boasts ingenious engineering that impresses with pleasant aesthetics and great functionality. Weighing the needs of consumers who seek ultimate mobility, the earnest engineers from Fujitsu have conjured the ultra-portable notebook that weighs about 1.4kg, can be easily slotted into your carrying bag.

ULTRA RELIABLE COMPANION
Tailored to the needs of consumers who are frequently on the move, the LifeBook P770 is designed to lay those nagging travelling woes to rest. To enhance the notebook’s durability, the P770 boasts a magnesium cover which is light from cover to base. With the main board attached to the notebook’s keyboard side, outward pressures are prevented from being directly transmitted to the internal parts, hence protecting the components of the LifeBook P770.

Yet another thoughtful feature from Fujitsu is the spill-resistant keyboard to protect the motherboard from accidental spills. Couple this with the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor which uses an advanced 3D accelerometer to protect against damage to the hard disk from vibrations and shocks, and you have a notebook that provides a complete peace of mind.

The LifeBook P770 also empowers you with a superior battery life of up to 6.5 hours with further extension of up to 1.5 times if the ECO button is utilised. With a single touch, activating the ECO button instantly switches the P770 to a power saving mode for low power consumption tasks like simple Internet surfing or playing your favourite songs. Rushing between meetings or travelling overseas on a long haul flight will now be made with greater ease and convenience.

CRYSTAL CLEAR DISPLAY
Providing visual quality as stunning as its design, the LifeBook P770 is fitted with a 12.1-inch bright SuperFine WXGA back-light LED screen with 300nits brightness, offering superb viewing comfort while working indoors or outdoors. Together with the HDMI output connector, consumers can now experience high definition excellence at their fingertips.

COMMUNICATE AT EASE
Understanding the importance of communication amongst business professionals, the LifeBook P770 is equipped with a built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel camera and microphone for smooth and seamless communication through optimized Voice-Over Internet Protocal (VoIP) anywhere, anytime; ideal for professionals conducting urgent video-conferencing while on the move.

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

Product Pricing and Availability
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model:  LifeBook P770
RRP:
• LifeBook P770, from AU$1,899
• LifeBook P770 (3.G), AU$3,099
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors:  Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: Now
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About Fujitsu

Fujitsu PC Australia is the Sales and Marketing office of Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific (the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters for PC business of Fujitsu Limited, Japan). Its responsibilities include the marketing and sales of a wide range of personal computers for the corporate and end-user markets in Australia and New Zealand.

Fujitsu PC pledges “Built-in Confidence” for every product under its brand name to reassure users of product and service excellence.  From high performance components to stringent quality control and professional after-sales service, Fujitsu stands for reliability and satisfaction.

Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.

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