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PES 2011: Football Evolved

Total revamp, total freedom, total football 

SYDNEY, 05 May, 2010: Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will deliver a completely new footballing experience later this year with the advent of PES 2011, for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360™, PC-DVD, Wii™, PlayStation® 2 and PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable), which sees the publisher’s long-running series undergo the most radical revamp in its history.

The PES range has long been regarded as offering incredible realism and control, but PES 2011 will reinvigorate the series with the most advanced raft of gameplay additions, control options and animations to meet the evolution of real-life football. Central to its total freedom of play, PES 2011 introduces a power bar for each player that allows the user to determine the exact strength and placement of every pass and shot. Balls can now be spread absolutely anywhere with utter precision, with long balls into space, short passes to feet and intricate one-twos allowing the player to dictate play and control the tempo of a match.

This freedom of play is also extended via new AI routines designed to place every move and decision in the player’s hands. No longer will assisted AI intervene during matches; users will now need to sense and react to threats; and passes will not automatically reach the nearest player. Instead, all-new routines facilitate complete control both of the player and their chosen actions in every respect to give the player sublime control over every movement.

“It was time for PES to transform and PES 2011 represents the most ambitious redesign in the series’ history,” commented Jon Murphy, European PES Team Leader for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “We’ve continued to work closely with the fans to pinpoint what it is about football that PES didn’t do. Total freedom was the priority and all-new animation a must. PES 2011 does both – indeed, they are directly linked to each other – and while the new game is recognisably PES at its heart, it is also the most radically improved version ever.”

Key to PES 2011’s new approach is a specially-designed control system that allows total control over every element of play. The triangulation of passes and making space using clever runs becomes paramount and build-up play is everything. Likewise, dribbling and close control are tougher to master and the days of making streaking runs through the centre of the park are over, as PES mirrors the real-life football.

The result is the most complete and realistic PES to date. PES 2011 delivers an evolved experience that still has the key PES ethos of skill and realism at its core. Likewise, every other aspect of the game has been totally reworked, including:

  • ·         Total Control: PES Productions has enhanced the 360-degree passing ratio, offering unprecedented levels of control over every pass, shot, throw-in, through ball and lofted through balls. This allows users to pass the ball into space, and move their play with total freedom. Players must precisely weight their passes and second-guess the runs of their team-mates and exploit their movement. Players can even apply pressure on opponents to force them off the ball.

 

  • Shot & Stamina Gauge: In addition to the generic power gauge, the Shot & Stamina meter details the player’s exact level of fitness. Constantly sprinting will affect the player’s movements and will have an adverse affect on his stats, with passes going awry and a loss of pace.

 

  • New Defender AI: Defenders now hold their positions naturally, no longer chasing any ball that enters their area; preferring to close down the attacker and force them into a mistake.

 

  • Animation and Player Physics: PES Productions has totally reworked every element of in-game animation. These additions will become clear before even kick-off, with the players enjoying fluid, natural movements, with more realistic acceleration and inertia than ever before. The physicality between players is also improved, which was a priority requested in PES forums. Jostling and blocking now looks stunning, while there is a larger variety of convincing tackling styles. Ambient animation also adds immensely to the in-game atmosphere, as players behave realistically when off the ball and walk and run with a variety of individual styles.

 

  • Speed of Play: The new level of control means that PES 2011 enjoys a more considered pace of play, which varies dependent on situations. The game will burst into life as counter-attacks come into play, but players can dictate the pace via slow build up or exploiting available space to surge forward. It is harder to make long runs from midfield and successful play will depend on making quick passes to make room.

 

  • Aesthetics: PES 2010 showcased the best likenesses in a football game and PES 2011 ups the ante further. Facial animation has been enhanced, but the key advances are over 1000 all-new animations which have been recreated from the ground up using over 100 hours of motion captured footage. Every aspect of player movement has been reworked, with more organic runs, turns, throw-ins, tackles and interaction. The way players speed up and slow down is also more natural, while replays display elements of motion blur that bring your saved goals to vivid life.

 

  • Tactical and Strategy: The sheer number of options available in the PES series has established it as a remarkably flexible simulation, allowing players to stamp their playing style on each match. The PES Productions team has implemented an all new ‘Drag and Drop’ mechanism that can be used in every aspect of team management, not just substitutions or formation changes. These settings are also animated to promote better understanding of the plays that have been altered.

 

  • Feint settings: PES has always offered a wide range of subtle skills, feints and turns, but PES 2011 allows users to map their favourite move sequences to the right stick, making them more accessible than ever before.

 

  • Master League Online: Master League will offer an all-new challenge, as users are invited to try their hand against other managers online. PES 2011 will mark the online debut for its much-loved Master League element, with players bidding against each other for the world’s best players and attempting to build a squad that can compete with the best against online peers all over the globe.

 

PES 2011 also features a myriad of smaller additions, all designed to enhance the overall experience. The game’s difficulty level has been upped thanks to the greater control on offer, while new camera angles showcase the game’s stunning visuals and animation. Likewise, in accordance with the strong wishes of the fan base, both referees and goal keepers have been improved in both aesthetic and AI terms, while an all-new commentary process has been implemented that offers a better and less repetitive overview of the proceedings.

The game will also see the return of Lionel Messi – arguably the greatest player in the modern game – as its cover star. UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League elements have been expanded and Copa Liberadores, South America’s most influential and important club-based competition has also been added to the game.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg for PES 2011,” concluded Murphy. “We have some significant announcements still to come regarding game modes and gameplay functions. The first footage of the new game perfectly showcases the new animation and freedom elements that beat at the heart of the new game. We are confident that PES 2011 will both surprise and delight football fans. They are going to have to relearn how they play, as this is a very different game, but I am confident it will blow them all away.”

 
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Precious White Ribbon Campaign

Two time Academy Award winning PRECIOUS, produced by Oprah, supports preventing violence against Australian women by donating 50c from every DVD and Blu-ray unit sold to the White Ribbon Foundation.

Help support the White Ribbon Foundation in their campaign to end violence against women. by purchasing a copy of PRECIOUS on Blu-ray or DVD available from June 9, 2010.

 
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VIDEO: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – COMBAT POWERS TRAILER

To View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgo_QLwwDUg

 
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There’s no getting away from the action: God of War®: Ghost of Sparta brings Kratos back to PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)

Latest instalment from the award winning franchise returns to PSP® – journey with Kratos in a brutal and destructive rampage through the dark world of the gods as he uncovers his cursed history 

SYDNEY, 5th May 2010: Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has announced the return of the ruthless Spartan warrior Kratos to PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) in God of War®: Ghost of Sparta. Developed by Ready at Dawn®, the renowned team behind God of War®: Chains of Olympus; the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise across the globe brings yet another epic adventure which will reveal the true story behind Kratos’ tragic past – and his meteoric rise to his seat on Olympus. It’s brutal, it’s bloody, and it’s everything you love about God of War, delivering the action, storyline, and graphics on a portable platform for you to play on the move, anytime and anywhere.

With a sophisticated new storyline set once again in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ghost of Sparta immerses you in a fierce single-player saga uncovering the mystery behind Kratos’ curse. Beginning where God of War® concluded, Kratos, haunted by visions of his mortal past, heads on a journey of discovery and revenge; a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds and answer long unanswered questions about Kratos’ tattoo, scar and the demise of his family.

With PSP and God of War: Ghost of Sparta, you travel well armed. Take up the deadly Blades of Chaos as the all-powerful Kratos, and overcome the might of ancient Greece, battling mythological creatures and armies. Unleash total chaos with one of the awesome new weapons at your disposal, and perfect your skills with a range of agile new combat moves ready for the fights that are sure to cause serious damage.

 
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Test Yourself: Are You at Risk of Identity Theft?

AVG (AU/NZ) suggests you take the Privacy Awareness Week online ID Theft Test
Melbourne, 5 May 2010. It’s annual Privacy Awareness Week time (2 to 8 May 2010) and AVG (AU/NZ) suggests you might like to take the easy online multiple choice quiz which looks at 11 situations in which you might be subject to ID theft. The test from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Australia can be found at http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/id_theft_tool/index.html.

Of course, if you’re already running AVG Identity Protection or AVG Internet Security software on your PC, then you already have great protection against computer based identity theft. But just how secure is the information in your wallet, your mailbox or your mobile phone?

Taking the test will give you an overall assessment of how exposed you are to identity theft. Along with the test you will also find some simple and practical tips to help you better protect your privacy.

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.

AVG products actively protect over 110 million users worldwide, including more than 4.6 million users in Australia and New Zealand.

AVG (AU/NZ) has more than 3300 resellers across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

 

Test Yourself: Are You at Risk of Identity Theft?

 

AVG (AU/NZ) suggests you take the Privacy Awareness Week online ID Theft Test


Melbourne5 May 2010.
It’s annual Privacy Awareness Week time (2 to 8 May 2010) and AVG (AU/NZ) suggests you might like to take the easy online multiple choice quiz which looks at 11 situations in which you might be subject to ID theft. The test from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Australia can be found at http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/id_theft_tool/index.html.

 

 

 

Of course, if you’re already running AVG Identity Protection or AVG Internet Security software on your PC, then you already have great protection against computer based identity theft. But just how secure is the information in your wallet, your mailbox or your mobile phone?

 

Taking the test will give you an overall assessment of how exposed you are to identity theft. Along with the test you will also find some simple and practical tips to help you better protect your privacy.

 

 

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.

 

AVG products actively protect over 110 million users worldwide, including more than 4.6 million users in Australia and New Zealand.

 

AVG (AU/NZ) has more than 3300 resellers across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

 

 
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GUITAR HERO® 5 AND BAND HERO™ KEEP LIVING ROOMS ROCKIN’ WITH KILLER NEW ADDITIONS TO THE GUITAR HERO MUSIC LIBRARY

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. May 5th 2010 – May rolls in and with it comes a new collection of shredable track pack additions for Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® 5 and Band Hero™.  From “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” to the hottest new  alternative rock acts to hit the airwaves, fans can look forward to further expanding their Guitar Hero® music libraries and shredding this month with tracks by Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Alpha Rev, Capra, Snow Patrol and Aerosmith.

Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Steve Miller Band will have Guitar Hero players rocking in the beginning of May with the Classic Rock 3 Track Pack. “Juke Box Hero,” the third single off Foreigner’s 1981 album, 4, will join Lynyrd Skynyrd’s second hit single, “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “Take the Money and Run” by Steve Miller Band.  The Classic Rock 3 Track Pack will be available on the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system starting May 11.  It will also be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on Wii™ on May 6.

Gamers looking to add some alternative-pop to their Guitar Hero library are in for a treat on May 11 with a three-song Alternative Pop Track Pack featuring Alpha Rev, Capra and Snow Patrol.  The track pack will contain “Face Down,” off Alpha Rev’s just released new album New Morning, Capra’s debut single, “Low Day” and “You’re All I Have,” the first single from Snow Patrol’s fourth album, Eyes Open.

Get ready to rock this way with legendary American rock n’ roll band, Aerosmith, as they return to the Guitar Hero stage with a three-song track pack featuring “Livin’ On The Edge,” “Love In An Elevator” and “Rag Doll.”  Fans will be able to experience these classic tracks, playable as a full band for the first time, from the GRAMMY® award winning band on May 18.

The Classic Rock 3, Alternative Pop and Aerosmith 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 the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system for $5.49 and for Wii for 550 Wii Points™.  In addition, all songs in each track pack will be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation 3 system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.  In addition to the in-game music store and the 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 and their entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit www.guitarhero.com.

 
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time at IMAX Melbourne Museum

Get ready to experience the latest Walt Disney epic adventure Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time on the world’s third largest screen at IMAX Melbourne Museum, from 27 May, 2010.  

From the team that brought you the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckbeimer Films present Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – The IMAX Experience, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia.

A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mystical princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) with a cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina.

Following Prince of Persia, the next IMAX 3D fantasy adventure to hit the IMAX Melbourne Museum screen will be Shrek Forever After: The IMAX 3D Experience, showing from June 17, 2010.

To view the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – The IMAX Experience trailer go to http://www.youtube.com/user/imaxmelbourne

Release Date:              27 May, 2010

Where:                         IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Tickets:                       $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)       

Enquires:                     03 9663 5454

Bookings:                    www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office

For regular updates join IMAX Melbourne Museum on Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

 
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OLD DOGS LEARNING NEW TRICKS! OLD DOGS RELEASED TO DISNEY DVD AND BLU-RAY 19 MAY 2010!

In a hilarious DVD release about two middle aged buddies trying to deal with the big changes in life, screen legends JOHN TRAVOLTA and ROBIN WILLIAMS team up for the first time in OLD DOGS, released to Disney DVD and in a Blu-ray TM /DVD Value pack, 19 May 2010!

Business partners Dan (ROBIN WILLIAMS) and Charlie (JOHN TRAVOLTA) are on the brink of a massive international business deal in Japan when Dan discovers that a short lived romance and marriage seven years ago resulted in the birth of twins Zach (CONNER RAYBURN) and Emily (ELLA BLEU TRAVOLTA)!

With the twins’ mother Vicki (KELLY PRESTON) about to serve two weeks in jail for an activist crime, Dan hesitantly, but nobly, offers to look after the kids and turns to his best pal Charlie for the support he needs.

In no time tests of patience and endurance are placed on these OLD DOGS with a short-lived camping trip, including a riotous cameo by MATT DILLON as a camp instructor, which all ends in disaster. Soon after, a mad mix up of Dan and Charlie’s medication results in Dan making a mess of a golf game with the Japanese, meanwhile Charlie’s face freezes into a smile while attending the grandmother’s funeral of new love interest Amanda (LORI LOUGHLIN)!

Just as the new and extended family begins to form strong ties, and Dan falls in love his new father role, the business arrangements with the Japanese become unstuck.  

Forced to drop everything, Dan and Charlie fly to Japan to smooth things over, and in the midst of their first business meeting, Dan is overcome by remorse for leaving behind his new family. Boarding the next plane home, he turns his back on his old friend Charlie.

With his world now upside down, Dan arrives home to find his new family gone. Although it is clear to him that he needs family in his life, it is also true that Charlie is his family as well. So Dan sets out to make things right in a heart warming finale that shows OLD DOGS can learn new tricks.

Also starring SETH GREEN and packed with special features including bloopers and deleted scenes, don’t miss the chance to bring your family together with OLD DOGS – available on DVD and in the Blu-ray/DVD Value Pack™*, 19 May 2010.

 * Value pack contains a Blu-ray Disc plus a DVD copy of the film in a single package.

Available to own: 19 May 2010

    Rated: PG

     Running time:  85 Minutes (DVD)

                                                                           85 Minutes (Blu-ray)

 

 

To provide consumers with unprecedented quality, value and portability of their favourite Disney movies, in 2008 WDSHE pioneered the Value  Pack – a Blu-ray DiscTM plus a DVD copy of the film in a single package.  

 

 

Old Dogs is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.  A division of Walt Disney Studios (US), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures and Buena Vista DVD releases.  Buena Vista is the Australian sell-through market leader and has been a recognised world video / DVD industry leader for over a decade

 
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“Halo: Reach” beta in the reach of “Halo” fans around the world

Sydney, Australia – May 4th, 2010 – The wait is over for millions of “Halo” fans who’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to sample the one of the biggest blockbuster games of 2010. Beginning early on Tuesday May 4th, Australian “Halo” fans will be able to download the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta via their “Halo 3: ODST” game discs and help make entertainment history by participating in one of the biggest console betas ever.

Starting May 4th and concluding on May 20th, the beta is a chance for fans around the world to experience a portion of the competitive multiplayer offering in “Halo: Reach”, and an opportunity to test and help perfect the ultimate multiplayer experience.

Building upon the successes of its predecessors, “Halo: Reach” breaks new ground with a host of new content and features, delivering a thrilling and feature-packed multiplayer experience.  With new game types, weapons, armour abilities, players rewards, customisation options, social settings and more, the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta introduces a wave of innovations that will take the award-winning “Halo” multiplayer experience on Xbox LIVE to a new level.

Additionally, an introduction video to the “Halo: Reach” beta featuring actress Aisha Tyler, which debuted last week via the “Halo 3: ODST” game disc, is now widely available. In the light-hearted video, Tyler breaks down all the action-packed new game types in the beta and offers insider tips, all while wielding a variety of life-size “Halo” weaponry. It’s a must-watch for any “Halo” fan.

Stay tuned to www.bungie.net and Halo Waypoint on Xbox LIVE throughout the beta for regular updates and original content, including new videos, interviews, montages, highlight reels and screenshots, as well as updates on the latest playlists and community-organised multiplayer matches.

“Halo: Reach” will be available in Standard, Limited and Legendary editions when the game launches this year. Pricing will be announced closer to local availability.

Developed by renowned studio Bungie, “Halo: Reach” launches exclusively on Xbox 360 in the spring 2010.

Check the classification closer to launch date.

 
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New U-Sing Girls Night Features Announced – The best selling Wii karaoke game cranks up the volume with new features

SYDNEY- 04 May, 2010: Mindscape, a leading global publisher and distributor of entertainment software and Universal Music On Line today announced new features for their upcoming karaoke game, U-Sing Girls Night.

U-Sing Girls Night, is the sequel to U-Sing U’ve Got Talent, which was the best selling karaoke game on Wii for Christmas 2009. Mindscape has built upon this success by adding new features and improvements to U-Sing Girls Night, some of which are a first for console karaoke games!

New, exclusive features include:

  • DLC: U-Sing Girls Night will be the first karaoke game on Wii with Down-Loadable Content. Players with an Internet connected Wii will be able to access the U-Sing online store via the game. Songs can be purchased using Nintendo points.

 

  • Juke Box Mode: Owners of the original U-Sing loved the Jukebox Mode which transforms the Wii console into a jukebox.  U-Sing Girls Night adds an additional feature to the Jukebox Mode by giving players the choice to display lyrics or not, without being scored, giving the game a real karaoke feel.

 

  • Golden Notes: During a song, golden notes regularly appear on the music score. Filling a golden note triggers a sequence that adds bonus points to the player’s score. A counter on the right of the screen keeps the player’s score.

 

Other enhancements to the original game include:

  • Grading System:  The new grading system rates players according to their performance.

 

The grades are as follows (in descending order):

–          Legend

–          Star

–          Professional

–          Pretty Good

–          Not bad

–          Beginner

–          Atrocious

If a player beats the previous record, the new score can be recording using the virtual keyboard.

  • Player Activation: Before starting a song, each player must hum into the microphone to activate game position. This also helps determine the blue and green players during a multiplayer game.

 

  • Choosing a Song: The U-Sing Girls Night song menu initially displays the artist’s album cover. This gradually becomes a preview of the song and video clip.

 

U-Sing Girls Night is the first karaoke title to exclusively feature only female artists. The game features 30 official songs and videos of the world’s leading female artists including Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Blondie, Katy Perry and Rihanna.