CLASH OF THE TITANS (1981) – The original masterpiece is available to own on DVD for $14.95RRP from 31 March 2010.

“Grand and glorious. Ray Harryhausen’s masterwork.”

                               — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Warner Home Video (WHV) will delight lovers of fantasy films with the 31 March 2010 re-release of Clash of the Titans, which includes an exclusive photo booklet of the new Clash of the Titans movie. 

Clash of the Titans is an exciting, epic fantasy, filled with drama, passion and colourful stop motion animated creatures. The last feature film from creative genius and special effects wizard, Ray Harryhausen, Clash of the Titans is the original motion picture adaptation of the myth of Perseus and his struggles to save the Princess Andromeda.  WHV is releasing this edition just before the new Clash of the Titans due in theatres soon, which stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sam Worthington (Avatar and Terminator Salvation), directed by Incredible Hulk’s Louis Leterrier.  This fan boy favourite contains photos from the set, production notes and more.  

Though special effects techniques today have been dramatically transformed by CGI, the highly-imaginative and incredibly detailed work by Ray Harryhausen in his legendary films continues to hold audiences spellbound today.  Disciple of stop-motion pioneer Willis O’Brien (King Kong), Harryhausen adapted the techniques O’Brien developed and created his own genre of film from the 1950s to the 1980s utilising his own stop-motion animation process eventually identified as “Dynamation,” which makes small, well-articulated models come to life by photographing them one frame at a time and then moving them slightly between exposures.  Besides Clash of the Titans, some of his memorable special/visual effects films include The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years, B.C. (1966), The Valley of Gwangi (1969), and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974). 

The machinations of the gods above and the fates of man and monsters on earth play out in a Clash of the Titans. Harry Hamlin stars as the brave Perseus, mortal son of Zeus (Laurence Olivier), who sets out to fulfil his destiny by rescuing his beloved Andromeda from the wrath of the goddess Thetis (Maggie Smith). Perils await Perseus time and again, as he faces snake-haired Medusa, fearsome Kraken, winged Pegasus, two-headed dog Dioskilos, giant scorpions and more.

Special Features:

Interviews: A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen

Approx Runtime:

155 mins

Rating:

PG

The Complete Eighth Season 

Available to own on BLU-RAY for $79.95RRP and DVD for $59.95RRP from 31 March 2010. 

Features all 22 episodes with over two hours of amazing never-before-seen bonus features. 

Another season of Smallville means more exciting new characters, adventure and conflict, as the longest running “Superman” TV series continues to deliver great entertainment with the release of Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season on DVD and Blu-ray this 31 March 2010. Fans will be thrilled with this multi-disc set with all 22 episodes of the eighth season, plus amazing bonus features, including unaired scenes, cast & crew commentaries, and several never-before-seen featurettes including “Smallville’s Doomsday: The Making of a Monster.” The six-disc DVD set is priced at $59.95 RRP, and the four-disc Blu-ray set is priced at $79.95 RRP.

In Season Eight – starring Tom Welling, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Aaron Ashmore, Cassidy Freeman, Sam Witwer and Justin Hartley – there’s a new reporter at the Daily Planet: Clark Kent, who shares a workspace with Lois Lane. There’s a new hero in Metropolis, too. No one knows who he is. But Jimmy Olsen was on the scene of one of the do-gooder’s exploits, and he snapped a blurred photo of the hero in super-speed action – a hero everyone now calls the Red-Blue Blur.

Red-jacketed, blue-shirted Clark Kent draws closer to his Superman destiny and another Kryptonian destiny also takes shape as Davis Bloome begins to realise he is Doomsday. His mission on Earth: kill Clark Kent. So many new events (will Jimmy and Chloe’s marriage last?), so many new faces (Tess Mercer, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy among them!), so many state-of-the-art effects – don’t miss a single thrill-packed moment!

“Smallville is the longest running live-action ‘Superman’ TV series, a testament to its popularity and loyal fan base,” said Caroline Skillen, Warner Home Video Australia’s Group Marketing Manager. “This is one of the most memorable shows on TV and a must-have on DVD.

Smallville was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, and is based on DC Comics characters. The executive producers for Season Eight are Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer, James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series is from Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television. 

Episodes:

1.      Odyssey

2.      Plastique

3.      Toxic

4.      Instinct

5.      Committed

6.      Prey

7.      Identity

8.      Bloodline

9.      Abyss

10.  Bride

11.  Legion

12.  Bulletproof

13.  Power

14.  Requiem

15.  Infamous

16.  Turbulence

17.  Hex

18.  Eternal

19.  Stiletto

20.  Beast

21.  Injustice

22.  Doomsday

DVD

Special Features:

·        In the Director’s Chair: Behind the Lens and Calling the Shots with Allison Mack Featurette – We speak with the veteran Smallville star about taking the directorial reins after 17 years in front of the camera, and how she made the transition from actor to director.

·        Smallville’s Doomsday: The Making of a Monster Featurette – Fans go behind-the-scenes for the creation of Superman’s most notorious foe as Doomsday comes to Smallville.

·        Cast & Creator Commentaries.

·        Unaired Scenes.

Approx Runtime:

896 mins

Rating:

TBC

BLU-RAY

Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

Special Features:

·        In the Director’s Chair: Behind the Lens and Calling the Shots with Allison Mack Featurette – We speak with the veteran Smallville star about taking the directorial reins after 17 years in front of the camera, and how she made the transition from actor to director.

·        Smallville’s Doomsday: The Making of a Monster Featurette – Fans go behind-the-scenes for the creation of Superman’s most notorious foe as Doomsday comes to Smallville.

·        Cast & Creator Commentaries.

·        Unaired Scenes.

Approx Runtime:

933 mins

Rating:

TBC

Not shaken. Just nerd. – CHUCK – The Complete Second Season

Available to own from 31 March 2010:

Season 2 BLU-RAY is $79.95RRP, and for a limited time, Season 1 BLU-RAY is $49.95RRP

Season 2 DVD is $59.95RRP, and for a limited time Season 1 DVD is $29.95RRP

The government’s most vital secret agent is back, and this time he’s got a pocket protector full of new tricks when Warner Home Video releases Chuck: The Complete Second Season on DVD and Blu-ray on 31 March, 2010. Executive producers Josh Schwartz (The O.C., Gossip Girl), McG (Supernatural, Charlie’s Angels), Chris Fedak and Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield) bring you more action and espionage than ever before. This six-disc set contains all 22 episodes including hours of amazing extras, with brand-new featurettes, a gag reel and “declassified” scenes. 

Nominated for a 2008 People’s Choice Award, the series stars Zachary Levi (Less Than Perfect), Yvonne Strahovski (The Plex), Joshua Gomez (Without A Trace), Ryan McPartlin (Living with Fran), Mark Christopher Lawrence (The Pursuit of Happyness), Vik Sahay (This Is Wonderland), Scott Krinsky (The O.C.) with Sarah Lancaster (Everwood) and Adam Baldwin (Serenity, Firefly) and is produced by College Hill Pictures, Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. The series was created by Schwartz and Fedak. 

This season, Chuck is in luck: The government’s new Intersect II is ready for espionage service. And that means the old Intersect (Chuck) can go back to his old life. But if Chuck goes, he’s gone: Casey has orders to off him. In this series, named one of Time’s 10 Best of 2008, Chuck survives to battle perilous plots, enemy agents and Buy More’s obnoxious new assistant manager, Emmett Milbarge (recurring guest star Tony Hale, Arrested Development), in the comedy- and action-packed Season Two. Here’s some of what’s up: Sarah’s past is revealed, Morgan almost becomes mature and Captain Awesome and Ellie plan the Big Day. Plus our unlikely hero rockets into more non-stop butt-kicking, techno-gadgeting, Chuck-dangling-several-stories-above-the-pavement action…as long as no one needs help setting up e-mail!

“Chuck is one of those rare shows that instantly grabbed a loyal following of viewers drawn to the action, quirky comedy, love story and reluctant-hero lead character,” said Caroline Skillen, Warner Home Video’s Group Marketing Manager.  “Chuck: The Complete Second Season is a must-own season of television.”

Episodes:

1.      Chuck Versus the First Date

2.      Chuck Versus the Seduction

3.      Chuck Versus the Break-Up

4.      Chuck Versus the Cougars

5.      Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer

6.      Chuck Versus the Ex

7.      Chuck Versus the Fat Lady

8.      Chuck Versus the Gravitron

9.      Chuck Versus the Sensei

10.  Chuck Versus the DeLorean

11.  Chuck Versus Santa Claus

12.  Chuck Versus the Third Dimension

13.  Chuck Versus the Suburbs

14.  Chuck Versus the Best Friend

15.  Chuck Versus the Beefcake

16.  Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon

17.  Chuck Versus the Predator

18.  Chuck Versus the Broken Heart

19.  Chuck Versus the Dream Job

20.  Chuck Versus the First Kill

21.  Chuck Versus the Colonel

22.  Chuck Versus the Ring

DVD

Special Features:

·        Truth, Spies and Regular Guys: Exploring the Mythology of Chuck

·        Dude in Distress: Explore Some of This Season’s Best Action Sequences

·        Chuck Versus the Webisodes: Web-Originated Minifeaturettes

·        Chuck: A Real-Life Captain Awesome’s Tips for Being Awesome

·        John Casey Presents: So You Want to Be a Deadly Spy?

·        Declassified Scenes

·        Gag Reel
 

Approx Runtime:

907 mins

Rating:

TBC

BLU-RAY

Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

Special Features:

·        Truth, Spies and Regular Guys: Exploring the Mythology of Chuck

·        Dude in Distress: Explore Some of This Season’s Best Action Sequences

·        Chuck Versus the Webisodes: Web-Originated Minifeaturettes

·        Chuck: A Real-Life Captain Awesome’s Tips for Being Awesome

·        John Casey Presents: So You Want to Be a Deadly Spy?

·        Declassified Scenes

·        Gag Reel

Approx Runtime:

945 mins

Rating:

TBC

Also available ON DEMAND and TO DOWNLOAD.

The family action-adventure Shorts arrives on Blu-ray and DVD this 31 March 2010 from Warner Home Video.  This magical fantasy is told through a series of interwoven tales that bring to life the sometimes wonderful and totally out-of-control wishes that become far more than Toe and his neighbours ever imagined.

Eleven-year-old Toe Thompson lives in a suburban community where his and everyone else’s parents work for Black Box Industries, makers of the do-it-all gadget that’s sweeping the nation.  But suddenly, the neighbourhood that Toe already thinks is weird is about to get a lot weirder when during a freak storm, a mysterious Rainbow Rock, which grants wishes to anyone who finds it, falls from the sky. As the Rainbow Rock ricochets around the town, from kid to kid and parent to parent, wishes come true and quickly turn the neighbourhood upside down in a wild rampage of everything from tiny aliens to giant boogers.

From Director Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids Trilogy, The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lavagirl), Shorts stars Jon Cryer (TV’s Two and a Half Men), William H. Macy (TV’s ER, Seabiscuit), Leslie Mann (17 Again, Funny People), James Spader (TV’s Boston Legal) and Jimmy Bennett (Orphan, Star Trek).

Shorts will be available on DVD for $39.95RRP and on Blu-ray for $49.95RRP.  

Shorts will also be available to buy on 31 March 2010 as a Digital Download from digital movie retailers. It will also be available to rent ON DEMAND through internet movie retailers and a games console.  

On 14 April 2010, Shorts will be available to rent on a pay per view and ON DEMAND basis through Digital Cable and Satellite TV.  

SYNOPSIS

Eleven-year-old Toe Thompson is the designated punching bag for the bullies of the suburban community of Black Falls, where his and everyone else’s parents work for Black Box Industries, makers of the do-it-all gadget that’s sweeping the nation. But during a freak storm, a mysterious Rainbow Rock, which grants wishes to anyone who finds it, falls from the sky. Suddenly, the neighbourhood that Toe already thinks is weird is about to get a lot weirder. As the Rainbow Rock ricochets around the town, from kid to kid and parent to parent, wishes come true quickly and turn the neighbourhood upside down in a wild rampage of everything from tiny aliens to giant boogers.

The magical fantasy adventure “Shorts” is told through a series of interwoven not-so-tall tales that each brings to life the sometimes wonderful, often terrible, and totally out-of-control wishes that become far more than Toe and his neighbours ever imagined.

DVD

Special Features:

·        Ten Minute Film School: Shorts Shorts – Learn all about the making of the movie in a relatively Shorts time

·        Ten Minute Cooking School: Chocolate Chip Volcano Cookies – The Rodriguez family teaches kids how to bake cookies

Approx Runtime:

86 mins

Rating:

PG

BLU-RAY

Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

Special Features:

The Magic of Shorts: See how the movie’s incredible creations – Crocodile Soldiers, a Giant Dung Beetle, a Big Bad Booger and a huge, rampaging Black Box – are brought to life on screen.
Shorts: Show and Tell: Hang out on the Set with the Film’s Young Stars and uncover moviemaking secrets only insiders know.
Ten Minute Film School: Short Shorts: Learn all about the Making of the Movie in a relatively Shorts time.
Ten Minute Cooking School: Chocolate Chip Volcano Cookies: Learn to bake with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and his kids. 

Approx Runtime:

89 mins

Rating:

PG

Also available ON DEMAND and TO DOWNLOAD.

Based on a tattle-tale, The Informant! arrives on DVD and Blu-ray 7 April, 2010 from Warner Home Video.  Matt Damon stars in this true story about an over-eager corporate executive turned FBI informant whose ever-changing account of the situation makes it almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of his active imagination.       

The U.S. government decides to go after an agri-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president turned informant, Mark Whiteacre. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. However, before all that can happen, the FBI need evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire, imagining himself as a kind of de-facto secret agent. However, Whitacre’s ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case as it becomes almost impossible to determine the truth.

From Academy Award® winning director, Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s 11, 12 and 13, Traffic, Erin Brockovich), The Informant! stars Academy Award® winner Matt Damon (Ocean’s 11, 12 and 13, The Bourne Identity, The Departed), Golden Globe™ winner Scott Bakula (TV’s Men of a Certain Age, Quantum Leap), Joel McHale (TV’s The Soup, TV’s Community) and Melanie Lynskey (Up in the Air, TV’s Two and a Half Men).

The Informant! will be available on DVD for $39.95RRP and on Blu-ray for $49.95RRP.  

The Informant! will also be available to buy on 7 April 2010 as a Digital Download from digital movie retailers. It will also be available to rent ON DEMAND through internet movie retailers and a games console.  

On 21 April 2010 The Informant! will be available to rent on a pay per view and ON DEMAND basis through Digital Cable and Satellite TV.  

SYNOPSIS

What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre (Matt Damon) suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. However, before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent.

Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn’t been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre’s ever-changing account frustrates the agents (Scott Bakula and Joel McHale) and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre’s active imagination.

DVD

Special Features:

Deleted Scenes – You don’t really need to narrate the tapes; Leaf blower at night; Mark makes some odd requests of the FBI; Mark escorted out of ADM offices
 

Approx Runtime:

104 mins

Rating:

M

BLU-RAY

Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.

Special Features:

·        Audio Commentary with Director Steven Soderbergh and Screenwriter Scott Burns

·        Deleted Scenes – You don’t really need to narrate the tapes; Leaf blower at night; Mark makes some odd requests of the FBI; Mark escorted out of ADM offices

Approx Runtime:

108 mins

Rating:

M

 “KUNG FOO!” ANNOUNCES CLOSED BETA REBOOT New Expansion to Be Rolled into New Closed Beta 

February 12, 2010 – Redwood City, Calif. – Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced that Kung Foo!, which has been in closed beta, will be relaunched later this year with a new expansion containing additional content and optimized localization. Based on Legend of Martial Arts, a popular MMO in China, Kung Foo! parodies the MMO experience in a fun and frivolous manner. In preparation, closed beta servers will be taken down on Tuesday, February 16.

“We want to thank all of our Kung Foo! closed beta testers for their great feedback about the game,” said Craig Beers, Product Manager for Kung Foo! “The closed beta reboot for Kung Foo! means that we will be able to implement players’ feedback so that we can provide players with the best experience possible. When Foo! returns later this year it will be bigger and badder than ever! ”

For the latest updates on Kung Foo!, players can sign up for the newsletter at the official website at http://foo.perfectworld.com/

About Perfect World Entertainment

Perfect World Entertainment, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), publishes free-to-play online games and provides online services in North America. The Company primarily publishes three-dimensional, or 3D, online games based on the Perfect World proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company’s releases include “Ether Saga Online,” “Jade Dynasty” and “Perfect World International,” a free-to-play MMORPG which is currently played by millions of people worldwide; and a single-player action-RPG “Torchlight.”

ASUS Delivers Next-generation Gaming on a Strikingly-designed, Stealth Fighter-inspired Mobile Powerhouse 

Sydney, Australia, 12 February 2010 – The new ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jh is like no other gaming notebook. Eschewing the flash and gimmicks typical of gaming notebooks, the G73Jh instead boasts an understated, subtly aggressive design inspired by a stealth fighter. At its heart lies the most powerful components available today, including the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor, DirectX 11-capable ATI® Radeon™ HD5870 graphics and 8GB of DDR3 system memory.

Strike in Silence: Designed for Serious Gamers

The G73Jh sports a striking angular design inspired by the iconic F-117 Nighthawk. Far from being merely cosmetic, every facet of the G73Jh’s design reflects a conscious effort to improve the user experience. The placement of all the heat and noise-generating components at the rear of the notebook and the implementation of a unique twin rear venting system keep the heat and noise as far away from the user as possible. The innovative placement of components also allows the palm rest to be exceptionally thin for a gaming notebook. Furthermore, the keyboard plane is inclined 5 degrees, improving ergonomics and thus ensuring optimal comfort while gaming and typing.

Dominate: Engineered for Extreme Performance

The G73Jh offers an aggressive specification including, an Intel Core™ i7-720QM processor, 8GB DDR3 SDRAM, an ATI® Mobility Radeon® HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM and 1TB of storage space for incredible gaming and multitasking performance. The G73Jh also features one-click, on-the-fly overclocking capabilities—perfect for gamers looking to push the hardware to the very limit.

Believe: Purpose-built for Unprecedented Immersion

With its DirectX 11-capable graphics and simulated 7.1-channel HD audio with EAX 4.0 compatibility, the G73Jh delivers next-generation gaming on a mobile platform. Gamers will be able to crank up the settings in the latest games and still achieve blistering frame rates, as well as experience ultra-realistic in-game sound effects and perfect positional audio.

Available through Ingram Micro, Altech and Synnex.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.

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About ASUS

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era, with an extensive product portfolio that includes notebooks, netbooks, motherboards, graphics cards, displays, optical drives, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person. ASUS won 3,268 awards in 2009, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among BusinessWeek’s InfoTech 100, and has been on the listing for 12 consecutive years.

Kingston Kicks off the Year of Tiger with the release of a Limited Edition USB Drive
“Year of Tiger” USB Drive Gives a cheery ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Treasures’ for a Jubilant celebration

Sydney, Australia: February 12, 2010 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of its Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive, expected to arouse another collecting buzz over the APAC region in 2010.

Kingston’s Limited-Edition “Chinese New Year” USB drives with twelve zodiac animal symbols have been popular since the “Year of Pig” USB drives rocked the market back in 2007. The Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive will not only fulfill your data storage needs but serves as a seasonal greeting delivered by Kingston to welcome customers to the new year and bring unfailing good fortune and luck in 2010.

“Kingston’s Limited-Edition ‘Chinese Zodiac’ Series USB drives are the most anticipated flash products since ‘Year of Pig’ USB drives rocked the market in 2007” said Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Kingston. “The ‘Year of Tiger’ USB drive is not only delicately manufactured to celebrate the auspicious atmosphere of Chinese New Year but also decorated with stylish tiger prints. Kingston would like to greet all the customers with this lucky charm and wish all an energetic and prosperous year!”

The Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive, features an exquisite capless slider design and jubilant red and gold casing. The USB drive is easy to carry and trouble-free for everyday use. Offering style, function and affordability, the Kingston Limited-Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive is equipped with single-side metal case with tiger prints and a golden tiger head further reinforces the majestic spirits of the product. To cater to the cheery and festive atmosphere of the incoming Chinese New Year, the USB drive is coloured in gold and red, symbols of auspiciousness and wealth in Chinese culture. Unquestionably, the “Year of Tiger” USB drive is the best choice for one’s own use as well as the perfect gift to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Compatibility Table

** Does not support ReadyBoost.

Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Kingston
Product Name: Kingston Limited Edition “Year of Tiger” USB drive
RRP: DT130/4GBCNFR
AU $18.00 (Including GST)
NZ $20.50 (Including GST)
Website: www.kingston.com.anz
Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ
Warranty: Kingston products are backed by a three-year warranty and free technical support.
Availability: Shipping Immediately

To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to www.kingston-blog.com. To try the game “Challenge Your Memory”, please go to
www.kingston-blog.com/challenge_your_memory/en/. To get the freshest information on Kingston, please go to http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR.

To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: www.kingston.com/anz/verify. To try the game “Search for Genuine Kingston”, please go to anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com. For the interesting animation: The Adventures of Rex, please visit: www.theadventuresofrex.com.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

Rising Star Games confirms No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle for Autumn release

Travis Touchdown is back for more in the highly charged second instalment, fuelled by bloodthirsty revenge

Friday 12^th February 2010: Leading videogames publisher Rising Star Games today confirms that No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, is on track to be released in Australia and New Zealand at the end of April 2010.

Soaked in slick graphic novel-style visuals, No More Heroes 2 is clever, mature and further validates the series’ reputation as one of the most original and unique games on the Wii. The story follows Travis Touchdown who now finds himself the 51^st ranked assassin – placed at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) table. He has to fight his way back to the top, while seeking revenge for the murder of his best friend.

Legendary developer Suda 51 is calling No More Heroes 2 the game he’s always wanted to make – playing on the original’s strengths – complete with smart storyline, refined combat (utilising two beam katanas) and characters, and red blood. Lots and lots of red blood.

“The first No More Heroes game fast built a reputation as a benchmark in the Wii’s capabilities, and was brave and bold enough to stand out from the crowd as an antidote to the glut of party games on the market for the console,” says Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. “It was one of the few games on the Wii that truly deserved the undivided attention of gamers across all formats and No More Heroes 2 promises to take this to the next level.”

Accolades for a new IP on the Wii were impressive too. NGamer scored the original No More Heroes 94%, Edge awarded it 9/10, GamesMaster and GamesTM scored it 90%, and Official Nintendo Magazine gave it 88%.

In the US, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues to live up to the series’ expectations.

• 1up: “Leaner, meaner, and pretty much what an action game sequel should be” A-
• GamesRadar: “It’s one of the most relentlessly entertaining games to surface so far this year, and it easily earns its place as one of the best on the Wii” 9/10
• GameSpy: “A brilliantly twisted love letter to the videogame medium, scrawled in blood and pixels” 5/5

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle launches throughout Europe on Nintendo Wii at the end of April.

February 12, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is on pace to become the fastest downloaded demo* in EA history. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 continues to dominate online multiplayer gaming with over 2M demo downloads across Xbox LIVE™ and the PlayStation®Network (combined) in the first five days of availability. The recently launched PC beta has also met great success, with hundreds of thousands of players already signed up. With the huge popularity of the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network demo and the PC beta, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is positioned to be the premier first person-shooter of 2010 when it hits stores on March 2^nd.