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Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown WarsNow Available on App Store for iPhone™ and iPod® touch

 

Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is now available from the App Store. Developed by Rockstar’s preeminent handheld studio, Rockstar Leeds, and based on the most critically acclaimed handheld title of the generation, the app infuses the award-winning gameplay of Chinatown Wars with fresh blood to create the definitive hardcore action game for iPhone™ and iPod® touch.

“We’re thrilled to finally unleash Grand Theft Auto on the App Store,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Fans of the franchise have clamored for Chinatown Wars on the iPhone and iPod touch, and we’re very happy to make good on our promise and deliver such an action-packed experience on these exciting platforms.”

The Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars App packs a range of new features developed for the revolutionary iPhone and iPod touch, including Independence Radio, the brand-new station allowing players to create custom iTunes® playlists; enhanced presentation with higher 480 x 320 resolution graphics; intuitive Multi Touch user interface controls; adjusted difficulty levels, and more.

As the highest-rated handheld title of this generation, Chinatown Wars has garnered top praise from critics everywhere. It received the prestigious Editor’s Choice award from the likes of GameSpot and IGN who hailed it as “outstanding.” Entertainment site UGO.com concluded that Chinatown Wars is “the best portable Grand Theft Auto yet.”

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is available for AUD$12.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore. For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

iPhone, iPod and iTunes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our reliance on a primary distribution service provider for a significant portion of our products, our ability to raise capital if needed, risks associated with international operations, and the matters relating to the investigation by a special committee of our board of directors of the Company’s stock option grants and the claims and proceedings relating thereto (including stockholder and derivative litigation and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors). Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
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NAMCO BANDAI GAMES EUROPE ANNOUNCES NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA HEROES 3 FOR PSP®

– It’s a Four Player Ninja Battle-Royale on PSP, Coming Winter 2010 –

SYDNEY– 15th January 2010 – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. confirm the release of NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, coming winter 2010 exclusively for PSP® (PlayStation® Portable). The game follows Naruto and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke, based on the popular animated show NARUTO Shippuden. NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.

“The Ultimate Ninja series from CyberConnect2 continues to be one of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ most popular franchises,” said Yasu Nishimura, director of marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe.  “NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 continues to innovate and refine the series’ trademark fighting mechanic, ensuring gamers at any skill level can fight like a true ninja.”

NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 puts players’ fighting spirits to the test with intense and frantic battles while using one of more than 50 characters including Young Kakashi and Obito Uchida from the NARUTO Shippuden special, Kakashi Chronicles. For the first time in the series’ history, NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 expands upon the series’ trademark fighting engine and updates it for four-player brawls. Team up with a partner to unleash a devastatingly powerful Jutsu team attack on your opponents, or interrupt an enemy’s Ultimate Jutsu to help or hinder another player. 

Additionally, NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features an Ultimate “Master Road” mode where players can re-live the Shippuden storyline up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc and continue through an all-new adventure.  This mode also features a three player cooperative mode which let players experience the full adventure through an ad hoc connection. During his quests, Naruto will also engage in Battle or Action stages.  Each stage will contain a specific objective for Naruto to complete, including intense fights, escaping from danger, and much more. 

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

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES EUROPE ANNOUNCES

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA HEROES 3 FOR PSP®

 

– It’s a Four Player Ninja Battle-Royale on PSP, Coming Winter 2010 –

 

SYDNEY– 15th January 2010 – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. confirm the release of NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, coming winter 2010 exclusively for PSP® (PlayStation® Portable). The game follows Naruto and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke, based on the popular animated show NARUTO Shippuden. NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.

 

“The Ultimate Ninja series from CyberConnect2 continues to be one of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ most popular franchises,” said Yasu Nishimura, director of marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe.  NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 continues to innovate and refine the series’ trademark fighting mechanic, ensuring gamers at any skill level can fight like a true ninja.”

 

NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 puts players’ fighting spirits to the test with intense and frantic battles while using one of more than 50 characters including Young Kakashi and Obito Uchida from the NARUTO Shippuden special, Kakashi Chronicles. For the first time in the series’ history, NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 expands upon the series’ trademark fighting engine and updates it for four-player brawls. Team up with a partner to unleash a devastatingly powerful Jutsu team attack on your opponents, or interrupt an enemy’s Ultimate Jutsu to help or hinder another player. 

 

Additionally, NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features an Ultimate “Master Road” mode where players can re-live the Shippuden storyline up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc and continue through an all-new adventure.  This mode also features a three player cooperative mode which let players experience the full adventure through an ad hoc connection. During his quests, Naruto will also engage in Battle or Action stages.  Each stage will contain a specific objective for Naruto to complete, including intense fights, escaping from danger, and much more. 

 

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

 
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Just Cause 2 Multi-path trailer allows viewers to direct the action

With complete freedom to take on the Island of Panau from any angle, a mission in Just Cause 2 is never quite the same twice. So when Jade Tan, one of the Agency’s key operatives in Panau, falls into enemy hands, how you get her back really is up to you. To give gamers an idea of the choices available in-game, we have created an innovative multi-path trailer on the Official Just Cause 2 YouTube Channel (at www.youtube.com/officialjustcause2), allowing fans of the game the choice in how Rico’s rescue plays out. Use your grapple and parachute to go in stealthily, coming in from the air and grappling guards out of towers; or go all-guns-a’blazin’, destroying everything and anyone in sight? Take a jeep and ride it down a mountainside or use an aerial bombardment of rockets from a hijacked helicopter? The choice is yours, and each clip will give you a different taste of the high-octane gameplay that will make Just Cause 2 one of the stand-out titles of 2010.

As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency’s most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico’s former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and Intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to attack missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.

You can find the Multi-path trailer on the Official Just Cause 2 Channel on YouTube at www.youtube.com/officialjustcause2 or on the official website at www.JustCause.com.

 
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Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2® Limited Edition console set to hit Aussie shelves

Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2® Limited Edition console set to hit Aussie shelves

 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – January 18th, 2010 – The latest action-packed Xbox 360 title, Mass Effect 2, hits the shelves on January 28th and to celebrate Xbox is releasing a limited edition console featuring an Xbox 360 Elite, two black wireless controllers, a 250GB hard drive, wired headset and a copy of Mass Effect 2.

The highly anticipated sequel to BioWare’s award winning 2007 title Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 takes place two years after Command Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life. Now a new mysterious new enemy has emerged and you will follow Commander Shepard as he attempts to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. The game also features:

  • Futuristic weapons: Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
  • Elite specialists: Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy’s most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds.
  • The ability to explore the galaxy: Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions.

 

Available for $599*RRP, the limited edition console is available at participating retailers while stocks last.

Mass Effect 2 is rated MA15+ and available for $109.95*(TBC) RRP from January 28th.

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*Recommended retail price, at participating retailers while stocks last. The price you pay will be determined by your retailer.

Should you have any questions or comments please contact:

 

Alice Coulthard, Pulse Communications: (02) 8281 3818 / alice@pulsecom.com.au

 

About Xbox 360

The powerful Xbox 360 video game and entertainment experience delivers amazing games, the next generation of the premier Xbox LIVE online social network, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 now boasts a catalogue of over 500 high-definition games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential. Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. .

 
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Zero-day exploit hits Internet Explorer 8

Zero-day exploit hits Internet Explorer 8

 

BitDefender issues emergency update to block malicious code execution on targeted systems

Australia & New Zealand – January 18, 2010BitDefender®, an award-winning provider of innovative anti-malware security solutions, today warns of a critical zero-day exploit targeting Internet Explorer. BitDefender has issued an emergency update that intercepts and blocks the malicious code before it impacts the targeted system.

The Internet Explorer zero-day exploit, also known as CVE-2010-0249, takes advantage of a memory corruption vulnerability affecting all versions of Internet Explorer with the exception of Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Microsoft Windows 2000. According to preliminary reports, this vulnerability has already been used in targeted attacks against 34 major corporations, including Google and Adobe.

The exploit tricks Internet Explorer into allowing remote code execution, by accessing an invalid pointer after an object is deleted. An attacker may use email spam, social networking spam, or any other means of mass distribution to lure users into visiting the compromised resource. As soon as the document is processed, the malicious code injected into it would run in the context of the current user and would likely compromise the system. If the exploit fails, the attack would then trigger a denial-of-service condition.

 

A second vulnerability – known as CVE-2009-4324 – affects Adobe Reader, as well as Acrobat 9.2 and earlier versions. Successful exploitation could allow a remote party to execute arbitrary code on the infected machine, as well as carrying out cross-site scripting attacks.

 

The vulnerability exploits an error in the implementation of the Doc.media.newPlayer() JavaScript method, which is likely to corrupt memory when a specially crafted PDF file is run. Initially discovered on December 14, the vulnerability is still being exploited in the wild. BitDefender users have been protected since day zero, with proactive detection for the entire family of Trojans exploiting the PDF vulnerability issued.

 

In order to stay safe, BitDefender recommends the use of anti-malware suites with anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-phishing and firewall protection, whilst exercising particular caution when prompted to open files from unfamiliar locations.

 
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ALIENS VS PREDATOR – KILL MOVES TRAILER

 
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Lenovo Launches New ThinkCentre Desktops for 2010 PC Refreshes

Lenovo Launches New ThinkCentre Desktops for 2010 PC Refreshes

 Increased Multitasking Performance, Faster Startup and Greener Design

 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – January 18, 2010: Lenovo (HKE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced its latest high-performance desktop PCs for large businesses, the ThinkCentre M90 and M90p. The new desktops are designed to meet the complex computing needs of today’s global, 24/7 businesses through enhanced security, manageability and flexibility features. The ThinkCentre M90 and M90p are also Lenovo’s first ThinkCentre desktops to feature the new 2010 Intel® Core™ vPro™ family of processors, which provide added power to easily multitask even while operating intensive applications. 

“Our customers tell us their technology priorities in 2010, including migrating to Windows 7, are to help minimise costs and streamline operations,” said Tony Farrell, Desktop and Monitors Business Development Manager, Lenovo Australia. “The new ThinkCentre M90 and M90p are not only designed to help large businesses lower costs in PC management, but are equipped with the latest technologies to foster stronger productivity, ensure better security and allow IT managers to more efficiently manage large global fleets.”

Added Power and Reliability

The ThinkCentre M90 and M90p desktops include Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors with Intel® Turbo Boost and Intel® Hyper-Threading technologies for up to 81 percent better performance compared to previous ThinkCentre models.1  This powerful performance helps busy users easily multitask during activities such as data entry, e-discovery and payroll processing. 

Industry-Leading Green Design

Re-affirming Lenovo’s commitment to developing green PC products, the ThinkCentre M90 and M90p include a high amount of recycled content compared to other desktops in their class, with up to 42 percent post-consumer recycled content.2  The desktops have also passed rigorous testing by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, which detects approximately 2,000 potentially harmful contaminants. The M90 and M90p desktops are energy efficient and certified Energy Star 5.0.  Additionally, energy management tools such as Lenovo’s Power Manager, included on the M90/M90p, can help users save approximately AU$46 in annual power bills per computer.  For companies purchasing 10,000 computers, that translates into major dollar savings.3

Advanced Software Management

Enterprise IT managers will appreciate Lenovo’s unique software tools included on the new ThinkCentre M90 and M90p. These features make managing fleet operations, security and PC updates simple. They include: 

  • Remote Power Management – Power Manager, a Lenovo ThinkVantage Technology, together with the Energy Star® compliant Power Supply Unit on the desktops, enables IT managers to remotely monitor energy consumption of PCs in specific departments or locations, as well as across the entire fleet.

 

  • Added Flexibility and Scalability – The new M90 and M90p desktops support the latest version of Lenovo Secure Managed Client 2.0, a remote storage-based solution that offers the flexibility and benefits of an alternative client solution like centralised image and user provisioning, secure data storage and redundancy and single image capability without sacrificing the end-user desktop experience.

 

  • Advanced Remote PC Fleet Management – Using hardware-based Intel® vPro™ Technology, IT managers can more effectively discover, heal and protect networked M90p desktops throughout their PC fleet. For example, IT managers can diagnose hardware issues even if the PC is powered off, as well as remotely isolate and recover systems after operating system failures.

 

  • Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 – The ThinkCentre M90 and M90p are optimised under Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience for Windows 7.  The desktops boot-up in as quickly as 35 seconds and shutdown in as little as 9.6 seconds.4  The new desktops also support multi-touch capabilities when paired with the Lenovo L2461x Wide monitor.

 

  • Enhanced PC Fleet Security Tools – Hardware Password Manager, another ThinkVantage Technology, provides IT managers oversight of user, supervisory, BIOS and HDD passwords to help companies increase their overall level of data security while reducing the time and expense associated with resetting employee passwords. Combined with the Intel® Trusted Platform Module, this solution provides rock-solid, layered hardware and software security for added data protection.

 

  • New Ergonomic Design – The desktops come with useful design features like a built-in top handle for easy transport and an easy-to-reach power button. A tilted design on the front I/O ports makes it easy and quick to see, plug and play. 

 

Pricing and Availability5

The ThinkCentre M90 and M90p desktops will be available starting in February in tower, small form factor and ultra small form factors. Models of the ThinkCentre M90 and M90p desktop start at AU$1639.00. Both desktops will be available on www.lenovo.com.au  and through business partners. All prices quoted include GST.

For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook.

About Lenovo

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

 

1 Compared to ThinkCentre M55/M55p with Intel  Core™2 E6300.

2 Recycled plastic percentage varies on form factors (including optional fngerprint keyboard): Tower, 42.10%; SFF, 39.63%; Eco USFF, 36.45%. Calculation based on EPEAT standard.

3 Comparing a ThinkCentre M90p with ThinkVision L2251x with a ThinkCentre M52 and ThinkVision E74 without Power Manager deployed and idle screen on. Based on energy cost of $0.103 k/Wh, Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2009 (early release edition).

4 Based on testing on pre production level machines. Actual performance may vary with different models.

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

 
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Aussie Device to Monitor Broadband

Aussie Device to Monitor Broadband

Melbourne, Australia – 18th January 2010: Enex TestLab, Australian based leading global technology testing company, today announces the immediate roll out of eMetric, a low-cost hardware device that discretely and precisely measures network performance.

Australia’s first mass-producible global broadband performance testing product, eMetric is designed to automatically measure and report on a range of critical business networking and broadband performance issues.  eMetric can test factors that include network performance (single and multi threaded download and upload speed); network latency; network availability; webpage load speeds; quality of service; and remote network monitoring (end-user and service provider).

Enex Testlab’s eMetric is applicable to any type of network, even wireless and satellite, and the number of ways it can be applied is vast. Examples range from secure corporate networks – testing for bottlenecks, to national ISP high speed broadband projects – compliance testing end-user quality of service and performance metrics.

Matt Tett, director, Enex TestLab says;  “Something that repeatedly arose working on networking and broadband projects over the years is that, until now, broadband users, particularly consumers, have been unable to access an accurate test facility that can independently test, analyse and report on their Internet performance. eMetric addresses this. And ensures independent third-party compliance and assurance that network investors funding is delivering the commitments made by the solution providers and operators.”

The beauty of eMetric, he adds, “is that eMetric units can be readily distributed to large end-user sample group. They are low-cost, remotely controlled, highly stable and always on. It means much more accurate insights into broadband and network performance can be achieved. The numbers of units deployed could easily reach into the thousands. Imagine the value of this amount of data.”

Even in the broadband realm alone, the implication of such insight is vast. From a government viewpoint, eMetric can help ensure public money is appropriately invested in network infrastructure and that the stakeholders involved are consistently delivering services. From an end user or ISP point of view eMetric can help ensure services levels are appropriate and charged fairly. ISPs can use eMetric’s reports to independently verify and demonstrate the consistent levels of quality service delivery and performance over those who run highly contended services.

eMetric Proving Popular:
eMetric units began being distributed as part of a three month pilot with 40 participating ISPs and the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE). It is expected that the data gathered will help ISPs and the Department to improve consumer broadband services.

Tett says there has been quite a bit of interest in eMetric from international organisations as well.  “We are in discussions with Ofcom in the UK, ETRI, KT in Korea and NTT in Japan, with the hope that eMetric hardware could used to assist these agencies and service providers to ensure public monies are well spent and sufficient independent data and intelligence is collected from a technology neutral perspective across high-speed broadband network services.”

About ENEX Test Lab
Enex TestLab was founded in 1989, originally as part of RMIT University, Australia, and has grown into a commercial testing facility used by a global client base. The company provides independent testing and reporting services designed to significantly lower its clients’ risk and maximise their return on investment when researching, procuring, developing, marketing, or introducing products. Enex TestLab has eight specialist delivery groups within the organisation, that provide consultancy, testing and reporting services on their particular area of expertise, including: hardware, software, systems, security, usability & accessibility, gaming/wagering, physical/materials, publishing media & communications.

 
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ANVIL – The Story of Anvil (22/02/10)

At 14, school friends Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever.
Their band, Anvil, went on to become the “demigods of Canadian metal”, releasing one of the
heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s “Metal on Metal”. The album influenced a musical
generation, including bands Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, all of whom went on to sell millions
of records. But Anvil’s career took a different path – straight to obscurity.

ANVIL – The Story of Anvil is a timeless, and at times hilarious, feel-good tale of survival and the
unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream. Directed by Sacha Gervasi, we follow the
band as they attempt one last shot at the big time with their thirteenth album ‘This is Thirteen’
and a calamitous European tour. This is an inspirational, heart warming and uplifting tale of two
best friends who refuse to give up on their dream. Metal on Metal forever!

SPECIAL FEATURES
Deleted Scenes
Extended Lars Ulrich Interview,
‘Where Are They Now? Featurette
Sacha Gervasi Rocks With Anvil
2 x Audio Commentaries with cast & crew

 
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Australia’s first dedicated video game bar opening February 2010

Australia’s first dedicated video game bar opening February 2010

Monday, 18 January, 2010 – The ‘Mana Bar’ is the first licensed venue in Brisbane, Australia opening in February 2010 that will allow people to enjoy a drink while playing the latest video game systems.

Located in the heart of Brisbane’s entertainment district – Fortitude Valley – the Mana Bar will feature a stylish geek chic interior design with multiple LCD screens attached to the walls with playable next-gen console systems.

The venue will be accessible to a wider casual market, while still catering to the hardcore gamer crowd.

Entry to the venue will be free, with no charge to play the games. The Mana Bar has a 50 person maximum capacity and will host many special events such as game release parties, guitar hero tournaments, trivia nights, launch events and many more.

The Mana Bar is the creation of 4 Brisbane locals – Guy ‘Yug’ Blomberg, Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw, Pras Moorthy and Shay Leighton.