*Updated again * Wii U Box Art Round Up

Added Scribblenauts Unlimited Box art

Inside Assassin's Creed III - Episode #2‏

Far Cry 3 -- Island Survival Guide: Welcome to the Rook Islands

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted - Find it, Drive it

Atari comes back with classics thanks to HTML5

Back to GTA?

Sony sets your music free

Sydney, 30 August 2012 – Enjoy your favourite music in any room at home with the new wireless speaker range from Sony. Built in Wi-Fi lets you stream your favourite music from your PC to a wireless speaker, unique 360° sound technology delivers room-filling audio with impressive scale and clarity and AirPlay lets you stream your iTunes collection from an Apple compatible device.

Music without limits

Do you find it inconvenient that you can only listen to music on your state-of-the-art home audio system in the one room? What happens when you want to listen to music in another part of the house or outdoors? You could painstakingly lug the whole system into a different room or you could use one of our compact, portable wireless speakers instead. They allow you to play and share music wirelessly from a range of sources so you can enjoy the music you want, wherever you want. Your home Wi-Fi system lets play music from your notebook or PC. Enjoy over 15 million songs via Music Unlimited, part of the Sony Entertainment Network, or listen to thousands of Internet radio stations from all over the world.

Easy to set up and easy to control

Compact and lightweight, the wireless speakers from Sony can be easily moved throughout the home.  The SANS510 has a rechargeable battery that plays up to five hours of music which means that with no cables required, you can listen with even more freedom as you move the speaker anywhere within your Wi-Fi range. It's the perfect music solution for summer BBQ's with friends. Use AirPlay on your compatible Apple device or download the free Sony Network Audio Remote app from your Android smartphone or tablet to control your music.

Setting up your wireless speakers is easy using your home Wi-Fi network. You can either download the free Sony ‘NS Setup’ app to your smartphone or tablet or alternatively install the included set-up software to get your PC or laptop in on the act. Both the Network Audio Remote and NS Setup apps are available free from the Apple App store and Google Play store.

Coming at you from all angles

Despite their compact design, the wireless speaker range from Sony packs a punch. Featuring a full range woofer, the SANS310 delivers 360° of clear, room-filling audio that can bring any occasion to life. The SANS410 and SANS510 go further still, using four outward facing tweeters and an integrated woofer, the speakers create a big, powerful and all-inclusive sound. So wherever you are in the room, you’ll enjoy your favourite tracks as they were meant to be heard.

Freedom of choice

“Flexibility and freedom – that’s what wireless speakers from Sony are all about,” said Ken Hatanaka, Deputy Marketing Manager of Home Entertainment, Sony Australia. “Too often people are restricted to listening to their favourite music in one part of the house. This new range of network speakers allows you to experience impressive sound quality wherever you are in the home, from the music source of your choice. They are the perfect entertaining speakers for summer BBQ's or dinner parties.”

The new SANS410 and SANS510 from Sony will be available in Australia from September 2012, while the SANS310 will be available in October from sony.com.au, Sony retail stores and other authorised retailers nationwide.  

Sony unleash a new range of Windows 8 Pc's

Vaio Duo 11

Sydney, 30 August 2012 – The new VAIO line-up from Sony puts touch right at the heart of your personal computing experience. Purpose built to make the most of the new Windows 8 interface, Sony’s industry-leading touch range includes the VAIO Duo 11, Tap 20, T Series 13, E Series 14 and L Series.

Showcasing the power of Windows 8, the brand new VAIO models make work and play beautifully intuitive – whether you’re relaxing at home or on the move. Stylish notebooks, an innovative slider hybrid, a family-friendly PC and an elegant Ultrabook, make up the 10-point multi-touch screens in the new VAIO collection.

“Windows 8 is a significant step change for personal computing, and this new operating system has allowed Sony to do what we do best with our VAIO range – focus on design, performance and the user experience,” said Jun Yoon, Marketing Manager of VAIO, Sony Australia. “With new ways to combine work and play, each of our new VAIO touch models have been built to make it easy to switch from a productive work day to pure entertainment.”

“It’s great to see Sony embracing touch on their upcoming Windows 8 PCs,” said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President, OEM Division, Microsoft.  “The engineering partnership between Microsoft and Sony combined with their innovative new hardware designs will bring rich new touch experiences to customers including interactive applications, family computing and mobile productivity.”

VAIO^TM Duo 11

• Surf Slider™ design transforms from a full-function Ultrabook™ PC into a tablet operating mode for on-the-go computing
• Slim and light: weighs approximately 1.3kg and under 18mm thin
• 29.4cm (11.6”) wide view Full HD touchscreen
• Digital stylus allows you to write with the precision of a pen
• Hand-built in Japan with quality craftsmanship that only Sony can deliver

Sony redefines the portable PC experience with the new VAIO™ Duo 11 which is a high-performance, hybrid Ultrabook with a sliding LCD display that switches effortlessly between slate and keyboard mode.

Pick up the VAIO^TM Duo 11 in one hand and use in tablet mode to browse the web or enjoy music and videos while you’re travelling. In the office, slide out the keyboard and maximise your productivity with a fully-featured PC powered by the latest 3^rdgeneration Intel® Core™ processors.

The VAIO^TM Duo 11 puts touch and handwriting right at the heart of your Windows 8 computing experience. Write, sketch and interact with media and applications on the responsive, touch capable, super-bright, and Full HD OptiContrast™ Panel. A unique pressure-sensitive digitial stylus gives the satisfying, expressive feel of handwriting directly on the touchscreen. Make notes, sketch diagrams or highlight key points on your PowerPoint presentation with accuracy and speed. Smart text recognition even lets you quickly convert handwritten notes to text for easy archiving and searches.

Despite its compact size, the VAIO^TMDuo 11 is ready for business use with a full complement of ports and interfaces including Bluetooth® Smart Ready, USB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, VGA video ports and NFC. You won’t be slowed down when you’re in a hurry with Quick Boot that gets you up and running in seconds. When you need a break, the VAIO^TM Duo 11 powers down into a deep energy-saving sleep mode, keeping your documents safe and with RapidWake + Eco, everything’s ready for instant wake-up, just as you left off.

VAIO^TM Tap 20

• New-style PC for the entire family with multi-touch panel
• Unique adjustable stand for comfortable computing in any position: lay-flat, tilting or desktop-style
• Unique multi-user apps such as Family Paint which lets two people draw and sketch simultaneously from opposite sides of the large 20 inch multi-touch screen
• Built-in battery gives portability around the home

Marrying the tablet and conventional desktop PC, the new VAIO™ Tap 20 from Sony transforms home computing into a fun, engaging experience. Featuring a large, fully-adjustable 20” touchscreen and integrated battery, the VAIO™ Tap 20 offers new usage opportunities for individuals as well as the entire family.

The versatile VAIO^TM Tap 20 is designed to leverage the intuitive ease of Windows 8, opening up exciting new possibilities to interact with apps and your media collection.

The portable, battery-powered VAIO^TMTap 20 fits right into any living space from bedrooms and kids’ play areas to the kitchen or garden. Lay it flat on a coffee table and let everyone join in using the large multi-touch screen. Flip out the in-built stand and tilt the VAIO^TM Tap 20 at a comfortable angle for ‘lean back’ photo and movie editing by touch, or stand it upright and use as a fully-functioning desktop PC. It’s easy to work on documents, surf the web or check emails with the supplied wireless keyboard and mouse.

The 20” IPS LCD panel offers clear, bright images with a wide viewing angle, while the responsive 10-point multi-touch operation which lets all the family join in simultaneously with multi-player games. Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 by Sony ensures crisp, natural movie viewing with fine details and fluid on-screen movement.

The VAIO^TM Tap 20 also comes with a choice of pre-installed apps that are optimised for the powerful multi-touch capabilities of Microsoft Windows 8.

Both the VAIO^TM Duo 11 and VAIO^TMCap 20 provide rich networked entertainment experiences. Both are one of the first PC’s to incorporate Near Field Technology (NFC), through Sony’s One-touch function, you can easily and instantaneously enjoy your music and photos across an array of NFC enabled Sony devices. Simply touch one to another and instantly establish a wireless connection without the need for any Bluetooth or Wi-Fi set up. This means that you can continue listening to music stored on your VAIO through your Bluetooth® headphones or speakers, with One-touch. You can also enjoy access to millions of songs and themed radio channels at any time via Sony Entertainment Network’s Music Unlimited service.

The rest of Sony’s new range of touch-enabled VAIO PCs:

VAIO^TM T Series 13

• The VAIO T Series 13 features premium materials including magnesium and aluminium
• Now touch-enabled, this stylish Ultrabook teams a responsive 13.3" touchscreen with the latest-generation Intel® Core™ processors and speedy SSD storage
• Work and entertain easily and intuitively by scrolling effortlessly through web pages, navigating documents and exploring your media collection – all enhanced by the supple touch experience of Windows 8
• Be even more efficient with Rapid Wake + Eco, simply open the notebook lid and you’re up and running in seconds

VAIO^TM E Series 14

• Touch comes to the smart, easy-to-use VAIO E Series
• Enjoy games, applications and your media collection on the 14” touchscreen, there’s no bezel around the full flush screen, enhancing its premium looks
• With the latest Intel® processors, generous storage and smooth graphics, there’s all the power you need to breeze through the day
• Signature styling features including a soft-edged ‘wraparound’ design in silver with distinctive purple accents and a diamond-cut VAIO logo on the aluminium display lid

VAIO^TM L Series

• Touch enhances your ultimate all-in-one computing experience with new VAIO L Series
• Thanks to the X-Reality processing engine found inside BRAVIA TVs, you’ll enjoy impressively clear, natural pictures on the beautiful 24” multi-touchscreen
• For an even more satisfying entertainment experience, S-Force Front Surround 3D assures room-filling audio from the 2.1 ch speaker system with dedicated subwoofer. Selected models feature latest-generation ‘glasses-free’ 3D technology
• You don’t need glasses to enjoy 3D-ready apps like PlayMemories Home and 3D Family Paint. You can also touch a button to instantly convert Blu-ray Disc™ and other 2D video content to 3D*.

The new range of touch-enabled VAIO PCs from Sony are available in Australia from the end of October 2012. Register your interest at www.sony.com.au/vaiotouchto ensure you are first to find out more details.

*On 3D enabled model only 

Sony's 84inch LCD UDTV

Sydney, 30 August 2012 – Just when you thought Full HD was the best resolution you could watch in your lounge room at home, Sony announced it will deliver 4K resolution televisions to Australia.  With four times the resolution of Full HD, Sony’s impressive new 84” TV is another step change in home entertainment, revolutionising the way we watch TV. Described as ultra-definition TV (UDTV), it incorporates Sony’s market-leading picture technologies to provide the most immersive TV experience ever with a picture so stunning you can almost feel it. UDTV represents the next evolution in TV technology.

“Just as the transition from standard definition to high definition improved the quality of our at-home entertainment experience, the move to 4K or UDTV will provide another leap in what we can expect to enjoy in our own lounge rooms,” said Hass Mahdi, Marketing Manager for Home Entertainment at Sony Australia. The 4K TV marks our biggest TV launch to date. The combination of Sony’s 4K broadcast expertise and our extensive history in TV innovation has resulted in the creation of this 84” beauty. It’s a must-want for those who like to be at the very cutting edge of technology – who demand the very best.”

Immerse yourself with powerful, high resolution large-screen picture

Equipped with 4K X-Reality PRO and a 4K LCD panel comprising over 8 million megapixels, the TV provides an incredible four times the resolution of Full HD standard. This formidable combination seamlessly delivers a high-resolution large-screen picture with powerful sound to provide you with an immersive experience, unlike anything offered by conventional televisions.

The high picture quality engine is capable of taking a variety of content with different resolutions, such as HD footage from digital broadcasts or Blu-ray discs, and reproducing it in stunningly crisp, high-quality images with 4K resolution. In addition, enjoy 3D footage in high picture quality with 4K X-Reality PRO super-resolution processing.

The impact of the size of the 4K TV is incomprehensible as while the screen itself is a huge 84-inches, you can actually sit closer to the screen for a remarkably lifelike experience. The phenomenally high resolution (3840 x 2160) allows viewers to sit as close to the screen as half the distance[1] required when viewing Full HD (for which three times the screen height is recommended) without being concerned by the pixels.

The UDTV’s beautiful, large high-resolution screen and powerful sound provide you with an immersive experience comparable to being at a live entertainment venue or in a movie theatre. The viewing environment created by Sony’s 4KTV is impeccable and unparalleled to anything seen on a television screen before.  

Powerful sound

The new UDTV is packed with Sony’s independent technologies, from its signal processing through to its speakers, and its ‘signal to sound architecture’ delivers powerful sound quality. This three-way 10-speaker system (total output 50W) is arranged at the sides of the UDTV directly facing the viewing position, and is optimised for large-screen TVs.  It achieves a powerful sound with position-orienting tones, from deep bass through to medium range and high notes[2].

The Sony 84-inch UDTV will be available in Australia by the end of this year (2012).

Sony Sessions 2012

Sony have just wrapped up an online video conference showcasing their new devices.

The covered off everything from a brand new 84 inch LCD tv


To a new Windows 8 Tablet

I will post more images and specs about each of the products as the day goes on.

Star Wars Detours Clips

The Expendables 2 Videogame now available

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 28, 2012 –  Ubisoft announced that The Expendables 2 Videogame is now available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 1200 Microsoft Points, on PC for $17.99 and the PlayStation Network for $23.95. The Expendables 2 Videogame unites four of the world’s most legendary mercenaries – Barney Ross, Gunner Jensen, Hale Caesar and Yin Yang – in a feast of explosive over-the-top action, authentic to the Expendables franchise. 

Building on the universe created in the high-octane, star-studded movies, The Expendables 2 Videogame invites gamers on an adventure to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped billionaire. It’s all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up. The adventure concludes right where the new movie begins, creating a continuous story experience for fans of the Expendables’ hard-boiled brand of action.

For more news and information, please visit the game's official website at http://theexpendables2film.com (in cinemas August 30) and get connected athttp://www.facebook.com/roadshowfilms

To watch the trailer click here

STAR WARS DETOURS Trailer

More Star Wars 3D next year

Before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace came back to the theaters earlier this yearconverted for 3D, the plan was to bring the other five movies to theaters one at a time each year, but that has apparently changed. At the Star Wars Celebration VI event in Orlando (where we first found out about the Blu-ray release two years ago) Lucasfilm announced that Episodes II and III in 3D will be released in theaters back to back in fall of 2013, arriving September 20th and October 11th, respectively. Missing so far from the announcement? A reason for the back-to-back release or any word on Blu-ray 3D plans. In lieu of more details, although it means Attack of the Clones will come back later in the year than Phantom Menacedid, with any luck this accelerated schedule is a good omen for the original trilogy's return. Of course, we'll have to wait and see what magic can be worked with those older film and special effects elements, however IGN apparently found an early preview of the Episode II 3D footage to be promising.

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ZombiU Dev Diary

NHL 13 DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX 360 AND PS3

August 23, 2012 – EA SPORTS™has now released the official game demo for EA SPORTS NHL^®13, available for download now through Xbox LIVE®  and PlayStation Network®*. The demo will feature access to four different modes – Play Now, the all-new NHL Moments Live, Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) and Free Skate – and the ability to earn up to three HUT Item Packs to use in the full version of NHL 13. The demo will only be available for download until September 18, 2012**. Promising the biggest change to the franchise on this console generation, NHL 13 will be available on September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 14, 2012 in New Zealand.

“This is a big year for the EA SPORTS NHL franchise as we feel we have delivered major gameplay innovations that will change the way you play the game and all-new experiences that will connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of the NHL. We are very excited to finally get the NHL 13 demo into the hands of our fans.” said Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 13 Line Producer, EA SPORTS.

The NHL 13 demo will feature:

PLAY NOW

In Play Now, select either the 2012 Stanley Cup® Champion Los Angeles Kings or their Stanley Cup Final opponents, the New Jersey Devils, as you battle it out in the third period. The period will start with a randomized score each time you play. Test out the all-new ‘True Broadcast’ camera which delivers a startlingly realistic hockey broadcast presentation as the camera swivels and zooms to capture every moment.

NHL MOMENTS LIVE

The all-new NHL Moments Live mode offers you the chance to relive or rewrite some of the most thrilling moments from today’s NHL. In the demo, relive the dramatic overtime showdown of Game Five of the 2012 Western Conference Final between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes. The moment is introduced by real-world NHL footage in the menu video showcase that draws you into the intensity of the moment before you begin play. If you complete the moment, you’ll receive a HUT Item Pack.

HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM

Create a fantasy team without boundaries as you build, manage and compete in Hockey Ultimate Team. HUT features an all-new presentation, improved reward system and new dynamic content post launch to make it the most in-depth HUT ever. In the NHL 13 demo, enter HUT to receive a HUT Item Pack. Unlock your starter pack and play in a tournament. If you beat Team USA and win the tournament you’ll receive an upgraded HUT Pack.

FREE SKATE

In Free Skate, hone your skills in a gameplay setting that pits you against a goalie without rules and restrictions.

INVITE A FRIEND

Invite a Friend to download the demo, to receive one HUT Item Pack. You can also watch the GM Connected trailer and the True Performance Skating Tutorial in the demo.

Headlined byall-new True Performance Skating, and supported by an innovative new A.I. system dubbed EA SPORTS Hockey I.Q., NHL 13will deliver a revamped gameplay experience that accurately captures the speed, creativity and strategy of NHL hockey. In addition, NHL 13will also deliver new experiences that connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of hockey with the all-new GM Connectedand NHL Moments Live modes.

JB Hifi Kick up the Wii U Campaign.. Even with game prices

So JB HiFi have started to market the Wii U, and while they list price TBC for the machine, they have listed the price for actual games.

Zelda Collection played off Floppy Drives

GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER RAVEN STRIKE

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER RAVEN STRIKE DLC PACKAGE

SYDNEY, australia — August 22, 2012 — Ubisoft has announced the Raven Strike DLC pack, the second Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC package. A throwback to traditional Ghost Recon gameplay, Raven Strike features larger maps, complex missions and an increased level of difficulty. It contains three campaign missions and a new Guerilla Mode map, each playable with up to four players. Raven Strike will be available on 12th September, 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and 13th September, 2012 for the Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

 

Additionally, Ubisoft disclosed that the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier development team is hard at work on further DLC content planned for release later this year.

Raven Strike DLC content includes:

3 new missions in Campaign Mode

· Secure Dawn: a foggy marsh in Kazakhstan where the Ghosts will not be allowed access to advanced technology (no optical camouflage, drone or sensor grenade)

· Cold Walker: a train depot on the Russian countryside

· Argent Thunder: a nighttime urban setting in Moscow

1 new map in Guerrilla Mode

· Sawmill: face 50 waves of enemies on a foggy Russian countryside

In Ghost Recon: Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivaled combat technology and cutting-edge military hardware, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

For more news and information, please visit the game's official website at www.ghostrecon.com.

EA ANNOUNCES FIRST PLAY GAME TOUR, 2012 IN AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, Australia - August 22, 2012 – Electronic Arts, Australia is excited to announce the debut of its “First Play Game Tour,” to be held in five key shopping centres across the country. The First Play Game Tour is a unique experience that will give gamers the incredible opportunity to play EA’s most-anticipated video games before they hit the shelves in the next few months.

Each stop of the tour will be held over four days and will feature a major launch event, gaming tournaments, celebrity appearances and exclusive merchandise giveaways. Titles playable on the “First Play Game Tour” will include: EA SPORTS FIFA 13, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted, Medal of Honor™ Warfighter, Dead Space™3, Crysis®3 and more.

“EA has an incredibly strong line-up of games this year. The First Play Game Tour is a great opportunity to bring these games to our fans before their release,” says Simon Smith-Wright, Regional Marketing Director at EA. “This is the first time EA has had the chance to put on a public event of this magnitude in Australia. We're excited to meet our players around the country and to give them the opportunity to be the first to play the best of EA.”

The First Play Games Tour will take place in the Centre Court in each of the following centres during these dates:

• VIC – Westfield Fountain Gate, Melbourne – Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 September, 2012
• VIC – Highpoint Shopping Centre, Melbourne – Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 September, 2012
• NSW – Westfield East Gardens – Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 September, 2012
• NSW – Westfield Parramatta – Tuesday 25 to Sunday 30 September, 2012
• QLD – Westfield Carindale – Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 October, 2012

 
For further details on locations, events and times, please visit:
www.ea.com/au/news/ea-australia-first-play-tour

For your chance to attend exclusive launch events in each city keep an on eye on the EA Games Australia Facebook page for more information:https://www.facebook.com/EAGamesAustralia

Wii U Release date incoming

Well its about time i say.

"Nintendo is holding a major Wii U press event in New York City on September 13, hosted by Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. An invitation sent to select media outlets today promised a day that will let us learn "more about how the Wii U will change the future of gaming and entertainment."

This does fit in line with previous hardware releases.

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Grand Theft Auto V screens

News screenshots have been released of the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series, and they look impressive.



Click through to see the rest.

EA GamesCom Trailer Round Up

Just as I did a trailer round up for Ubisoft, here is the EA one from GamesCom

Medal of Honor Warfighter

Crysis 3

Need for Speed Most Wanted

Dead Space 3


Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

Command & Conquer

Black Ops 2 all but confirmed for Wii U

So it looks like Black Ops 2 is coming to Wii U.



From an Activision Australia release list, you can see the only purple title is for the Wii U.

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Splinter Cell Blacklist Walkthrough

Deadpool, the Hero we need!

If you read marvel comics you might have come across Deadpool, played by Ryan renolds on the silver screen, he is a wise cracking bad ass.. and now he gets his own game.

"Deadpool breaks the fourth-wall like he breaks faces: violently and unapologetically. It’s the most striking aspect of the first game to star the Merc with a Mouth as its lead character. Until now he’s always appeared in supporting roles, gently mocking video game conventions. In Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, for instance, he could dismantle the health bar suspended above his head and use it as a weapon to beat his opponent with."

From IGN