Disney buys Lucasfilm LTD

While I am currently on vacation I could not believe this, Disney has just bought Lucasfilm and all it's brands for $4 billion.

Disney now owns Star Wars, Indiana jones, willow. Plus it also scored lucasarts (the video game arm) lim, the people that do all the fancy effects for the movies, and skywalker sound, same thing but for your ears.

Disney have also announced Star Wars episode 7 will hit cinemas in 2015 and then 8 in 2017 and finally 9 in 2019.

So now Disney own Star Wars and marvel. What will they buy next?

Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation - Official Story Trailer

What looks to be the only reason to own a vita this holiday season..

Battlefield 3: Aftermath

Battlefield 3: Aftermath features all multiplayer game modes from the base game, plus the all-new Scavenger mode. In Scavenger mode, lost soldiers start equipped with only a knife, one grenade, and sidearm and must search the environment for more powerful weapons to increase their chance at surviving and eventually winning.

Rise from the ashes, rebuild your forces and bring down the enemy in Battlefield 3: Aftermath. Set in the shattered districts, streets and villages of a post-earthquake Iran, Battlefield 3: Aftermath depicts a continuing struggle for supremacy and survival amongst the devastation. With operational capacity severely compromised, players will fight through the dust and rubble in a vertical and horizontal urban combat setting. In Battlefield 3: Aftermath, players will have additional support in the form of heavily modified troop transport and civilian vehicles adapted to deliver deadly force to the enemy. Also making its debut in Battlefield 3: Aftermath is the deadly crossbow, a new weapon to help deliver silent kills on the battlefield.

Battlefield 3: Aftermath key features and information
Four new maps including Epicenter and Markaz Monolith that introduces a fresh, destructive take on urban combat
Three new vehicles modified to showcase ingenuity and firepower
New Scavenger game mode, an objective based Conquest mode where lost soldiers armed only with a pistol must search the environment to find more powerful weapons and increasing their chance for survival
Deliver death in silence with the all new crossbow
Ten new Assignments
Ten new dog tags
Five new Achievements/Trophies
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: DICE
Formats: PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, PC
Release: Starting November 27th for PlayStation 3 Premium members
Players: 2-24 (consoles), 2-64 (PC)
MSRP: $23.95 AUD for PlayStation 3 and PC, 1200 MS Points

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Forza Horizon DLC

Microsoft, Playground Games, and Turn 10 Studios have announced the upcoming release of the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack.” Delivering immersive and authentic rally racing on the roughest, untamed roads of Colorado, the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack” will offer Horizon players an outstanding off-road racing experience with deeper ruts, higher jumps, and new surface types to explore. Players will experience authentic rally action behind the wheel of rally-tuned cars, complete with co-driver calls, and much more.

Look for further details on the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack” in the coming weeks, leading up to the release of the expansion pack on December 18.

“Forza Horizon” Season Pass Details: Full details of the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass have now been released, including newly announced content that makes the Season Pass an even more tremendous value to Forza Horizon fans. In addition to monthly DLC car packs and exclusive bonus cars, the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass includes automatic access to the “Forza Horizon Rally Expansion” pack at no additional cost.

Here’s the complete rundown of content available to “Forza Horizon” Season Pass owners:

Month One Car Pack

The Month One Car Pack for “Forza Horizon” will be available starting on October 23 and will include six cars for use in “Forza Horizon”:

·         2012 Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione -- It’s notable that Ferrari considers itself a racing team first and automaker second. Leaving no gaps in the realm of elite performance, the XX line was created to bridge between Formula One and production cars. The Evoluzione has only 30 more horsepower than the previous 599XX but is a full second faster on Ferrari’s exclusive Fiorano test track.

·         2012 Lamborghini Aventador J -- Sparing no expense, and designed in a total of six weeks for its one prospective customer, Lamborghini created the open-air Aventador J. In its cockpit you won’t find any climate control—for obvious reasons—or navigation; they would simply add weight. Powered by the standard Aventador’s 700 horsepower 6.5-liter V12, the roofless—and ruthless--J can easily achieve speeds north of 180 mph.

·         2012 Gumpert   Apollo Enraged -- One of the biggest and best-kept secrets of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the Gumpert Apollo Enraged dropped jaws at its unveiling. The ultra-exclusive three units of production are street legal, but realistically are ready-to-race track cars.

·         2012 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider -- In the tradition of the open-air Giulietta of the 1950’s, but with all the performance and technology of the 8C Competizione Coupe, the 8C Spider is as graceful as you’d expect from an Alfa. It is also ready to pounce given a little motivation. Its body lines are supple; its interior boasts exposed carbon fiber and aluminum.

·         2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 -- Revamping a classic car to match its predecessor is a difficult trick in the car business. The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 does so in every way and then some. Pure fun mixed with nostalgia doesn’t get much better than this.

·         1957 Chevrolet Bel Air -- Before the terms “stanced” or “tuner” were even a thought in the mind of any car enthusiast, there was the ‘57 Chevy. The Bel Air was the most upscale of the bodies sporting the most chrome and a golden grill. Whether you keep it classic, flourish it in flames, or drop in a big block, it will always get looks.

The Month One Car Pack is included free for “Forza Horizon” Season Pass owners, or available individually for 400 MS Points.

Six Monthly DLC Car Packs

Beginning in November, “Forza Horizon” fans will enjoy a steady stream of monthly DLC cars and the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass will give you instant access to all these cars as they are released. Each monthly DLC pack will include six incredible cars bound for Horizon Festival greatness – from cutting edge supercars to eminently drivable classics and all points in between. Individual DLC car packs will cost 400 MS Points but Season Pass owners will have access to the first six monthly DLC packs, from November 2012 through April 2013, at no additional cost. As always, fans will be able to use their DLC cars in a variety of monthly DLC-focused community events, contests, and challenges, including photo contests, Rivals events, and more.

Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack

The Forza Horizon Rally Expansion Pack will include new events, new cars, and new achievements and will cost 1,600 MS Points as a standalone purchase. The Rally Expansion Pack is included in the cost of the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass.  Look for more info on this exciting expansion pack in the weeks to come.

Five Exclusive Season Pack Bonus Cars

In addition to the Month 1 Car Pack, the six Monthly DLC Packs and the Rally Expansion Pack, “Forza Horizon” Season Pass owners will also receive five exclusive Season Pass bonus cars, with one car delivered monthly for the next five months. Season Pass Bonus Cars will be available for download on the third Tuesday of each month from November 2012 through March 2013. The Season Pass Bonus Car for November is the 2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept. Look for more details on future Season Pass Bonus Cars in the coming weeks.

The “Forza Horizon” Season Pass will cost 4000 MS Points and represents savings of more than 15 percent over buying the individual content packs. Look for the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass, available for purchase on Xbox LIVE, beginning on October 23.

“Play and Win” Incentives: Players who purchase and play “Forza Horizon” during the first week of release will receive a free gift car – the Saleen S5S Raptor; a unicorn car typically only available from the “Forza Horizon” community team.

Forza Horizon: Where Cars Belong: “Forza Horizon” will be available starting on Oct. 23 in a Limited Collector’s Edition AUD $99.95 RRP and a Standard Edition AUD $79.95 RRP. The game is rated “PG” in Australia.

The New PlayStation Store‏

October 17, 2012 – Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment America, today unveiled a redesigned PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. The new store offers a completely redesigned, rich user interface, with easy search and powerful content discovery through the integrated catalog of more than 20,000 pieces of game-related content including downloadable games, add-ons and themes and over 100,000 videos and TV shows.

With an unprecedented amount of content now available in the PlayStation®Store, the dramatic redesign delivers easier navigation, improved discovery and integrates game, video and applications like never before. Product pages also deliver in-depth information about purchases, giving users valuable content information, while providing a rich visual experience similar to the advanced high-definition games only found on PS3.

The new PlayStation®Store is available today in Europe on all PlayStation®Network connected PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. The New PlayStation®Store will be available in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Mexico on October 23, 2012.  

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Surface Price and Ad

Surface finally has an official price. And whilst its not the $199 many were hoping it would be, its not bad either.

Surface RT, is the one that comes out first, and people wanting to get on that day one can order them now from the Microsoft Online Store. 



There will be 3 models to choose from for you.


64 GB with Black Touch Cover
AU789.00 
incl. GST

 32 GB with Black Touch Cover

AU679.00 

incl. GST

32 GB without Black Touch Cover

AU559.00 

incl. GST

So starting at $559 without the cover for the device, its pretty comparable against the leader in the market, the iPad. 

Check out the first commercial for the device below.

SimCity Disaster Trailer

Disaster prevention begins with safety. We offer several tips to ensure the least amount of damage to your city. First, fire stations are your friend. Make sure you have enough fire trucks to protect your city in case of earthquakes, meteor strikes or something more ominous. Second, be sure to tip your hat to your police chief. When disaster strikes, make sure your citizens are adequately protected from the dangerous things that go bump in the night. Lastly, a healthy Sim is a happy Sim even if their home has been swept away by a tornado. Don’t forget to fund your hospitals and be sure you have enough waiting rooms to handle the injured Sims who will come rushing through the door. These basic city service facilities will also help you rebuild after an earthquake, meteor strike, tornado, UFO invasion or another one of the yet-to-be announced disasters touch your city.

You never know when disasters will strike, but you can begin protecting your cities from the start. Heed our advice. Disaster protection begins with safety. Best of luck to our future mayors.

Bicymple is a Super-Compact, Chainless Bicycle That Can Travel Sideways

Just when you thought bicycle designs couldn't get any simpler, along comes Scalyfish Designs to, well, simplify it. The Bellingham, WA-based design studio, which is led by Josh Bechtel, recently unveiled the Bicymple, a super-compact, chainless bike that takes everything you thought you knew about bicycles and turns it on its ear. With the Bicymple, the design is streamlined but the functionality remains intact, as it can do just about everything you'd expect from a typical bike—and more.

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Windows 8 is coming...

What happens before dead space 3?

Dead Space: Liberation is a Brand New Graphic Novel Penned by Eisner Nominated Author Ian Edginton and Illustrated by Christopher Shy

Sergeant John Carver is out for revenge, but how does he end up in Dead Space™ 3 fighting alongside engineer Isaac Clarke? The two have completely different personalities but their worlds come together in a quest to take down the Necromorph infestation. Fans looking to uncover more information will find it in Dead Space™: Liberation, an original graphic novel from EA’s Visceral Games and Titan Books. Written by long-time science fiction comic book author Ian Edginton and illustrated by popular artist, Christopher Shy, this graphic novel sets up the story of co-op character John Carver in Dead Space 3, the highly-anticipated video game launching February 7, 2013. In addition to this new graphic novel, fans can also look forward to The Art of Dead Space, a new art book featuring more than 300 lavish images, concept sketches and commentary from artists. 

• Dead Space: Liberation – Written in collaboration with the Dead Space 3 game development team, this original graphic novel takes readers on a journey to unlock deep secrets about the Markers in an epic adventure that will determine the fate of mankind. Dead Space: Liberation will be released alongside Dead Space 3 on February 7.

• The Art of Dead Space – This is the ultimate gallery of the Dead Space universe showcasing everything from breathtaking spacescapes and terrifying Necromorphs to imaginative character designs and a creative in-game religion. The art book will also feature a lavish full-color hardcover and includes art from the entire Dead Space videogame franchise. The Art of Dead Space will be released alongside Dead Space 3 on February 7.

Winner of more than 15 critic awards at E3 2012 including Best of Show from Game Informer Magazine (third largest consumer magazine in the U.S.*), Dead Space 3 cuts to the heart of deep space terror. The game is recognised by game critics worldwide for its incredible craftsmanship in horror, action, suspense and sound design. Players will embark on a thrilling ride through space that takes them to a hostile new planet, Tau Volantis. Fortunately, they are not alone this time around. The fully integrated drop-in/drop-out co-op feature gives players the option to play alone or team-up with a friend anytime. Players that choose to take down the terror together will experience additional story details, side missions and gameplay mechanics specific to the new co-op character, John Carver’s, story.

Dead Space 3 will be available on February 7, 2013 in Australia and February 8, 2013 in New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PC. Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/deadspace. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deadspace. For additional information and news, visit www.deadspace.com.

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Iwata Ask's - Wii U edition

Iwata Asks is a series where the president of Nintendo goes around asking various developers about games or consoles. The latest one covers off the Wii U

Iwata
What is it about the Wii U hardware that you want people to pay attention to the most? Akagi-san would you start us off?

Akagi
I worked on the SDK18 and absolutely love CPUs! (laughs) So I myself have been happy to see how far game consoles have come. I hope people will be impressed by the types of software enabled by the CPU.

18. SDK (software development kit): A set of development tools necessary for making applications for game consoles and other devices.


Iwata
I like the way you say you love CPUs! (laughs) It turned out to be a CPU without any strange habits—one that runs just the way you expect. All right, Kitano-san?

Kitano
Speaking from the standpoint of casing design, while the basic structure resembles the Wii, there are various differences that made things more convenient. For one thing, the SYNC Button19 is on the outside. We heard that a lot of customers had made inquiries about how to synchronize the Wii Remote, so I thought there was a merit to that. Also, the USB connectors, which are only on the backside of Wii, are in front as well, making it easier to connect USB peripherals from the front.

19. SYNC button: The red button labeled "SYNC" for connecting the Wii Remote with the console.

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Injustice: Gods Among Us

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God of War: Ascension Collector's and Special Editions

Sony Australia have announced the collectors and special editions of God of War: Ascension to be released next year on March 14th.

God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition


Content includes:

• The ultimate GoW collectible, a 8" Kratos figurine
• Premium steel book game case
• Double XP bonus for multiplayer and a DLC pass to unlock all future DLC for the game at no additional cost (more to follow on these soon)
• Mythological Heroes Multiplayer Pack
• Official game soundtrack (digital version)
• PS3 dynamic theme and an avatar pack

God of War: Ascension Special Edition


Content includes:

• Premium steel book game case
• The multiplayer double XP bonus,
• Official game soundtrack (digital version)
• PS3 dynamic theme and an avatar pack

For more information on pre-order bonus' and stockists, please visit:  http://au.playstation.com/ps3/news/articles/detail/item535969/ 

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Forza Horizon Demo Out Now

Microsoft, Playground Games, and Turn 10 Studios have announced that the demo for “Forza Horizon” ¹ is now available for download. Experience the thrill of action racing on the open roads of Colorado in this wide-ranging demo, designed to give players a taste of the white-knuckle action in store when “Forza Horizon” is unleashed to retail starting on Oct. 23.

In the demo, players will experience the Colorado of “Forza Horizon”, driving a sampling of cars from Horizon’s stellar lineup across a variety of different event types – from Horizon Festival events taking place on the dusty dirt roads of Colorado’s upper hills to a climactic street race that find players winding up, around, and over the architectural marvel that is the Finley Dam.

Players who download and play the “Forza Horizon” demo and then purchase and play the full game online will receive a specially designed 2013 SRT Viper GTS, celebrating Forza Horizon’s “gone-gold” status. This rare liveried car will only be available to those who download the demo and purchase and play the game online. The “Forza Horizon” Xbox LIVE demo requires an Xbox LIVE account².

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Skyrim DLC still not right for PS3

Sad news for owners of a PS3 and Skyrim.

Bethesda has commented on the situation with downloadable content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PlayStation 3. Speaking on Twitter, Bethesda vice president of PR and marketing Pete Hines wrote that “we've never blamed anyone or anything. It's our problem, and it's on us to solve it,” adding “We have never blamed Sony/PS3.”

When asked what the specific problem is, Hines wrote “the performance isn't good enough in all cases. For most folks, it'd be fine. For some, it wouldn't be.” Beyond that, Hines simply wrote “I don't have any info on Hearthfire, Dawnguard, or DLC in general for PS3. We're still on it. Will share update when I have one.”

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Medal of Honor: Warfighter

This game is out soon and its looking really good... like really good.

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Built-in apps for Windows 8

So with Windows 8 only a few weeks away, more and more details are being uncovered.

Take a look at the applications that will come built in with Windows 8

Across the board, you’ll see performance and reliability improvements in the apps, but there are some great new capabilities as well. Here are some highlights of the changes you’ll see:

	SkyDrive Search within SkyDrive Rename and move folders and files New first-run experience Custom sort order
	Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging Conversation view of your inbox Complete IMAP account support Accepting and declining invitations in email Capturing and updating your account picture Improved search Search for a contact within the Messaging app
	Photos Crop and rotate photos New auto-curated collage slideshows View photos and videos on network locations in your Pictures Library such as Windows Home Server, network shares, and HomeGroups Move through photos in your Pictures Library even when you open them from the desktop
	Maps Bird's eye view 3,000+ indoor venue maps Driving directions hints Improved navigation and layout Improved customization, including custom pushpins and roaming options Integration with Bing and Travel apps
	Bing Richer search results for local content and images Bing rewards integration Use zoom on your search results to see related queries Use the file picker to select an image from Bing to use on your lock screen or in your other apps
	Finance Additional news and magazine content More market exchanges enabled Finance videos
	News Additional news content from partners such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal Enhanced article reader, including font customization, zoom, pagination, and more Improved offline reading experience News videos Slideshows
	Sports Additional news and magazine content Sports videos Slideshows New soccer leagues, including MLS, J. League, and Brazilian League
	Travel Additional news and magazine content Improved flight search and new flight progress indicator Improved hotel listing page Interactive 360-degree panoramas (gyroscope supported)
	Weather Improved default location usability Hourly weather forecasts, up to 10 days Day & evening high/low temperatures
	Video Purchasing in local currencies Closed captioning Search by actor or director
	Music Expanded music services Rich "Now Playing" experience Discover more music with SmartDJ
	Games Exciting new games In-game purchasing Invites and turn notifications Click here to read more about them

Puddle Coming to Wii U e-shop

Puddle was a game that came out for PS Vita, and got some amazing reviews.



Now the team behind it are bringing it to the Wii U eshop.




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Wreck-It Ralph

This movie looks like it will be amazing.

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Hitachi make a new boarding gate.

This is one of those things that would make life so much simple, but of course for that reason alone it probably wont be released.

Hitachi are currently working on a new security gate that does the check of boarding passes and also scans you for things you should not have when flying.



The new gate is currently under trial in Narita Airport and selected Tokyo Subway stations. Here is hoping it goes live as soon as it can, because lets face it, airports jam up faster than a Los Angeles freeway.

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Forza Horizon Trailer & Demo

And if that made you want more, the demo for the game will be up on October 9th.

And if you play that and then get the game you will get an exclusive in game car.