ROCCAT launches online 3D printing library

• Order tons of additional buttons for the ROCCAT Nyth

• Leading 3D printing service and marketplace, Shapeways, collaborates to provide premium quality parts for ROCCAT peripherals

Hamburg/Seattle, 31 August 2015 – On the heels of ROCCAT’s release of the highly anticipated, deeply modular Nyth MMO gaming mouse, ROCCAT brings even more customization to the table. Equipped with 33 spare buttons, the Nyth easily transitioning from an MMO setup into an FPS or MOBA-centric piece of gaming gear thanks to its interchangeable side buttons and side-parts. In it’s out of the box configuration the Nyth offers 36.738 different combinations.

Not content to stop there, ROCCAT now provides a massive online 3D printing library with near endless options to customize your Nyth. Color, style and shape, pick the buttons that best suit your style, and order with a few simple clicks. ROCCAT has teamed up with Shapeways, the leading 3D printing service in the world, to ensure premium quality spare parts and swift worldwide shipping. Shapeways already prints and ships more than 120,000 3D printed products every month, using the most advanced 3D printers available anywhere.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with ROCCAT to empower gaming enthusiasts to create custom, personalized buttons for their Nyth,” said Charlie Maddock, Director of Business Development at Shapeways. “One of the most powerful aspects of 3D printing is the ability to enable enthusiast communities to come together and create products that showcase their passion. We’re excited to see what the ROCCAT community comes up with as we continue to work together.”

Says René Korte, founder and CEO of ROCCAT, “Shapeways is the perfect partner for us when it comes to 3D printing. Our designers create new buttons continuously and we want to be absolutely sure they work when printed. If you order a button set from our website it is ROCCAT approved and Shapeways makes certain our quality standards are met.”

Starting out, the library contains 10 button set varieties users can order in various colors. This library will grow swiftly as ROCCAT adds more buttons continuously. A full set of buttons starts at 13USD, plus shipping fee depending on the country.

Please download more pics here: www.mediaroccat.org/Marketing/3DLibrary/ROCCAT_3DLibrary_PressKit.zip

Further links:

ROCCAT Homepage
ROCCAT on Facebook

About ROCCAT Studios

Founded in 2007 in Hamburg, Germany, ROCCAT Studios produces innovative, high-quality products for today’s ambitious computer gamer. Always operating in close collaboration with the gaming community, the company’s advanced input devices, headsets and accessories offer extreme precision, first-class ease-of-use and unique, eye-catching design. ROCCAT™ entered the scene with its Kone gaming mouse – a high-performance device that still ranks as one of the world’s premier gaming peripherals. A long list of international awards attests to the ingenious design and world-class quality of ROCCAT products.

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III BETA BIGGEST EVER ON PLAYSTATION 4 

Treyarch’s Black Ops III Beta Sets New Standard as the #1 Beta on PlayStation 4 

Sydney, Australia – August 31, 2015 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), confirmed that Treyarch’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta, which began on August 19 and ran through August 25, has become the largest beta in PlayStation®4 (PS4™) history.

Millions of gamers downloaded and played the beta, which provided critical feedback and technical data at scale for the Treyarch development team to further fine-tune and polish in preparation for the November 6 launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

“This is about making sure we deliver to our fans the best possible game at launch,” said Rob Kostich, senior vice president and general manager of Call of Duty®, Activision Publishing. “Becoming the biggest beta on PS4 speaks to the excitement felt by gamers and the quality of work by Treyarch.  And remember, this beta is just a fraction of the overall multiplayer experience and a portion of what’s coming on November 6 when the full game – spanning campaign, multiplayer and Zombies hits worldwide.”

“We’ve been looking forward to getting the game into the hands of the people that matter most – the fans,” said Mark Lamia, studio head of Treyarch.  “We can’t thank them all enough for participating and providing us with invaluable feedback and data that Treyarch is already hard at work incorporating into the game for launch. Our goal is to deliver the best Day One experience possible and this beta – along with the input from our passionate community of fans – has helped position us to do just that.”

“Played by millions of PlayStation fans around the world, the response to the beta was massive and shows the strength when bringing together the best-selling console franchise with the best-selling game console,” said Adam Boyes, VP of Publisher and Developer Relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “Signaling an impressive start of a new era for PlayStation and this famed franchise, there was no better way to welcome Call of Duty to its new home on PlayStation 4.”

The Call of Duty: Black Ops III beta set new marks on PS4 delivering the most downloads, gameplay sessions and hours of gameplay to date, according to Activision and Sony PlayStation.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III is in development at Treyarch for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.  The Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer beta is available now on Xbox One and PC.

For the latest intel, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty or follow @Treyarch and @CallofDuty_ANZ on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III is not yet rated.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is a video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio an industry-leading game developer, whose Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records, and whose previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. 

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected Call of Duty:  Black Ops III release date of November 6, 2015, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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HTC DESIRE 520 BRINGS LIGHTNING 4G SPEED TO EVERYONE
HTC’s prepaid 4G device enables you to do more in a flash, at an affordable price
               
31 August 2015, Sydney- HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled its latest 4G smartphone, the HTC Desire 520 – a feature packed handset that brings the ability to get 4G speeds to everyone. Combining quad-core 1.1 GHz processor with an elegant display, the HTC Desire 520 allows consumers to do much more, much faster backed by the power of 4G.

Whenever the mood strikes you, taking memorable pictures with the 8MP camera or selfies with the 2MP front-facing camera is simple, while your video recording experience will be done in a whole new light when you shoot them in HD 720p quality.

Supporting Android Lollipop 5.1 with HTC Sense 7, the HTC Desire 520 represents a truly premium mobile experience at a highly affordable price. It combines an intuitive design with a clean display, making navigating your phone wonderfully simple. Delivering a premium user experience with HTC Sense 7, give your phone some personality through customising your own fonts, icons and colour palette.

“We continue to refine our products by taking advantage of the latest technology,” says Ben Hodgson, Country Manager HTC Australia and New Zealand. “By combining our most recent advances with the reliable and superfast Optus 4G Plus network, we are bringing blazing internet speeds to more people than ever before. Coupled with the freedom and flexibility of expandable storage and an affordable retail price of $199, the HTC Desire 520 is the perfect entry level mobile media device.”

Tim Cowan, Director of Mobile Marketing, Optus, said, “Optus is excited to bring the new HTC Desire 520 to our customers and let them take advantage of Optus’ 4G Plus network with its superfast speeds, smoother streaming, improved indoor coverage and better internet experience. With Optus’ range of data packed prepaid plans and a great network, we know customers will have what they need to get the most out the new HTC Desire 520.”

Blazing speed, great value
The HTC Desire 520 is the perfect smartphone for budget conscious consumers who want the latest multimedia on the go. Harnessing the power of 4G, the HTC Desire 520 means that your favourite content is always just a tap away with superfast download and streaming speeds. Running Qualcomm’s quad-core 1.1 GHz Snapdragon™ processor, the HTC Desire 520 ensures smooth graphics and browsing, enabling quick and effortless multi-tasking. Whether its work or play, the powerful quad core processor ensures you get the most out of everything you do.

Thanks to 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM, combined with an expandable microSD™ card slot enabled for up to 2TB additional storage*, you’ll be able to store all of your favourite apps, games, music or movies on your HTC Desire 520 without worrying about running out of space.

The ultimate mobile media experience
The HTC Desire 520’s 4.5” FWVGA display is ideal for watching videos and gaming and makes browsing the internet visually stunning, with its striking screen, signature design and HTC Sense 7 features combining perfectly for an unparalleled, all-round performance that sets a new standard in the category. The 2000 mAh battery means your handset will easily outlast whatever the day throws at you.

Complete with HTC BlinkFeed™, the HTC Desire 520 will keep you in the loop with real-time updates, whatever your passion or interests may be, all in one convenient place. Make the move away from traditional, static home screens and get the news that matters to you the most.

Price
Recommended retail price: HTC Desire 520 (RRP $199).

Availability
The new HTC Desire 520 will be available with Optus as a carrier exclusive for 3 months from launch.

For further information – www.htc.com/au/smartphones/htc-desire-520/

*When available