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Wii Sports Club Baseball and Boxing Hitting Wii U eShop June 28

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Wii Sports Club will be complete come June 28, as Baseball and Boxing will be added to the slate via the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. A full, packaged retail edition will also go on sale July 12 for an SRP of AUD$54.95.

In Baseball, the Wii Remote Plus controller enables great control and precision for novice and expert hitters alike, while pitchers use the Gamepad to enter first-person view before selecting a pitch and aiming their throw. Catching in the field requires players keep the ball in their sights and centred in the GamePad view. In Boxing, not one but two Wii Remote Plus controllers can be utilised in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, you’d do well to hone your skills by taking on Skill Shaper challenges, from Speed Bag to Pro Puncher.

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To commemorate the impending launch of Wii Sports Club Baseball and Boxing, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to get a taste of all five sports included in the complete package. Even if you’ve taken advantage of free trials in the past, this trial will be open to absolutely everyone. Once the trial period is over, players can buy a Day Pass from the eShop for AUD$2.60 to be able to play all five sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for AUD$13.00.

Check out the latest screens of the title below, and complete the collection on June 28.

Go Beyond Death with new Dark Souls II Content

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How many playthrough’s of Dark Souls II have you managed to accomplish? 2? 3? or are you still making your way through your first? No matter how long you have been trekking through the land of Drangleic you will be excited for this news; Bandai Namco have announced that from July 22nd you will be able to get your hands on the first of three new downloadable quests! Dark Souls II is already a game that you can easily invest 100+ hours into, and now we are getting even more!

Titled the Lost Crowns Trilogy, the new DLC will take players through new areas that come complete with new enemies, new challenge and new bosses! I am getting excited just thinking about it! The three chapters will be available for purchase separately or as a season pass for Steam and PS3 owners. Chapter 1; Crown of the Sunken King will be available from July 22nd, with Crown of the Old King following on August 26th and finally rounding off with Crown of the Ivory King on September 23rd.

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We have the trailer for Crown of the Sunken King below, and you seriously have to check it out. We reviewed the Dark Souls II base game earlier this year and thought it was the best thing since “Sliced Bread – The Game,” so more content is always welcome. Let us know in the comments whether or not you will be stepping into Drangleic again this July, or if it is too soon for DLC. As always, stay tuned to Capsule Computers for all the Dark Souls II news as it becomes available.

Galore Review

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Galore
Studio: Entertainment One, Hopscotch Films
Publisher: Film Camp
Format: Cinema (Reviewed at Sony Theatrette)
Release Date: June 19th – Buy Tickets Here

Overview

Teenagers live life in abundance – wavering on the brink of the present as if it were their last day. Premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival this year, Galore, scratches the surface of being young and the infinite possibilities of adventure, passion and true love tainted by curiosity, secrets, regret, and chaos. Well-known for his directing and screenwriting of short films and documentaries, including; ‘Words from the City’, Rhys Graham presents his debut feature Galore. Rhys poignantly explores the harsh reality for youth in the isolated outskirts of Canberra, by incorporating his own experience into the film.

Story

The Australian drama begins in the outback, with two lovers hunting one another in the backseat of a station wagon. To clarify, they are young teenagers embracing the pleasures of sex in shameful secrecy. The shame is questionable. As it turns out, Billie (Ashleigh Cummings, star in ‘Puberty Blues’) is having a raunchy affair with her best friend’s boyfriend, Danny (Toby Wallace from ‘Lucky Country’).

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Galore is a coming-of-age story for teenagers and the dangers of being self-absorbed in a phase of corruption. The primary focus of the film is on the complicated friendship between Billie and Laura (Lily Sullivan from ‘Mental’). At the age of seventeen and nearing the end of highschool, the life-long best friends have moved on from childhood and are now transforming into young women. In the midst of the summer holidays, Laura confides in Billie that she wants to have sex with Danny for the first time. Yet, the audience knows that Billie is ‘crazy-in-love’ with Laura’s skater boyfriend and only seems to care about how this decision will impact the outcome of her affairs with Danny-boy.

The tangle of lies is the backbone for the narrative, provoking the audience to pity Laura for her oblivion and curse Billie for her indiscretion. However, Laura’s interest in her relationship changes when she meets Isaac (Aliki Matangi). The newcomer is a struggling teenager who is taken in by social worker and mother of Billie, Carrie (Maya Stange from ‘Garage Days’) to stay in their backyard caravan. The gentle-hearted young man shares the same passion as Laura for reading, encouraging her to follow her dreams of writing. It is interesting how the close bond that forms between the two is more convincing than the “love” triangle amongst Danny, Billie and Laura.

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A minor incident on the day of Billie’s birthday triggers a chain reaction that significantly impacts on the protagonist. After a work shift at Kingsley’s Chickens, Laura and Billie ride their bicycle to the skate park to find Danny for the evening celebrations at Billie’s place. However, the skater is at the hands of a few disgruntled teenagers in the mood for a fight. The girls intervene and rescue Danny, although the birthday dinner plans fall through, when Laura leaves with her boyfriend instead of accompanying Billie. The seemingly random attack triggers the downfall of Billie, who realises that she can no longer hide her feelings for Danny.

Unable to face the messiness of her own deceit, Billie lashes out one night at a party and steals a car, only to then crash it and endanger the lives of her close friends, Danny, Laura and Isaac. While miraculously no one is injured (or so it may appear), the incident leads to irreparable damage and sets in motion the unravelling truth. If Billie had taken responsibility for her actions sooner and listened to her mother’s advice, “We’re more than just the love we get from people”, the aftermath would not have been so tragic.

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On the outer-layers of Galore are the impending bushfires, sweeping in Canberra to destroy the homes, communities and memories of its inhabitants. From the start of the film, the audience are forewarned by the voiceover of Billie about the fires, yet the real threat is the burning chaos that arises from the mistakes of one teenager and their influence on their friends. The final moments of the film reinforce the harsh reality of teenage life; growing up means letting go of what we know and starting a new page.

Visuals & Audio

Awarded for the Australian Cinematographer’s Society Gold Award for Galore, Stefan Duscio perfectly captures the bushy, dry and barren outskirts of Australia’s capital city. The scorching heatwave and rising smoke from the bushfires create an impenetrable rippling effect, looming in the backdrop of each scene in the screenplay. What makes the atmosphere so powerful is the truth behind the devastating bushfires of 2003. The film crew shot Galore in the local areas of Canberra, including; Tuggeranong, Kambah and Woden, that were ruined by these bushfires a decade ago.

Christopher O’Young and Flynn Wheeler reunite to compose the score for Galore, after working together on Rhys Graham’s short film, ‘The Turning: Small Mercies’. The duo delivers a tranquil soundtrack comprised mainly of cello and guitar, which is true to the heart and soul of young people. With the addition of roaring crickets and the haze of summer in the Australian bush, the atmosphere will acclimatise to Aussie audience members.

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Overall

Galore reinforces the overwhelming nature of adolescence and the confronting emotions that stem from a change in hormones for both males and females. The age we discover sex, lust, love and the feeling of being untouchable, is a point in time that teenagers lose themselves and their sense of direction. The film, Galore is defined by the stunning performances of Ashleigh Cummings, Lily Sullivan, Toby Wallace and newcomer, Aliki Matangi. However, the story overcomplicates the message for youth, as Billie’s recklessness is at the fault of her own bad life choices. While love can be as immense as life is, teenagers should not derange themselves into believing that they can escape heartbreak, tragedy, agony and the perils of adulthood. Rhys Graham offers the audience a good portrayal of teenage life; a fragile flame that can produce wildfire and destroy everything in its path, or light ablaze in the darkness as a source of hope for a new beginning.

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Tower Crusher By Sumunthana Punthuchat

Tower Crusher

Tower Crusher By Sumunthana Punthuchat

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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
  • Free
  • Category: Games
  • Released: May 15, 2014
  • Version: 1.0
  • Size: 60.4 MB
  • Language: English
  • Seller: Sumunthana Punthuchat

Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPod touch (5th generation). This app is optimized for iPhone 5

Description

About the game

Get ready for the epic battle game !! Join the team of Tower Crusher to dispel the darkness of the evil and fight to reclaim their beautiful island.

In the Colonial period, there was a terrible dark witch who had vicious powers. She joined forces with a group of evil colonizers called Dark Blaze, and bestowed it with her magic powers to endeavor to make it powerful enough to control the world. Dark Blaze used the power of the dark side with innovative technology to destroy the islands of any colonists who refused to support it, established its devil towers and stole people’s souls to consolidate its power.

One day, white wizards, from the light side escaped from the violent conditions of the dark wizard’s island to a human island where they could live more peacefully. But that was not the end: when Dark Blaze discovered where they were hiding, it immediately pursued them to their island and destroyed it. After the island had been destroyed, Dark Blaze established their devil towers on that broken, isolated island.

Surviving humans and wizards agreed to collaborate and combine their powers to defeat this dark force. They formed an alliance of humans and wizards to put together their strongest possible team called “Tower Crusher” whose aim was to defeat Dark Blaze and the dark witch, and to fight to reclaim their beautiful island!!

Features

-Unique style of endless action games you’ve never seen before.

-Challenge your sense of speed to survive from crazy bullets and destroy devil towers by powerful magic ball and reach bosses

-Enjoy the battle!! Do missions, upgrade awesome unlockable 12 Magic Skills, buy new characters and equip special items

-Stunning Graphic and music: story, themes, characters and exciting background musics!!

-Game center leaderboard Challenge your friends to beat your scores: score, Combo and killed towers!!

Can you beat all of devil towers and their bosses?
How long can you last in this epic battle? Tower Crusher here!!! Waiting you to download and enjoy!!

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Wii SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL AND BOXING COMING TO NINTENDO eSHOP FOR Wii U ON 28th JUNE

Wii SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL AND BOXING COMING TO NINTENDO eSHOP FOR Wii U ON 28th JUNE

Packaged version of Wii Sports Club – complete with Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf – to release in stores on 12th July 

5th June 2014 – Whether or not you are a veteran of the original Wii Sports series on Wii, step up to the batting plate or into the ring on 28th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, rounding off the Wii Sports Clubrange already comprising Tennis, Bowling and Golf. While for those who want to get their hands on the full roster of five sports on one disc, Wii Sports Club will be launching at retail as a packaged version on 12th July (SRP AU$54.95), completing the competitive return to action for the series with HD graphics, new and improved controls, as well as online play and community features supported by Miiverse.

Wii Sports Club kicked off in November 2013 with the Nintendo eShop releases of both Bowling and Tennis, followed by Golf the following month. With the introduction of an online multiplayer versus system, users with broadband Internet access can now compete in a regional club ranking system and represent their local area, with the added ability of Miiverse integration allowing handwritten messages to be posted during gameplay, whether to celebrate a victory or admit defeat!

In Baseball, the use of the Wii Remote Plus controller enables novice hitters and expert sluggers alike greater control and precision when going for that all-important home run. In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw. If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way…

With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.

To mark the launch of Baseball and Boxing on Nintendo eShop from 28th June, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to play the two sports, as well as Bowling, Tennis and Golf. The trial is open to everyone, even to people who sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club before. Once the trial period ends, players can purchase a Day Pass on Nintendo eShop for AU$2.60 (NZ$3.40) to play all available sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for AU$13.00 (NZ$17.00).

Two very different sports lie in store for fans on 28th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U. For the full package of five sports on one disc, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, Wii Sports Club will also release at retail as a packaged game on 12th July.

Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia Website: http://www.nintendo.com.au
NintendoAustralia Twitter:https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

 

HITMAN GO NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID DEVICES

HITMAN GO NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID DEVICES 

Android Launch Trailerhttp://youtu.be/jz5FwcA2njc 

Sydney June 5th 2014 – Today Square Enix announces the launch of Hitman GO for Android devices. The critically acclaimed new offering from the Square Enix Montréal studio saw great feedback from press and consumers with an average rating of 4.5/5. Priced at AUD $6.49, Android players now can experience this beautifully rendered diorama-style,turn-based puzzle game.

Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master puzzle game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe. Boasting 68 unlockable levels, the team at Square Enix Montréal has created a new and unique experience taking aspects of the Hitman universe to create a brand new and distinctive mobile gaming offering.

For more information about Hitman GO check out www.hitman.comand for more information on Square Enix Montréal go to http://www.square-enix-montreal.com,or Square Enix at www.square-enix.com

GRID Autosport – Open Wheel Discipline Video

SEE RACING ‘ABSOLUTELY ON THE EDGE’ IN NEW GRID AUTOSPORT OPEN-WHEEL VIDEO PLAYING AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/GRIDGAME 

EXPERIENCE A ‘ROLLERCOASTER WHERE YOU’RE DRIVING’ IN GRID AUTOSPORT OPEN-WHEEL RACING EVENTS

Sydney 5th JuneToday Codemasters® revealed a new video showcasing the Open-Wheel racing discipline, one of the five unique styles of racing set to star in the game’s new world of professional motorsport, now playing at http://youtu.be/l0XJF_Vcn98

In the video, gameplay footage of GRID Autosport’s Open-Wheel racing discipline reveals purpose-built racing thoroughbreds going wheel-to-wheel in events where racing with precision at high speeds is essential for success. The video also features real-world racing drivers explaining the appeal of the discipline and how to succeed in cars which ‘take a bit of holding onto’, including British Racing Driver Club Rising Stars Jake Hill and Alice Powell, Danny Keirle from the Young Racing Driver Academy plus Arden International Motorsport’s GP3 racer Patric Neiderhauser who explains that at “almost 200 mph, side by side, [it’s ]the best feeling in the world – it’s like being on a rollercoaster but you’re driving yourself.”

In GRID Autosport’s Open-Wheel events, players must race smoothly and shave seconds off each and every lap in lightweight racing cars designed for a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio. Slipstreaming and picking the correct line around each corner is vital in a range of series typically featuring a single car class. Open-Wheel race cars are masterpieces of racing engineering where contact can quickly lead to the end of a driver’s race, so players must execute clean passes at high speed in order to win. Codemasters has consulted with drivers who have competed in Open-Wheel races to bring the experience of racing these cars alive authentically.

GRID Autosport features a range of cars and series in the Open-Wheel category. Players will get to test their skills in stunning examples of automotive excellence, including the Dallara F312, Ariel Atom 3.5, Caparo T1, Dallara Indycar and many more. Open-Wheel events and championships in career mode and online are set on the game’s beautifully recreated circuits, including Circuit Mont Tremblant, Indianapolis, Spa Francorchamps and many more.

In GRID Autosports huge career, gamers will specialise in their favourite racing discipline or conquer them all; players will feel the aggression of the pack in Touring Cars, race into the night in Endurance events, race Open-Wheel cars with precision, show car control in Tuner events and react on the fly in Street races. Each unique category features series dedicated to different classes, including Touring Cars, Hypercars, Endurance GT Cars, Prototypes, Single-Seaters, Super Modified vehicles, Drift cars and many, many more. Bursting with content, GRID Autosport features over 100 routes across 22 incredible locations and the world’s most exciting contemporary and classic high-performance racing cars to collect, tune and upgrade.

GRID Autosport is set to release on June 26th across Australia & New Zealand for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A limited edition of GRID Autosport featuring exclusive additional content including the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series, GRID Autosport Black Edition, is available to pre-order from select retailers. Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to http://www.gridgame.com/ and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.

NEW CHALLENGES AWAIT AS DARK SOULS II IS BESTOWED ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS WITH THE LOST CROWNS DLC TRILOGY

NEW CHALLENGES AWAIT AS DARK SOULS II IS BESTOWED ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS WITH THE LOST CROWNS DLC TRILOGY

The Lost Crowns trilogy’s Season pass available today for purchase on

Steam and PlayStation®Network –

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – June 5, 2014 – BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S and FromSoftware today announced the impending arrival of three new DLC chapters to the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS II for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC. These three new DLC chapters known as The Lost Crowns trilogy will take DARK SOULS II fans through entirely original areas to face a slew of unknown enemies, overcome diabolic challenges, and take-on fearsome bosses. Crown of the Sunken King, the first chapter in this DLC trilogy, will be available in Europe and Australasia on July, 22, 2014 for PC and Xbox/July 23 for PlayStation®3, followed with the DLC launches of Crown of the Old Iron King on August 26, 2014 for PC and Xbox/ August 27 for PlayStation®3 and Crown of the Ivory King on September 23, 2014 for PC and Xbox/ September 24 for PlayStation®3. A Season Pass program is also available for the entire The Lost Crowns trilogy via Steam for PC and PlayStation®Network for PS3TM from today.

Crown of the Sunken King, the first chapter in the trilogy, sends players on a journey to reclaim the crowns that Drangleic’s King Vendrick once owned. Crown of the Sunken King features an entirely different world within the DARK SOULS II universe, where stepped pyramids span a vast underground cavern. It is said that one of the ancient crowns lay buried deep within these dark caverns; but surely such a valued item cannot sit unguarded. Players that seek adversity and glory will be rewarded with a crown that holds the strength of lords from times long past.

We are pleased to offer this new Dark Souls experience with The Lost Crowns trilogy to players seeking for more challenges!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe. “With this Season Pass, Bandai Namco Games is pleased to extend the Dark Souls experience over this summer!”

DARK SOULS II is the critically acclaimed and punishing sequel to 2011’s hit Dark Souls. The game has been lauded by critics and fans alike to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in videogame history. Having earned a 92 Metacritic score for the Xbox 360 as well as 91 Metacritic scores for the PlayStation®3 system and PC versions of DARK SOULS II; The Lost Crowns trilogy will present a new assortment of creatively designed challenges and organic storytelling that will give players the sense of achievement and emotional gratification the franchise has become famous for.

DARK SOULS II is available in Europe and Australasia for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. For more information on DARK SOULS II please visit http://www.darksoulsii.com and http://www.facebook.com/darksouls. To learn more aboutBANDAI NAMCO Games Europe other products go to: www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.au

Please view the trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcjmioTofm8

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About BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.BandaiNamcoGames.eu or Facebook.

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Astro partners with 343 Industries and Microsoft to give ASTRO gear that Master Chief touch.

Astro partners with 343 Industries and Microsoft to give ASTRO gear that Master Chief touch.

Today Halo announced a new partnership with ASTRO Gaming!

Skullcandy, Inc. and its division ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, announced an exciting new multi-year partnership with Halo developer 343 Industries. As part of the agreement, Skullcandy and ASTRO Gaming will develop several new products including branded headsets, speaker tags and more in support of the latest releases within the Halo universe.

Few game franchises have ever pushed the boundaries of our imagination quite like Halo. With its robust online multiplayer features, compelling storyline, incredibly detailed gameplay audio and inspiring musical score — Halo delivers at every level,” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming/Skullcandy Gaming.

Details relating to specific Halo headsets and accessories from ASTRO Gaming and Skullcandy will be announced at a later date.

About Bluemouth Interactive

Established in 2003, Bluemouth Interactive is a leading independent supplier of video game, mobile phone and audio accessories in Asia Pacific. Bluemouth’s award winning product portfolio and regional distribution capability have positioned the business at the leading edge of entertainment distribution. Bluemouth’s Management team is comprised of several entertainment industry professionals who have previously held senior roles at leading public listed entertainment companies including Disney, Take-Two, THQ, Paramount and Warner. Bluemouth’s insistence on genuine partnership and market development ensures that Bluemouth Interactive remain the trusted business partner of choice for entertainment accessories in Asia Pacific. Please visit our website for further information www.bluemouth.com or join us at facebook.com/BluemouthInteractive 

About ASTRO Gaming

ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, leagues, gaming enthusiasts and their lifestyles. Spun-off from design powerhouse ASTRO Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Microsoft Xbox 360™, Alienware PCs, and HP’s Gaming PCs, ASTRO Gaming produces a line of gamer-centric “tech-life” products, supporting this rapidly growing community. ASTRO Gaming’s product line includes the A50 Wireless Headset, the A40 Audio System, the A30 Cross-Gaming Headset, and the Transport Series of gaming gear bags.

 

About Skullcandy, Inc.

Skullcandy is the leading global lifestyle and performance audio brand driven by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL by Skullcandy brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, colour, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The Company’s products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide. Visit skullcandy.com, or join us at facebook.com/skullcandy or on Twitter @skullcandy. 

Kingston Digital Releases Second Generation MobileLite Wireless Media Streamer

Kingston Digital Releases Second Generation  MobileLite Wireless Media Streamer

Sydney, Australia – June 5, 2014 − Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the MobileLite Wireless G2, shipping later this month MobileLite Wireless G2 allows smartphone and tablet users to extend onboard device storage and stream and share content with multiple users. Additionally, the ultra-portable MobileLite Wireless G2 has a 4640 mAh 3.8v battery for mobile charging and a direct Ethernet port for wireless Internet routing, Wi-Fi bridging. The USB port also allows 3G dongle support.

Kingston’s new MobileLite Wireless G2 is the best solution for more mobile device storage capacity. Instead of deleting files from a smartphone or tablet to create room, users can wirelessly transfer photos, movies or music to a USB drive or Flash card. It’s perfect for entertainment or travel as pictures, videos, songs or documents can be shared and streamed with multiple users. In addition, photos and videos can be sent directly to the social media platform of choice without the need to connect to a PC.

On-the-go users will love the MobileLite Wireless G2 for its device charging and Ethernet-ready features. Fully charged, the internal battery of the MobileLite Wireless G2 is capable of charging most smartphones twice. To enable users to stay constantly connected, the device supports a direct connection from a 3G wireless Internet dongle and also has a direct Ethernet connection thus allowing MobileLite Wireless G2 to serve both as a portable router or shared network (NAS) drive.

“MobileLite Wireless G2 is a great device to share pictures, movies, songs or files wirelessly with friends and family,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “We have increased the
battery life to up to 13 hours of continuous use so it works perfectly to keep your smartphone or tablet charged, or keep your children entertained on long trips.”

MobileLite Wireless G2 is backed by a two-year warranty and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com.

Kingston MobileLite Wireless G2 Features and Specifications:

·     Unload content to a card or USB drive
·     Send pictures to your favorite social media platform
·     Stream different content to multiple devices at once
·     Charges your smartphone up to 2 times from a full G2 battery1
·     Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC and microSD/SDHC/SDXC
·     Supports standard USB drives
·     Includes 3G dongle support for direct connections2
·     Features Ethernet port for broadband Internet on the go
·     Inputs for Storage: USB and SD — reads SD, SDHC, SDXC and microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (with included adapter)
·     Supported File Systems: FAT, FAT32, NTFS, exFAT
·     Dimensions: 129.14mm x 79.09mm x 19.28mm
·     Weight: 171g
·     Wireless Network Interface: Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA2)
·     WLAN Ethernet Port to function as a mobile router
·     Rechargeable Battery: Up to 13 hours of continuous use; built-in Li-ion 4640 mAh 3.8v battery
·     Local Storage3: Wirelessly transfer files to and from the MobileLite Wireless app and the MobileLite Wireless hardware
·     Camera Roll Support3: allows users to move photos from their mobile device to MobileLite Wireless in order to free up space
·     Cable: USB to micro USB cable included
·     Operating Temperature: 0 – 40°C
·     Storage Temperature: -10 – 45°C
·     Guaranteed: two-year warranty, free technical support
·     Customisable Device Name: (SSID) User selectable Wi-Fi priority list when there are multiple APN/Key available
·     File Support4:  MobileLite Wireless can store any file type. Playback and viewing are based on the files supported by the mobile device.
·     General File Format Support4:
§     Audio: MP3, WAV
§     Video5: m4V, mp4 (H. 264 video codec)
§     Image: jpg, tif
§     Document: pdf

1 Based on internal testing using iPhone 5.  Battery life varies depending upon the usage and user application functions. Battery is not replaceable.
2 3G service from the carrier required. 3G Dongle support may be limited by carrier.
3 Requires the MobileLite Wireless app.
4 Please check the user guide of your mobile device for a full list of supported files.
5 For Android and Kindle Fire, video support is limited to 2GB.

Kingston can be found on:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonBlogFansClub.en
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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com.