Level 50 Shiny Mamoswine Pokémon character will be distributed at the 2014 Pokémon European National Championships!

Indie Platformer ‘The Last Tinker: City of Colors’ Available Now

Grab the award-winning action/adventure game for PC/Mac/Linux

San Francisco, USA — May 13th, 2014 — Independent developer Mimimi Productions and publisher Unity Games today launched their highly anticipated 3D action/adventure game, The Last Tinker: City of Colors, for PC/Mac/Linux via Steam’s digital distribution service. The Last Tinker is the most recent desktop gaming release for Unity Games, and is part of their program to showcase and promote independent developers. In The Last Tinker, players take on the role of Koru, a cheerful and acrobatic young boy who must harness unique abilities to fight the forces of evil and return brightness and vitality to his world. The Last Tinker: City of Colors is available for €21.99, £16.99 through digital distribution service Steam: http://steam.thelasttinker.com

“We are excited to launch The Last Tinker on Steam today and eager for the response from players,” said Johannes Roth, CEO of Mimimi Productions. “The game’s unique blend of vibrant colors and beautiful landscapes, coupled with modern and fun adventure-style gameplay, is a winning combination that gamers of all ages will enjoy.”

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfpDZyppSMk

In a world where creativity has given way to conflict, a young street kid living in the slums of Colortown seeks to restore the spark of imagination to his hometown. As Koru, you must harness the power of color to defeat the Bleakness and make Colortown vibrant once again. A charming blend of modern platforming and multicolored style, The Last Tinker is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Along with having recently been awarded the “Best Game in Show, Audience Choice” prize at the 2014 Casual Connect conference, The Last Tinker  also won the “Best Project” award at Game Connection 2011.

Follow The Last Tinker on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thelasttinker) to stay up-to-date on all of the latest news, and don’t forget to follow the development team on Twitter @mimimiprod

About Mimimi Productions
Located in Munich, Germany, Mimimi Productions in an independent games development studio that develops innovative games that mix challenging puzzles and easy to understand concepts. Mimimi’s debut release is Apple Design Award winner daWindci, a critically acclaimed 2.5D puzzle game for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The Last Tinker: City of Colors will be released in summer 2014 onto console and desktop platforms. For further information on Mimimi Productions visit www.mimimi-productions.de

About Unity Games
Unity Games is a division of Unity Technologies dedicated to publishing high quality Unity authored games. Working with the talented and diverse Unity community, Unity Games is elevating the status of its developer base, while pioneering technologically and artistically advanced games. For more information, visit www.unitygames.com

Time Warping Puzzle Adventure Platformer, ‘Chronology’, is Now Available for Download on Steam!

Featuring time-turning puzzle adventure gameplay set in a beautiful universe, ‘Chronology’ is out now on Steam

Aalborg, Denmark – May 13th, 2014 – Indie micro studio osao games today announced that the mind-bending puzzle adventure platform game, nominated for the Nordic Indie Sensation award for 2014, Chronology, is now available for download through Steam. Mixing classical fantasy with mechanical retro-futuristic elements, Chronology places players into a beautiful universe inspired by Hayao Miyazaki where time must be manipulated and controlled to move past and future in order to fix the present. Chronology is now available for USD 9.99 / EUR 9.99 from Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/269330 with 20% off for the first week.

“Chronology began with a very simple concept and has grown organically to become a truly fun, challenging and beautiful experience that we are proud to finally share with gamers throughout the world,” said Niels Højgaard Sørensen, Game Director at Osao Games. “It’s taken a lot of time, energy and love to launch this game, and we know that fans will appreciate the work we’ve put in to make it unique and engaging”.

Our story begins, as the inventor wakes to discover the world has ended, and has no memory of his past. After finding a time travel device that can take him back in time, his memory slowly returns… With the help of a snail, who can stop time, the inventor sets out to fix the future by changing the past. Players run and jump through puzzles, using the time travel device, that moves the player from a beautiful idyllic past to a dark dystopian future.

Chronology has had a turbulent history after its original developer Progressive Media, closed its doors in January 2014 after the game has been Greenlit by Steam community. A small dedicated team of ex-developers, turned indie and opened osao games to continue the development of Chronology. Scheduled for release on multiple platforms through 2014, Chronology has already been selected as one of the eight finalists for the Nordic Game Indie Sensation Award.

For pricing and additional information visit:
http://www.osao.com/chronology/steam
To learn more about Chronology visit: http://www.osao.com/chronology
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chronologygame
Follow us on twitter: @chronologygame

About osao games
We are a handful of guys with years of experience working on big titles with big publishers – We decided we had to follow our hearts, and work on truly unique, brilliant games that would move and touch those who love the art of games.. People like us. We are now excited to launch our first game, Chronology.

Xperia™ Z2 available now from Telstra 

Telstra customers to receive exclusive bonus track from Michael Jackson’s new album, XSCAPE 

Sydney, 13 May 2014 – Sony Mobile Communications Australia can confirm that its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia™ Z2, is available today with Telstra in both purple and black. The Xperia Z2 also comes with Telstra Blue Tick certification, meaning it is recommended for rural and regional use.

Customers can enjoy the best of Sony’s waterproof design, display, sound, camera and camcorder experience on Telstra’s Mobile Network which has four times the 4G coverage of other mobile networks in Australia.

Telstra customers can purchase the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone  for $6 per month additional handset payments on a $70 Telstra Mobile Accelerate Plan, when they stay connected for 24 months, which includes 1.5 GB of data ($0.03c/MB) for use in Australia ($76/month – minimum cost over 24 months is $1824) 2 min standard call $2.38.

Telstra business customers can purchase the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone  for $10 per month additional handset payments on a $60 Business Performance Plan, plus when they stay connected for 24 months, which includes 1 GB ($0.03c/MB) for use in Australia ($70/month – minimum cost over 24 months is $1680) 2 min standard call $2.38.

Customers can also purchase the Sony Xperia Z2 from Telstra outright for $672 RRP.

To celebrate the launch of Michael Jackson’s XSCAPE album Telstra customers who purchase the Xperia Z2 before 31 May 2014 can to download the XSCAPE album plus an exclusive bonus track– a PaperCha$er remix of Chicago through the Xperia Lounge app.  Telstra customers with the Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z1 Compact, can also receive the exclusive download¹.

The new album, which is executively produced by Epic Records Chairman and CEO L.A. Reid, is a long-awaited collection of exciting new music that will thrill the legions of fans of one of the world’s most revered and best-selling artists, as well as attract a whole new generation discovering his artistry for the first time.

Further details on the XSCAPE album can be found at www.michaeljackson.com.

All exclusive offers are part of the ‘One Sony’ collaboration of Sony Group’s entertainment and electronics.

LEARN TO DRAW YOUR FAVOURITE POKÉMON AND MASTER REAL-LIFE ART SKILLS IN POKÉMON ART ACADEMY FOR NINTENDO 3DS

From 5^th July, step-by-step lessons will teach budding artists real illustration techniques through drawing fan-favourite Pokémon 

13^th May 2014 – Grab your stylus and start your Pokémon-drawing journey in Pokémon Art Academy launching on 5^th July exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems. This Pokémon-themed iteration of the Art Academy series offers budding illustrators and Pokémon fans alike 40 lessons to learn how to paint, sketch and draw with beloved Pokémon characters. Along the way, students of Pokémon Art Academy can pick up actual illustration skills that they can transfer onto real canvas or paper, or share their digital masterpieces with the world.

The Art Academy series made its debut on Nintendo DS in 2009, offering a comprehensive virtual art studio with a variety of realistically behaving art materials. Wield the stylus with tactile precision on the Touch Screen to use the plethora of paint, pencils and pastels. What sets the Art Academy series apart are its easy-to-follow lessons with step-by-step guides that teach genuine painting and drawing techniques. A friendly tutor takes students of all ages through these lessons, each of which breaks down complex-looking images into simple steps. Gradually, players pick up more and new techniques that allow anyone to create artwork they can be proud of. Whilst previous Art Academy titles were focused on traditional and fine art, this Pokémon-themed iteration lets players try their hand at illustration. So join the Pokémon Art Academy and meet Professor Andy, who teaches players to draw and train their creative skills – beginning with starter Pokémon and working up to legendary masterpieces.

Every artist needs tools, and the Touch Screen toolbox once again houses a bright range of pencils, pastels and paint. There are also art materials brand new to the series, such as Markers that make block colours with clean sharp edges, and Airbrushes that allow for a fine graduation of colour. In addition, the new Outline Pen leaves a smooth line that cannot be coloured over – perfect for cartoon drawings with slick borders. Finally, players need not worry about making mistakes when experimenting, as the new Undo feature allows the removal of several previously made steps from a masterpiece-in-progress.

Pokémon Art Academy boasts 40 lessons in which players can encounter favourite Pokémon from throughout the series – even including those from the recent Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games – such as Pikachu, Oshawott, Charizard, Torchic, Fletchling, Fennekin and many more! Students can progress through four different levels of lesson, beginning with first drawings in Starter, discovering new skills during Novice and Apprentice, and culminating with mastering a new talent in Graduate courses. They will first learn how to draw colourful Pokémon profiles, then build up Pokémon out of simple shapes like a cartoonist. Later lessons introduce colouring techniques such shading, shadow and depth that bring drawings to life. For the first time in the Art Academy series, it’s even possible to add a finishing touch by placing completed artwork against a selection of backgrounds for dramatic effect.

As players hone their skills, they can try out Free Paint mode, where Pokémon can be created in any style using the full range of tools. Over 100 reference pictures of Pokémon are included for inspiration, while images taken with Nintendo 3DS Camera can also be imported into the game. For those who want to keep their artistic juices flowing, there’s the new Quick Sketch mode where players can jump into short, simple drawings and practice producing Pokémon sketches quickly – perfect when out and about, or as daily practice.

All accomplishments can be saved into an album, as a truly personal collection of character cards featuring your artwork as the illustration, together with your signature. Share masterpieces locally with other Pokémon Art Academy players, or post them to Miiverse to show the world your greatest artistic triumphs. And while you’re there, you can always ask for help with techniques from the friendly Miiverse community of art and Pokémon fans.

Learn to draw your favourite Pokémon characters and gain real-life illustration skills in Pokémon Art Academy. Start your Pokémon-drawing journey on 5^th July 2014 exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems, available at retail or as a digital version from the Nintendo eShop*.

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

Nintendo Australia Image Libraryhttp://images.nintendo.com.au

* Wireless broadband Internet access required.

About Nintendo 3DS:

Nintendo 3DS family consists of a Nintendo 3DS system, Nintendo 3DS XL system (both with a 3D feature) and a Nintendo 2DS system (no 3D feature). Nintendo 3DS family offers Parental Controls so that parents can control the content their children can access and the games they can play. Additionally, devices with a 3D feature allow parents to control the level of 3D their children can view and also provide a 3D depth slider which lets players turn off or adjust the level of 3D they want on the 3D Screen. Nintendo 3DS family also features two built-in screens for different functionality, a Circle Pad which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, a built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor. It is equipped with three cameras (two of which are facing outwards to allow the taking of 3D pictures), houses a 2GB/4GB SD Memory Card and is compatible with AR Cards which come packaged with Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo 3DS family is also backwards compatible with all existing Nintendo DS games, which can be played in 2D on your Nintendo 3DS system.

www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-3ds

PARAMOUNT PICTURES ANNOUNCES START OF PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON “SCOUTS VS. ZOMBIES”

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 12, 2014) – Paramount Pictures announced today that principal photography on “SCOUTS VS. ZOMBIES” has commenced in Los Angeles.  The film is directed by Christopher Landon (“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES”).

The screenplay from Landon is based on Lona Williams (“DROP DEAD GORGEOUS,” “The Drew Carey Show”) and Etan Cohen’s (“MEN IN BLACK 3,” “TROPIC THUNDER”) draft of an original script from Emi Mochizuki & Carrie Evans (“COLLEGE ROAD TRIP”).  Todd Garner (“PAUL BLART: MALL COP,” “INTO THE STORM”) and Andy Fickman (“PARENTAL GUIDANCE,” “RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN”) will produce, with Bryan Brucks (“BLENDED”), Sean Robins (“INTO THE STORM”) and Samson Mucke (“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES”) serving as executive producers.

Tye Sheridan (“MUD,” “DARK PLACES”), Logan Miller (“I’M IN THE BAND,” “NIGHT MOVES”), and newcomer Joey Morgan are three scouts who, on the eve of their last camp out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak.

Rounding out the cast is Sarah Dumont (“DON JON”) as Denise, David Koechner (“ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY,” “ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES”) as Scout Leader Rogers, Cloris Leachman (“THE LAST PICTURE SHOW,” “Raising Hope”) as Ms. Fielder, Halston Sage (“NEIGHBORS,” “THE BLING RING”) as Kendall, and Patrick Schwarzenegger (“DEAR ELEANOR,” “STUCK IN LOVE”) as Jeff.

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About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group

Archiact Interactive’s New Tunnel Runner Game ‘Little Lamper’ Gains Kickstarter Support

Vancouver, Canada — May 12, 2014 /  On May 1st, Archiact Interactive launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new iOS/Android game ‘Little Lamper,’ which has since attracted over 60 backers and more than $2,000 in pledges.

“I’m always addicted to runner games like subway surfer, temple run… Now I will challenge myself with the next innovative runner game :D” — Kickstarter supporter.

Though it falls into the ‘Tunner Runner’ genre of games, the gameplay is altered to represent the free-form flight, rather then locking the player into the standard three tracks we’ve become used to seeing in tunnel runners or 3D infinity runners. Little Lamper gamers play as a species of fireflies called ‘Lampers’ through a variety of dangerous environments. As a character in the Lamper Kingdom, gamers have the choice of playing as the Princess, the Professor, the Ninja, the Pirate or the title character, Lil’ Lamper. Each have their own unique look, and players will be given the options tocustomize them further to create a Lamper to suit their imagination.

The object of the game is to find a new home, and recreate Lamper Kingdom, which was invaded and destroyed by an army of dangerous spiders. By avoiding obstacles, dodging pebbles, collecting coins and sap, and using a number of power-ups, players must survive the challenges faced as a small bug in a big world.

“Just backed! Glad I found this. Looking forward for the alpha!” — Kickstarter supporter.

The Archiact Interactive team has already completed in-game illustrations, prototype functionality, and the storyline that characters will experience as they explore worlds to find sanctuary. They’ve since turned to Kickstarter to further finance game development and involve backers in the storyline with unique rewards like custom-made characters based on player photos.

“We believe in this game, and want the chance to bring it to a wider audience, while making it exceptional. Money raised is going into the development of the game, the rewards for our backers like pins, keychains, etc, and a few surprises.” — Archiact Interactive

The Kickstarter campaign will run until Jun 2nd and features a variety of perks for backers including a copy of the game, posters, and the ability to design your own Lamper character.