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New Range of Headphones from Harman/Kardon Released

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April 24, 2013

A new line of headphones from harman/kardon have bee launched here in Australia. These new and sophisticated headphones can be found at Apple stores.

These latest range includes four new headphones each with their own capabilities. The first is a pair of headphones called the NC headphones. These hare regular noise cancellation headphones that feature an amazing aesthetic design as well as other features. To quote the Press Release:

A striking modern design with soft leather cups; features include an exclusive acoustic system, an optimised driver system plus sonic clarity and accuracy, even at low volume levels. With a claimed rechargeable battery life of 30-hours and the ability to be used in passive mode—unlike some noise-cancelling headphones, the harman/kardon NC is the perfect travelling partner.

The next headphones are the BT headphones. These are designed around bluetooth functionality. To quote the Press Release:

Removing the fuss of wires, harman/kardon BT (Bluetooth) headphones employ AAC and apt-X coding for the highest quality wireless audio streaming. Unlike other Bluetooth headphones, the battery will still work when connected by the supplied bypass cable to a playback device. Light and comfortable, they also feature a closed-back design which keeps the music in and external sound out. Ideal for those who enjoy their music tangle and hassle-free!

There are also a pair of In-Ear earphones being released from the group. These both have different looks and properties. One pair is designed for Acoustics and Bass performance whilst the other focuses more on noice-cancellation. To quote the Press Release:

Outperforming other headphones in extended bass response, the CL on-ear headphones are the next level in sound superiority. Drawing from harman/kardon’s rich heritage of acoustic innovation, the in-ear AE earphones feature aluminium alloy housing for extended bass and true low-frequency reproduction. The AE earphones are designed for those with eye for style and an ear for sound.
Another addition to the in-ear headphone range, the harman/kardon NI earphones (right) offer noise-isolating properties and employ an optimised driver system, all through a unique rectangular shape.

These headphones look like they’ll be a great buy for anyone able to afford them. They are a bit pricey, but seem like the value is there.

NC headphones RRP: $349.95
BT headphones RRP: $279.95
CL on-ear headphones: $229.95
AE in-ear headphones RRP: $179.95
NI in-ear headphones $109.95

Be sure to check out the official page for more info. Be sure to check out our gadgets section where we talk about other interesting peripherals.

Vivid Ideas Welcomes Naughty Dog to 2013 Line Up

Kane Bugeja

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April 24, 2013

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Vivid Ideas Welcomes Naughty Dog to 2013 Line Up

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has announced a collaboration with Vivid Ideas, the creative industries and business event pillar of Vivid Sydney.

Sony will present The Last of Us developed by the critically acclaimed Naughty Dog Inc. in a panel event entitled “THE MAKING OF… a blockbuster game”.

Ricky Cambier, the Game Designer at Naughty Dog‘s LA based office, is set to travel to Sydney to take part in the panel. A selection of people from the Australian gaming industry will also join the panel in order to further explore the makings of a great game.

The panel will focus on a number of elements in The Last of Us including design, story, production and a number of other aspects required to create a blockbuster game.

Jess Scully, Festival Director of Vivid Ideas, said;

Hosting international talent from the gaming community is a first for Vivid Sydney. Being able to access global leading gaming talent like Ricky adds a new dynamic to this year’s line-up. Naughty Dog has a rich history in developing critically acclaimed videogames and this panel will lift the lid on the leading creative work behind making such projects a reality.

Cambier commented;

I’m excited to be participating in such an iconic Australian creative festival and look forward to sharing insight from my experience in the videogame industry.

THE MAKING OF… a blockbuster game panel will be held as part of the Vivid Ideas Exchange at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia on Tuesday June 4th, 2013. Tickets are available here.

BEYOND: Two Souls Q&A at Tribeca Film Festival

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 24, 2013

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Sony confirmed their upcoming game BEYOND: Two Souls, staring veteran actors Willem Dafoe and Ellen Page, has been made an Official Selection by the Tribeca Film Festival. Ellen Page has just finished working with Alex Skarsgård, the vampire sex symbol Eric Northman of True Blood, on her recent hit “The East.”

BEYOND: Two Souls is an action thriller that blurs the line between film and video games. It stars a young woman named Jodie Holmes with the supernatural ability to link with the invisible entity named Aiden.

The cast and development team will be at the Tribeca Film Festival Red Carpet in New York on April 27th. A Q&A session with Ellen Page, Eric Winter, Kadeem Hardison, and Creative Director David Cage will follow at 7pm EST. The event will be live streamed on uStream here.

Dragon’s Crown Gets Official Release Date

Joe Morgan

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April 24, 2013

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Today, Dragon’s Crown, the 2-Dimensional multiplayer beat ’em up from Vanillaware and ATLUS finally got a release date. The game will be dropping on North American shores on August 6, 2013.

The game will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The PlayStation 3 version will cost $49.99 while the Vita version will be 39.99. It is now available for pre-order from major retailers and is expected to receive a Teen rating from the ESRB, though that is not yet official.

For more information on Dragon’s Crown be sure to check out some of our other articles as well as the official website here.

Story Trailer Explains BattleBlock Theater to your Friends

Simon Wolfe

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April 24, 2013

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It’s safe to say that The Behemoth wants BattleBlock Theater to continue to do well, what with ensuring players have more to look forward to in the coming weeks. That may be all well and good, extra player created content etc. etc., the problem some players may have telling their friends though is the indescribable story. Indescribable in the best ways possible I assure you, but indescribable none the less.

Well, this must have weighed heavily on the brows of those at The Behemoth, so with the game released they have saw fit to make a story trailer to let the game speak for itself. How does it do in capturing the magical magic of the narrator’s narration? Darn skippy. Darn skippy indeed.

“But, I’m socially awkward” you say, starting conversations about games and such. Well, The Behemoth’s got your back there too. While they are currently working on an official sound track, they have put together some great ringtones for your phone HERE. Then when someone calls you and people compliment your new amazing ringtone you can tell them all about BattleBlock Theater and show them the trailer embedded below. Because if there’s one thing I learned today it’s “friends are important”.

Medaka Box manga ending this week

Travis Bruno

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April 24, 2013

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The writing has been on the wall for quite some times as fans of Medaka Box now and finally after numerous climactic events that probably could have ended the series, the Medaka Box manga will be ending in this week’s issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.

MangaNewsJapon spotted the announcement in the latest issue saying that it is the “grand finale” of the manga and it will be ending with a 23 page chapter. For those who haven’t been following the manga, I will not spoil anything but as mentioned before, this has been coming for quite some time.

The manga itself followed the story of Kurokami Medaka, an inhumanly strong girl and head of the student council at Hakoniwa Academy. The story followed the various student council members and saw numerous over-the-top story arcs, fourth wall breaking events and even a number of genre shifts throughout its publication.

The Tale of ALLTYNEX Gets Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight Ramped Up

Joe Morgan

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April 24, 2013

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Today independent games publisher Nyu Media announced two separate efforts they’re supporting. Both Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight campaigns have been kicked off in an effort to bring Japanese shooting game series The Tale of ALLTYNEX to the English-speaking world.

Created by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN, The Tale of ALLTYNEX is made up of three separate games: KAMUI, RefleX, and ALLTYNEX Second. What’s not to love about a series that sets brain-transplanted fighter craft with reflective shield technology and blade-based melee attacks against genocidal A.I. and ancient alien weapons of mass destruction!?

The efforts of the Kickstarter will go toward finalizing the localization work on the series and promoting the game once it is released. Rewards tiers will include everything from games and soundtracks to plushies, dakimakura, and even a trip to the Winter Comiket event in Tokyo in December!

Make sure to check out both the Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight pages for The Tale of ALLTYNEX and help get this great trilogy localized, all while supporting indie development. You can also check out their official website here.

The Evil Within’s debut screenshots are horrifying

Travis Bruno

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April 24, 2013

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The Evil Within’s debut screenshots are horrifying

At the end of last week Bethesda announced that they are working on The Evil Within with Shinji Mikami to create a game which will be the embodiment of “pure survival horror.” Today the company released the first screenshots for the game showing off some of the terrifying areas that players will be visiting and the monstrosities they’ll have to fight against.

As you can see, the game looks to play in the third person and the amount of detail in each image shows that there will be plenty of terror to go around. Currently The Evil Within is set to be released sometime in 2014 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and various next generation consoles.

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi heading to North America

Travis Bruno

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April 24, 2013

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Today Aksys Games announced that they will be continuing their trend of releasing otome games. Their latest localization is called Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi which is a 3DS port of the PSP game released in 2012, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom.

This 3DS version of the game features six new side stories that show what happens between the major events in the main storyline of Hakuoki. It also apparently makes use of the 3DS’ camera by allowing users to take photos with the 3DS and add various character stickers, frames and other things to the image. At the time of announcement Aksys did not announce when fans can expect Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi to hit stores.

Dead Island: Riptide launch trailer celebrates the game’s launch

Travis Bruno

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April 24, 2013

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Today Deep Silver and Techland’s latest venture into the zombie filled world, Dead Island: Riptide, has hit store shelves for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. To commemorate the game’s release they have released a new trailer showing off not only some of the new zombies you’ll encounter on the island of Palanai but also a hint at what the game’s story may entail.

You can check out my review of the title here where I found it a satisfying and enjoyable experience with visceral combat and flawless online co-op that unfortunately still suffered from a number of issues and lacked the imagination and diversity of areas that made the original Dead Island memorable.