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Winter’s Bone Coming To Blu-Ray and DVD May 20

Matthew Vella
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Critically acclaimed independent film Winter’s Bone will be seeing a dual format release on DVD and Blu-Ray on May 20 from Gryphon Entertainment. Winter’s Bone is a powerful fulm by Debra Granik, follows a teenage girl searching for her missing father in Missoiri’s Ozark Highlands, whilst being caught up in a blood feud. The film is based on the country noir bestseller by Daniel Woodrell, and has been nominated for four academy Awards including Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence) and Best Picture, as well as gaining awards such the Grand Jury Prize and Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at last year’s Sundance Film Festival.

“For an independent film made on a limited budget it is a great achievement,” said Curious Film director Michael Wrenn “Curious are looking to be able to take on strong dramatic stories and feature films that larger companies and independents see as requiring too much in the way of specialist handling and bringing these to the market place.”

Seeing almost $550K run at the Australian Box Office, the film is expected to receive even more awards for financial success once it hits home entertainment on May 20.

Steel Diver’s first trailer Emerges…

Dustin Spencer
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Nintendo are known for every now and again publishing titles which are a bit out of their general market (Rhythm Heaven, Glory of Heracles..ect), and their new 3DS title, Steel Diver, is just that. Steel Diver is a side-scrolling underwater title in which players control a submarine with a touch-screen based control setup. Nintendo have finally released a trailer for the title which shows off some of the gameplay and visuals and I am a bit intrigued on this one as it seems to remind me oddly enough as a mix between Ecco The Dolphin & Dive: The Medes Islands Secret.

Of course the trailer itself is not in 3D but the graphics still look appealing and the control scheme seems to be a fresh take on a side scrolling title in general. A bit of gameplay is also shown as we see the small sub dodge some obstacles that are sure to utilize the top screens 3D functions. I am all for Nintendo going out of their safe zone of familiar franchises and this could be the first gem on the 3DS. Check out the new trailer below and you can dive into Steel Diver when it releases with the 3DS on March 27th.

Natsume Championship Wrestling Smashes on to the Virtual Console…

Dustin Spencer
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Nearly 12 years ago, a little title by the name of Natsume Championship Wrestling came out for the SNES, delivering what was at the time one of the top tier wrestling titles of that era. Fast forward up to today and Natsume have now brought the title back to the Nintendo Virtual Console.

If by chance you have never got a chance to play this title back in the glory days of gaming, Natsume Championship Wrestling puts up to 4 players in exhibition, tag team, and round robin matches with 12 wrestling personalities. As I’ve mentioned before, I am a big fan of wrestling games in general, and titles such as this are where I developed a love for the genre long ago so getting a chance to go back and experience all the madness of NCW is great news to me. Natsume Championship Wrestling is available for 800 points and available as of today on the virtual console.

4gb Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle

Benjamin Webb
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Did you know that Microsoft had released a 4GB edition of the Xbox 360 bundled with the Kinect peripheral. I did not, but do now, thanks to the new promo shot of the bundle courtesy of Microsoft.

The bundle looks to include a four gigabyte model of the Xbox 360 console with a Kinect device and a copy of the Kinect Adventures 360 game. The device retails for ~$350AU (though it has been brought to my attention that some places may be retailing them at a higher price – ~$450AU) and would be an affordable way for anyone wanting to enter this generation of consoles, or pick up a newer model of the Xbox 360 with a Kinect device. Though, for the hardcore gamer, you’ll probably be better off buying a console with a larger HDD as it will up quickly if you are constantly buying new downloadable content. This is a casual gamer type of bundle only, but the HDD can always be switched out for a larger one.

FortressCraft coming to XBLIG next week

Dylan Radcliffe
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FortressCraft coming to XBLIG next week

Do you like Minecraft? Well how bout a game just like it but for the Xbox 360 and developed by a different team. Many of you will probably say that FortressCraft looks just like Minecraft, and many before you have stated this very fact; however, does this mean I’m not going to try it to see if it satisfies my Minecraft Desires but on a console?

FortressCraft, will supposedly be broken down into seven chapters to be released every four to six weeks. On the Minecraft forums, a Projector representative explained exactly how the game chapters will be released. “Chapter 1 is basically Minecraft‘s Creative, Chapter 2 adds in crafting, Chapter 3 adds in life, Chapter 4 adds in machinery, Chapter 5 adds in Minions, Chapter 6 adds in PvP, Chapter 7 adds in Fortress Assault mode… (or whatever).” According to the FortressCraft Twitter account, the first chapter is expected to release next Friday, March 4 for 80 Microsoft Points or basically $1.

Supposedly each chapter includes the previous chapters within it, a workaround that is necessary since the Indie Market place doesn’t allow DLC. This will let players who want to play from the beginning buy each chapter and spend more money than those who wait for chapter 7 and pay a one time fee. Shouldn’t the players who supported the game from chapter 1 be rewarded rather than punished though?

check out some videos of the game below.

Also check out the website here.

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Interview with the Commando From The Biggest Loser Australia

Philip Federico
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MasterAbbott is back with another interview.  This time we have  The Commando from the reality TV Show : The Biggest Loser Australia. AKA : Commando Steve.

If you haven’t heard of the Commando check out his official website here – or start watching The Biggest Loser Australia currently running on Channel 1o in Australia Wed,Thu,Fri and Sun at 7pm.   The Commando is without a doubt one of the toughest and fittest people we’ve ever met or seen.  Having served in the Australian Special Forces, where he was a Counter Terrorism Team Commander, The Commando gives us an insight into what kind of video games he enjoyes playing, real life war experiences versus video game first person shooters, fitness and his other passions in life.

If you looking to get back into shape, Commando Steve can certainly help you get more out of your life with training tips, workouts and nutritional information. Whether starting from step one or improving an already elite athlete his programming can help you achieve success..

Sit back and enjoy interview… REMEMBER !! … there are NO EXCUSES !!!

Check out Command Steve on Twitter and FACEBOOK

The Nokia BH-905i: The Ultimate Escape Device

Jared Hilliers
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These sleek, affordable headphones (The Nokia BH-905i) are designed to produce the best possible aural experience. Constant noise control filters can cut out most background noises including the sound of an aircraft engine, so you can forget you’re on plane, maybe even if it’s crashing? These atmosphere inducing headphones could produce a theory for the plane crash plot-holes in Lost. Unfortunately I won’t be able to test that theory, but I may get the chance to test others on this impressive headset.

Fortunately The BH-905i is compatible with most audio devices , such as music players, laptops, airline entertainment systems etc. and comes with an impressive range of adapters inbox. If my car had Bluetooth, I imagine it may be quite dangerous to test these while driving, but hey it makes the crawl of traffic easier, right?

Crystal clear stereo sound and advanced noise cancelling technology are just some of the standout features of Nokia’s new wireless headset, the BH-905i. Other key features of the BH-905i include:

  • Wired or wireless Bluetooth operation
  • Enables voice call clarity even in noisy environments
  • Ultra lightweight with a compact travel case
  • Adjustable headband and soft ear pads for a comfortable fit
  • Extensive battery life lasting all day

It seems like these little gems are the best way to become lost in gaming or music on public transport, it’s very appreciated as people who populate the train are generally something to be desired, so thanks for providing the ultimate escape device Nokia.

 

The Nokia BH-905i headset is available now in two colours ‘Ice’ and ‘Black’ priced AUD$349.95 from Nokia

Red Faction: Armageddon destroys store shelves on May 31st

Travis Bruno
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On May 31st spring will be in the air and new life will be springing forth from the trees and the ground as plants come back to life. Of course there are no plants when you live on Mars, especially considering the fact that you will be facing a very dangerous foe unlike any you have faced before in a Red Faction game. THQ and Volition announced earlier today that Red Faction: Armageddon would be seeing a release date of May 31st for the U.S. and June 3rd everywhere else.

Players will jump into the role of Darius Mason and will be forced to explore not only the frozen outskirts of Mars but even the molten core inside of the red planet. The completely destructible environment that the series is known for will return but the new feature of being able to rebuild what you destroy has been added. By using something called a Nano-Forge you will be able to rebuild anything that you tear apart which will allow you to rebuild things at your leisure. The game itself will be coming out on the PS3, PC and Xbox 360.

IUGO prepares to launch Pricklees for the iPhone…

Dustin Spencer
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For those of you who can’t get enough rhythm action titles, IUGO are now getting their feet wet in the genre with their latest title, Pricklees. Pricklees is a new title that will have players “jump, duck, and roll” to the beat with in a 2D/3D world with the little characters you see above. This finger rhythm game also will be a FREEmium title, meaning that it will be free to download and more tunes and characters can be purchased for $1.99 in the IAP.

Features Include:

  • 3 adorable characters you wish you could cuddle; too bad about those pricklees!
  • Unlock more content through IAP
  • 3 levels of difficulty: easy, medium and hard for tons of replayability
  • Unique rhythm-based gameplay
  • Dead easy controls, intuitive UI
  • Dynamic 2D/3D environments
  • 7 Fresh Electronic tracks
  • Look for more songs in future updates

    • “We see room for creativity and innovation in the music genre,” states IUGO’s VP of BD Sarah Thomson “What companies like Tapulous have done is incredible. They have proven their formula to be successful time and time again. But we feel there is so much opportunity to create a unique game mechanic and appeal to an even broader market. We wanted to combine the brilliance of music-based games such as the Tap Tap series with the cuteness and personality of broad appeal titles such as Angry Birds.”

    I do agree that Pricklees looks to have some broad appeal and charm, and if past IUGO titles are any indication, we very well could be looking at the next big thing for the device. No date for Pricklees has been given as of yet but stay “tuned” as IUGO will be releasing even more information over the coming weeks. For now you can check out the trailer below which shows this addictive little title in full form.

    Bulletstorm DLC “Gun Sonata” announced

    Travis Bruno
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    Bulletstorm may have just hit store shelves today but don’t let that fool you. EA announced today that they already have DLC being worked on for the over-the-top FPS and it will be released this spring for 800 MSP or $10 depending on your console of choice. The DLC will be called the Gun Sonata pack and it will contain three different maps for Anarchy multiplayer mode and two new echo maps.

    The new Anarchy maps are the Sewers of Stygia, Hotel Elysium and Villa. These maps range from being wide open areas to broken down ruins and look to provide players with plenty of ways to kill with skill. The two Echo maps are Crash Site and Guns of Stygia which are both brand new additions to Bulletstorm so at least they aren’t just repackaging everything and putting a price on it. Also in the pack will be two new leach attachments, called the Flamingo and Pulp but there have been no further details given about what they will do.

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