Sweden, May 16, 2012 – Legendo Entertainment today contemplates whether the world is flat or – as some controversial scientists would lead us to believe – round, as it sets sail on the high seas with Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader, a turn-based strategy game inspired by nautical folklore and now available for Mac® users around the globe on the Mac App Store for USD 9.99/EUR 7.99. A PC version is planned for release later in 2012.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fortune-winds-ancient-trader/id495643372?ls=1&mt=12

The successor to indie cult-hit Ancient Trader, Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader introduces all of the captivating gameplay and features of the original and embellishes the experience with improved AI, additional player avatars and save game functionality. On its original release in 2010, Ancient Trader received critical acclaim from several highly respected gaming publications including 8/10 from Eurogamer and 8/10 from EDGE Magazine.

Game Info & Features

Take turns, upgrade your ship and trade as you sail through unknown waters where no ship has gone before. Compete with rival traders and battle mythical sea-monsters as you seek out and acquire navigational artifacts to reveal and defeat the legendary Kraken!

• Gameplay packed with turn-based exploration, daring quests, trade and fearsome nautical combat!
• Play together in “Hotseat: Player Vs Player” mode, where 1-4 players take turns as they bid to rule the seas!
• Authentic 16th century art-style reminiscent of Abraham Ortelius, creator of the first modern atlas.
• Battle titanic sea-monsters including oversized crabs, starving leviathans and the legendary Kraken!

For more information on Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader visit http://www.fortunewinds.com

To read up on the historical cartographer Abraham Ortelius visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Ortelius

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About Legendo
Legendo Entertainment is a digital download publisher and creator of games and IP inspired by myths, legends, nostalgia arcade games, classic novels and historical events.

PARIS – May 16, 2012 – Independent developer The Game Bakers is announcing that their bestselling role-playing game, SQUIDS, can now be downloaded for PC. Originally released for iPhone and iPad, SQUIDS has already been enjoyed by more than one million players worldwide. The new PC download sells for USD$6.99 from a number of online stores, as well as directly from the developers: http://squidspc.thegamebakers.com

Developed by a team with years of experience working on AAA computer and console games, the lighthearted SQUIDS has diverse appeal thanks to its casual (yet very addictive!) gameplay, tactical RPG-inspired elements, whimsical cartoon art style, and humorous adventure storyline. The Squids’ lush underwater world is being threatened by insidious black ooze. Now it’s up to a ragtag team of Squid heroes to fend off the ooze-infected crustaceans and protect their homeland from certain destruction.

By choosing among four classes of Squids, each with unique abilities and equipment, players build a team of Squid heroes to engage in turn-based battles against rival crabs and shrimp. The billiards-like controls are easy to master: simply use the mouse to grab a Squid by the tentacles, take aim, and fling it across the battlefield. But success can be harder to achieve, requiring strategy and skill as players learn to use the environment, their party’s strengths, and the enemies’ weaknesses to the Squids’ advantage. A catchy soundtrack and comical animations complement the casual playing experience.

SQUIDS‘ initial release on iOS was met with hundreds of positive reviews from players as well as gaming press. The game has consistently maintained a perfect 5-star player rating since its App Store debut last October. Eurogamer applauded its “gorgeously-drawn graphics” and “superb soundtrack,” calling SQUIDS “a sheer pleasure to play.” Wired’s GeekDad said, “The levels are gorgeous … with a top-down view of the action and tons of lovely details in the backgrounds.” And GameZebo awarded the game a perfect score, concluding: “SQUIDS is a rarer find than an all-natural Tahitian pearl. From the gameplay to the graphics to the sound, everything here is pitch-perfect.”

To purchase SQUIDS directly from The Game Bakers or view a list of online stores that carry the PC download, please visit the game’s official website: http://www.squidsthegame.com

About The Game Bakers
The Game Bakers is an independent video game studio based in Paris and Montpellier, France. Founded and staffed by industry veterans whose credits include numerous AAA console games, The Game Bakers focuses on creative projects that combine traditional gaming values with the emerging opportunities afforded by digital distribution, touch devices, and the mobile market. Their first game, SQUIDS, is available now for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC. To learn more, visit the company’s website at http://thegamebakers.com. The Game Bakers are also on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thegamebakers) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/thegamebakers).

It’s official! We’re pleased to announce the release of Penny Time – the official game of Penny Skateboards, developed by independent Brisbane studio, IV Motion! Take a look at the brand new gameplay trailer here: youtube.com/pennytimegame

Penny Time is the first release from IV Motion and is now available for all iOS devices from the iTunes App Store for 99c: http://www.itunes.com/app/pennytime

A free lite version, including the tutorial and first level, is also available: http://www.itunes.com/app/pennytimelite

We’ve got free DLC to be released in the upcoming weeks, too – the first of which will be available on the 24th of May. This will include a new playable character, 2 wearable accessories and our most exciting reveal, Competition Play.

The 1st round of Competition Play will see players rival to keep their scores at the top of the leaderboards, for a chance to win one of 15 original plastic Penny skateboards.

We hope you enjoy Penny Time just as much as we do!

• The 3rd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor      platform provides businesses and intelligent system designs the security,      performance and form factor improvements needed to compute with confidence.
• Embedded security features help businesses protect      themselves in four ways: threat management, identity and access, data      protection, and monitoring and remediation.
• Future Ultrabook™ devices built with the 3rd Generation      Intel Core vPro processor platform are designed to bridge the gap between      IT and business end users.
• Enhanced designs help accelerate the move from fixed      function and disconnected systems to intelligent systems in retail,      industrial and healthcare industries.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15, 2012 – Today’s IT managers face a range of challenges from complex business processes to sophisticated security threats. Additionally, a number of industries such as retail, healthcare and industrial are turning to technology to develop innovative solutions to solve the unique challenges facing them in an increasingly connected world. To address these challenges, Intel Corporation has announced the availability of its 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor-based platforms for business and intelligent systems.

The enhancements to the Intel Core vPro processor platform provide a more secure platform for business computing and drive the next wave of innovation in intelligent systems. The Intel Core vPro processor-based platforms address the realities of today’s business climate, where data integrity and organisational efficiency create a competitive advantage. New capabilities embed security at every layer, including the silicon, without compromising performance. Software innovation allows IT managers to set up and configure systems within minutes to quickly implement compelling solutions. Additionally, the enhanced graphics and secure manageability help accelerate the transition and growth in intelligent systems for the retail, industrial, and healthcare industries.

“With the 3rd generation Intel Core vPro processor platform, Intel is leading the way into a new era, delivering the comprehensive and manageable computing solutions to business that enable them to deal with security threats, while providing the flexibility and form factors users demand,” said Rick Echevarria, vice president, Intel Architecture Group and general manager, Business Client Platform Division.

Businesses can take advantage of the latest Intel Core vPro processor platform through a multitude of devices including Ultrabook™ devices, laptops, desktops, workstations and all-in-one PCs.

Embedded Security

To defend against identity theft, Intel introduced Intel® Identity Protection Technology with public key infrastructure (Intel® IPT with PKI) into Intel Core vPro processors. The technology provides a new second layer of authentication embedded into the PC that allows websites and business networks to validate that a legitimate user is logging in from a trusted PC by using a private key stored in a PC’s firmware. Intel has been working with solution providers and online Web properties such as Feitian, InfoSERVER, Symantec and VASCO to take advantage of Intel IPT technology to ultimately safeguard users’ identity.

The latest version of the Intel Core vPro Processor platform also features Intel® OS Guard and Intel® Secure Key. Intel Secure Key, with Intel® AES New Instructions, protects media, data and assets from loss, while Intel OS Guard detects and prevents malware.

Strengthened security from the Intel Core vPro processor platform and McAfee* includes tools such as ePO Deep Command and allow for secure data exchange across increasingly connected ecosystems such as healthcare where doctor’s offices share sensitive information with labs and hospitals.

Remote Management and Automation

The Intel Core vPro Processor family includes Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) to remotely manage computing issues. Businesses in a range of industries can use Intel AMT to achieve power savings, remote management and inventory control. For example, retailers with point-of-sale machines, digital signs or other intelligent devices can remotely diagnose and quickly fix problems over their network so customer transactions are not interrupted and sales are not lost. With a typical IT service call averaging US$200 in a retail environment, large-scale retailers can save millions of dollars in service calls with the ability to remotely manage thousands of systems using Intel AMT.

Industrial computing systems can also use 3rd generation Intel Core processors to consolidate multiple automation functions onto one platform so factories can achieve greater efficiencies in managing all devices and systems. Once all devices and systems are connected, factory managers can collect real-time data for decision making, diagnosis and predictive maintenance.

Intelligent Performance

The 3rd generation Intel Core vPro processors continue to enhance the computing experience in all areas, including the use of business intelligence and big data. The 3rd generation Intel Core vPro processors put greater performance in the hands of more information workers, giving them the ability to access and glean insights from all the information accumulating in their data banks, right on their PC. With the power to handle and manipulate this information faster, familiar PC tools such as Excel are evolving to support this process of creating, collaborating and sharing big data insights.

Additionally, the 3rd generation Intel Core vPro processor family drives significant improvements in compute performance as well as media and graphics capabilities for intelligent systems to meet the needs of compute-intensive applications in retail, industrial and healthcare industries. For example, the support for up to three independent displays makes it possible for a digital sign to drive more displays out of one system versus the previous-generation Intel Core processors. With Intel® Quick Sync Video and Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, medical diagnostic equipment can convert and process digital images and video streams faster, enabling delivery of smoother visuals for healthcare professionals to make timely and accurate diagnoses. The technology also enables end-to-end high definition video conferencing for business users.

The performance improvements also provide the processing power needed to run real-time analytics applications such as Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite). Intel AIM Suite is an audience detection technology designed for digital signs and retail solutions that need instant metrics gathering to offer more targeted advertising and advanced measurement.

About Intel

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Participating Australian retailers are EB Games & JB Hi-Fi, with more to be announced shortly.
Participating New Zealand retailers are EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, & Mighty Ape, with more to be announced shortly.

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is scheduled for global release on November 20th 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Check out www.hitmansniper.com for all details and availability.

Watch the new Sniper Version Long Version Trailer:

YouTube Stream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAHqYkZq-Ao

In this single player demo, players will get a taste of these visceral and destructive races with two adrenaline-filled domination races in the City Limit District. Discover the intensity of The Unbounded while driving the Wolfseye GT (street class), or take the wheel of a Hurricana CX (super class) in the Shatter the City race. These intense races will give players a sample of the driving ecstasy, bone-shattering destruction, and thrilling domination of Shatter Bay.

Developed by BugBear Entertainment Ltd., RIDGE RACER UNBOUNDED adds a new edge to the famous and already intense franchise with explosive races and impressive destruction. In the single player mode, players must earn their place among The Unbounded gang by impressing their leader Kara Shindo with high-speed destructive races. Domination Race mode encourages players to destroy everything in sight including rival cars, the environment and other traffic.  Survival Race mode gives the player one car and one chance to avoid destruction and finish in first place. Additional game modes include action focused on just taking out other cars, drifting and dueling.

In addition to the single player mode, racers can take their driving skills online against other players in several multiplayer modes. RIDGE RACER UNBOUNDED will provide players with unlimited fun by allowing them to dominate cities created by other players, using City Creator.

Watch all the videos from Namco Bandai Games Europe on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/NamcoBandaiGamesEU

RIDGE RACER UNBOUNDED is available now across Australia & New Zealand.  For more information on RIDGE RACER UNBOUNDED, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.eu or http://www.facebook.com/ridgefan.

Wednesday 16^th May 2012 –SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the launch of Sonic The Hedgehog 4™ Episode II. This new entry in the Sonic 4 storyline has the iconic blue hedgehog taking on two legendary rivals with the help of one of his oldest friends, Miles “Tails” Prower. Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II is available today on the PlayStation®Network and Steam for AUD$18.25. It will be available tomorrow on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1200 points, as well as NVidia Tegra 3 powered devices on Android for AUD$7.49. On 17^th May, it will be available for iPhone and iPad on the iTunes App Store for AUD$7.49.

“Sonic 4 Episode II is very special because we’ve integrated community feedback into the game.” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “We have some of the most loyal and dedicated fans and I hope they enjoy this next chapter in the Sonic 4 saga.”

Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II also offers players who have purchased Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode I the exclusive chance to experience Episode Metal, a special unlockable story available to anyone who owns both titles on the same platform. Lead one of our hero’s greatest foes, Metal Sonic, across four reworked Acts from Episode I to learn more about how he survived the events at the end of Sonic CD™.

Sonic 4 Episode II and Episode Metal will also be coming to all other Android Device systems this June, and Windows Mobile Phones by this July. For more information about the game, visit http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com/.

WHAT

Halfbrick, the creators of mobile gaming phenomenon Fruit Ninja is putting the call out to Fruit Ninja fans to compete for the title of Australia’s Fruit Ninja Master! This is part of a massive celebration in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne as the crew visits each city on the week-long Fruit Ninja Anniversary Tour!

WHEN

Next week, Fruit Ninja fans from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are invited to enter the official Fruit Ninja dojo (city location details below), where 30 iPad gameplay stations will feature for players to compete to win a place at the Fruit Ninja Master national final in Sydney on May 30. The national champion will not only win the glory of the title, but also thousands of dollars worth of prizes including a Ninja Experience trip for two to Japan! All are welcome and entry is free!

WHERE

• Brisbane      – Monday May 21st, Queens Street Mall 10am – 7pm
• Sydney      – Thursday May 24th, Darling Harbour 10am – 7pm
• Melbourne      – Saturday May 26th, Federation Square 10am – 7pm

WHY

Created in Australia by local game developer Halfbrick, the Fruit Ninja Anniversary Tour is the studio’s celebration of the game’s success both in Australia and across the globe since its launch two years ago. The competition in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will see the crowning of Australia’s Fruit Ninja Master!

Festivities will include:

Free ninja gear – Every attendee will score a free download code for Fruit Ninja on the App Store. Already have the game? Share it with a friend to find out who is the true master!

Meet the team – Your chance to meet the crew behind the magic, and hear their success story as the team evolved from an independent start-up to a global powerhouse in the world of video games.

Play new content – The latest Fruit Ninja gameplay update will be available at the event, so come along and check it out before it hits the App Store!